
Programm
23.-25.4.2027
– Zwei Shows der Spitzenklasse
– Schillernder Festival-Markt
– Workshops & Vorträge
Alles was das Herz begehrt
ab 17 Uhr
Festival – Markt
Foyer, Alte Lokhalle
Schauen Sie auf jeden Fall vor den Shows auf dem Festival-Markt im Foyer der Alten Lokhalle vorbei! Neben dem offiziellen Festival-Merch gibt es dort jede Menge zu entdecken: verführerische Burlesque-Accessoires und -Kostüme, glitzernden Schmuck und Haarschmuck, stilvolle Tanz- und Vintagekleidung und vieles mehr. Lassen Sie sich außerdem beim Vintage-Friseur stylen – oder gönnen Sie sich ein glamouröses Make-up für den perfekten Festival-Look. Oder gleich beides?! Für das leibliche Wohl ist selbstverständlich auch gesorgt: Das Weingut Stenner verwöhnt Sie mit Sekt und Wein, dazu gibt’s köstliches Fingerfood und Spezialitäten von Pausenkult(ur).



17.30 – 19 Uhr, Lounge, Imperial Mainz
Meet & Greet mit Neil Nez Kendall

Im Rahmen eines exklusiven Meet & Greets haben Sie die Gelegenheit, Special Guest Neil Nez Kendall – preisgekrönter Fotograf und anerkannte Burlesque-Legende – persönlich zu treffen. Neil wird Einblicke in seine Arbeit geben, spannende Hintergrundgeschichten teilen und Ihre Fragen beantworten. Dies ist eine einmalige Gelegenheit, eine der prägendsten Persönlichkeiten der Burlesque-Szene hautnah zu erleben. Im Anschluss steht Neil für Selfies zur Verfügung.
Einlass 19:00
Beginn 20:00
Friday Night Extravaganza – Burlesque-Show
Saal, Alte Lokhalle
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Bertie Monroe
Freshly born, barely behaved, and already breaking hearts. This newly hatched drag king is a cheeky chappy with English charm, roguish good looks, and a wink that should come with a warning label. Put your hands together (and maybe your knickers on tighter) for BERTIE MONROE!
@itsbertiemonroe -

Callum Robshaw
He’s been clowning around the globe and enchanting every circus company in sight… Now, somehow, he’s been expelled from the tents. What’s that all about, you might ask. Come in and find out!
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Coco Charnelle
Bienvenue and Welcome, Miss Coco Charnelle from France. Yes, she’s a showgirl! Yes, she’s a feminist! Oui, she’s fabulous!!! Coco will bring the fun, the glitter and the manifestation of freedom to our stage, unapologetically! Don’t miss her at the Mainz Burlesque Festival.
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Cookie Deluxe
This cookie never crumbles. She takes you on a deep dive, darlings — to a place we wouldn’t dare talking about, we don’t hashtag, and we definitely don’t share it on Instagram… An unvarnished truth will be served extra hot and deluxe by COOKIE DELUXE.
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Cryptid Kid
Bring a pair of safety goggles to a Burlesque Show? Heck yes! Straight from Chicago — they‘re electrifying, unshakable and absolutely indestructible! Get ready for attitude, spikes, and punk rock sass.
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Jade Orlys
The world is a garden and Jade Orlys is a very special, ever-blooming flower. This precious jewel is shaped by the magic of Creole roots. Free and impertinent as the trade winds, this artist scatters the golden pollen with radiance and a creative fire. There may be no visible thorns, yet there might be a charm with a wicked spice. Are you ready to enter the garden?
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Kats
MEOW – These two kitten combine sensual dancing with acrobatics, and they will leave you absolutely STUNNED. We present: KATS. They bring their love for dancing, powerful poses and purrfect Entertainment together to create unforgettable moments.
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Kiki Beguin
Do you know that feeling when your whole body is quivering and trembling, caused by a wave of pure excitement? KIKI BEGUIN is bringing these good vibrations from France to you. She‘s gonna mesmerize you with her mystical feather dance, bringing the Long forgotten spirits back to life. The most beautiful hen in Paris is on the way to the MAINZ BURLESQUE FESTIVAL.
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Nana Nuit
The name is NANA and the night is her playground. Lean in and let her whisper in your ear „I‘m more than you could ever handle!“ Nana is proof that glamour is alive in every woman who doesn’t hide but shines
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Petula Goldfever
We know that y‘all need a vacation! PETULA GOLDFEVER is ready to take you to the wildest places, in the wildest ways possible. They call her „the Queen of Burlesque Gadgets“. Her creativity has no limits.Fasten your seatbelts, it‘s gonna be a bumpy ride — in the best way possible.
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Rina Bambina
Hips Hips Hooray! Rina Bambina is a vintage photo model traveling the globe since 2011. She also holds a PhD in Psychology, and she‘s been reading our minds all along.
Now, she finally grants our wishes by stepping into the spotlight at the Mainz Burlesque Festival.
The moment we‘ve all been waiting for! -

Sandy Sure
The Burly Queen of Wales!!!
She’ll be kicking things off in style with a one-of-a-kind act at our Friday Night Extravaganza.
ab 23:00 Uhr
Aftershow-Party
Saal, Alte Lokhalle Mainz
ab 15.30 Uhr
Festival – Markt
Foyer, Alte Lokhalle
Schauen Sie auf jeden Fall vor den Shows auf dem Festival-Markt im Foyer der Alten Lokhalle vorbei! Neben dem offiziellen Festival-Merch gibt es dort jede Menge zu entdecken: verführerische Burlesque-Accessoires und -Kostüme, glitzernden Schmuck und Haarschmuck, stilvolle Tanz- und Vintagekleidung und vieles mehr. Lassen Sie sich außerdem beim Vintage-Friseur stylen – oder gönnen Sie sich ein glamouröses Make-up für den perfekten Festival-Look. Oder gleich beides?! Für das leibliche Wohl ist selbstverständlich auch gesorgt: Das Weingut Stenner verwöhnt Sie mit Sekt und Wein, dazu gibt’s köstliches Fingerfood und Spezialitäten von Pausenkult(ur).



A legendary afternoon
Lounge Imperial Mainz

4 – 5.30 pm
Glitter, Glamour & Social criticism
Our special guest Peter is not only an award-winning photographer and a burlesque legend, but also a passionate burlesque historian. With wit, charm, and great entertainment value, he guides us through the history of burlesque and delights us with personal anecdotes he shares from his own experience. Book your spot now!
6 – 7 pm
Meet & Greet with Odette
At the exclusive meet & greet, you have the special opportunity to meet contemporary witness and dancer Odette from Mainz in person. In powerful words and moving memories, she speaks about the era of beauty dance and offers authentic insights into her life. Afterwards, an autograph session is scheduled. Book your spot now!

Doors open 7 pm
Show starts at 8 pm
Saturday Night Extravaganza – Burlesque-Show
Saal, Alte Lokhalle
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Batty McBeth
BATTY MCBETH takes the stage.
Her roots are in Rumania, and her name might sound a little… well… batty, but don‘t frown! Her performance will quench your thirst for the unexpected.
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Betty L’Amour
The DutchA$$ of burlesque. Miss Betty L’Amour is well known as the sultry sensation from the Dutch nation.She can sway, she can stomp, she can moooove.
She will own the stage AND your hearts!
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Demons Rising
From the twisted depths of the universe, a demon queen just awakened… just in time for the MAINZ BURLESQUE FESTIVAL. Emerging from a deep black hole, mother brought two little fighting demons to come along and play.
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Ember Remember
A name you‘ll never forget. EMBER REMEMBER is your favorite non-binary angel and also a local princess of Mainz.
With esprit, poise and impeccable body control, this drag artist will leave you breathless.
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Hurricane Irina
Since she was a little child, HURRICANE IRINA has been fascinated with the opulent world of the Berlin cabaret of the 1900s. Growing up behind the Iron Curtain, this vision seemed, however, unattainable. But Irina was determined! She took the artistic world by storm and she has been performing all over for more than a decade now. Hold on tight!
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Julie Mai
Pain and passion go hand in hand ⛓️ JULIE MAI will prove that to you with a staggering performance in silver chains. Each moment is a flirt with danger. Every move satisfies the cravings for something that’s forbidden. This artist won’t stop until her body melts with the chains.
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Kittie & Purry Mooncat
When the Princess wants a man, but only a tiny plumber appears, a Power-up is the only solution. But is PURRY up to the task? After the magic mushroom transformation, KITTIE develops a desire that will catche us off guard completely. Meet an unleashed princess feeling herself in a fast-paced nostalgic RetroGame fantasy
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Lava Pussey
We don’t want to get banned, so you better read the NAME that‘s on the photo.
Who says that rhinestones and horror don’t go together?! This artist brings the truth, the beauty and the mess to Mainz. -

Lila Chupahoops
She travels the world with her hula-hoop act, but in Mainz, she will show you some of her new toys.
LILA CHUPA-HOOPS draws her inspiration from the classy showgirls of the vintage Hollywood movies and she‘s only one step away from the circus top!
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Lilith Lavender
LILITH LAVENDER is more than a delicate flower. She has a message for you, literally.
Witness her fun and entertaining and important performance at the
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Marcel
It‘s the kid your grandmother warned you about MARCEL — from the universe to Mainz, we‘re happy to have our favorite firecracker back on the stage. Celebrate LOVE and KINDNESS with us at the MAINZ BURLESQUE FESTIVAL.
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Miss H. Arlot
MISS H. ARLOT is not a snack but a whole a$$ meal! The Brazilian bombshell is coming to Mainz to make you giggle, gag and …moo?!
Get ready to be served the best burger of your life!
from 11 pm
Aftershow-Party
Saal Alte Lokhalle Mainz
ab 17 Uhr
Festival – Markt
Foyer, Alte Lokhalle
Schauen Sie auf jeden Fall vor den Shows auf dem Festival-Markt im Foyer der Alten Lokhalle vorbei! Neben dem offiziellen Festival-Merch gibt es dort jede Menge zu entdecken: verführerische Burlesque-Accessoires und -Kostüme, glitzernden Schmuck und Haarschmuck, stilvolle Tanz- und Vintagekleidung und vieles mehr. Lassen Sie sich außerdem beim Vintage-Friseur stylen – oder gönnen Sie sich ein glamouröses Make-up für den perfekten Festival-Look. Oder gleich beides?! Für das leibliche Wohl ist selbstverständlich auch gesorgt: Das Weingut Stenner verwöhnt Sie mit Sekt und Wein, dazu gibt’s köstliches Fingerfood und Spezialitäten von Pausenkult(ur).
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