4th Annual Event – March 2027
Memorial Hall, Downtown Cincinnati
sultry suds
Your car deserves a little pampering...
Join us on Sunday, August 9th for Sultry Suds, a cheeky afternoon of sparkling cars, cold beer and fabulous friends as Cincinnati's local burlesque performers get the bubbles foamin' to raise funds for the Queen of the West Burlesque Festival's upcoming community programming. As a volunteer-run organization, every wash, raffle ticket and six-pack purchased at this event helps us keep the sparkle alive!
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. The festival has expanded beyond the region showcasing national and international talent(s).
As a nonprofit, we host an annual festival, including performances, workshops & community development. Our goals are to provide performer artistic grants and produce and/or sponsor community programs.
We evolve to meet the needs of the performance art community by expanding artistic opportunities and supporting sustainable creative economies in Greater Cincinnati and beyond. We are a welcoming, inclusive, and intersectional community committed to providing a safe space for all.
Thank you for joining us for Cincinnati's 3rd Annual Queen of the West Burlesque Festival, held the weekend of March 27 – 29, 2026 at Memorial Hall in Over-the-Rhine, Downtown Cincinnati!
Join the community to be the first to hear about news, upcoming events, and tickets!
APPLICATIONS
Performance applications for the Queen of the West Burlesque Festival are now closed.
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!
feel the vibe
Thank you to our Festival Sponsors:
Thank you to our Tassels & Treats Sponsors:
GORILLA CINEMA
Thank you to our Community Partners:
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