Schedule
The Highway to Hull Burlesque Weekender is all about uniting our community and celebrating our shared journey - past, present, and future! Check out the Weekender schedule below, packed with exciting shows, engaging seminars, a fabulous market, and hands-on workshops!
All events take place at DoubleTree by Hilton Hull.
Friday
28th
August
Pre-Show Mixer
Join us in the Ballroom foyer for a get-together before the Weekender officially starts!
From 5pm until doors open at 6.30pm.
Troupe Tournament
Six troupes take the stage to compete for the title of Highway to Hull Troupe of the Year 2026.
Schedule:
Doors: 6.30pm
Show starts: 7pm
Estimated end: 8.30pm
Peel of Fortune
Step right up for Peel of Fortune, our Friday night burlesque game show spectacular.
Schedule:
Doors open: 9pm
Show starts: 9.15pm
Estimated end: 11pm
Saturday
29th
August
Independent Market
From 12 noon til 5pm you can browse the stalls at our market full of independent traders, performers selling pre-loved costumes, and Legend photograph signing.
Find us in the Ballroom foyer.
Workshops
We have an action-packed day of workshops and seminars from 10am til 3.30pm in the Ballroom. Find all information and book your place here.
Saturday Spectacular
A must-see night of world-class burlesque and cabaret from the UK and beyond.
Schedule:
Bar opens: 6pm
Doors open: 7pm
Show starts: 7.30pm
Estimated end: 10.30pm
Sunday
30th
August
Workshops
We have an action-packed day of workshops and seminars from 10am til 4pm in the Ballroom. Find all information and book your place here.
Drag Bingo
Co-produced with our Headline Sponsor Lindsay McGlone, Drag Bingo puts a hilarious, glamorous twist on the classic game of chance.
12:30 - 14:30 in the Ballroom.
Icons and Changemakers
This curated showcase features performers who have all been performing since before 2010, and whose work, dedication, and creativity have helped shape the UK burlesque scene.
The evening also includes the Icons & Changemakers Awards Ceremony, recognising outstanding contributions to the community.
Schedule:
Bar opens: 6pm
Doors open: 7pm
Show starts: 7.30pm
Estimated end: 11pm
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After-party from 11pm
The after-party is free to attend for all Highway to Hull attendees. No ticket required.