burlesque · Minneapolis

Queer Circus Mpls

Name: Queer Circus Mpls
Start: 2026-12-18T21:00:00-06:00
Location: LUSH Lounge & Theater

LUSH Lounge & Theater

990 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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Fri, Dec 18 · 9:00 PM

Friday, December 18, 2026

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Queer Circus is the Twin Cities' nightlife variety show, eight years strong, and this one-night-only edition takes over LUSH Lounge & Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. Expect aerial acts, drag, burlesque, clowns and music, plus VIP tickets that get you reserved premier booth seats and an on-stage photo op with the cast. Doors and the show start at 9pm on Friday, December 18th, so grab your seat before the circus gets going.

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