Live shows · FOOD & DRINK
Every trip has an evening going spare. These 9 food, drink & show evenings are worth filling it with, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with the day.
Spend one hour at Madrid’s historic Torres Bermejas tablao, opened in 1960 and styled after Granada’s Alhambra towers. Watch singers, guitarists, clappers, and dancers perform flamenco, then choose a show-only, drinks, or dining package.
“It was the best, most breath taking, most emotion packed performance I have ever experienced. Thank you! Loved every second.”
At Cálem in Porto, an English-speaking guide leads you through the cellars for 30 minutes, explaining port production and its traditions. You then taste a white port and special reserve while male and female singers perform Fado with Portuguese and classical guitars.
“Amazing! The guide was excellent and entertainment (along with the two ports) were great!”
At Gerstner’s Schönbrunn bakery, a pastry chef such as Michael, Levi, or Chef Liv demonstrates Viennese apple strudel in English and German. Watch the dough stretch paper-thin, taste a generous slice with Viennese coffee, and take home the recipe. The advertised show lasts 20 minutes, though some sessions run longer.
“Loved the demonstration and the excellent strudel tips! Highly recommend.”
Start with dinner or six tapas and dessert at Alegría Flamenco y Gastronomía, with views toward Málaga Cathedral and the Pompidou Centre. Then move into the theater for a one-hour flamenco show featuring guitar, song, and dance. Drinks cost extra, and the performance changes weekly.
“Experiencing the flamenco lunch show at Alergia was absolutely unforgettable. The afternoon began with a beautifully paced lunch, about an hour of enjoying course after course of what I can only describe as some of the best food I’ve ever had. Every dish was perfectly prepared, bursting with flavor, and served with impeccable timing. The wait staff was just as lovely—warm, attentive, and made the entire dining experience feel seamless. After lunch, we were invited inside for the flamenco show, and that’s when the magic truly unfolded. The performance featured one brilliant guitarist, two soulful singers, and two extraordinary dancers—a male and a female who completely captivated the audience...”
Start at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, then follow a local guide through Tsukiji Jogai Market for street food, ingredient tips, and a fish-cutting show. You’ll finish with a seafood bowl and a look at the working fish market. Guides such as George and Tomo are praised for clear, friendly explanations.
“Wasn’t for me. Just was a very unorganized and hectic, the temple tour didn’t add a ton of value. Skipped a few stalls because it was too busy. I would really recommend saving your money and just walking the market. Nothing in the tour was worth the money of the guide.”
At Cálem in Vila Nova de Gaia, you’ll spend 30 minutes learning how port is made, then hear a 45-minute fado show with Portuguese and fado guitars. Two tastings, Fine White and 10 Years Old Tawny, are served during the performance. Guides such as Beatrice add useful context.
“The show was excellent. The tour was fun, but quite quick, no time for any questions. Quite standard program, would be great to have some water in between the wine tasting”
Join Fernanda, Leo, or another English-speaking guide for tacos and a drink near Mexico City’s Citadel before heading to Arena México. Learn the rules, chants, and story of lucha libre, then watch six to five matches with a lively crowd. Expect walking, stairs, cash-only purchases, and variable seating.
“Great experience! Very organized and safe experience. Good tacos, good people, nice view and history of the Lucha Libre in Mexico”
At Teatro Vallarta, watch Mayahuel’s love story with Quetzalcoatl unfold through dancers, acrobats, fire, costumes, music, and projections. After the performance, sample tequila and learn about one of Mexico’s best-known spirits. The English-language experience lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours.
“A must see! I highly recommend this event. The music, dancing, and acrobatics were a phenomenal sight.”
Board the All Star Cruise at Balihai Pier for a 90-minute evening on Pattaya Bay. You’ll get an international buffet with seafood and Indian dishes, unlimited beer and soft drinks, a cabaret show by award-winning transgender performers, music, and time for photos after the performance.
“Grauenhaft. Statt 90 min. waren es 60 min. Das Essen vielfach kalt und einfach das billigste vom billigsten. Show eine einzige Abzocke auf Basis der Anmache. Die letzten 20 min. wurden nur damit zugebracht sich mit den Mädels für 100 Baht ablichten zu lassen. Ich kann nur jedem empfehlen die Finger davon zu lassen,- obwohl einigen Chinesen gefällt es”
Pick a stage, a dinner table or a dance floor.
