Meet Our Partners
Our first Monarch of Shade deserves to thrive!
The Saturday Night Caber-Shade Competition is more than a chance to compete and win a crown. In addition to the winner prizes, they will be given diverse opportunities to work with each of our partners to help them perform throughout North America, connect with new communities, and build their platform to help them grow their own legacy and community work.
We are so blessed to be partnering with some INCREDIBLE Festivals and Productions from across North America, each with their own flare! This year's partners include Kreative Kulture (Toronto), What the Funk?! Burlesque Fest (Seattle), the Saskatoon International Burlesque Festival (Saskatoon), Our Universe (Roanoke), Queen City Burlesque Expo (Kootenays), Glitterverse Productions (Calgary), the Colorado Burlesque Festival (Denver), the Winnipeg Burlesque Festival (Winnipeg) and the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival (Vancouver).
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Check out our partners to learn more about them below!
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Want to join us in uplifting our Monarch of Shade?
Email us at collaborations@shadeburlesquefestival.ca for inquiries.
A production brand for all located in Toronto, ON. Striving to create spaces and accessible platforms for the QTBIPOC folks. Burlesque, Drag, Events, Workshops, Parties. Brainchild of kagewolfe but coordinated by many for the purpose of diversity, multiple perspectives and an array of experiences.
The Saskatoon International Burlesque Festival (SIBF), founded in 2019, is pleased to partner with the Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon this season. The SIBF aims to produce an annual, top-quality, weekend-long professional Burlesque Festival in Saskatchewan. This year, the festival will include 2 full-scale performance showcases, a drag showcase and a day of professional development workshops. We are pleased to co-produce the festival with The Broadway Theatre.
The SIBF’s goal is to include a diverse range of talented performers, including people of colour, Indigenous individuals, individuals of all genders and variations, performers of various ages, sizes, backgrounds, beliefs, and sexual orientations. We will provide a safe space for artistic expression, performance and training opportunities.
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 the second weekend in July, CBF Weekend promises three unforgettable showcases.
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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.
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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.
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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.
To Pay Tribute To The Black American Music Genre Of Funk While Showcasing And Honoring The Artistry Of Black, Indigenous And Performers Of Color Through The Often Overlooked Performance Art Medium Of Burlesque. We Celebrate Performers Locally, Nationally, And Internationally Through Our Three Day Festival in Seattle, WA. We Hope To Inspire, Offer Representation, And Shine A Spotlight On The Creativity And Talent Found In The Bipoc Burlesque Community.
A premiere performance experience of the vaudeville variety, showcasing stellar artists from around the world. With audience participation, local recognition, and performance celebration; QCBE is a special gathering for industry professionals to gather and audiences to treasure. Located within the Kootenays of British Columbia, the 2026 Season will take place on April 9-12 in Trail & Castlegar BC. Applications Open Nov 01.
Website: www.queencityburlesque.ca
Facebook: Facebook.com/queencityexpo
Glitterverse Productions is extremely proud to be able to bring back Big Band Burlesque to the Martha Cohen Theatre in Arts Commons, in Calgary, Alberta.
Join us on May 30, 2026 as we head on a musical adventure back to Club Obi Wan and a time when the big bands of Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller and Cab Callaway ruled the airwaves.
We will be guided by the Midnight Blue Jazz Society and their 17 piece big brass band as they lead us through the decades with touches of swing, jazz, blues, latin, funk, classic rock and their own take on modern hits.
Combine these sounds with the glitz and glamour of some of the globe's premier burlesque performers and vocalists, and you have yourself one exciting evening that is not to be missed.
Website: https://glitterverseproductions.com/
Facebook: Facebook.com/GlitterverseProductions
Showcasing the finest local and international talent, VIBF brings superstars to the stage every spring.
With a rich history of burlesque and cabaret, dating back to the Golden Age of Burlesque, Vancouver has honoured this colourful history by becoming an incubator of talent and innovation. Over the past 20 years our weekend event has grown into a world class experience, not to be missed.
With the support of our donors, sponsors, members, and volunteers, VIBFA has grown to be an incredible force, providing a unique theatrical experience and bringing world-renowned burlesque to the lower mainland.
Each year we present four unforgettable days of engaging talks, educational workshops, and other fun and fabulous supporting events. Come rub shoulders with the world’s most sought-after burlesque performers, Legends from the Golden Age of Burlesque, and the best of Vancouver’s own glitterati.