If you are visiting Chicago and want to experience burlesque, start by deciding what kind of night you actually want. Chicago burlesque can mean a dedicated stage show, cabaret-style nightlife, a supper-club evening, immersive entertainment or a private experience built around your group.
Start with the kind of Chicago burlesque night you want
For a straightforward public-show search, use the Chicago burlesque shows guide. If you want help choosing among styles and experiences, use Best Burlesque Shows in Chicago. For the broader picture—shows, classes, culture and nightlife—use the Chicago Burlesque Guide.
Want dinner, cocktails and live performance?
Chicago’s cabaret and supper-club tradition can be a better fit when you want the entire evening to feel polished rather than simply attending one performance. Start with our Chicago cabaret and supper-club guide.
Want something more immersive?
If the atmosphere, room and guest experience matter as much as the stage, explore experiential nightlife in Chicago. This is where cabaret, burlesque, immersive performance and theatrical nightlife begin to overlap.
First burlesque show?
Read what a burlesque show is like, what to wear and burlesque show etiquette before you go.
Visiting Chicago for a celebration?
Burlesque can work especially well for birthdays, bachelorette weekends, girls’ trips and couples who want something more memorable than a standard bar night. Use our celebration guide, girls’ night guide or date-night guide depending on the group.
Want burlesque created for your group?
If you are not looking for a public show at all, but want live burlesque, cabaret or immersive entertainment built around a private dinner, hotel event, corporate gathering or celebration, continue to Vaudezilla Entertainment.
Want to try burlesque while you are here?
If watching it makes you want to learn it, use the Chicago burlesque classes guide. Actual instruction and private lessons continue through Red Hot Annie.