World Burlesque Day for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Wednesday, April 26th. There are until the next observance.

Every year on April 26th, World Burlesque Day pays honor to a distinct art form. Burlesque dance shows feature funny and provocative theatrical and musical performances by women. World Burlesque Day is dedicated to celebrating and elevating burlesque and serves as a means of increasing the art form’s worldwide prominence.

📆 When is World Burlesque Day?

This year, World Burlesque Day is on April 26th. It is the 4th Wednesday in April; in 2024, it is on Friday.

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Did you know: Traditional burlesque shows are more glamorous, elegant, and poised.

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📜 History of World Burlesque Day

Sapphira, a showgirl, author, and mental-health champion, founded World Burlesque Day in 2022. She established World Burlesque Day to bring together those who are passionate about burlesque. She also intended this holiday to provide a forum for people to share their tales, encouraging others to develop their own sense of flair and liberation via burlesque. Sapphira has been a showgirl since 2004 and feels that burlesque has helped her overcome mental health issues and that it may give those who are battling confidence.

She picked April 26 as World Burlesque Day to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Gypsy Rose Lee, one of the finest burlesque performers of the 1930s. Burlesque has developed into neo-burlesque, a variation on conventional burlesque. People still like all varieties of burlesque, despite the fact that it has evolved throughout time.

On World Burlesque Day, fans of the art form from all over the world get together to celebrate the many events that the art form’s creator set up to show off the art and welcome new performers into the fold.

☑️ World Burlesque Day facts

Tease is more important
The tease, according to burlesque practitioners, is more crucial than the strip.

Wardrobe is very important in burlesque
Burlesque shows are typically conducted on smaller stages, creating a more intimate environment and bringing the performers closer to the audience, allowing for a better view of the costumes.

It is a huge industry
Burlesque concerts contain hundreds of performers in front of thousands of people.

Things to do on World Burlesque Day

Learn burlesque
Learning the art form is the ideal way to commemorate World Burlesque Day. You may learn about it by taking a class, watching instructions on the internet, or interacting with burlesque performers.

Join the events
Hundreds of activities will take place all across the world on World Burlesque Day. These events include, among other things, book readings about burlesque, tutorials, and live performances.

Encourage others to watch
One of the best things you can do on World Burlesque Day is to expose your friends, family, or coworkers to this fantastic art form. Who can say? Perhaps they will fall in love with burlesque!

📅 World Burlesque Day Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2023 April 26 Wednesday
2024 April 26 Friday
2025 April 26 Saturday
2026 April 26 Sunday
2027 April 26 Monday

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