The Hottest Burlesque Shows You Must See at Las Vegas Casinos

^{Dancers from Fantasy, Vegas’s longest-running burlesque show, which has been at Luxor since 1999. But the newer shows in the last couple of decades make it tough to pick a burlesque show when you’re visiting Vegas. (Photo: courtesy of MGM Resorts)}

Burlesque has been part of the Vegas appeal for decades. The combination of teasing, comedy, and big theatrical moments in these revues still delivers a true “Only-in-Vegas” experience.

While bachelor parties may want to go to a raunchier strip club and bachelorette parties go to male revues, adult couples and mixed groups visiting Vegas may want a more modern version of that classic Vegas semi-naked experience. Most shows allow anyone 18 and older, but some are outliers with higher or occasionally lower age requirements.

Guests can expect a mix of music, comedy, and dance in a high-energy show that typically runs 75 to 90 minutes. Costumes and throwback glamour are part of the appeal, and the sharp choreography gives each act the feel of a mini-production rather than a simple striptease.

Nowadays, Vegas also embraces campy, over-the-top concepts that keep the genre evolving rather than stuck in nostalgia. While burlesque shows can get lumped in with bachelor party entertainment, these regularly attract audiences looking for sex-positive entertainment rather than the shock value of a strip show.

Here are the eight best burlesque shows at casinos in Las Vegas. 

Ages, Start Times and Prices

X Burlesque at Bugsy's Cabaret

X Burlesque has run for nearly 25 years at Bugsy’s Cabaret at Flamingo, the showroom named after Benjamin Siegel. Its success has even led to two spinoff productions at nearby casinos. The 75-minute show is a topless revue with lingerie styled after classic Vegas burlesque, and it runs 75 minutes.

The X Girls perform routines set to contemporary rock, pop, country, R&B, and hip-hop. The champagne glass striptease performance remains one of its nods to classic burlesque.

Performances run at 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Cameras and audio or video recording are prohibited anywhere in the theater.

X Burlesque tickets start at $76, the highest starting price on this list.

X Rocks at the Horseshoe

X Rocks runs 70 minutes in its own theater at Horseshoe. The show blends rock and heavy metal with topless burlesque in a more concert-like atmosphere than its sister show, X Country. 

Performers wear leather, studs, and Slash-inspired top hats, creating an edgier vibe that fulfills every rocker’s fantasy. Some performers from the show have even opened for Metallica!

The schedule for X Rocks is very limited, with shows at 9:30 p.m. on Saturdays only. Since there’s only one showtime weekly, this is best suited for weekend trips. If you have a midweek trip planned, you'll want to scope out another option on this list.

Prices for X Rocks tickets begin at $47.

Fantasy at the Luxor

Fantasy is the longest-running burlesque show on the Strip, debuting at Luxor in 1999. The Atrium Showroom seats only 400 guests across 13 rows, giving everyone a close view of the action.

This is a classic topless revue built around the talents of its performers rather than raunchy comedy. Expect singing, dancing, aerial acts, and plenty of striptease. As in traditional burlesque shows, guests should expect to see fabulous outfits such as cowgirl and schoolgirl costumes.

The production packs 15 high-energy segments into 75 minutes, led by award-winning vocalist Lorena Peril. It holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating on TripAdvisor from more than 800 reviews – reviewers say the combination of dancers and singers is what earns it the praise.

Fantasy is one of the only two productions in this category that run seven nights a week. You can see this show Monday to Saturday at 10:30 p.m., and at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Sunday.

See Fantasy Las Vegas tickets from $38.

Rouge at The STRAT

Rouge at The Strat is a hybrid show that combines burlesque with comedy and circus-style stunt work. The show can hit the spot for both sexes since it features topless women performing burlesque and men stripping down to next to nothing.

The cast of roughly 18 performers focuses on what the production calls “sexpertise”: sultry performances delivered with professional circus-level skill rather than raunchy shock value. Rouge also features a modern take on the iconic martini glass performance found in many classic burlesque shows.

It plays at 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; Monday is dark. Since The Strat sits atop the North Strip, it is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to stay downtown.

Rouge tickets start at $48.

X Country at Harrah's

X Country at Harrah’s Cabaret is a topless, country-themed show reminiscent of Texas striptease with comedy. It even features a short line dancing segment! 

This one is great for country music lovers who want to see cowgirls dance to tunes from Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, and many others. X Country is a sister show to X Burlesque, so it’s essentially the same format with a country twist.

Shows typically play at 10 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tuesday and Wednesday are dark, so two nights a week it is not an option.

X Country tickets begin at $57.

Sexxy The Show at Mandalay Bay

Sexxy The Show is one of the most distinctive on this list because it's the only one with a 21-and-older age rating. The age requirement is because it plays inside Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce nightclub at Mandalay Bay, which reopened at the beginning of 2026.

It’s a 75-minute topless show featuring bold and sexy dancing from choreographer Jennifer Romas. Since it’s staged in a nightclub rather than a traditional theater, don't expect a traditional seated performance with the performers only in front of you at all times. Performers move across the two stages and may even use the poles in the room.

Availability for this show is more limited than others. You can see this on Friday and Saturday nights at 9 p.m. only.

Prices for Sexxy The Show tickets start at $43.

The Empire Strips Back at the Rio

The Empire Strips Back is a parody burlesque show that has toured the world and now calls Rio Las Vegas home. The production settled down at the off-Strip resort in 2025 and celebrated its first anniversary on May 4, 2026. The two-hour show leans more silly than raunchy, delivering a campy rework of Star Wars that’s not as common among other Vegas shows.

The production includes characters from the series like stormtroopers, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, and others. You don't need to be familiar with the series to understand or enjoy The Empire Strips Back, either. There’s lots of sci-fi humor woven throughout the burlesque and dance routines, like Chewbacca breakdancing.

It's the longest show and one of the most frequent, with showtimes that vary by day. It plays at 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and Friday and Saturday shows start at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. It also plays at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

The Empire Strips Back tickets start at $39.

Zombie Burlesque at V Theater

Let’s get weird for a minute: Zombie Burlesque is unlike any show in Las Vegas. It’s more campy horror musical than traditional burlesque, closer to Rocky Horror Picture Show than a vintage cabaret. You'll find Zombie Burlesque at the V Theater inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood.

Set in an alternate 1958 “Atomic Era,” the comedy-musical imagines a world where zombies and humans coexist. The result is a 75-minute “undead” horror variety show spectacle with a live band. This is a for anyone looking for burlesque with something strange and off the beaten path in the mix.

The show plays at 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and is dark on Sunday. This is the only show that anyone under 18 can attend, since the age requirement is 16 and up.

Zombie Burlesque tickets start at $51.

Choosing the Right Burlesque Show for Your Trip

If your dates are fixed, six of these shows play at least five nights a week: The Empire Strips Back, Fantasy, X Burlesque, X Country, Rouge, and Zombie Burlesque. X Rocks and Sexxy The Show have fewer options, playing one and two nights a week, respectively.

If someone in the group is under 21, they can attend all shows except Sexxy The Show is out. Since it’s set in a nightclub, the drinking age sets the age requirement here. On the other hand, Zombie Burlesque is the most flexible on age, admitting guests 16 and older. The other six shows require guests to be 18 or older, so be sure to bring your ID.

If you’re staying in downtown Las Vegas, you may want to consider Rouge at The STRAT if you don’t want to stray too far from your hotel. It sits at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip and is the closest to downtown. Rio is the only burlesque option off the Strip – all of the other options for burlesque shows are scattered along Las Vegas Boulevard. 

For the overall map of options for 18-and-over shows like male revues, drag brunches, and adult-themed productions, check out this guide to adult shows in Las Vegas. You can also browse the full list of Las Vegas casinos and resorts by property to see the entertainment options all over the city.