Join us from the 13th to the 19th of November for Glasgow’s Festival of Burlesque between Polo Lounge and Riding room!

Monday 13th November
Doors 7.00pm

​A wee informal meet and greet.
Mon down to the Riding Room and make some new pals. It’s nothing fancy, just a nice get together to prepare everyone for the chaos that is the coming week!
Free Entry

Tuesday 14th November
Doors 7.00pm

8.00pm
The Big Burlesque Quiz Sponsored by The Ice Box Arts and Music
Join the Glasgow Festival of Team as the lead you on a quiz about all things Glasgow, all things Burlesque and all things Glasgow Festival of Burlesque.
Donations Welcomed

7.30pm
Workshop: Whips with Mete Merkan
Learn to master the dangerous and sexy art of cracking a bullwhip with a trained circus/burlesque performer!
Perfect for performers looking for a new skill to their repertoire or just those looking to become a whip wielding whip master!
Tickets £15
Please arrive early. 60-90 minutes

Wednesday 15th November
Doors 7.00pm

8.00pm
Sheet Music Open Mic
Bring your sheets music, yer singing voice for a cheeky wee open mic.
Donations Welcomed

7.00pm
Workshop: Stage Presence with Peekaboo Pointe
In this experiential class, we will explore authentic sensuality and eye contact to learn how to access it onstage and in our daily lives. By exploring and practicing eye contact together as a group, we will dive into the emotions that it can elicit and we will begin to learn how to bring this to the stage.
Tickets £15
Please 15 arrive early. 60-90 minutes

9.00pm
Strip Club Dancing For Burlesque Performers With Peekaboo Pointe
Taken from her experience working in strip clubs over the years, in this class Peekaboo will share her knowledge of some of the movements that are typically used in the club and how to adapt and use them in a burlesque act. These movements can add an extra special texture to your sexiest burlesque act. Peekaboo will show you how to use them in conjunction to some very classic burlesque moves to create a uniquely erotic element to your performance. Please bring heels and knee pads optional if your knees are sensitive.
Tickets £15
Please arrive early. 60-90 minutes

Thursday 16th November
Doors 7.00pm

8.00pm
Burlesque Karaoke with Guest Judge Peekaboo Pointe (NYC)
Karaoke, improvised burlesque and Burlesque royalty all in one night? Ohhhh yessssssss. Join us as our teams battle it out to be crown Glasgow Festival of Burlesque’s Burlesque Karaoke Legends 2023.
Tickets- £5
8.00pm Start.

Friday 17th November
Doors 7.00pm

8.15pm
Friday Evening Showcase
Join us for an evening of Burlesque featuring incredible performers from through the world.
Tickets – £14 in advance, £16 on the door.
Ticket includes entry to evening midnight show and club night afterwards.

Midnight
​Roxy Stardust’s Big Burlesque Munchy Box
Inspired by a good old night oot and in oor glorious city of Glasgow. An eclectic group of performances that’ll take you from stepping off the bus to stumbling back onto at 4am with yer pizza supper in hand.
Entry can be purchased in the door of Riding Room/Polo Lounge

Saturday 18th November
Doors 1.00pm

1.00pm
Burleyogaboogie with Kath Morgan-Thompson
You might not know that Kath has 16 years experience of teaching yoga to all kinds of folks and has a great love of Bollywood/Kathak/Northern Soul/Street dancing. What is this workshop? It’s a mashup! A sensational selection box of burlesque, yoga and delicious dancing delights. It’s Suitable for everybody – all you need to be able to do is breathe. In and also out and repeat.
What you need to bring – your brilliant body clad so you can move, comfy footwear, water and a sense of humour.
Tickets £10
Please arrive early. 60-90 minutes

Show starts at 2.30pm…. Yer welcome for that later start 😉
Big Burlesque Hangover – Riding Room
Some say walk of shame, we say stride of pride, whatever you call it we’ll be waiting with a hair of the dog on hand, and some baby wipes for that finally bit of eyeliner you just happened to miss, with some glorious performers who’ll help nurse you through you the day. Join us in yer PJs, maybe even the night before a clothes complete with that one fake eyelash you lost just after 2am while you where poppin it cause yer hot stuck to the back of your neck and we’ll do the rest.
Tickets £5 in advance, £7 on the door

3.00pm
Workshop: Body Confidence and Stage Presence with Sin Salute
Discover the art of self-expression and body positivity in Sin Salutes captivating burlesque workshop. Over the course of this empowering experience, participants will learn to command the stage with confidence and charisma. Led by seasoned burlesque performer and award winner Sin Salute, you’ll delve into the secrets of alluring stage presence and mastering the art of seductive movement. Embrace your unique beauty as we celebrate body positivity, encouraging self-acceptance and self-love. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a complete beginner, this workshop is a safe, judgment-free space to explore your sensuality, foster self-esteem, and unleash your inner star.
Tickets £15
Please arrive early. 60-90 minutes

8.15pm
Saturday Evening Show
Join us for an evening of Burlesque featuring incredible performers from through the world.
Tickets – £14 in advance, £16 on the door.
Ticket includes entry to evening midnight show and club night afterwards.
Show Starts 8.15pm

Midnight
Viva GlasVegas
Join Glasgow’s very own GlasVegas Showgirl Roxy Stardust fresh from her explosive tour of the Isle of Mingulay, as she presents an hour…ish of burlesque performance featuring a host of homegrown heroes and traveling performers from far and wide. There will be dancing! There will be tassels! There might even be a haggis or two! Who knows what they’ve got in store, but in true Scottish fashion we can assure you it certainly will be entertaining. So get ready for an explosive show that’ll be sure to blow the wind right up yer kilt!
Entry can be purchased in the door of Riding Room/Polo Lounge

Sunday 19th November
Doors 1.00pm

1.00pm
Move & Groove – With Scarlett Von Bomb
Inspired by her diverse background in dance, Canadian muse Scarlett Von Bomb is ready to Move & Grove with you in this dance-based workshop.
During this hour together we will explore finding a warmup that suits your body, play with character-based movement across the “stage” and collectively learn a short piece of choreography that will let your personality shine!
This workshop is an opportunity for performers of all skill levels to trust their instincts and build up a repertoire of movements to help aid them in becoming all-around stronger entertainers.
Bring your dancing shoes (whatever they may be) a water bottle and let’s MOVE!
Tickets £15
Please arrive early. 60-90 minutes

2.30pm
After Noon Tease – Riding Room
An afternoon scratch event full of burlesque, cabaret and posativitease!
Tickets – £5 in advance, £7 on the door.

Show Starts 8.15pm
Caledonia Burlesque Festival and Closing Party
Join us for us for the final evening of the festival featuring a selection of performers throughout Scotland. Dress code is whatever you like but we’d love you all to wear yer Tartan and join us in celebrating the wonderful performers who keep the Scottish burlesque industry alive all year round.
Tickets – £14 in advance, £16 on the door.
Ticket includes entry to evening midnight show and club night afterwards.