CLEVELAND EVENT GUIDE
International Ohio Burlesque Festival
August 13–16, 2026The International Ohio Burlesque Festival brings burlesque, drag, vaudeville and variety artists to the Beachland Ballroom for four nights. The 2026 gathering is the festival’s 14th edition and presents different performers and showcases across the run.
YOUR COMPLETE EVENT STORY
What, when and why.
Use these three quick chapters to decide whether this Cleveland event belongs in your plan.
01 · WHATWhat can you do?
This is an adult nightlife and performance event rather than a single repeated show. Review the individual night’s lineup, door time and ticket level before choosing which showcase fits you.
02 · WHENWhen can you do it?
August 13–16, 2026. Use the festival’s official ticket links and confirm the age requirement for your selected performance. Waterloo has independent businesses worth visiting before doors open.
03 · WHYWhy should you go?
This event turns Burlesque and variety performance into a shared Cleveland experience. It is worth making time for because it brings people together, supports the organizers and places that keep the tradition moving, and gives visitors a closer connection to the city. It is especially meaningful for Adult audiences, cabaret, drag and variety arts.
THE CLEVELAND BORICUA BRIEF
What to expect
This is an adult nightlife and performance event rather than a single repeated show. Review the individual night’s lineup, door time and ticket level before choosing which showcase fits you.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Plan your visit
- Date
- August 13–16, 2026
- Venue
- Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
- Address
- 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH 44110
- Admission
- Ticketed performances; prices and age policies vary by show
- Best for
- Adult audiences, cabaret, drag and variety arts
LOCAL PLANNING NOTE
Make the visit work
Use the festival’s official ticket links and confirm the age requirement for your selected performance. Waterloo has independent businesses worth visiting before doors open.
