Boylesque Drag Festival Berlin
Germany's largest Burlesque-Drag Festival at Wintergarten Varieté
About Boylesque Festival Berlin
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Varieté Atmosphere on Potsdamer Straße
The Wintergarten Varieté at Potsdamer Straße 96 (Tempelhof-Schöneberg district) is one of Berlin's most historic stages. Here, where the lines between Schöneberg's cabaret tradition and the modern variety scene meet, the Boylesque Drag Festival sets up its tents once a year – currently in its 6th edition.
A Festival Full of Diversity
The focus is on a grand gala show with over 30 artists from around the world: Drag Kings and Queens, Nonbinary performers, Burlesque stars, Cabaret singers. Appearing in 2026 are, among others, Tinus (Denmark), Kitten DeVille (USA), Ms Mykie (USA), Bushwig Rollerboy (USA), FiFi DuBois (USA), Loose Willis (UK), Uta Valentine (France), and Matisse Royale (Italy). Sheila Wolf, founder and Master of Ceremony, will guide you through the evening.
Boylesque – the Male Sister of Burlesque
Boylesque is the practice of male and nonbinary performers reinterpreting the genre of Burlesque for themselves – usually with elaborate costumes, acrobatic elements, and a queer political dimension. Since its premiere in 2021, the Berlin festival has established itself as the most important European hub for the Boylesque scene. The show combines classic striptease numbers, queer drag choreographies, comedy, and high-level acrobatics.
During Pride Month
The festival deliberately schedules its date for the Pride Month in early July. This places it within Berlin's CSD (Christopher Street Day) season without being lost in the scale and crowds of the CSD demonstration. The intimate atmosphere of the Wintergarten hall (Reserved Seating for around 470 seats) makes the festival one of the hottest queer tickets in the capital. The organizer is Sheila Wolf in cooperation with the Wintergarten Varieté.
Boylesque Festival Berlin — edition 2026
The 6th edition of the Boylesque Drag Festival Berlin takes place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, starting at 6 PM at the Wintergarten Varieté (Potsdamer Straße 96, 10785 Berlin). It is Germany's largest Burlesque-Drag festival and brings together over 30 international artists.
In 2026, the festival has a second edition: a parallel show will take place on Friday, July 3, 2026 (8 PM) at the Gloria Theater Cologne. Tickets for the Berlin show start at €52 (incl. VAT and booking fees), and for the Cologne show at €41.70 (plus booking fee). Sheila Wolf is the festival founder and Master of Ceremony.
Programme Boylesque Festival Berlin 2026
Confirmed Line-up 2026 (Berlin Show)
- Tinus (Denmark)
- Kitten DeVille (USA)
- Ms Mykie (USA)
- Bushwig Rollerboy (USA)
- FiFi DuBois (USA)
- Loose Willis (UK)
- Uta Valentine (France)
- Matisse Royale (Italy)
Further acts will be announced before the show. In total, the festival brings together over 30 international Drag Kings, Queens, and Nonbinary performers.
Format
- Grand gala show with Boylesque, Drag, Cabaret, and Burlesque
- Hosting: Sheila Wolf (Founder & MC)
- Reserved Seating at Wintergarten Varieté
Parallel Edition Cologne
Friday, July 3, 2026, 8 PM, Gloria Theater Cologne. Tickets from €41.70 (plus booking fees).
Highlights Boylesque Festival Berlin 2026
- 6th edition of Germany's largest Boylesque-Drag festival
- Over 30 international artists from the USA, UK, Denmark, France, Italy, and Germany
- Wintergarten Varieté in Berlin-Schöneberg as the main stage
- For the first time in 2026, with a parallel show on July 3 at Gloria Theater Cologne
- During Pride Month, hosted by Sheila Wolf
Prices Boylesque Festival Berlin 2026
Berlin show: Tickets from €52 incl. VAT and booking fee. Cologne show: from €41.70 incl. VAT plus booking fee. Reserved seating, both venues. Sales via the festival website, Wintergarten-Berlin.de, and Gloria Theater Cologne.
Practical information — Boylesque Festival Berlin
Getting There
Subway U1, U2, U3, or U4 to Nollendorfplatz, then about a five-minute walk to Potsdamer Straße. S-Bahn and U-Bahn S1 / U2 to Potsdamer Platz, then about a 12-minute walk. Bus M48 or M85 directly in front.
Tickets
Berlin show from €52 (incl. VAT and booking fee), seating categories can be chosen. Reservations via wintergarten-berlin.de or the festival website. By phone via the Wintergarten Varieté (+49 30 588 433).
Tips
Reserved seating – booking early is worthwhile, the show regularly sells out. Chic dress code welcome, but not mandatory. Afterwards, the Wintergarten often has a late-night bar program; queer bars in the Schöneberg area are also suitable for winding down.
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Where it takes place Boylesque Festival Berlin
Wintergarten Varieté
Potsdamer Straße 96, 10785 Berlin