The New Mexico Burlesque Festival

10/12/2026

HAVE YOU APPLIED?! Apps are open through the end of the month! Will this year be a *record* number of applications?! ✨ We're hoping so!

Details and app link at our site! 👽🚘

10/09/2026

✨👽🚘 APPS ARE STILL OPEN 🚘👽✨
NEW MEXICO BURLESQUE FESTIVAL 2027

We accept SOLOs - DUETs - GROUP ACTs!!! We take fans - boas - pasties - g-strings - high heels - tear-away pants - elbow-length gloves - clown noses - fishnet tights - garter belts - comically large props - emotive silk fan work - the silly, the sultry, and the spicy! 🌶

🛸 Applications can be submitted with an optional/suggested $15
🗓️ Apps are open through the end of October
📨 Notifications will be sent by the end of November
🚫 We are unable to accept aerial, fire, or messy acts
🪩 Showcases will be Feb 11-13th, 2027
Full details regarding timeline, compensation, venue, and more are in the linked form!
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https://forms.gle/q1bFsXeTk5kgHfGBA
Check out our previous festival lineups and details at nmbfproductions.com!

Thank you for your interest in the 2027 New Mexico Burlesque Festival! The 7th Annual New Mexico Burlesque Festival (NMBF) will take place at the historic KiMo Theatre in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. This beautiful stage was once graced by the legendary talent Sally Rand, where she famously per...

10/05/2026

👽✨🚘 Headliner Highlight 🚘✨👽

Gather round, folks - step right up!! We have a real treat for you! She's traveled all across this great glove and is making her way to Albuquerque to grace the illustrious KiMo Theatre stage for one night only - none other than the reigning Queen of Burlesque herself - GIN MINSKY

Gin Minsky is an award-winning, internationally renowned tap dancer, burlesque performer, sword swallower, and fire performer whose work blends Old Hollywood glamour with breathtaking feats of sideshow skill. For over 18 years, she has captivated audiences around the world with performances that are equal parts elegance, musicality, and daring spectacle.

A celebrated figure in the international burlesque community, Gin has been an invited performer at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Burlesque Hall Of Fame in Las Vegas seven times. In 2017, she received an award for Most Classic, and in 2026 she was crowned Queen of Burlesque, one of the highest honors in the art form.

Hailing from New York City, Gin has headlined festivals, theaters, and cabaret stages across the globe. Known for her technique and commanding stage presence, she fuses classic burlesque, refined tap dance, and the ancient art of sword swallowing into performances unlike anything else on today's stages.

Her remarkable shows have graced some of the world's most prestigious stages - and now she's coming to

✨Apps are open through the end of October - tickets will be available early December✨ Details at nmbfproductions.com

10/03/2026

🛸💖🚘 Headliner Announcement for NMBF'27 🚘💖🛸

✨ MISS NYXON ✨

Miss Nyxon grew up in the professional wrestling industry, hailing from the iconic wrestling dynasty Los Guerreros. Being in front of audiences of thousands since 13 years old- she is a Burlesque Artist, Choreographer, Third Generation Pro Wrestler, Fire Performer, TV personality & Host. When not traveling the world to perform, she is also the creatrix of Haus of Nyx where one may find all the accessories a showghoul may need. Nyxon brings workshops on her electric stage presence and dance style and even costuming hacks. As of 2026 Miss Nyxon has headlined burlesque festivals such as The T***y 500- Indiana, Ohio Burlesque Festival, and Teaser Festival- NOLA and more dates to come for 2027. She is your current reigning Duchess of Viva Las Vegas, Superfly at What The Funk Festival and Queen of Sin City Burlesque Festival. She is The Favorite of Burlesque, Latina Heat- Miss Nyxon!

💛 We're *thrilled* to have Miss Nyxon return to NMBF, this time as a headliner! NMBF cast members have access to all workshops, including those by our headliners, features, and hosts!!! NMBF APPS are open through the end of October!!! Stay tuned for additional headliner - feature - and host announcements!!! 🔊

App link at our site or bio!

09/29/2026

🚨 Are you ready for some Headliner announcements?! 🚨

First one dropping later this week! Keep those apps coming in until the end of October!!! ✨🌌

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1SUUDh8kqP/

09/23/2026

⌛Just under EIGHT hours left for the🐦Early Bird period!!!

🛸But don't despair!!! After midnight - your FIRST act submission is still free - while all additional acts can be submitted with - or without - a suggested $15 fee!

🗓️ Apps are open through the end of October
📨 Notifications will be sent by the end of November
🚫 We are unable to accept aerial, fire, or messy acts
🪩 Showcases will be Feb 11-13th, 2027
Full details regarding timeline, compensation, venue, and more are in the linked form!
⬇️⬇️⬇️

Thank you for your interest in the 2027 New Mexico Burlesque Festival! The 7th Annual New Mexico Burlesque Festival (NMBF) will take place at the historic KiMo Theatre in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. This beautiful stage was once graced by the legendary talent Sally Rand, where she famously per...

09/22/2026

Two More Days in our Early Bird app period where everybody's first app is free!!! (After that there is a suggested, but totally optional, $15 fee)

HAVE YOU SENT YOURS? ✔️ 👽 ✨

If not, click on over to NMBFProductions.com for the application and to peep previous year's lineups!!!

Another amazing perk that our cast gets to experience is our PHENOMENAL team of coordinators and volunteers who participate every year! They're doing everything from housing performers and cast/crew check-ins, to Tassel Taxi Rides between locations and assembling all the swag bags! There are too many other roles to mention them all in one post - it truly takes a village!!! We love and appreciate our team!!! 🤝

Apply now for your opportunity to experience the enchantment of New Mexico Burlesque Festival!

09/19/2026

There are SO many amazing applications rolling in already!!!!

Sometimes folks ask what type of acts we look for - the answer is EVERYTHING!!! Let's just say, if it ends in -lesque, we wanna see it! Burlesque, Draglesque, Nerdlesque, Knklesque, Classic Parade & Peels, Neo-Classic Shenanigans, Singing, Juggling, Hooping, and more! If it's under the huge, sparkly umbrella of burlesque, it's fair game!!!

You've got a few more days in the Early Bird period - so bust out your favorite performances and let's make some magic!

NMBF'27 Headliners Announcing SOON!!!

Thank you for your interest in the 2027 New Mexico Burlesque Festival! The 7th Annual New Mexico Burlesque Festival (NMBF) will take place at the historic KiMo Theatre in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. This beautiful stage was once graced by the legendary talent Sally Rand, where she famously per...

06/16/2026

Happy Birthday, Viva La Fever!!! 🥵😻🤩 2026 BHOF Legend of the Year!!!

Happy Birthday to the one and only Viva La Fever!!!!

We can't wait to see you in a month!!!

06/09/2026

Have *you* ever helped sponsor a festival or performance art event? Why (or why not)? What perks did you feel like were "worth it"? We love when our efforts lift each other up - so we're always down for in kind services/trades as well!! We've got some great ideas cookin' for 2027 and you can help make it happen!!!

Feel free to comment or DM if you've got ideas or want to get involved!

Pics below from some of our workshops! Your support could go toward all of THIS!!!