Burlesk Con of The Carolinas

The 3rd Annual Edition of Burlesk Con of The Carolinas follows a history rich of burlesque festivals in the Carolinas. This convention is a creative consortium of artists and art-lovers to create a space to share the uniqueness of the Carolinas’ history and contemporaries of Burlesque. The Mission of the Con emphasizes education, history, celebration, and preservation of the Artform through acknowledgment, affirmation, and inclusion. Burlesque Arts will be featured throughout the Con, highlighting entertainers from and in the Carolinas.

FRIDAY - The opening night of the Con will include a VIP Speakers' Panel and Guided History Exhibit Display. Additionally, there will be the ICON SHOWCASE featuring international and regional sensations. Tickets open to Public.

6p: Speakers Panel Discussion, History Display, Mingle

8p Doors/9p Show: Icons Showcase featuring our International & Carolina Icons

SATURDAY - The second day of the Con will feature Workshops/Classes, and the COMPETITION SHOWDOWN.

12p-5p: Workshops (separate registration and open to all: https://linktr.ee/BurleskCon)

8p Doors/9p Show: Competition Showdown: Tickets open to Public.

SUNDAY - Recuperation Day to ease the glitter crash (no ticket, no show, open to Burlesque & Adjacent Arts Performers, Staff, Supporters: Casual breakfast at the Venue Cafe (6-10a), followed by casual networking, relaxation stations, and communing to ease the glitter crash.

Several options for purchasing tickets to this event including *Single Show* and "Weekender Pass" that can be pre-purchased online.

ALL ONLINE TIX WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL TWO HOURS BEFORE DOOR TIME ; tickets will be available at the door unless announced otherwise due to sold out events.

FREE PARKING entirety of event.

18+ only with ID; 21+ to partake in alcoholic beverages.