Perth International Burlesque Festival teases 2026 program

The Perth International Burlesque Festival (PIBF) returns for its 13th annual season this year, bringing world-class international and Australian burlesque, cabaret, and variety artists to stages across Perth and regional Western Australia from Thursday, October 9 to Saturday, October 24.

Curated by Festival Director Jessica Anne Gough, this year’s festival will showcase a huge lineup of global headliners, regional showcases, and local talent.

The 2026 festival will be headlined by Raquel Reed, voted one of the top ten burlesque performers in the world, Kelly Ann Doll, the reigning Miss Viva Las Vegas and Kitty Obsidian, a proud Wiradjuri/Gamilaroi trans performer ranked #33 in the 21st Century Global Top 50 Burlesque Performers.

Check out the full list of dates below:

The Court, Northbridge: Peep Show! Community Showcase—Thursday, October 9

HEART Theatre, Margaret River: Regional Roadshow—Friday, October 10

Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton: Regional Roadshow—Saturday, October 17

The Court, Northbridge: The Tease Factory Opening Night—Friday, October 23

State Theatre, Perth: Club Burlesque Gala—Saturday, October 24

Connections Nightclub, Northbridge: Glitter Crash After Party—Saturday, October 24

Perth Burlesque Festival hits Perth, Geraldton and Margaret River from Thursday, October 9 to Saturday, October 24, 2026. Tickets are on sale now from perthburlesquefestival.com