Lanzarote: MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show

Lanzarote’s MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show is much more than a singer in a wig and a few jokes between courses. At the Music Hall Tavern in Puerto del Carmen, a full cast of queens, dancers, and vocalists carries you through comedy, choreography, live singing, mime, and a glittery finale. I like the three-part format, which keeps the four-hour evening moving, and the free printed photo gives you a useful souvenir rather than another sales pitch.

I also like that dinner, table service, and the main production are included for $52. The meal is simple and British rather than gourmet, and drinks cost extra. The room can feel tight between tables, and the English comedy may go over the heads of younger children, so those are worth considering before you book.

Key points at a glance

• A full cast, not a one-person act: Queens, dancers, and vocalists share the stage through a complete evening production.
• Three distinct sections: Expect a pre-show warm-up, the main show with intervals, and a finale with singalongs and cast interaction.
• Dinner is included: Vegetable soup, turkey roast dinner, and Vienetta ice cream form the standard three-course meal.
• Live performance matters here: Singing, dancing, comedy, mime, costumes, and visual routines are combined rather than played as background entertainment.
• A souvenir photo is included: You meet the cast on arrival and receive a printed photo at no extra charge.
• Easy to pair with a Puerto del Carmen night: The venue is at C.C. La Peñita, though you will need to climb 17 steps because there is no lift.

What kind of night is this?

The MHT show is built for people who want a complete night out, not a short stage performance followed by a search for dinner. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the evening runs until about 11:00 PM. You eat at your table while the cast performs in three sections, with breaks that give you time to finish your food and order drinks.

The tone is cheeky and playful. It is designed to be family-friendly, but the comedy includes stand-up, innuendo, audience interaction, and English wordplay. That distinction matters. The show is not presented as crude, but it is aimed at an audience that can follow adult-style jokes and comic banter.

The 2025 production adds new faces, new routines, LED screens, choreography, and costume changes while keeping the long-running MHT format. You should expect sparkle and broad comedy rather than a quiet cabaret. It is closer to a holiday theatre dinner with drag at its centre than to a small bar act.

Arriving at Music Hall Tavern

The venue is on the first floor of Centro Commercial La Peñita, on Avenida de las Playas in Puerto del Carmen. You show your voucher at reception at the Music Hall Tavern. The location is easy to find within the shopping centre, but do not assume the building has step-free access: there are 17 steps to the first floor and no lift.

You can arrange an optional transfer for an extra charge. If you choose it, look for a bus with an MHT sign by the front windscreen, arrive at the pickup point 10 minutes early, and remember that the driver waits no longer than five minutes after the scheduled time. The transfer can be useful if you are staying outside central Puerto del Carmen or simply want a direct return after a late show.

At arrival, the cast takes your photo with the group. The printed souvenir is included in the ticket and is handed over later, so you do not need to buy a picture to remember the evening. That small detail helps the experience feel more generous than many dinner shows, where photographs often become an extra charge.

The pre-show warm-up gets the room involved

The first part is a comedy warm-up rather than a formal opening number. Hosts and cast members start the banter, introduce the mood, and get the audience ready for a night based on participation and laughter.

This opening is useful because it takes the pressure off the dinner service. You can settle into your seat, meet the people at your table, and get used to the style of humour before the main production begins. The cast works the room with cheeky interaction, so you should be ready for some attention if you are seated near the stage or respond enthusiastically.

The show is performed entirely in English. That is good news for English-speaking visitors, but it also means your enjoyment depends on understanding fast jokes, accents, puns, and audience exchanges. Children can attend, and younger teenagers may enjoy the costumes and music, but some of the verbal comedy may pass them by. One family found that their young teens missed much of the humour while still enjoying the welcoming atmosphere and friendly cast.

Dinner is simple, filling, and part of the value

The standard meal begins with vegetable soup. The main course is a turkey roast dinner with roast and mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and gravy. Dessert is Vienetta ice cream. It is familiar, filling food with a strongly British feel, not a showcase of Canary Islands cooking.

That may be exactly what you want during a long entertainment evening. The meal gives you a proper dinner without another restaurant booking, and table service means you do not have to leave the room during the performance. Several diners found the food tasty and plentiful, while others felt it was merely acceptable or not the strongest part of the night.

The fairest way to view the meal is as a useful part of a $52 package. You are paying for dinner, a four-hour production, table service, the cast photo, and the venue experience. If you want a refined restaurant meal, this will not be the right choice. If you want a hot, straightforward dinner before more singing and comedy, it does the job.

Vegetarian diners can request a bean-based burger with potatoes and vegetables. Children can have the adult meal or choose chicken nuggets. Dietary needs can be accommodated, but you must advise the organisers in advance. Also tell them about celebrations, wheelchairs, prams, or medical concerns so they can make the evening more comfortable.

The main production brings live vocals and visual comedy

After the warm-up and dinner service, the main production moves into the bigger performance. This is where the MHT format earns its place as a full evening show. The cast combines live vocals, dancing, comedy, mime, costumes, choreography, and visual routines.

The important point is that you are not watching only one performer carry the whole night. Queens, dancers, and vocalists appear across the production, giving it a changing pace. One routine may depend on singing and costume work, while another leans into comedy, movement, or visual gags. LED screens have also been added to the newer production, helping individual acts feel larger in the room.

The cast has been performing the MHT concept in Lanzarote and Tenerife for more than three decades. That long run shows in the structure: the evening knows when to change pace, when to bring back a familiar style of joke, and when to send the room into a singalong.

The live element is central. Vocals, dancing, and comedy happen in front of you rather than being presented as a recorded tribute show. That does not mean every moment will suit every taste. The humour is broad, the costumes are deliberately extravagant, and the interaction can be a little cheeky. But if you enjoy theatrical energy and do not need subtle comedy, the format is easy to settle into.

Intervals keep a four-hour evening manageable

The show is divided into three parts with intervals. That is a practical choice because four hours is a long stretch for any stage performance, especially when dinner is included.

Use the breaks to order drinks, visit the facilities, and talk with your table. You can stay seated for much of the night because the staff provide table service, so you are less likely to miss a song or comedy section while waiting at a bar.

The timing also lets the performance build. The pre-show gets the room laughing, the main production provides the largest run of songs and routines, and the finale brings the cast back for a more communal finish. One viewer found the show slightly too long, which is fair if you prefer a short theatre booking. For most people choosing a dinner show, the extended length is part of the appeal.

The finale is designed for participation

The final section brings back the cast for singalongs, surprises, and a last burst of energy. You are not expected to sit quietly through a formal curtain call. The ending aims to make the audience feel part of the room, which fits the friendly holiday-night style of the production.

This is also when the souvenir photo comes into its own. The arrival meet and greet gives you a printed image with the cast, and the photo is included rather than sold separately. For a birthday, hen party, family night, or group of friends, it is a better keepsake than a programme you may never open again.

If you prefer to watch without interaction, choose a seat away from the most active areas and do not volunteer yourself. The show is built around audience contact, though, so no seat is likely to feel completely detached from the action.

Drinks and seating can affect the experience

Drinks are not included in the $52 ticket. They are available to buy during the evening, with table service keeping you in your seat. Feedback on drink value and quality is mixed: some diners liked the cocktails and found drinks reasonably priced, while others felt certain options were expensive or not especially impressive.

If you plan to drink throughout the show, add that cost to your budget before deciding if the package represents good value. One useful booking tip is to compare any drinks upgrade offered at the time of purchase with the price on the night. An all-inclusive drinks option may cost more if added later.

Seating is another small consideration. Tables can be close together, and one diner found the space a little tight. That did not ruin the evening, but people who need extra room should mention it when booking. The staff are described as attentive and quick, which matters when a busy room is serving food between stage sections.

Who will enjoy MHT most?

I would recommend this show to couples, groups of friends, families with older children, birthday parties, and hen parties. It gives a group something to talk about and removes the need to plan separate dinner and entertainment.

It is especially suitable if you enjoy:

• Big costumes and theatrical comedy
• Live singing and dancing
• Audience banter
• Familiar British-style food
• A generous four-hour evening
• A relaxed, social room rather than a formal theatre

You may want another type of night if your priority is local Canarian cuisine, serious theatre, quiet conversation, or polished fine dining. The humour is in English, and some jokes rely on cultural references and quick exchanges. Younger children may like the colour and music without understanding the comedy, so parents should judge the fit for their own family.

Older family members can also enjoy it. The combination of seated dinner, attentive service, music, and clear stage routines makes it accessible for a mixed-age group, as long as the stairs are manageable. The venue has no lift, so anyone with mobility concerns should contact the organisers before booking.

Is $52 good value in Puerto del Carmen?

At $52 per person, the package offers solid value for a four-hour evening. It includes the entire show, a three-course meal, table service, a cast meet and greet, and a printed photo. You still pay for drinks and merchandise, and transfers cost extra, but the main costs are clear from the start.

The dinner alone would not justify the ticket for me. The value comes from combining food with a sizeable live production and a full cast. If you would otherwise pay for a restaurant meal and separate entertainment, MHT becomes an easy package to understand.

The strongest part of the value is the amount of performance included. This is not a 60-minute act padded with a meal. The pre-show, main production, intervals, and finale fill the evening from 7:00 PM to around 11:00 PM. The free photo is a modest extra, but it adds to the sense that the ticket covers the complete experience.

Booking details worth knowing

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund, and a reserve-now, pay-later option is available. Check the starting time when booking, since availability can vary.

Tell the organisers about dietary requirements in advance. That includes vegetarian meals, children’s meal choices, and other food needs. Also flag mobility concerns, prams, wheelchairs, or medical issues before the evening rather than assuming the venue can adjust everything on arrival.

For transfers, be early and look for the MHT-branded bus. For the venue itself, wear something comfortable for a long seated evening and allow time to find the first-floor entrance at C.C. La Peñita.

Should you book the MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show?

Book it if you want a lively, good-value night with a proper stage production, plenty of laughter, and dinner already arranged. The strongest reasons are the full cast, live vocals, changing routines, attentive table service, and the included souvenir photo.

Think twice if you want sophisticated food, quiet theatre, or a locally focused cultural performance. The meal is plain, drinks are extra, tables may feel close, and the English comedy is not aimed at very young children.

For most couples, families with older children, and groups looking for an easy holiday night out in Puerto del Carmen, I would book it. The show delivers the most when you accept its style: broad, sparkly, cheeky, musical, and proudly theatrical.

FAQ

Where is the MHT Comedy Drag Dinner Show held?

It is held at the Music Hall Tavern on the first floor of Centro Commercial La Peñita, Avenida de las Playas, Puerto del Carmen.

How long does the experience last?

The full evening runs for about four hours, from approximately 7:00 PM until 11:00 PM. It includes the pre-show, dinner, main production, intervals, and finale.

Is the show performed in English?

Yes. The full production is in English, including the stand-up comedy, audience interaction, songs, dancing, mime, and comedy routines.

What food is included?

The standard three-course meal is vegetable soup, turkey roast dinner with roast and mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy, followed by Vienetta ice cream. Vegetarian and children’s options are available if requested.

Is a souvenir photo included?

Yes. The arrival meet and greet includes a printed photo with the cast, provided at no extra charge.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

The venue is on the first floor and has 17 steps. There is no lift. You should advise the organisers in advance about wheelchairs, prams, or medical needs.