The Hawaii Burlesque Festival returns after a three-year interruption! Get ready for glitter, glamor and sexy, raunchy fun at the Doris Duke Theatre. Join the jubilation as the HBF celebrates its 9th year of serving up sultry, hilarious, thought-provoking burlesque in the Aloha State.

The Hawaii Burlesque Festival presents two very special “locals only” shows, featuring a dazzling lineup of captivating performers from across the Hawaiian Islands . The HBF seeks to showcase the incredible talent, creativity and resilience of Hawai‘i’s established and emerging local burlesque, cabaret and varieté performers.

Schedule

October 6, 2023

7:00 pm : Pasties Across the Pae’aina
 
See the incredible talent, creativity and resilience of Hawai‘i’s established and emerging local burlesque, cabaret and varieté performers as they grace the Doris Duke Theatre stage. Come early at 6pm to catch the pre-show performance and reception in the museum’s Central and Luce courtyards.

October 7, 2023

7:00 pm : Stars of the Islands

The festival closer highlights the stars of our islands as they present sultry, hilarious, thought-provoking acts. Come early at 6pm to catch the pre-show performance and reception in the museum’s Central and Luce courtyards.

Date : October 6 - 7, 2023

Location : The Honolulu Museum of Art - 900 South Beretania Street - Honolulu, Hawaii 96814,

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