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Avanspettacolo: Cabaret Dinner Show in Venice
4.5

Avanspettacolo: Cabaret Dinner Show in Venice

By Venice Cabaret Avanspettacolo
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Ages 0-99, max of 250 per group
Duration: 4h
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  • Welcome drink (Prosecco or soft drink)
  • Gala Dinner (choice among Landfare, Seafood or Vegetarian Menu) including series of starters, first course, second course, dessert, coffee, water and 1/2 bottle of wine.
  • Grand Show
  • Cloakroom Service
  • Free Parking
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Avanspettacolo
What's not included
  • Extra Food & Beverage
  • Transfer
  • Cocktails


  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 51992P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • Grand Show suitable to all ages
  • Elegant Dress Code
  • Pets Allowed
  • Avanspettacolo Location in the mainland, 10 minutes away from Venice
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 51992P1

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  • Venice Cabaret Avanspettacolo
    318
    Venice, Veneto, Italy
    Joined in April 2014
  • adamjF3135SQ
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Disgraceful
    After reserching online i came across this place. So i booked for me and my partner to come for valentine day. WHAT A LET DOWN. Food was horrendouse. Entertainment was due to start at 8pm we waited till 10pm and still no show. So we decided to leave and ask for half our money back which i felt was more then acceptable under the circumstances. However mario the manger didnt want to hear what we was saying. Started getting angry and confrontational. Screaming in itallian (which i dont understand) at this point one of the women who worked there and spoke english came over and was very nice and embaressed over him. She wanted to help us and resolve the situation but by doing this he started screaming at her. She appologised over and over again but carried on applying that he will not give us a refund. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND. WASTE OF MONEY, RUDE, FOOD 1/10 AND THATS A PUSH.
    Written 14 February 2023
  • Natalie J
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    VERY RUDE
    Would give minus stars if possible!! Awful Mario the manager very rude and disrespectful do not GO HERE EVER! Waited after 2 hours for the show promised to start at 8pm! Waiting until 10pm and no show food was awful! When asking for a refund for half the money back he was very aggressive and raised his voice would not give any money back! The lovely lady who tried to help couldn’t gt him to understand as she agreed. if your English I would NOT recommend coming here
    Written 14 February 2023
  • Zoe E
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Overpriced and tacky
    This place unfortunately was way overpriced, and really not enjoyable. The performed as individuals were good, and the wait staff lovely. The food was not good - we got the fish and didn’t eat it. The free wine was cheap. The ‘cocktail’ on entry was presecco. The sound mixing was terrible - too loud and poor sound. There was also some sort of alarm that kept on going off. The audio and visuals were poor - we could see the top navigation bar of the MacBook the whole time (projected). Was so bad we left half way, and we saw others followed. One couple was charged 50 euro to get back to the city (one way) on top of the 100 euro each they paid to attend and despite leaving. We didn’t pay for the entry in the end which was kind of the manager.
    Written 4 June 2022
  • Elaine C
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous
    Really good entertainment. Food was good but took a long time to come. Definitely worth a visit. Excellent value for money.
    Written 16 February 2020
  • Rob D
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    If it wasn’t for the company
    Food = terrible Service = average Entertainment = poor/average Value for money = poor Go and get yourself a McDonald’s and watch a movie
    Written 15 February 2020
  • lukedavis87
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Honeymoon
    Had a one night stop over on venice before we went on a 7 night mediterranean cruise and decided to buy tickets to the dinner show. I cant even describe how great this night was. The venue was quiet but with amazing food, excellent staff and brilliant entertainment it is impossible not to have a great time. We havent started the cruise and are already thinking we've had our best night away! I cannot recommend this venue highly enough :)
    Written 16 November 2019
  • Steve C
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoyed but Expected a Little More
    Booked this for our last night in Venice. 50 Euros for taxi was a little expensive but on time and good. Plenty of free drinks, and lots to eat but not to our taste. Waiters tried hard to please but only spoke Italian. Show consisted of a pianist(very good) singer (excellent) and 4/5 female dancers (very good) and two male dancers (OK) Evening lack atmosphere due to there only being about 12 Customers
    Written 2 July 2019
  • 276elisam
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Carnival Dinner show....fantastic!!!!!!!
    We booked this great Dinner show with a forfait Price (even a welcome Prosecco, aperitivo and Bottles of high class Wine and Mineral water were included...this Never happens!).We were 6 people willing to party Carnival in venetian style and we had a GREAT TIME. U can choose between 3 different Menü (Meat, Fish or Vegetarian) and the food was very good! During the dinner different Cabaret Musicals take place offering you the best of the Entertainment. What really surprised us is how they are organized and customer - oriented: Miss Luna arranged for us a Transfer from and back to the Hotel for 50 Euro in total 6 People (much less than a Taxi). I and my Friends will definetly go back and party there as soon as we are back in Mestre or Venice. Enjoy it!
    Written 8 March 2019
  • Sarah H
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely awful evening, we left early
    This was one of the worst things i have ever booked!! The night was so boring that we actually left early after only the 2nd course, as by then it was already 11pm!! For such a large restaurant, and what appeared to be only 2 waiters serving, it took so long between courses that we gave up and left. A welcome glass of prosecco on arrival and one bottle of red wine on the table for 6 people to share. We asked for a bottle of water, but this never arrived. The show was terrible, awful singers and dancers. The location was a 40 euro taxi each way from Roma vaporetto stop - so this added to the ticket price was not worth it! Better to pay the extra and go to a real Masquerade Ball.
    Written 26 February 2019
  • I D
    0 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Disappointing
    Some of the food was nice, but the rest was either not to my taste and the meat was fatty in parts. I was expecting a highly professional show with great ambience and variety of acts, however even though the singers were good and the room was very nicely decorated the show lacked variety of acts, abit flat in places and lacked spark as it was the same main two singers who sang a lot of songs and not enough variety in the acts even though they had the odd change of act in between the singers, which made it boring. I also asked if we could sit on a table on our own as the tables are mainly joined together in a long row, however staff refused even though there was a couple sitting on their own table and plenty spare tables free. I also pre arranged for the pudding to have happy birthday written on the cake or plate the pudding came on, however this was not done. It also didn’t help that the room was half empty which could be due to time of year and some people walked out of the show half way through. The food was slow in coming out and seemed very drawn out throughout the night. The show started around 2130 hours, however when we asked what time the show ended we got conflicting times from staff. You have to make your own way there but there is transportation as the staff can pick up guests from Piazzale Roma. It’s around 7.50 euros one way from st marks square to Piazzale Roma by public boat. I would not recommend this and could of spent my money elsewhere.
    Written 14 March 2018
  • Saffia K
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gala event
    We went here for a canaval Gala, although there had been some confusion with the organizers of the gala the owners and staff at Avanspettacolo found space for us and were very welcoming. we had a very fun evening!
    Written 15 February 2018
  • Eunjee K
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing
    Amazing performance team ! From the welcoming drinks to the dessert , everything was fantastic ! Highly recommended and one of the “must visit” restaurants !
    Written 31 January 2018
  • terrie2austin
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    a night to remember
    from confirming the table and right up to getting a taxi back to the hotel ~ the staff were a pleasure. I booked this as a surprise for my partners birthday, I wanted an a lavish menu and different entertainment rather than booking something like the opera or just a band. we were not disappointed. nibbles on arrival were lovely as well as the welcomed drinks (only criticism was that it seemed frowned upon by the server to get another glass) but the staff were lovely and couldn't do enough. the performances were fantastic and I have travelled to many places and can honestly say there is nowhere quiet like here.. I would book to travel over to experience this night again. well done
    Written 12 December 2017
  • Christian S
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very entertaining
    The performance is great. The singer and dancer were fabulous. The gymnastic performance breath taking. And a classic pianist with a rich and deep repertoire. Worth every penny!
    Written 14 October 2017
  • giotastathakou
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Avanspettacolo... such a dream
    It was an amazing cabaret show!!! Nice ballet, nice food. The personnel were so polite. It was a great night. 10 min away by car from piazzale di Roma. Value for money. Full of entertainment and dance with people. The one thing that never forget is that the OWNER comes to the stop piazzale di Roma to catch us up and go us back as soon as the show finished.
    Written 30 September 2017
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Alex M
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
My wife and I had much pleasure enjoying the dinner show. Everything was wonderful, the shuttle service, the reception, romantic settings, the food, the show, singers, dancers, charming, flexible, full of energy. Everything was done very beautifully and professionally leaving us inspired and at awe of some of the dancing and acrobatic feats performed, the unique voices of the singers and the refined, delicious meals. I would advise to come hungry unless you can eat more than an average person. We left quite full and it would be a shame to waste those delicious dishes. IMO very fairly priced and the experience is rather unique so it was absolutely worth it.

Gratitude and best wishes to all the performers and the stuff!
Alex and Nika
Written 11 February 2023
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Dan T
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Couples
An incredible experience well worth your time. Fantastic food and the ambiance is so detailed it's a feast for your eyes. The performers came out into the crowd and did their act just feet away. You should make time for this show whenever you are in Venice.
Written 15 September 2024
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Theresa G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Absolutely fabulous evening,food and drink was excellent and the entertainment was fantastic.
Well worth 100 each.
Woukd definitely fo back agin
Written 3 December 2023
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Emma L
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Couples
Team could not do enough for you we arrived early as we was staying in central Venice but the venue is located in the middle of nowhere- the manager then drove us to a local shopping mall and picked us up when it was time , there was only 6 people who had dinner and the room was empty but the performers still give there all. Food was not great and you could only drink your free wine even if you wanted to pay for a drink . Several times my partner asked to order a drink but was told no until they realised we was getting really agitated. It started very late, later than advertised we had to leave before it finished because we had to get back. It’s £40 for a cab one way back to the port to get back to Venice so add this as an extra expense. It was an ok night but not worth the money it costs.
Written 26 November 2024
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Mirna M
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
It was a wonderful experience that captivated my senses. It was an entertaining variety show, with great dancers/entertainers and the singers had a great voice. We were staying in the Rialto bridge area, so I contacted tripadvisor after not hearing back. I contacted the venue, about transportation to the venue, since the venue is on the mainland. They were kind to arrange transportation to and from the venue, for a fee. It was convenient to have peace of mind and enjoy the dinner show, and not worry on how to get back to the hotel afterwards. The food was delicious! Wvwry interaction with staff members was a pleasant one. Excellent customer service!!
Written 25 September 2022
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Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to have you with us and hope to see you again soon!
Written 26 September 2022
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April P
DC30 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
We had the most horrific experience and the venue refused to refund money. Please heed this warning: It will take 1.5 hours and at least $50 each way using the slowest public transportation. The day we had booked this experience the water taxis had gone on strike. Upon contacting the venue to let them know we couldn't arrive in time, the EXTREMELY RUDE woman suggested that I should have been checking the local news and left earlier. ON MY VACATION. Then suggested that there are private water taxis (which we already checked -- all were occupied because of the strike not to mention $90 each way) Then suggested we should start walking (6 of us dressed up and 2 small children) to a meeting point 45 min away. With no suggestion of how we might return at midnight. Refused to refund while knowing it was completely beyond our control. Not only wasted hours of our short time in Venice, we were treated very poorly and wasted $600. Harsh. STAY AWAY!
Written 29 July 2022
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Dear Ms. April, thank you for your review, that gives us the opportunity to clarify the situation and improve our service. Our tickets are non refundable the 24 hours before the show, because our restaurant and show runs once a week and we purchase all the ingredients and organise the staff according to the number of guests, to make sure that our guests have the best quality and freshest ingredients and there is no waste of food. Our policy is written everywhere, but since there was a strike of the water busses and other public transport in Venice, we did everything possible to help you out. You had a table of 6 people, and called us only half an hour before the starting of the activity to ask us how to get to our location. Our employees spent one hour with the customer service and then with you, to help you out. Nobody has been rude, except from yourself, who used curse words and extremely offensive language towards our employee who was offering you free transfer from Venice. Normally our transfer is a paid service, but we were offering it because we wanted to help you out because of the strike of the public transportation in Venice. To get to Piazzale Roma (the only point in Venice reachable by car), you would've needed to get a water taxi or walk. Since you were six, you would've paid almost the same price by traveling with a private water taxi, as you would've paid with a public water bus. We did mention that we would've taken you back to Venice also for free. Also the strike started at 19:30, exactly when you called, so if you had left a little earlier you would not have had any problems with the public transportation. We had many other guests from Venice that night, and nobody had any problems and everyone else was on time with the exception of you.
Written 30 July 2022
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Matt H
Chelmsford, UK1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
The venue is in a rather ominous area located within an industrial estate, was welcomed with a few drinks, it was just my girlfriend and I which was a strange sensation to have a show performed just for you, the show was very entertaining, credit is due there, however the food was some what lacking unfortunately, not sure if this was an off day or not but the quality of the food did let the experience down.
Written 11 January 2020
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lukedavis87
County Donegal, Ireland5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 • Couples
Had a one night stop over on venice before we went on a 7 night mediterranean cruise and decided to buy tickets to the dinner show. I cant even describe how great this night was. The venue was quiet but with amazing food, excellent staff and brilliant entertainment it is impossible not to have a great time. We havent started the cruise and are already thinking we've had our best night away! I cannot recommend this venue highly enough :)
Written 16 November 2019
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Suzanne C
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Couples
Very nice experience, very special framework.
Varied show with song, dance, acrobatics.
Dinner with several courses, not spectacular but good quality.
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Written 22 December 2024
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Stefania V
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
Beautiful show, all the wonderful cast, we had a great time, delicious dinner.
We absolutely recommend this experience, a must try, we will definitely be back as soon as possible!!!
Thank you!!!!
Google
Written 14 February 2024
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