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ALTERNATIVE LIFE DRAWING
THURSDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 6PM
EDEN BAR, BIRMINGHAM, B5 7HF
Birmingham Drag and Burlesque Festival are collaborating with Birmingham Life Drawing!
Alternative life drawing is a brand new twist on an old classic, working from drag performers and costumed models instead of a traditional nude setup. A fun, visually rich evening of drawing focused on character, costume, expression, and performance.
Bring your materials and get creative! We can't wait to see you there.
THE PRODUCER PANEL
THURSDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 7:30PM
OLD JOINT STOCK THEATRE, BIRMINGHAM, B2 5NY
For one night and one night only, some of Britain's most prominent producers from the wondrous worlds of drag, burlesque & cabaret, join forces for a thought provoking discussion panel, audience Q&A and live performances . This legendary line up is brought to the central hub of the UK, to provide a free evening of skill, knowledge and entertainment... that is simply unmatched! Supported using public funding from National Lottery through Arts Council England!
THE ALLURE GAMES
FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 7:30PM
OLD JOINT STOCK THEATRE, BIRMINGHAM, B2 5NY
Burlesque and drag stars from all over the globe come together, for one night only, in a fierce battle royale for The Allure Games crown. An outrageous evening filled with wacky wonderment, gorgeous glamazons and a whole lot of raunch! Judged by some of the best in the biz! These prestigious industry professionals will score each act, and help YOU, the
audience, to decide who deserves: ‘The Allure Games Star on The Rise!’.
THE FOLLIES GRANDÉ
SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 8PM
THE OLD REP THEATRE, BIRMINGHAM, B5 4DY
Step into a glamorous world where sizzling striptease, daring drag and vivacious variety whip you into a luxurious, comedic cocktail of the downright outrageous! The crowning spectacular of Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival, where the crème de la crème of global cabaret come together in this wondrous extravaganza!
'THIS IS GOING TO BE SPECTACULAR!' - Express & Star
★★★★★ - 'The Drag & Burlesque Powerhouse Of The West Midlands' - Express & Star
'Best Local Cabaret' - Midlands Rainbow
‘Blown Away By The Artistry’ Birmingham Review
‘Leading The Way In Brum’ The Bromsgrove Standard
WORLDS AWAY 2.0
SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 3PM MATINEE
EDEN BAR, BIRMINGHAM, B5 7HF
Join Allure Tours as you fly through the galaxy in a sci-fi epic adventure. With audacious aliens, chromatic creatures and space-dust show girls! World’s Away 2.0 promises to take you on a journey that you will not forget!
Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival are proud to announce that House of Allure's critically acclaimed show, WORLDS AWAY will be back! The sell out show, earning the cabaret collective a 5 minute standing ovation is back with a bang! A matinee show combining technology, burlesque, comedy, drag and more. Bringing you a cast from across the cabaret globe!
Dress code: Anything you want! But we do encourage dressing up! Scifi, vintage, pin up! Express yourselves as you want!
Please note: If you purchase a ticket for WORLDS AWAY 2.0, you can get a discount bundle ticket for BACKDOOR 54! The official immersive performance after party!
BACKDOOR 54
SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 6PM (AFTER WORLDS AWAY 2.0)
EDEN BAR, BIRMINGHAM, B5 7HF
As Worlds Away comes to a close, Allure Tours lands in Backdoor 54 for the official Birmingham Drag and Burlesque Festival 2026 after party.
The Festival is proud to be collaborating with MEET ME AT THE BACKDOOR for an early evening of infectious beats, pop up performances, drag, burlesque, dancing and more! An immersive event that celebrates the queer expression and history of the iconic Studio 54!
Dress code: Anything you want! Sparkle! Fabulous! Express yourselves as you want!
Please note: If you purchase a ticket for WORLDS AWAY 2.0, you can get a discount bundle ticket for BACKDOOR 54! The official immersive performance after party! Please order WORLDS AWAY 2.0 ticket to access this discount