about us
We are a local community driven festival celebrating burlesque, movement and expression.
Queen of the West Burlesque Festival was formed to bring together the Cincinnati, Dayton, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana burlesque and alternative performance art communities.
As a nonprofit, we host an annual festival, including performances, workshops & community development. Our goals for the funds earned are to provide performer artistic grants and produce and/or sponsor community programs.
We will evolve to meet the needs of our local performance art community, bringing new artistic opportunities & business development to the Greater Cincinnati area. We are a welcoming, inclusive/intersectional and safe space for everyone.
Cincinnati's 3rd Annual Queen of the West Burlesque Festival will be held the weekend of March 27 – 29, 2026 at Memorial Hall in Over-the-Rhine, Downtown Cincinnati.
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APPLICATIONS
Performance applications for the Queen of the West Burlesque Festival are now OPEN. Click here to submit your application!
Join the community to learn about future opportunities, such as sponsorships, vendors, volunteering and more!
WORKSHOPS
DONATE
The Queen of the West Burlesque Festival is a registered 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization, and is now accepting donations! Your support means the world to us as we strive to bring together the area's burlesque and alternative performance art communities. Our goals for the funds earned are to provide performer artistic grants and produce and/or sponsor community programs. Click here to donate!
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Thank you to our 2025 Tassels & Treats Sponsors:
GORILLA CINEMA
Thank you to our 2025 Community Partners:
