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In The Heart of Hollywood

March 27-29th 2026 • The Ukrainian Cultural Center

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Hollywood Burlesque Festival

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3 Days of Glitz, Glamour, and the Best in Burlesque

March 27-29, 2026 • Ukrainian Cultural Center

Headliners & Special Guests

  • Jessabelle Thunder (Miss Exotic World 2025)
  • Gaea Lady
  • Audrey Deluxe

Special Guests

Egypt Blaque Knyle • Miss Marquez • Goldi Fox • Veronica Yune • Miss Spent Youth

Festival Highlights

  • Red Carpet Opening Gala & Showcase
  • Saturday Night Competition with audience-voted Blockbuster Award
  • Workshops, shopping, and an after-party to close out the night
  • Upscale venue: curated food menu, full bar, secure parking, intimate stage views
  • VIP Experience: premium seating, early access to classes/workshops, sponsor gift bag

Full Schedule (at-a-glance)

Friday — Opening Night Red Carpet Gala & Showcase

7:00 PM doors | 8:00 PM show

Hosted by Scarlet O’Gasam and Kiki Maroon
Featuring: Jessabelle Thunder, Gaea Lady, Egypt Blaque Knyle, Miss Marquez, Glory Joel, Tina Bo Bina, Moxie Gold with Lola Demure & Miss Magnolia, Hell & Swell, Dinah Might, Booger Boobs, Desiré d’Amour, Bella Sin, Sin & Tonic, Andy Rose, Harley Harpurr,  Miss Brawling Beauty, Christine Lee, Nicole Burgio Wong & Amber La Fae
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Saturday — Hollywood Burlesque Competition

7:00 PM doors | 8:00 PM CompetitionHosted by Vanity Halston
Crowning: Miss Hollywood, Mr. Hollywood, Hollywood Starlet & Hollywood Chanteuse. Plus Most Erotic, Most Classic, Most Comedic and the audience-voted Blockbuster Award.

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Sunday — Closing Brunch Showcase

12:00 PM doors | 12:30 PM show
Featuring: Audrey Deluxe, Veronica Yune, Miss Spent Youth, Goldie Fox, Harlesque Academy, Twitease, Lily Misfit, Violet on the Rocks, Tatiana the Aerial Witch, Dottie May Duitt, Lilly EnVogue, Miss Magnolia, Arabella Boop, Miss Candi Yams, Mae B. Koi & Catty Wompass
Hosted by Kami Oh and Booger Boobs
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Meet Our Sponsors

That Make HBQ Fest Happen

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2026 Venue

The Ukrainian Cultural Center

A gorgeous ornate stage and ballroom, an old Hollywood time capsule ready to welcome the Hollywood Burlesque Festival

In the heart of Hollywood on Melrose Ave. just blocks from the 101, Vermont Ave and Vermont & Santa Monica Metro Station.

The Ukrainian Culture Center, located at Melrose Avenue and Heliotrope Drive in Hollywood, opened in 1924 as Jensen’s Melrose Theatre. It was built by Henry C. Jensen, a German immigrant and owner of Henry C. Jensen & Sons, brick manufacturers. Jenson, based in the Pasadena/Glendale area, developed neighborhoods as well as built and managed theaters and shopping centers in Glendale, Pasadena a Hollywood during the early 1900s.

Purchased in 1959, the theatre was remodeled into the Ukrainian Culture Center, which opened in February 1961. The original name of the theatre is still shown in the tile-work across the top of the building’s facade.

Covered Parking Deck next door!

Headliners

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Special Guests

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Hosts

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Friday Night Opening Gala and Showcase

Kiki Maroon

The Stand-up who Strips Down! KiKi Maroon is a stand-up comic, showgirl, and clown. She’s charmed audiences on 5 continents, starred in a Las Vegas show at the iconic Plaza Casino, and named one of “Houston’s Most Colorful Celebrities” by the Houston Chronicle (her home town!) Now based out of Los Angeles, you can find KiKi in comedy clubs every night, combining stand-up, storytelling, and cabaret (clothing amounts vary based on venue). Find out more at KiKiMaroon.com

Scarlet O’Gasam

Scarlet O’Gasm was raised on an alligator farm outside New Orleans; so she naturally found a home on stage with the wild beasts of New York City’s lower eastside. Hollywood called, but little did Scarlet know it was a wrong number… nowadays when she’s not wrasslin’ gators down in Long Beach, CA she is thrilled to splash on some sequins and get sloshed with the deviants of LA LA land. Thank you so much for cumming!

Saturday Night Hollywood Burlesque Competition

Vanity Halston

Vanity Halston is a legendary Southern California drag entertainer known for her dazzling performances, impeccable style, and magnetic presence on stage. A true artist in every sense, Vanity Halston embodies the essence of glamour, quick wit, and grace, blending classic drag elements with modern flair to captivate audiences of all backgrounds.

With each performance, Vanity Halston brings a unique blend of elegance, comedy, and charisma, making her a must-see act in the drag scene. Vanity’s performances are not just about entertainment—they are a celebration of diversity, self-expression, and empowerment. Whether she’s singing a beloved anthem, hosting an event, having you buckled over from her comedy, or turning heads with her jaw-dropping outfits, Vanity Halston continues to elevate the art of drag to new heights.

Sunday Burlesque Brunch

Kami Oh and Booger Boobs

Booger Boobs is a Burlesque performer, producer and host, raised in Australia but now calls Los Angeles home. She co-produces Ridiculesque with her partner in crime Kami Oh bringing the best of LA burlesque to the stage! BB is a former Parisian Showgirl turned burlesque babe!

Kami Oh is a Los Angeles burlesque performer, singer, and emcee. She began performing burlesque in Chicago and has been shaking it nationwide ever since. She is one half of the producing team Twitease, along with co-producer Booger Boobs. Together they produce the LA show Ridiculesque and teach weekly drop in burlesque classes. Follow her on Instagram: @ohkamioh
Booger Boobs and Kami Oh! are partners in crime. They produce the LA show Ridiculesque and teach weekly drop in burlesque classes. Both started their burlesque careers in Chicago and are now performing and hosting in LA and beyond. They were honored to perform in the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in 2025 in the Best Large Group competition with their trio, Twitease.

Monday Nightcap Interview Series

Miss Spent Youth Chats with Burlesque Stars

Lili VonSchtupp

A Message From the Founder

When I launched the Hollywood Burlesque Festival our community had exploded and I felt we could be a great host to an international community. Hollywood has a rich history in burlesque and I wanted to share that, I’m proud of the international talent and the locals who came together to make that first festival happen. As we head into our 10th year handing the clipboard and vision to Miss Spent Youth is perfect. I can’t imagine a more qualified and talented individual to take this festival to its next level. I am excited to see what she does and I’ll be in the audience cheering.