The Slasher Cabaret at MetroCon

The Slasher Cabaret at MetroCon 2026

Horror steps off the screen and onto the stage at The Slasher Cabaret, a 19+ night of live music, drag, burlesque, circus, magic, and theatrical performances at MetroCon. Inspired by iconic slashers, cult classics, and horror legends, the show reimagines familiar characters through dramatic storytelling, elaborate costumes, and high-energy live performance. A live rock band brings horror-inspired hits to the stage, blending concert energy with cabaret spectacle. Whether you know your horror classics inside out or just want a different kind of Halloween night out in Burnaby, come ready for music, spectacle, and cinematic scares. Costumes are encouraged.

• When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Where: Leslie & Gordon Diamond Family Auditorium, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University High Street, Burnaby, BC V5A 4Y8
• Cost: Ticketed; advance tickets available through Eventbrite
• Hosted by: Slade Creative, supported by the Burnaby Halloween Festival
• Tickets: Buy The Slasher Cabaret tickets
• Website: The Slasher Cabaret at MetroCon

What to Expect

• A live rock band performing horror-inspired hits
• Drag and burlesque performances
• Circus acts and magic
• Immersive theatrical performances
• Characters inspired by horror films and cult cinema
• A celebration of horror, Halloween, and cult cinema
• A 90-minute live show

Lineup

Magical Warm-Up

The evening opens with a warm-up from Mr. Tricks, the horror magician.

Main Stage Presentation

• Weebee
• Circus Queen Margo
• SassaFrass
• Maria Madrugada
• Vincent Rice
• Jalebia Majora
• Savannah Rouge
• Roxy Rosé
• Liliana Mourn
• Peter Packer
• Gnarleigh the Clown
• Bendy Bodies Acrobatics
• Masque
• Scarlett Rosé
• Lucien Lum
• Mathis Menagerie
• and more

Know Before You Go

• 19+ only
• Fringe-style seating: first come, first seated
• Costumes encouraged
• The Slasher Cabaret takes place during MetroCon’s October 16 to 18 weekend at SFU in Burnaby