Weekend Schedule

THURSDAY

7:00 PM — Early Bird Welcome Mixer at the Moxy Hotel in the lobby.

  • Join us for a meet and greet mixer in the lobby bar of the Downtown Moxy!!
    Say hello to your fellow festival goers!
    Performers and Audience, Local Scene, ALL are Welcome! Delicious drinks and mocktails on the menu!!
    (you do not need a ticket/lanyard for entry)

    • Moxy Halifax Downtown ( 5417 Cogswell Street, Halifax, NS )

FRIDAY

  • 4:00 PM — Registration opens in the lobby of the Scotiabank Theatre.

  • 4:00 PM — Vendors open in the main lobby of the Scotiabank Theatre.

  • 5:00 PM — A Phabulous Affair by PHAB in the lobby of the Scotiabank Theatre.

    • Join PHAB NS (The Society for Preserving the History & Art of Burlesque in Nova Scotia) for cocktails and a quick dive into the history of Burlesque in Halifax!

      PHAB NS is a volunteer-run group led by veteran neo-burlesque performers with decades of experience in performance, production, and mentorship. Dedicated to uncovering, preserving, and celebrating the often-overlooked history of burlesque in the region, PHAB NS explores the art form’s evolution, highlighting its lasting role in shaping Nova Scotia’s entertainment and nightlife industries while preserving its history for research and educational purposes.

  • 6:30 PM — Theatre doors open for seating.

  • 7:00 PM — Showcase begins.

  • 10:00 PM — After Party with Kissing Cousins at Stardust Bar. (Separate ticket required.)

SATURDAY

Workshops

  • All workshops are located in Neptune Theatre; more detailed instructions will come in a reminder email before the workshop.

    • 10:00 AM — Bump and Grind Burlesque Movement workshop with Bianca Boom Boom.

    • 11:15 AM — Bombastic Burlesque Costume workshop with Scarlet Delirium.

    • 12:45 PM — Buss' A Whine workshop with Androsia Wilde.

    • 2:00 PM — Feather Fan Dancing workshop with Jezebel Express.

    • 3:30 PM — Glamour as Resistance. Free community panel.

  • 4:00 PM — Vendors open in the main lobby of the Scotiabank Theatre.

  • 6:30 PM — Theatre doors open for seating.

  • 7:00 PM — Showcase begins.

  • 10:00 PM — Official After Party at the Moxy Hotel. (Festival lanyard required.)