Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have decided on a format change for the 2021 festival. Exactly what that format will look like, depends on the situation as we get closer to January 2021. At the very least we are planning on a FREE virtual event. More details as we get closer to the new year. Keep updated with our social media & website.
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VERMONT BURLESQUE FESTIVAL
Ticket & Event Information
THE MIXER
This FREE EVENT is designed for mingling and making new friends. Deli/126 & Hendrick's Gin host this early evening event with special cocktails, festival previews, tarot card readings, and music.
This event is restricted to 21+, proper ID required upon entry
5:00p Doors / Cocktails / Tarot Card Readings
7:00p Curtain Call
TICKET STRUCTURE
Tickets will increase based on
the following schedule:
FREE ENTRY
with proper ID
21+ Event
** Entry to this event is based on fire code capacity and is known to fill up quickly.
SHOWCASE
OPENING NIGHT
SNEAK PEAKS &
COMPETITION
CURRENT PRICING
Jan $23.50 / $33.50
OPENING NIGHT SNEAK PEAKS & NEW ENGLAND BURLESQUE COMPETITION
Be transported into history as you walk through the doors of the Flynn space. Attendees will have the opportunity to indulge with a cocktail while enjoying classic live jazz from one of the festival’s featured bands. Next, a ceremonial toast followed by the Vermont Burlesque Festival’s New England Themed Competition; a burlesque competition where a selected group of performers have taken on the challenge of creating an act that involves some sort of New England history, pop culture, folklore, political statement, stereotype, trend, or characteristic. You, the audience, will decide on the winner, whom will walk away with an honorary title and show off the winning act during the festival’s main event on Jan 19th.
5:30p Doors / Cocktails / Live Music
6:15p Showcase
8:00p Curtain Call
NOTICE: Premium Seating For This Show Has SOLD OUT. GA seating is still available as of 1/9/20
TICKET STRUCTURE
Tickets will increase based on
the following schedule:
Nov: $13.00 / $23.00
Dec: $18.25 / 28.25
Jan: $23.50 / $33.50
Day of Show: $34 / $44
**Prices Include a $2-$3 Box Office Charge and a $1 Flynn Theater Preservation Fee + 9% tax
THE TRACKSIDE TEASER
The newest addition to the Vermont Burlesque Festival's Showcase Line-up -- "The Trackside Teaser" is perfect for a little food, a little cocktail, and a little tease before the Granite City Showcase.
Gusto's Bar offers a full dinner menu and full bar with specialty festival cocktails made with Hendrick's Gin.
Bar and food are not part of the ticket price.
This event is restricted to 21+ because of Vermont Liquor Laws.
4:30p Doors / Cocktails / Food / Live Music
5:30p Showcase
7:00p Curtain Call
TICKET STRUCTURE
Tickets will increase based on
the following schedule:
Nov: $10.00
Dec: $12.50
Jan: $15.00
Day of Show: $20
**Prices may not Include Box Office Charges and/or tax
GRANITE CITY SHOWCASE
Brace yourself Central Vermont, this is the most attended showcase of the festival. From doors to curtain call this 3 hour event and features, live music, comedy and burlesque headliners you won't want to miss.
Theme for the evening is flannel. Prizes awarded to the Best dressed flannel attendees who step on the flannel carpets and have their photos taken.
7:00p Doors / Cocktails / Live Music
8:00p Showcase
10:00p Curtain Call
TICKET STRUCTURE
Tickets will increase based on
the following schedule:
Nov: $32 / $37
Dec: $37 / $42
Jan: $42 / $47
Day of Show: $47 / $52
**Prices include box office fees.
** Prices do not include taxes or additional fees that may apply at the time of purchase.
CLASSES & LECTURE
JAN 18TH
HILTON GARDEN INN
BURLINGTON
CURRENT PRICING
$25 Adv / $100 Take5
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & LECTURE
From Burlesque 101 to the advanced feather fan dance. This is where you go in Vermont to continue your burlesque education.
Classes are all held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Main Street Burlington in the Conference Rooms. For a complete list of classes being offered this year just click below and learn more...
FIRST CLASS STARTS: 7:50a
LAST CLASS FINISHES: 3:35p
TICKET STRUCTURE
Tickets will increase based on
the following schedule:
Take5
$100
Individual Class
(Advanced Purchase)
$25
Individual Class
(Day Of)
$35
**Prices do not include taxes,
box office fees or additional fees
that may apply at the time of purchase.
SHOWCASE
"A CLASSIC EVENING AT THE SPEAKEASY"
JAN 18TH
DELI / 126
BURLINGTON
CURRENT PRICING
SOLD OUT
A CLASSIC NIGHT at the SPEAKEASY
Set in what we believe to be Burlington's most luxurious speak easy, this early evening showcase is a wonderful entertainment appetizer before the festival's main event.
This showcase features a mix of classic and neo-burlesque acts. Attendees can typically expect to see long gowns and feather fans, live cabaret style singing and tap dancing, modern music and big band sounds.
4:30 Doors / Cocktails
5:00 Showcase
7:00 Curtain Call
TICKET STRUCTURE
Tickets will increase based on
the following schedule:
Nov: $15
Dec: $20
Jan: $25
Day of Show: $30
**Prices do not include taxes,
box office fees or additional fees
that may apply at the time of
purchase.
THE NERDY SHOW
Vermont's favorite genre of neo-burlesque - "nerdlesque." The nerdiest show of the year, filled with comic book characters, pop culture and muppets. A nerdtastic show to grab a cocktail, have a laugh and get warmed up for the Main Event.
Bunny Wonderland emcees this showcase. Play along by dressing the part. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite nerdy attire.
5:00p Doors / Cocktails
5:30p Showcase
7:00p Curtain Call
TICKET STRUCTURE
Tickets will increase based on
the following schedule:
Nov: $15
Dec: $20
Jan: $25
Day of Show: $30
**Prices do not include taxes,
box office fees or additional fees
that may apply at the time of
purchase.
Très Grand Spectacle
(The Main Event)
Just over three hours long with more than 65 performers, musicians, variety acts and comedians, Le Trés Grand Spectacle is "The Main Event" of the Vermont Burlesque Festival. It is the longest, biggest, most spectacular showcase the Vermont Burlesque Festival will produce for the entire year.
Attendees can expect beverage tastings, vending, live music, comedy, variety acts, charitable causes, and of course a collection of the best burlesque performers Vermont will witness all year long. More than 3 hours of liver performance art guaranteed to flirt with every human emotion Mother Nature blessed you with.
Dress to impress! The theme for this event is "grand", black tie, elegant & decorated. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed.
Partial proceeds to benefit breast cancer research in the state of Vermont.
7:00p Doors / Cocktails / Live Music / Vending
8:00p Showcase
11:00p Curtain Call
TICKET STRUCTURE
Tickets will increase based on
the following schedule:
Nov: $20 / $40 / $55 / $70
Dec: $25 / $45 / $60 / $75
Jan: $30 / $50 / $65 / $80
Day of: $40 / $60 / $75 / $90
**Prices do not include taxes,
box office fees or additional fees
that may apply at the time of
purchase.
Très Grand Spectacle
JAN 18TH
FLYNN THEATER
MAIN STAGE
BURLINGTON
CURRENT PRICING
Jan $40 / $60 / $75 / $90
THE AFTER PARTY
JAN 18th
CLUB METRONOME
BURLINGTON
CURRENT PRICING
FREE w/ Festival Wrist Band
THE AFTER PARTY
Come bump elbows and dance the night away with the performers and staff of the Vermont Burlesque Festival at Club Metronome in downtown Burlington.
Its not uncommon to find your favorite performers on the dance floor and closing down the city just before it's time to go back to everyone's perspective corners of the globe.
Our last chance to say our thanks and our good-byes.
TICKET STRUCTURE
Tickets will increase based on
the following schedule:
FREE ENTRY
with festival wrist band
** Entry to this event is based on fire code capacity and is known to fill up quickly.
WEEKEND PASS
ALL SHOWS
BARRE CITY
&
BURLINGTON
CURRENT PRICING
SALES ENDED
VTBF2020 Weekend Showcase Passes Jan 16, 17, 18
Available Oct 1 - Nov 30 Only
These tickets are restricted to ages 21+ Proper ID will be required prior to entering the event.
Basic Weekend Pass includes: Entry to all 6 showcases, economy seating at Flynn Space, Barre Opera House, & Flynn Theater.
Premium Weekend Pass includes: entry to all 6 Showcases, premium seating at Flynn Space, Barre Opera House, & Flynn Theater.
Golden Glitter VIP Pass includes entry to All 6 Showcases, best reserved seats in the house, photo opportunity with some of the festival headliners, “behind the curtain” tours, official festival gift bag with goodies, and FREE Entry into after parties. (VIP ticket holders can pick up their gift bags at the VTBF2020 vending booth located at Flynn Theatre, Barre Opera House or Flynn Space)
**All weekend passes allow access to all venues however reserved seats are not available at Deli126, Club Metronome, ot Gusto's. Weekend Passes do not include workshops. Entry to the after party events may be restricted due to fire code capacity.
TICKET STRUCTURE
Tickets will increase based on
the following schedule:
Basic: $99.00
Premium: $119.00
VIP: $179.00
**Prices Include a $2-$3 Box Office Charge and a $1 Flynn Theater Preservation Fee + 9% tax
The Vermont Burlesque Festival celebrates the local burlesque community and talent, offers continuing burlesque education and culture, introduces the greater Vermont community to culture and talent from outside of its borders, gives to breast cancer research, supports gender equality, promotes health and wellness projects including “love your body” positivity.
Nominated by the readers of the SEVEN DAYS NEWSPAPER...
BEST LIVE
ARTS EVENT
IN VERMONT
2015 2016 2017 2019
-Readers, Seven Days Newspaper