A fusion of history & fantasy, including an all ages daytime fair with market, music, and quests, and an evening tavern event featuring music, a quiz, and more food and drink. Costume & cosplay encouraged.

Newcastle Burlesque Festival Shimmying to You September 2026 Coming to you from the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, we will be presenting a heady concoction of online and live Burlesque entertainment right in the best party city of the UK In September 2026, Newcastle upon Tyne is set to have its third ever Burlesque Festival. Taking place at The Black Swan, with seven shows over the course of four nights, it will be a celebration of everything Burlesque. Lovingly produced by Trixie Blue, Principal Enchantress at House of Trixie Blue, this festival combines home-grown local talent with sparkly international headliners to showcase Burlesque’s diverse and transgressive dichotomy.