IV International Queerlesque Festival in Helsinki

Kasarmikatu 46-48, 00130 Helsinki
Savoy Theatre

We Are Queerlesque presents: IV INTERNATIONAL QUEERLESQUE FESTIVAL in Helsinki, Savoy Theatre

We Are Queerlesque presents: IV INTERNATIONAL QUEERLESQUE FESTIVAL in Helsinki, Savoy Theatre

Following the huge success of the of the last three editions, which was highlighted on YLE Areena. We Are Queerlesque presents: IV INTERNATIONAL QUEERLESQUE FESTIVAL IN HELSINKI at Savoy-teatteri.

Welcome to a world-class festival full of Burlesque, Circus, Drag and Queerness! In this festival you will see some of the most mesmerising and breath-taking performances from all around the world. On the grand stage of Savoy theatre, combined with our stunning and professional decorations and light, we will bring you the most spectacular stage of Queer art in Finland, which was highlighted on YLE 1 and Areena. Our project has always been a platform to empower the community - the LGBT+ and the POC. So, come join us to make positive change to our society through this Queer art project!

This year the Queerlesque Festival will come with two different shows on the 4th and 5th October with the following themes:

- FRIDAY SHOW: PROUD KABAREE (4.10.2024) – Get ready to be transported into a world of enchantment, glam and queerness with nouveau circus, glamourous burlesque and breathtaking acrobatic acts: the spectacular magic of Cabaret and Queer!

LINE UP:
KITTEN DE VILLE (USA)
GISELA KLOPPKE (DE)
DUNJA VON K (DE)
MAJESTIC LUXOR (LV)
TRIXY RENE (USA)
BETTY FVCK
A.MAN.DAH
AWA SOWE
RIKI BONHAM CARTER
ALICE VERSEAU
AND MORE…

- SATURDAY SHOW: GRAND QUEERLESQUE (5.10.2024) – Prepare to be dazzled with jaw-dropping queer acts which are outspoken, iconic and community empowering: the true Wow-factor that has changed many lives with the powerful message of Queerness.

LINE UP:
KITTEN DE VILLE (USA)
LILLY SNATCHDRAGON (UK)
DUNJA VON K (DE)
EGO VALENTINO (UK)
TRIXY RENE (USA)
BETTY FVCK
RAE REINVALL
VIKTORIO
RIKI BONHAM CARTER
ALICE VERSEAU
AND MORE…

We recommend you buy a Weekend pass for a complete experience.

Door: 19.00, Show time: 20.00 till 22.30 include a 30 mins intermission

The line-up will be announced in Summer 2023.

Best costume prize for audience: A chance to win prizes by wearing the most Queer and Extravaganza outfits

Age limit: K18
The stalls form a designated alcohol serving area for adults age 18 and older. The balcony is for people of all ages, no alcohol serving.

About We Are Queerlesque
www.wearequeerlesque.com
We Are Queerlesque represents Diversity, Boldness and Queer. Welcome to the Queer World of Burlesque, Boylesque, Draglesque, Circus and much more. We provide a safe space for diverse queer art and culture in Helsinki. We are fighting against homophobia, transphobia and racism in art and society.

Video of our previous festival in Savoy Theatre:
https://youtu.be/g1q3hZpuBR8

Watch the trailer of this year's show: