VI International Queerlesque Festival: Betty Fvck’s 10-year anniversary

Earlybird discount -15% until 1.8.2026. Get your tickets now!

The VI International Queerlesque Festival in Helsinki shines the spotlight on a dazzling milestone: Betty Fvck’s 10-year anniversary in drag. Come celebrate with Betty and join us for a spectacular night of bold artistry, fierce self-expression, and unapologetic queernes with international queer performers from around the world.

This world-class festival features an electrifying mix of Burlesque, Circus, Drag, and Queer performance art. Taking place on the grand stage of the iconic Savoy Theatre, the festival is elevated by stunning professional décor, lighting, and stage design — creating the most spectacular queer art stage Finland has ever seen.

Highlighted nationally on YLE 1 and YLE Areena, the International Queerlesque Festival is known for jaw-dropping acts that are outspoken, iconic, and deeply community-empowering. Prepare to be dazzled, inspired, and moved. Come celebrate with Betty Fvck and be part of a festival that continues to change lives through the power of queer art.

Preliminary line-up – to be updated in Summer 2026
CHRIS OH! (CH, NZ – Europe’s most influential Burlesque artist 2025, Burlesque Hall of Fame winner for many years)
PANDORA NOX (AT – Germany Drag Race winner)
SILLY THANH (CH)
TRONICAT LA MIEZ (DE)
LILLY SNATCHDRAGON (UK, LA)
OSKAR MAURICIO VENUX (DE, CO)
DRAG QUEEN HONEY (SG, VN)
BETTY FVCK (FI, VN)
AND MANY OTHER ARTISTS TO BE CONFIRMED…

Who is Betty Fvck?
From immigrant student to unstoppable icon, Betty Fvck’s journey is pure power. She moved to Finland in 2010 with big dreams and little resources, rising to become a PhD candidate while building a dazzling 10-year career as a drag performer. A 2023 Finnish parliamentary candidate, she’s appeared on major Finnish and international TV, magazines, and mega-events. With performances across 15 countries, Betty Fvck blends intellect, activism, and electrifying artistry—proving resilience can be glamorous, fearless, and global.

Door: 19.00, Show time: 20.00 till 22.45 include a 30 mins intermission

Best costume prize for audience: A chance to win prizes by wearing the most Queer and Extravaganza outfits

Age limit: K16

The floor: R18 alcohol serving area. The balcony: R16 no alcohol serving.

About the producer
https://www.instagram.com/wearequeerlesque
We Are Queerlesque represents Diversity, Boldness and Queer. Welcome to the Queer World of Burlesque, Boylesque, Draglesque, Circus and much more. We provide a safe space for diverse queer art and culture in Helsinki. We are fighting against homophobia, transphobia and racism in art and society.

Video of our previous festival in Savoy-theatre: