Lincoln's first burlesque festival with a Friday night of local 'Local Legends' and a Saturday of UK burlesque stars 'Cathedral Classics', plus workshops and a bazaar.
The Drill is hosting the Lincoln Burlesque & Cabaret Festival on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 June 2027, the city's first ever burlesque festival. It's the work of two producers: international award-winning performer Miss Whiskey Twist and Lincoln's own Themme Fatale Mx Pixi Styx.
The weekend is split into two distinct nights. Friday is Local Legends, a show that stays close to home and celebrates Lincoln's own community of artists across drag, sideshow and burlesque, with the full line-up still to be announced. Saturday, Cathedral Classics, brings the UK scene to the main stage. Lady Wildflower, who produces Hebden Bridge and Frou Frou Club and sits at number 8 in the UK top 20, performs alongside Donna Poderosa, a Rising Rebel at the Cork Burlesque Festival and number 15 in the 21st Century's Burlesque top 50. The day is rounded off with workshops led by the stars and a bazaar.
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There's a good range of ways to do the weekend. Friday entry is £27.50 and Saturday is £27.50, but a weekend pass brings it down to £49.50. If you're on a low income, there's a reduced entry of £8.25 for either night. For those who want a bit more, four VIP tables are available for £66.00 each. Doors open at 16:00 on the Friday, and the whole thing wraps up by 23:00 on the Saturday.
