About this Event
Let’s be honest: 2026 has been an absolute gauntlet. If you are stressed out, exhausted, and desperately tracking down a shred of genuine holiday spirit—we’ve got you.
Give yourself the gift of pure, unfiltered joy at the 3rd Annual Holly Jolly Follies Holiday Show! For one afternoon only, Knoxville’s own Showgirls and Dancin’ Dames are taking over the stage to help you brush your cares away, share some massive laughs, and celebrate the fact that we made it through the year.
Think of it as a festive, adult-themed nod to the delightfully cheesy TV holiday variety specials of the 70s and 80s—but packed with song, dance, variety arts, and plenty of modern spice.
THE DETAILS
• When: Sunday, 12/13/2026
Doors open at 1:30 PM | Show starts at 2:30 PM
• Where: Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus (621 Lamar St, Knoxville, TN 37917)
• Tickets: $10.00 General Admission in Advance | $20.00 at the Door (Limited VIP available in advance only.)
• Get Tickets Now: https://www.thefolliesgirls.org
THE VIBE & STORY
This year features a brand-new storyline following the fabulous Nipsy Tussle as she navigates the chaos of a typical winter week right before the holidays hit. Expect a magical celebration of local community, tight friendships, and a much-needed dose of audacious hope.
THE FINE PRINT (R-RATED FOR FUN)
This is a decidedly adult holiday show! Due to local blue laws, it does not include a burlesque striptease, but it features plenty of burlesque-adjacent glamour, hilarious faux pas, adult content, profanity, and the signature sexy-sassy-classy charm you love.
MAKE A DAY OF IT
We highly recommend arriving right when doors open at 1:30 PM. The venue goes absolutely all-out with a "super Santa Bar" setup, and you’ll want plenty of time to grab a some cider and order your noms. Order some incredible lunch, and try a few festive drinks before the show starts or to have on hand as the show begins!
ONE SHOW ONLY.
Tickets are dynamic, cheap, and selling fast. Grab yours today, split a pitcher with friends, and start a new, hilarious holiday tradition with us. You've earned it!
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PARTIES WITH A PURPOSE
By grabbing a ticket, you aren't just treating yourself to a fantastic afternoon out—you're supporting your community. The Follies Girls are a 501(c)(3) non-profit performing arts organization entirely dedicated to breaking down barriers and making performing arts education, empowerment, and variety entertainment accessible and readily available to women in all ages and stages of life. Your ticket helps us keep class rates low, provide community memberships, and ensure that life happens, but dance always helps.
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Official Poster by the ahmazing Mel River (www.melriverdesigns.com)
Event venue & nearby stays
Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus, 621 Lamar Street, Knoxville, United States
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