Enjoy an unforgettable night just minutes from the heart of Venice at Italy’s first Cabaret Dinner Show. Avanspettacolo Venezia welcomes you into an elegant theatre restaurant where fine dining meets spectacular live entertainment. Begin your evening with a welcome drink in the refined foyer before taking your seat in the magnificent Theatre Hall. Indulge in a Italian multi-course gala dinner while the curtain rises on the Grand Show Magic, an international cabaret-style production performed live around you. Be amazed by talented dancers, singers, musicians and acrobats in a dazzling show inspired by the golden age of cabaret and musical theatre, featuring glamorous costumes, breathtaking choreography and stunning stage effects. After the show, enjoy a lively after-show atmosphere with music and vibrant energy. Perfect for couples, friends and special occasions, this experience blends gastronomy and world-class entertainment into one extraordinary evening.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 17.
Only 10 minutes away from the magnificent city of Venice, in an equally unique and magical location, Avanspettacolo presents the first Italian Dinner Show, a mesmerising experience introduced for the first time in Italy by Avanspettacolo. The excellence of international cuisine combined with the amazing Grand Show Magic inside the sumptuous Theatre Hall, embellished with antique statues, fine drapery and Venetian chandeliers, will make Your stay in Venice unforgettable. From 8 pm to 9 pm take part in the Welcome Cocktail in the Foyer, accompanied by the classical notes played by our master pianist. From 9 pm on taste the Gala Dinner and admire the Grand Show Magic performances inside the Theatre Hall! You can choose among three refined menus for the Gala Dinner: Landfare, Seafood or Vegetarian. All of them include a series of starters, first course, second course, dessert, coffee, water and ½ bottle of wine. But let's get to the gem of Avanspettacolo: the international variety Grand Show Magic lasting two and a half hours and being performed during dinner. A professional artistic cast including our showman, the female voice Miss Melody, the master pianist, the acrobat and contorsionist performer and our dancing crew, please our guests with their amazing acts in a Cabaret “old fashioned” style, tastefully choreographed and suitable to all ages. Musicals, cabaret and international performers for a special evening to be remembered! Avanspettacolo, light up the night that magical will shine!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Avanspettacolo: Cabaret Dinner Show in Venice lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $137 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Saturdays.
Children aged 0–5 pay nothing, adults from $137.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 250 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 32 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Avanspettacolo Venice Cabaret Restaurant.
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I was very disappointed when we figured out this was not actually in Venice. We had to take taxi from the bus station to the show €40 each way! Show was ok. Food could have been a lot better. For what we paid I was definitely expecting more
The show was very interesting except the overall cost which dampened it. The cost for the show with food is fine. Food was ok ok. Can be better. But a disclaimer needs to be added while booking that the cost of transport from Venice may be more than the show. Specially, since the show ends at midnight.
It was a great show with talented performers. The music and singing was great. The severs were very attentive.
A spectacular cabaret show with amazing ballerinas, tourists, singers and piano players. Great food and excellent service. Recommended on the strongest
Great show, amazing acrobatics and singers in many languages. Food good, risotto a bit hard. Recommended!
I was very apprehensive at first from reading some reviews. But we were very very pleasantly surprised! Everything was amazing . It was quieter than we expected but since it was the first day after the carnival it was understandable. They were more than made up for it with free flieing Presseco on arrival. Amazing artist with a wide range of acts. The food was ok as it was different to the menu we thought we were getting but that did not hinder our evening . We had a beyond expectation experience and amazing value. Thank you.
The venue is located in the middle of nowhere. My sister and I traveled alone from Venice, which felt a bit unsafe, and on top of that we had to spend around €70 on taxis. I am honestly shocked by the positive reviews, especially regarding the food. This was the worst dinner I’ve ever had. The food was completely inedible — poor flavor, terrible presentation — and we sent almost everything back. A huge disappointment and a bad representation of Italian cuisine. The performers were talented and had good energy, but when attending a cabaret show in Venice, you expect something authentically Italian. Instead, we got English covers and even a Michael Jackson tribute, which felt completely out of place. The seating arrangement also makes it uncomfortable to enjoy the show, especially if you’re seated with your back to the runway. Overall, this experience is not worth the money — not for the food, not for the show, and not for the comfort. I do not recommend this event at all.
Amazing family friendly food it’s great and perfect preference recommended must go and see! Thank you
We had a wonderful night at the Cabaret! The staff was fantastic and welcoming from the moment we arrived, just 10 minutes after the doors opened. From start to finish, everything was top-notch. The food was very good, and the talent on stage was unbeatable, truly an incredible show. If you’re in Venice, I highly recommend taking a quick trip to see this fabulous entertainment. Don’t miss it!
Negative premise. On the evening I was there, we were in 8 diners in all.... unexplained. The place is nice... a bit "tacky", but nice. The dishes were many and very good. Despite the few people, the show was superb. Singer, pianist, dancers... really good. Very professional waiting staff. I hope this place can have the success it deserves.
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