Live shows · WORKSHOPS
The 11 best show workshops & classes you can book tonight, with the price of a seat, how long the show runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Meet upstairs at Merchant’s Arch in Temple Bar for a two-hour Irish music and dance session. Local instructors teach simple steps, then performers sing, play, and dance while you join in from a reserved table or the dance floor. Drinks are available, but food is not included.
“My friends and I did this class on St Patrick’s Day and had a wonderful time. The instructors were amazing!”
Meet former professional wrestlers in Ryogoku for a 105-minute English-language family workshop. Learn shiko, teppo, and suri-ashi, watch a lively exhibition, try a padded-suit challenge, take photos, and eat mini chanko hotpot. Hosts such as Alisa, Alyssa, Rio, and Yo keep the session moving.
“It was so fun! Great learning experience mixed with some historical lessons mixed with humor and a delicious lunch. It was funny watching our group members wrestle following the demonstration. And lots of food per person!”
Start near the Obelisk at Tango Porteño, where you can learn basic tango steps, dine on three Argentine-inspired courses, and watch a 90-minute stage show with dancers, musicians, singers, costumes, drums, and boleadoras. Show-only seating is usually on the balcony.
“Somehow they got my booking but not that we were to be picked up so after an hour and half waiting we had to pay for taxi and missed the lesson 🙃 then we had to eat our dinner in the dark when we arrived. The show was great but then we had to find our own way to the hotel even though the manager tried to put us on a shuttle twice!!”
Spend 75 minutes at Tiffany’s Show Pattaya, a long-running transgender cabaret featuring about 100 performers, elaborate costumes, large-scale scenery, music, dance, and lighting. Choose VIP, Mezzanine, or VIP Gold seating. A soft drink is included, while post-show photos cost extra.
“We really enjoyed the Tiffany Show in Pattaya! The costumes were stunning, the performances were polished, and the whole production was very entertaining. A fun and colourful experience – definitely worth seeing.”
Meet Victor Bobo Peralta at Bobos Point in Encuentro for a two-hour lesson covering surf theory, safety, paddling, standing, and wave control. Beginners can work toward their first wave, while intermediate surfers get focused help with footwork, turns, and technique. Equipment is provided.
“Bobo is a great dude who has extensive expierence and teaches you the basics the right way 🤙🏼 Thanks to his guidance we were able to catch our first waves in no time and take full advantage of the time in the water 👌🏼”
Spend three hours at Asakusa’s Mokubakan Theater watching Taishu Engeki, then wear a kimono and learn simple fan dance and samurai sword movements from a local professional. English and German support, a small group of six, and commemorative photos make this a lively introduction to Japanese stage culture.
“surprisingly interesting session with theater performance and chance to learn part it performance is routine and videod with fan and katana in traditional kimono. certainly all-in-one fastest way to experience traditional Japan entertainment industry”
At Gojo Paradiso in Kyoto, an English or Japanese speaking instructor introduces you to the koto, Japan’s traditional string instrument. You’ll hear a live performance, learn Sakura Sakura, try more songs if time allows, and leave with photos and a memorable hands-on cultural experience.
“That was an amazing experience, felt great and love the koto sounds. Natsuko was also great❣️ definitely recommended🌟”
Spend two hours at Yamamoto Noh Theater, Osaka’s oldest Noh venue, with a beginner-friendly explanation, an English-subtitled performance, and a workshop where you can handle masks, costumes, and instruments. The theater sits about 10 minutes from Osaka Castle.
“Ha anat bé poder-ho seguir en anglès, però estaria bé poder seguir pel mòbil en altres idiomes. A part del tambor estaria bé veure els altres instruments i el libreto amb la música.”
Start with a private 1-on-1 surf lesson at Kuta, then ride a banana boat at Benoa, visit Melasti, Pandawa, and Uluwatu, watch the sunset Kecak Dance, and finish with Jimbaran seafood. English guidance and hotel pickup are available in selected Bali areas.
“Top-notch support and super friendly! I was a beginner and still had a lot of fun with the feeling of gliding!”
Join Terra Nomadic Travels for a one-hour belly dance class in Marrakech, taught in Arabic, English, or French. Learn basic movements with a professional coach, compare traditional, modern, and African styles, and use the shower afterward if needed. Pickup within 5 kilometers of the city center can be arranged.
“It was an absolutely amazing class!!!she is FANTASTIC and we learned so much. The best class on get your guide.”
Spend 7 to 9 hours with a private English-speaking guide, moving from Hanoi’s 54-ethnic-group museum to the Temple of Literature, a spring-roll cooking class, Bat Trang pottery village, and Hoan Kiem Lake. Lunch, transport, entrance fees, and bottled water are included. No guide name is provided in advance.
“My wife and I visited Hanoi for four nights in early April, and stayed at the Hotel Sofitel Legend Metropole - which is right in the heart of the French quarter. We did a half day private tour from the hotel, in an air conditioned car with driver and gRead more”
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