Des Moines Burlesque

About Des Moines Burlesque

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Who We Are

Des Moines Burlesque is a collaborative community of show producers working together to build a shared audience and improve the experience for performers and audiences across the Des Moines metro area.

We produce burlesque, cabaret, circus, and variety shows — live, local, and made by people who care about this community.

Why This Site Exists

This site exists because our audiences were being misled. Non-local operators were flooding search results with fake or misleading event listings, making it hard for people to find the real shows happening in Des Moines.

Bartop Burlesque

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Join us for an evening of dazzling bartop burlesque at Wooly’s! Featuring performances from Des Moines’ finest burlesque artists.

This is a 21+ event.

D&D Birthday Show

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Roll for initiative! Naughty Nerds Cabaret presents a D&D-themed birthday burlesque spectacular. Expect nerdy, playful, and dazzling performances.

Dark Orchid Cabaret

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Dark Orchid Cabaret is a Des Moines-based burlesque and cabaret production company.

Naughty Nerds Cabaret

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Naughty Nerds Cabaret produces themed burlesque shows inspired by fandoms, games, and nerd culture.

Taste Test

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Taste Test is a sampler-style variety show featuring a mix of burlesque, comedy, and cabaret from Des Moines performers. It’s a perfect introduction if you’ve never been to a burlesque show before.

Taste Test

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Taste Test is a sampler-format variety show produced collaboratively by Des Moines burlesque performers. It’s designed as a great first burlesque experience.

Taste Test - Cheese Tease

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