Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Hybrid DisabiliTease Festival!

The DisabiliTease Festival is a multi-day festival on July 18, 19, and 26 that celebrates disabled burlesque, cirque, cabaret, and drag performers and instructors from around the world.

Join us in person at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis, MN, or via Zoom for our show on Friday, July 18, at 8:00 pm. On Saturday, July 19, the DisabiliTease Academy will host three hybrid workshops from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm, and our Saturday evening show will be virtual via Zoom at 8:00 pm. Then join us on Saturday, July 26, from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm for three additional virtual workshops. Learn more about our lineup and events on our 2025 event page!

Please note, all times are Central CDT (UTC -5).

Events

Friday, July 18th, 8pm (Hybrid)

Headliner – Alyssa Kitt. Feature – Opiumm Hayze. Emcee – Silky the Body.

Cast members Anastasia, Boobs Radley, D’Monica Leone, Dizzy Tunt, Emerald Eve, Kisa von Teasa, Lakota Shekhar, Mary Annette, Neon Calypso, Sasha A Bombfox, Nadi and the Prancing Ponies… and a surprise guest!

Saturday, July 19th, 8pm (Virtual)

Headliner – Alyssa Kitt. Feature – Bea Lissima. Emcee – Mx. Quest.

Cast members Deja Louve, Dravyn, Erin Ball and Maxime Beauregard, Iris Envy, Kingdom, Lady Sapphire Noir, MissShapen, Mr. Strange, Sassy Wheels, and Sydney & Montgomery Quest.

Saturday, July 19th, 11:30am – 5:00pm workshops (Hybrid)

Slow and Sensual with headliner Alyssa Kitt.
Shape Shift with D’Monica Leone
Energy Flow: Mastering the Stationary Sizzle with a special guest instructor.

Saturday, July 26th, 11:30am – 4:30pm workshops  (Virtual)

Creative Accessibility in Performance with Erin Ball and Maxime Beauregard
Introduction to Microaggressions with feature Bea Lissima
Working with Festivals with feature Bea Lissima

Image shows Alyssa Kitt. She is standing outside in a desert and is wearing a beautiful two-piece gold burlesque outfit. She has a magnificent gold headpiece and is holding a flowing piece of fabric behind her. Above and below her photo is gold writing that reads: "Alyssa Kitt - headliner. DisabiliTease Festival. Hybrid. July 18-19, 2025. Minneapolis, MN, and on Zoom."

Alyssa Kitt - Headliner

Image shows a close-up of Opiumm Hayze. She is looking up to the right of the camera. She has long, luscious black hair and has a hand up in front of her as sparkles surround her. Above and below her photo is gold writing that reads: "Opiumm Hayze - feature. DisabiliTease Festival. Hybrid. Friday, July 18, 2025. Minneapolis, MN, and on Zoom."

Opiumm Hayze - Feature

Image shows Bea Lissima. She is standing close to the camera with her left arm up above her head as she holds onto her black hat with one hand which has a bedazzled black glove. She has long, curly black hair and is wearing a black jacket over a black lacy outfit. Above and below her photo is gold writing that reads: "Bea Lissima - Feature. DisabiliTease Festival. Hybrid. Saturday, July 19, 2025. Minneapolis, MN, and on Zoom."

Bea Lissima - Feature

Have questions? Check out our FAQ. Want to know more about our hybrid format? We have a page for that, too!

Read our COVID-19 policy.

If you have any further questions, you can email us at info@DisabiliTeaseFestival.com.

The 2024 Hybrid DisabiliTease Festival videos are available to rent or own!

The wait is over!

Videos for the Friday, July 19 in-person live-streamed show, Saturday, July 20 virtual show, and Sunday, July 21 workshops hosted by the DisabiliTease Academy are now available!

Check out our digital program for more information about the festival, cast, workshops, supporters, and more!

Vending Opportunities

Vendor applications are now live! We invite vendors to join us in creating an inclusive and vibrant marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your products to a diverse and enthusiastic audience. Apply now to secure your spot and be part of this extraordinary event on Friday, July 19, at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis.

Housing for Performers in Minneapolis

We are pleased to announce the opening of our Housing Form Applications for the upcoming DisabiliTease Festival. To ensure our talented performers have a comfortable place to stay, we are seeking volunteers willing to open their homes. Your generosity will greatly enhance their experience and contribute to the success of the festival. In exchange, you will have the opportunity to get to know a performer and receive a free ticket to the show. Your home does not need to be wheelchair accessible. If you are interested in providing accommodation, please fill out our housing form. Thank you for your support and hospitality.

There are multiple ways to support us:

Thank you for your support!

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The DisabiliTease Festival celebrates disabled bodies and the art they create through burlesque, drag, cirque, and cabaret performances. The festival strives to create a safe and accommodating space for performers to express themselves and receive the validation and recognition they deserve.

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the DisabiliTease Festival highlights performers not only from the Twin Cities but across the United States and around the globe. Our goal is to include a wide variety of performers at the intersection of disability with a variety of genders, ages, sizes, abilities, races and ethnicities, locations, beliefs, and sexual orientations, whenever possible. This annual event works to challenge and overturn the notion that having a disability decreases or interferes with a person’s desirability, allure, or competence as a performer.