About
Experience the captivating magic of the Colorado Burlesque Festival (CBF), a spectacular celebration of the art form set against the backdrop of Denver's enchanting landscape. Taking place from July 18th to July 20th, 2024, CBF Weekend promises three unforgettable showcases.
Highlighting both local talent and visiting artists, CBF pays homage to the rich tradition of American live theater with its electrifying performances. Our commitment is clear: to curate progressive, inclusive, and mindful burlesque events that resonate with performers and audiences alike.
CBF offers a dazzling array of attractions, including top-notch burlesque acts, lively networking gatherings, and educational workshops led by industry experts. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer, there's something for everyone in the world of burlesque.
Join us in celebrating the seductive allure of live theater at the Colorado Burlesque Festival, where performers and aficionados come together for three sensational days of entertainment.
American Sign Language interpretation will be provided for Saturday July 20th!
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Design: Kelly Hess\ Illustration: Dirty Duvel
venue info
July 18th and 19th:
1215 20th St, Denver, CO 80202
July 20th:
4335 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
THURSDAY JULY 18TH, 2024
OPENING NIGHT GALA
Our opening show features nonstop entertainment including burlesque, drag, aerial, circus acts, pole dancers, comedy, and more! This show provides unique and thrilling amusement that will have everyone on the edge of their seats!
Emcee | Belzin Whistlez
Headliner | Faggedy Randy
Features | Allurrr’em VelvIT & Android Allure
Dress Theme | Mid-Summer’s Night Dream
FRIDAY JULY 19TH, 2024
VIP SHOWCASE
SOLD OUT!
This special night pays tribute to the humorous, bawdy, and provocative history of burlesque. From classic to neo and everything in between, this will be a magical evening filled with many of burlesque's brightest stars.
Emcee : Vieux Carre
Headliner : P.No Noire
Features : Deeva Rose & Enzo Benzo
Dress Theme | Goth Gala
SATURDAY JULY 20, 2024
cbf SPECTACULAR
Step right up to the main event as performers from around the world bump, grind, and shimmy their way into your hearts. This is a night you will never forget!
American Sign Language interpretation will be provided!
Emcee : Bender Flames
Headliner : Samson Night
Features : Desiré D’Amour & Minerva
Dress Theme | Barbie
“ONE OF THE SEXIEST THINGS TO DO IN DENVER ”
CBF 2024 headliners
P.noNoire
"Served room temperature because he has no chill," P. NoNoire brings high energy, musicality, with a funky edge to the stage. Whether hosting, singing, or tumbling across the floor, you can always expect a flare of flirty fun. Crowned Mr. Exotic World/King of Burlesque and awarded “Most Dazzling” at The Burlesque Hall of Fame Tournament of Tease in 2022, P. No is one-third of the production team Bawdy Suit; along with Faggedy Randy (SEA/CHI) and Samson Night (NYC). He has been featured in productions all over the country including Jeezy's Juke Joint (Chicago/various cities; 2017-2022), and can be seen in "The Jinkx and Dela Holiday Special" (2020). He has headlined the New Mexico Burlesque Festival, The Texas Burlesque Festival, the Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival, and Teaser Festival. P. No was crowned Grand Master Funk of Seattle's What The Funk Fest (2021), White Elephant Burlesque's Entertainer of the Year (2021), and is one of 21st Century Burlesque Magazine’s Top 50 Most Influential Figures worldwide for 2021 and 2022, and 2023.
Samson Night
Current Reigning Miss Exotic World- Queen of Burlesque! Samson Night is a cross genre artist with over 25 years of professional experience in the businesses of TV/ Film, Broadway, Voice Over, Commercials and Print.
Most Innovative at The Burlesque Hall of Fame, Samson has also been featured on 21st Century Magazine’s Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Performers worldwide. He is the title holder of “Queen Of The Roses” at the Oregon Burlesque Festival, winner of “Best Group” at Arizona Burlesque Festival and “Best Small Group” at BHoF with his partner Margo Mayhem. He was voted Entertainer of The Year by White Elephant Burlesque and has served as closer for The New York burlesque Festival. Samson has been featured in The New York Times, on the cover of An Occasional Man and has headlined festivals around the country and internationally. He is 1/3 of the producing team: Bawdy Suit with Faggedy Randy and P.NoNoire.
Faggedy Randy
“The Burlesque Hole of Fame” and “The Bronze Bottom”
Faggedy Randy is 1/3 of production trio BAWDY SUIT with P. NoNoire & Samson Night. His brilliant style, blended with dynamic, campy and gorgeous performances have earned him several accolades including Seattle Burlesque Performer of the Year 2020, Mr. Panama Burlesque 2021, 21st Century Burlesque Magazine’s Top 50 most influential performers for 2021 & 2023, Panama Burlesque Fest Most Comedic 2022. Most recently he won both the WEBurlesque Silver Tusk Awards “Best In Comedy” & “Visionary Award” for 2023 & Laugh Riot Award in 2024, the title of “Mr. Hollywood Burlesque” at the 2023 Hollywood Burlesque Festival and the titles of “Most Comedic” and 2nd Runner Up at the 2023 Burlesque Hall of Fame Tournament of Tease, making him the Duchess of Burlesque!
“All the rage of the rockies” — the denver post
CBF 2024 legends
gail Winns
living legend
Gail Winns "The Original Twister," was a burlesque performer and emcee in the 1950's and 1960's. After getting her start as a stripteaser in Calumet City, she moved to Denver at the age of 25, where she transitioned into singing and emceeing. About her career, Gail says “I wouldn’t change a thing. I loved being in the business.” Gail is a living legend of burlesque and resides in Colorado. Join her at the Colorado Burlesque Festival.
Tiffany Carter
living legend
Miss Nude Universe 1975, Tiffany Carter! Tiffany Carter began her burlesque career at the infamous Pink Pussycat in Hollywood, CA in the late 1960s, and toured the United States, Canada, and Japan throughout her career into the 1980s.
Throughout her 20+ years in burlesque, she has been a muse to MIT-trained engineer-turned-burlesque costumer Bobby Gersten and has performed alongside such legendary performers as Tempest Storm, Blaze Starr, Satan’s Angel, Kitten Natividad, Tura Satana, Delilah Jones, Shannon Doah, Akiko O’Toole, Machine Gun Kelly, Crystal Blue, Lovey Goldmine, and Teri Starr.