Aurora Nova's Rising Stars Cabaret 2026

Join international sensation and award‑winning burlesque artist Aurora Nova, along with some of the UK’s brightest rising stars, for a dazzling evening of burlesque, dance, drag and cabaret in Leeds! ✨

Hosted by the incomparable Dolly Trolley — one of the UK’s finest cabaret performers and a compère extraordinaire — Aurora Nova’s annual Student Showcase is one of Leeds’ biggest and most spectacular burlesque and cabaret events.

Be swept away by a showcase of emerging local artists and rising stars in burlesque and dance. From high-glamour showgirls to daring, dynamic acts, this is a celebration of creativity, inclusivity and empowerment. Whether you're a seasoned cabaret lover or this is your first show, you're in for a night that’s as unforgettable as it is unapologetically fabulous.

Starring students from Aurora Nova’s signature courses:
Burlesque • Sexy Floorwork • Commercial Burlesque • Solo Mentoring Level 1 & 2

Doors Open: 6:30pm
Doors Close: 7:25pm
(Latecomers will not be allowed, please aim to arrive before 7:15pm)

Show Starts: 7:30pm
There will be 2x 20min intervals
Show Finishes: 10:30pm (approx.)

After-Show Party until 11pm: Join Aurora Nova and the wonderful cast for drinks, photos and chats in the Carriageworks Bar!

Wheelchair accessible seats available, please email auroranovaburlesque@gmail.com before purchasing tickets. Please get in touch if you have other accessibility needs. This show may contain flashing lights.

❤️ Pay It Forward (Ticket) - If you'd like to help sponsor tickets for low/unwaged audience members, please donate here (any amount). Thank you!

🎟️ Low / Unwaged Tickets: If you'd like to claim a sponsored ticket, please email auroranovaburlesque@gmail.com - No questions asked!

Dress Code: Dress to impress! Wear your most glamourous outfit, or smart-casual attire.

Strictly Adults Only (18+ years) - Bring ID as this may be checked before you can enter the theatre. Show contains partial nudity and sexual references (it's a burlesque show!).

No photos/videos allowed during the performances. Please feel welcome to take lots of selfies during the intervals and you can take photos of the performers at Curtain Call (at the end of the show).

📱Social media
If you post any pre or after show photos/videos on social media, please tag @auroranova_burlesque (Instagram) | @auroranova (Facebook) and mention Aurora Nova's Rising Stars 2026. We love to see your memories from the night and it helps us to spread the word and hold more shows! #AuroraNovaRisingStars2026

Recording Disclaimer
The show will be filmed (video/audio) and photographed, and the audience may be included in the footage. By purchasing a ticket and attending the show, you consent to your image/audio being included in these recorded media. The recordings/photographs may be used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to, social media, marketing, online and in-person purposes. If you have any questions, please contact auroranovaburlesque@gmail.com

Refund Policy
All sales are final and non-refundable. If in the unlikely case the event is cancelled, you will automatically receive a refund.

Inclusive Space - Zero Judgement Policy
This show is an inclusive and judgement-free space that welcomes everyone of all ages (18+), genders and identities. Any type of predatory behaviour, judgement and discrimination, such as homophobia, sexism, racism, transphobia, ableism, fatphobia or non-consensual touching, will NOT be tolerated. Any behaviour of this kind will result in immediate removal from the event without refund.

💃Want to learn burlesque or dance with Aurora Nova? Check out her weekly classes here, or organize a private dance class (hen party, birthday etc.)

Email auroranovaburlesque@gmail.com for any enquiries

✨Connect with Aurora Nova!✨
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Website: www.theauroranova.com