Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Roaring Twenties with a life-drawing workshop inspired by champagne-fueled nights and glamour. In collaboration with the Montreal Burlesque Festival, Dr. Sketchy’s Montreal is thrilled to welcome the brilliant Gigi Bow — visiting all the way from Italy—as she brings the spirit of the 1920s to life. Join us and fellow artists…
We are thrilled to share the final chapter of our exclusive behind-the-scenes docu-series: Part 3 is officially live! Take an intimate peek behind the velvet curtain and see what truly brings the Montreal Burlesque Festival to life. In this final installment, go backstage with our extraordinary international and local artists: The Zen of Transformation: Discover…
It takes a whole team! Reliable people to orchestrate the most glamorous weekend of the year. Discover the faces who work behind the scenes and whose combined efforts make the magic happen! Dominic Castelli – Director of Production & Stage Manager Extraordinaire The mastermind behind the curtain, Dom commands the stage mechanics and production flow…
The main stage is only half the story. If you’ve ever wanted to step behind the velvet rope and truly experience the magic of the festival alongside the artists who create it, your seat is waiting. Join us on Thursday, October 15th for our legendary Dinner with the Stars! 6:30 PM at the Bootlegger Restaurant…
Every magnificent show needs a stage grand enough to hold its magic, and for years, the Montreal Burlesque Festival has found its perfect home at the iconic Club Soda. Located right in the vibrant heart of the Quartier des Spectacles (1225 St Laurent Blvd), this legendary venue is more than just a theater—it is a true…
After pulling back the curtain on the intense preparations and creative vision in our first episode, it’s time to turn up the heat. The music swells, the crowd holds its breath… Welcome to Part 2 of our exclusive behind-the-scenes docu-series from the 2025 Montreal Burlesque Festival! In this second installment, we take you directly into…
The wait is officially over. As we count down the days until the red carpet rolls out at Club Soda from October 15 to 17, 2026, we are thrilled to finally pull back the curtain and share the complete, star-studded lineup for this year’s Montreal Burlesque Festival! This year, founder Scarlett James is bringing together a…
We are proud to announce the next in a series of Headliners gracing our stage for this years’ upcoming Burlesque Festival. My name is Velvet Jones. I am a burlesque artist, model, costume designer, sewing teacher and model. My burlesque journey started in 2014 at The Cheek Of It School of Burlesque in London. Burlesque…
The lights, the glamour, the rhinestones—you’ve seen the magic on stage, but have you ever wondered what happens before the music starts? We are thrilled to invite you behind the velvet curtain with the release of our brand-new, three-part behind-the-scenes docu-series! Step into the historic Club Soda during the 2025 Montreal Burlesque Festival and experience the electricity…
From Estonia to the Netherlands, a true burlesque pioneer lands in Montreal. The royalty of the international stage is descending upon Montreal, and we could not be more thrilled to announce our next magnificent headliner for the 2026 festival: the mesmerizing Miss Chrissy Kiss! Originally from Estonia and now based in the Netherlands, Miss Chrissy…
