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Upcoming Events
Speak Sleazy Cabaret
September 12
Doors 6:30 pm | 7:00 pm start
Welcome to Canberras sleaziest night where the lights are ow, the vibes are questionable and good behavious is entirely optional.
Slip into something fabulous and join us for a deliciously cheeky evening of burlesque, drag and general mischief. Expect bold performers, saucy surprises and just the right amount of sleaze.
Tickets: Here
Liptember Fundraiser ilLustrious
September 26
Doors 7:00 pm start
Pucker up, Canberra. Liptember is bringing a little lipstick, a little whimsy and a whole lot of fabulous to ilLustrious.
Hosted by Alice, expect an evening of colourful characters, playful performances and plenty of perfectly applied nonsense, all in support of women’s mental health.
Pop on your favourite lippy, bring your friends and join us for a night that’s silly, sparkly and doing some genuine good while we’re at it.
Tickets: Here
Teaching Adults: Differentiation and teaching strategies Workshop
Sunday October 18 | 2pm-5pm
Gigi Peach is bringing her background in education to ilLustrious for a three-hour workshop on Teaching Adults.
We’ll be talking adult learning, differentiation, accessibility, different learning needs and practical ways to adapt what you’re teaching to the actual humans in the room.
You don’t need to already be teaching. If you’re considering it, mentoring performers or simply want to become a better facilitator, you’re very welcome.
Tickets: Here
ilLustrious Social Nights
Monthly | Doors 7:00 pm
$10 entry (includes a drink on arrival)
Your new favourite third space has entered the chat.
ilLustrious Social Nights are low-pressure, high-vibes evenings designed for dancing, chatting, laughing, existing dramatically in the corner, or making new best friends over nuggets.
Come solo. Bring friends. Bring your housemate who “doesn’t dance” but absolutely will by the end of the night.
No experience. No pressure. Just fun.
April 10: Just Dance Night
May: Arts and Craft
July: Movie Night
August: Games Night
Tickets: Here
Class Dismissed
October 10
Doors 6:30 pm | 7:00 start
-Burlesque
-Showgirls
-Hip Hop
Whether you’re cheering on a friend, supporting local artists, or just looking for the perfect way to warm up this winter, Class Dismissed is the place to be.
Ethereal
POSTPONED to September, 2027
Doors 7:00 pm | 7:30 start
General $30 or $25 presale
A whimsical other-worldly burlesque fantasy night.
Step into the porcelain dream.
Ethereal is a soft and spellbinding evening of fairy courts, living dolls, glittering spirits and delicate creatures who may or may not be watching you back. Expect lace, wings, ribbons, rhinestones and performances that float somewhere between dream and desire.
Pretty things behave badly here.
Enter the magic. Leave sparkling.
EOIs opening soon.