Sheffield Burlesque & Cabaret Extravaganza

Sheffield Burlesque & Cabaret Extravaganza is The Velvet Burlesque's annual festival show - a celebratory cornerstone of the city’s live performance calendar and a proud showcase of world-class variety entertainment.

Presented by The Velvet Burlesque, this spectacular, multi-date event brings together an exceptional line-up of award-winning local, national, and international performers, uniting tantalising burlesque and cabaret with daring circus skills, sideshow spectacle, boylesque, drag, and delightfully unexpected surprises.

In addition to the main performances, the Sheffield Burlesque & Cabaret Extravaganza also offers a programme of guest workshops led by visiting performers, featuring specialist skills training and performance-based development, alongside guest lectures and talks from leading industry voices exploring burlesque history, culture, and professional practice.

Each year, the Extravaganza is carefully curated to celebrate both established icons and outstanding emerging talent, offering audiences a rich, diverse, and exhilarating programme that reflects the very best of contemporary burlesque, cabaret, circus, comedy, drag, vaudeville, and variety culture.

Staged in a stunning Art Deco theatre in the heart of Sheffield’s Theatre District, the festival is renowned for its glamorous atmosphere, theatrical flair, and electric sense of occasion - a true festival experience where variety reigns supreme and no two editions are ever the same.

Bold, celebratory, and unmistakably Velvet Burlesque, the Sheffield Burlesque & Cabaret Extravaganza stands as a testament to the city’s vibrant performance scene and our ongoing commitment to excellence in live entertainment.