8 Branson Shows to Build an Evening Around

1.The Haygoods: Branson’s Most Popular Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,232 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56Our pick

See five Haygood brothers and one sister perform music from the 1960s to today on more than 20 instruments. Expect singing, dancing, tap, harp, lights, pyrotechnics, and fast costume changes during this two-hour Branson show, followed by a meet and greet.

“Tremendously talented musicians, impressive lights and pyrotechnics. Audio for spoken words is HORRIBLE. Overrated for general entertainment value. Multiple other shows in the area more entertaining.”

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2.Escape Reality Branson Magic Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · from $46

Spend about two hours at the Hughes Brothers Theatre with Las Vegas magicians Garry and Janine Carson. You will watch comedy magic, grand illusions, audience participation, and a roughly 70-minute show, followed by a three-course dinner with chicken, pork, vegetables, rolls, and chocolate mousse.

“Great show for the whole family. They use young and older members of audience to make it more real. 70 minutes of fun and entertainment. Dinner was good, too. Highly recommend it!”

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3.Reza Edge of Illusion Show in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

At Branson’s Reza Edge of Illusion, magician Reza mixes comedy, storytelling, audience participation, and large-scale illusions in a roughly two-hour English-language show. You reserve your seat in advance, watch tricks up close, and may see children or adults brought into the act.

“Great show! Highly recommend for a mind blowing experience. One of the best illusion show i ahve seen”

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4.The Dutton Show at the Dutton Family Theater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44Best value

Spend about two hours with the Dutton family at their Branson theater, where three generations perform bluegrass, country, classical, rock, comedy, dance, and more. You may also see unusual instrument tricks, military tributes, personal stories, and plenty of family participation.

“The young lady did a handstand down the stairs for the grandkids intro. The personal story Amy shared of how the LORD has been faithful to her and her sons was very inspiring. The honoring of the military was so touching. The different disguises of the drummer was funny. The couples singing together and sharing how they met. All the tremendous talent of singing, humor, and playing all the instruments was so fun to watch!”

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5.Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about two hours with illusionists Dave and Denise Hamner, aerialist Mariya Serykh, vocalist Tamra Tinoco, singing impressionist Jeff Brandt, and other Branson performers. Expect magic, music, aerial acrobatics, a Cyr wheel, trick roping, and a patriotic finale.

“A good experience. The overall illusion experience was great. The show was well put together, and kept your interest throughout the the event. Good time.”

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6.SIX Show in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 516 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

See Barry, Kevin, Lynn, Jak, Owen, and Charles perform live at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. SIX blends a cappella harmony, beatboxing, vocal percussion, humor, audience interaction, and music from rock, pop, patriotic, religious, and holiday traditions.

“The brothers are amazing. Second time we saw them and will come again. They are the best shoe I. Brandon MO. A must see show.”

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7.WhoDunnit Hoedown – Branson’s Best Murder Mystery Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 493 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

At Shepherd of the Hills in Branson, you’ll enjoy a comfort-food dinner, drinks, dessert, and a comic murder mystery about a birthday party gone wrong. The cast pulls audience members into the action, so expect plenty of improvisation, laughter, and a chance to help solve the case.

“The act was ok. Very short. The chicken breast, pulled pork dinner was average. Pork was very salty. The cake for desert was moist and yummy. I expected more from a Branson show. They kept telling us the show was 2 hrs - doors opened at 5pm and they gave us 30ish min to eat and it was over by 6:30. Plus’s a 20min intermission for dessert. Tickets are a bit high for what you get.. None the less we had a good time!”

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8.Amazing Acrobats: Grand Shanghai Circus Show in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

At Branson’s Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre, you’ll see a fast-moving variety show of acrobatics, contortion, juggling, unicycling, masks, hoops, poles, comedy, and audience interaction. The show is presented in English and suits families, though the listed 30-minute duration differs from audience accounts describing a longer program with intermission.

“Excellent experience. My 2 year old has trouble sitting still and was intrigued the entire time. The performers were amazing! I would see them again. Great job!”

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