A female dancer performing on stage with large, flowing, orange and pink fabric-like costume under blue stage lighting.

Tassel Thursday is your essential, bi-monthly date with Melbourne's burlesque and experimental arts sector. We are dedicated to providing a vital and high-impact stage for both emerging and established talent within the performing arts community.

Our showcase is a prime opportunity for industry professionals, artists, and passionate patrons to witness cutting-edge burlesque, experimental performance, and the debut of bold new works

. If you're seeking to scout the next wave of performers, connect with the underground scene's innovative minds, or immerse yourself in a platform committed to artistic risk-taking, Tassel Thursday is the essential calendar fixture.

We actively encourage post-performance discussion with the artists and of host for deeper connections and creative exchange with our diverse line-up of performers.

Our core mission is to provide an affordable, accessible, and high-quality platform that supports the sustainable development of local talent. Tassel Thursday features a constantly rotating cast, ensuring that the show is never the same twice and maximising exposure for performers debuting new material. This is an intimate, electric environment—perfect for industry analysis, community engagement, or simply supporting the pulse of Melbourne's vibrant performing arts underground.

Join us to experience the commitment to craft and the high-energy innovation that defines the future of Melbourne burlesque.


  • Performers in colorful costumes and large puppet masks on a stage with purple and blue lighting.
  • A person wearing a tall striped hat with black feathers, glasses, a white shirt, and plaid pants is playing a recorder on stage. Three women are sitting and laughing in front of him, with one wearing a red hat and another wearing a green dress. There are plants and stage lighting in the background.
  • Two women celebrating a high-five during a performance on stage at Burly Bank, one holding a microphone, with a dark background and blue planets backdrop.
  • Two women sitting on a sofa on stage, one holding a microphone. The woman on the right has bright pink hair, tattoos, and is laughing, wearing a red velvet dress. The woman on the left has blonde hair, is wearing a black dress with silver dots, and is holding the microphone.
  • Three women sitting together on stage with a black background, decorated with moon phase illustrations. They are smiling and engaging with audience or each other. The woman on the left has red hair, tattoos, and is holding a microphone. The woman in the middle, with dark hair and a snake accessory, is holding a snake and is smiling. The woman on the right has brown hair, wears a red dress, and is looking at the other women.
  • A woman with bright orange hair and dramatic makeup, wearing a black dress, is holding a glass with ice cubes up to her mouth, with water spilling around her on a dark background.
  • Group of women in vibrant clothes, laughing and helping each other, in a lively nightclub or performance space.
  • Performer in costume jumping into the air, with a spotlight and red curtain in the background.
  • Performer with long white hair wearing a pink dress decorated with embroidered eye patches and patchwork patterns, striking a theatrical pose against a dark background.
  • Performer on stage dressed in black with feathered cape, posing with arms raised, stage lit with purple and blue lighting.