Vancouver International Burlesque Festival celebrates two decades of glamour | Georgia Straight Vancouver’s source for arts, culture, and events

1 of 4 2 of 4 Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. (This story is sponsored by Vancouver International Burlesque Festival)Canada's longest-running burlesque festival is turning platinum—and it’s celebrating with endless glamour.Join the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival (VIBF) from March 31-April 5 for five days of sparkles, spectacle, and striptease by world-class performers from Canada and across the globe.   Cherry On Top Jon Christian Ashby  This year's festival features an illustrious, award-winning headliner: local neo-burlesque legend Cherry OnTop (Squamish, B.C.), who is co-founder of the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival and multi-time Burlesque Hall of Fame Large Group category winner. The star-studded lineup also features: Aquarius Moon (Washington, DC), reigning 2025 Sin City Queen of Burlesque and Monarch of Imperial Burlesque Canada; Luna Yen (Victoria, B.C.) Inaugural Monarch of the Shade Burlesque Festival; and Nami Flare (Miami, FL), winner of "Grand Master Funk" at the 2025 What The Funk?! Festival.  Grace Galore Tom Gould The two-night live showcases at the Vancouver Playhouse promise an opulent theatrical experience featuring burlesque, drag, live vocals, comedy, elaborate costuming and boundary-pushing storytelling. From classic glamour to contemporary satire, VIBF 2026 honours the legacy of burlesque while celebrating its bold and diverse future.  Vena Kahlo Veronica Bonderud Tickets are available now at vibf.ca/tickets. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone celebration honouring 20 years of performance and power. Join the discussion Facebook comments not loading? Please check your browser settings to ensure that it is not blocking Facebook from running on straight.com