London Burlesque Festival

One sector of the economy still shows no sign of wilting: burlesque keeps on booming. The tenth London Burlesque Festival features more than 100 artists showcasing all kinds of neo-burlesque performance, strip-tease and other sexy endeavours. Founded by Chaz Royal, it’s a huge affair and attracts both performers and fans from around the globe. Attendees can see tons of popular shows, such as the opening and closing galas, showcases of UK and international talent, and nights dedicated to ‘boylesque’ (male burlesque) and twisted cabaret turns.