Show Schedule
Thursday
JUNE 4, 2026DayTrip
174 Broadway St.,
Asheville, NC 28801
This relaxed evening will feature live music by The ABSFest house band from 8-11pm. Between 8-9:30 we will have a sampling of performances by some of the amazing cast of this year's Asheville Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, now in our 17th year. Expect variety arts and bellydance, live music & high spirits!
Doors 8pm. $15 at the door.
Friday NERDLESQUE Show
We’re bringing back our Friday Nerdlesque show for our 17th year, bringing together national burlesque, sideshow and variety artists! See your favorite Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Music and Pop Culture FanDoms flying their freak flags. Hosted by Atlanta’s stunning Lady of Leg-i-Tude, Lola LeSoleil!
VIPs enjoy Preferential Seating, VIP goodies, AND a special VIP show with doors at 7pm.
General Admission doors at 7:30pm.
Raffle benefits Sister Kitten animal rescue.
18+ Event
Saturday Spectacular
Our Saturday Spectacular is THE Burlesque & Variety Show not to miss in Asheville! Legendary artists from across the country light up the stage, bringing live music, outrageous burlesque, sideshow stunts, uplifting aerials and more! It’s our 17th year; join us for joy and empowerment in crazy times. Hosted by the Hardest Working Woman in Show Business, Madame Onça.
Our annual raffle benefits Sister Kitten animal rescue.
VIPs enjoy preferential seating, vendor access and a charming Pre-Show, with VIP doors at 6:45 PM.
Preferred Seating and General Admission doors at 7:30 PM.
18+ Event
ABSFest Brunch Church of Decadence
The brunch show is BACK and hosted by Padre Pavlvs, aka international juggler and comedian Paolo Garbanzo! Join us for a breakfast buffet of empowered debauchery with burlesque, sideshow, and creativity galore. Guaranteed to be uplifting, sexy AF, and more fun than your usual churchgoing experience. Feel free to wear your Sunday best, party hats, or your pajamas.
Raffle benefits Sister Kitten animal rescue.
SEATED SHOW
LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE
18+ Event
