Tickets Are Now On Sale — “Encore! Encore! : The Granite City Showcase 2026”

Luke Warm
Oct 20
3 min read

Updated: Oct 25

Presented by the Vermont Burlesque Festival & Hendrick's Gin

Hey flutter-fans, tassel-twirlers and live-performance lovers — we’ve got big news: Tickets have officially dropped for “Encore! Encore!: The Granite City Showcase 2026”, the shining-star event presented by the Vermont Burlesque Festival (VTBF). Mark your calendars, set your alarms — you’ll want to grab yours before the tiered pricing jumps or before they all sell out.

Event Details

What: Encore! Encore! — The Granite City Showcase
Who: The Vermont Burlesque Festival team, live music, comedy, variety acts, and burlesque performers from Vermont and beyond!
When: Friday, January 23, 2026 - Doors at 6:30pm
Where: Barre Opera House, 6 N. Main St., Barre, VT
Ages: 18+ (21+ for the adult-beverage tasting)

Event Event Schedule

6:30p: Doors Open, Bar, Tastings & Vending Begin, Red Carpet, Classic VTBF Film
7:15p: Live Jazz Band Performance
8:00p: Granite City Showcase (Act 1)
9:15p: Intermission
9:30p: Granite City Showcase (Act 2)
10:30p: Curtain Call

What to Expect

Prepare for a night of glitz, glam, fun, and flair:

Returning emcee Franki Markstone!
A full-length showcase featuring burlesque headliners and guest stars drawn from across the country (and beyond).
Live music and comedy to keep the energy high between performances.
Specialty adult-beverage tastings for those 21+ (sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin) — a classy sip-and-see situation.
A flannel theme! Yes, you read that right. Barre is a flannel kinda town, and this year, once again the festival is leaning into it — show off your best flannel scarf, skirt, jacket or bow-tie for a chance at prizes and a red-(flannel)-carpet photo op.
Behind it all: support for local charities and the arts. The festival raises awareness and funds for bodies like breast-cancer research and the Pride Center of Vermont.

🎟️ Why You Should Grab Your Ticket NOW

As of now this is the ONLY showcase of VTBF2026— seats will fill fast.
It’s in Barre at the historic Opera House — intimate enough to see the performers up close, big enough to feel like an event.
Whether you’re a burlesque-veteran or new to the scene, this is a spectacular “first-time” or “must comeback” kind of show.
The theme is fun. Flannel? Why not. Upping the community-vibe, the surprise factor, the immersive nature.
It’s adult-oriented, art-oriented, body-positive, and inclusive. The VTBF emphasizes celebrating the art of burlesque — not simply as striptease—but as performance, empowerment, and community.

A Few Things to Know Before You Buy

This showcase is for mature audiences — expect adult themes, language, costumes, and theatricality.
Booths and bar: There will be a designated cash bar and beverage tastings (21+). Bring ID.
Attire: Flannel encouraged (but not required) for the theme. Dress up, lean into the fun.
Photography & re-entry: In past years, no re-entry once you leave the venue. Also, standard rules for photography — check with event staff on allowed times.
By attending, you consent to being photographed/recorded for promotional use by VTBF.

So… What’s Next?

Head to the Barre Opera House website (or the VTBF ticket portal) — grab your tickets now before tiers go up.
Spread the word — this is an evening people will want to share. Tag your burlesque-loving friends.
Start planning your flannel outfit. Scarf? Jacket? Bow tie? Go wild.
Block-off Jan 23, 2026 in your calendar — it's going to be magical.
Stay tuned for announcements about headliners, opening acts, surprise features — VTBF typically teases the lineup closer to the event.

This is more than a show. It’s a celebration of artistry, community, self-expression, glamour and fun — all under one roof in Barre, Vermont. Whether you come for the tassels, the comedy, the drinks, the tunes, the vibe — you’ll leave with a story, a memory, and maybe a new appreciation for the power of the tease and the art of burlesque.

Catch you on the red carpet !

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