Club Tropicana is an old name but still going very strong. I took my 18 year daughter to the show and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The show was classical but awesome. Booking tickets online from home worked fine, this is a website hosted in Spain and we could print vouchers which were readily accepted at the venue.
Spectacular place to spend an evening to see talented and beautiful dancers to the rhythm of music.
Note: at the entrance of the restaurant DO NOT PURCHASE the ticket in order to take pictures inside, you can do the same.
Beautiful place, the price of admission is quite high, but it is worth visiting, a world-class show and very fun.
It is a good, classic and very famous show, however very expensive, inside Havana you can see much more significant shows and for a lower price, however you entertain yourself. For nothing in the world do you arrive at the starting time, go well in advance, I bought a reservation for a place in the middle, however due to mishaps I arrived 10 minutes before 9:30 and they no longer had places where I made "a reservation" then it is worth it. They put me all the way back and I couldn't see anything at all, I had to be standing until I asked to be moved and they put me in a chair in the hall. The waiters are quite disorganized, the show lasts about an hour and a half, then they put on a show where they take some spectators up on stage and dance for a while. I was not satisfied with the attention! However the show is acceptable, colorful and with an exceptional cast.
The worst show I have seen in recent years. Very poor value for money. The costumes were nice to look at, but the dance performance was very bad: rarely synchronous, the simplest dance steps. I think I can tell because I've been dancing regularly in dance schools for nearly 40 years and attend dance balls with professional dancers. Also the artistic performances were maximally mediocre. Only one singer performed well. My wife and I found the show a total tourist rip-off.
Great for the show but for the supper not satisfied
Show living off their fame from the past. The show and dinner was expensive. The food was just OK. The show was not impressive. At the end you could take a picture with a dancer. Although the dancer didn t seem to like her picture taken and just left after only a few people s pictures.
One of the best places to experience Cuban nightlife
Famous cabaret with tropical dancers, shows, acrobats, food, drinks, dancing, packed with tourists, too expensive and touristy for locals.
Really good place and worth the money.
I really advise stay longer in that place to dance with dancers.
An old cabaret with an always new program. I visited it many times 20 years ago and in 2016 and I can definitely recommend. Good cocktails especially cuba libre. Oh what to do reservation.
This is an event for history. The participants are not historically correct. I have no problem with race. However, you would not show a historical slave show with white actors.
Here, most (90%) are not white. The male dancers are not the dominant figures as in the past. The dancing, costumes, and singing were awesome, just not historically correct.
What a show! I loved every minute of it! If you are only in Havana for one night (which we were,) this is a must-see! We chose the Plus Show tickets, which included: 1/4 bottle of Havana Club rum per person, preferential seating, an appetizer, complimentary drink and a can of cola. Men were given complimentary cigars, the women a single rose.
It is formal dress and if you buy your tickets online, make sure to print out and bring the voucher with you. The show goes from 10pm-12:30am. Dinner is available before, but we chose not to eat there because we heard the food wasn't very good.
The costumes and scenery is vibrant with true Cuban flare! The music was lovely and the performers were very talented. We even got up on stage at the end and danced with everyone! It was so much fun!
The best cabaret in the world. Duperior to the Parisian Moulen Rouge.
March 2014
The Show was a part of the whole day trip to Havana.You must see this if you are visiting Cuba. Duration of the show is 1.5 hours. The venue seats 1500 people and is often packed depending on the season.
The show tells the story of Cuban history through music, dance and visuals. The costumes were exquisite, and singers, dancers and acrobats were a world-class.
The food was "good-enough" and drinks were excellent.
At the entrance, a courtesy gift: for gentlemen a cigar and for ladies a flower.
It is a formal event show so please dress appropriately. It is an outdoor venue but nights in Havana are quite warm.
After the show, there are several after-parties so go on and dance the night away.
you get a free cigar for men, free rose for the ladies! incl in the price was bottle Havana club rum, cuban coke, snacks. The show was interesting and fun to watch!
Great evenings entertainment, but despite what George Michael said "the drinks are NOT free" ;-)
I have spent the day there, they say it is a must in Havana .. best place for cabaret .. the garden is very nice ..
Show is pretty, a little repetitive but still good. The best is the venue, it is like a open garden, servers were kind. Food and drinks were absolutely terrible. But it was entertaining.
Visit it 12 years ago. This year going back to Havana and certainly won't miss it again!
It s interesting to read the reviews. I did not have the same experience as most folks. Have you heard of the old show adage leave them wanting more ? These folks haven t. 95 unrelieved minutes of the same Latin beat, the same dance, etc. costumes were great, the tropical colors are exciting but fifty minutes and I was done. After 80 minutes I left. Dancing is not as good as college performances I ve seen, singing was average. The Conga drum guy had me wishing for Desi. Most the people seemed to enjoy it but at $129 a person I wonder if they won t admit they didn t. I did like Cuba a lot though.
It should be Cuba's most exciting and luxurious tropical dance performance. The performers are both sexy and full of energy. They are swaying their bodies, singing and dancing in a gorgeous dress, and there is no cold spot in the audience.
It is a spectacular show !!! It is also worth hiring the dinner as the food is delicious! Super good atmosphere.
Roger and Anna visited during June 2012. An amazing show. Very friendly and amazing dancing after the show.
The Tropicana was the best. The show was loaded with dancing, singing and COLOR. The female dancers wore the big head pieces like you used to see on I Love Lucy. Each person gets a free cigar as they enter and each table in my group got a free bottle of Havana Club rum and 1 cocktail. The venue is open air and multi story. There are not enough wait staff but the show makes up for that. Great time.
Fantastic show in such an iconic location.
The part of the performance that was most entertaining for us was the acrobatic bit.
But the part I found most amazing is that for a mere $5, I got a photo pass and was able to shoot from wherever I wanted - I was literally able to get up close and personal. So if you're into shooting shows, this was an absolute and unexpected perk.
If you're planning on attending, make sure you're rested up and don't do a full day of touring before going as the show goes late. We bought a package that started from our resort that carted us around Havana for the day and then to the show at night. So by the time the show started we were up and going for 15 hours and found that we didn't appreciate the impressive of the performance as we were pretty tired at that point.
Aside from that...WOW!!!
I loved it! We took the most expensive ticket and were sitting just next to the stage.
The costumes are fantastic, the dances are bright and emotional. I liked that they were showing stories via dances. Acrobats were stunning. And even when there were just singers, it felt just right.
I strongly suggest not to leave after the show as there will be a party with fun group dancing on the stage, which you will enjoy.
I liked that we received light snacks (nuts), champagne, rom and cola.
Lowlights: champagne was poor, in the past they were giving flowers to ladies but we didn't get those, also in the past the highest priced tickets would get souvenirs, but not anymore.
An impressive show in a beautiful theater! Open-air show with more than 100 ballerinas and dancers. A bottle of Cuban rum and a very pure flavor are part of the package. Very recommended!
My experience is very negative. We booked for 2 with the dinner whose dishes are similar to the dishes of the day of the canteen. For the show, we were placed on a table visibly added at the last moment in the passage between the DJ and the toilet. We heard more about the flush than the show, it's outrageous! You are made to understand that you pass behind the cruisers who come to 50 people ... If in spite of that you want to waste your money, do not get stolen at the entrance where you are asked to pay 10Cuc to take pictures ... we paid but not our table neighbor who was able to take his photos without problem. If you come from the center of Havana, add 50 to 60Cuc taxi Finally, the costumes and dancers are good but the choreography is very very kitsch So no money, money pump
You have to look at yourself when you are in Havana. Beware of the choice of location, it is u. a. Columns in the field of view. Bottle of rum and cola included .......
Oldest running cabaret show in Havana. The place was never closed down, they always had shows since opening. Wonderful show with great costumes, music and acts. There is also a restaurant attached to the location. Taxi service provided from there back into town, about a 20 min drive from Old Town Havana.
Awesome show. Great climate, beautiful clothes. A must-visit point when on Cuba
Very crowded, but its a good show. Worth a visit if your in city
The best cabaret in the world, where the son, mambo, montuno, guaracha and salsa were born.
The fantastic show, the very good attention, the excellent dinner ..
To breathe the air of the old days, imagining to be in the 50s.
The Tropicana Cabaret is considered the best and most deserving of the world. Presentation is a holistic experience. Dancers, singers, band and acrobats, as well as serving and service were awesome. I highly recommend.
The show is fantastic, the dinner very delicious, very friendly staff. We had a great time, I highly recommend.
Eager to rate this place as excellent, taken from a place outside the country, excellent dancers, music, lighting, scenery, super fun ... our attention on the table with a bad waiter, they only attend you before the show begins that It is when they charge you for the service despite having a contracted package, they charge you at the entrance for taking pictures and literal ... bottle, salad and a can of soda per person, then a problem to ask for something else to drink.
Lots of Butts in your face. Very little clothing for the woman. The costumes get more conservative as the show goes on. So if you want to see some 80% naked Cuban ladies then this is the show for you. The place was clean and the rum was strong. I got a mojito that came in a large glass and was really potent. I was warned that the dancing was poor but I thought it was very well done. If you don't appreciate dancing so much then you might get bored 40 minutes into the 2 hour long show. Pretty cool stuff and worth the $180 i spent on the admission.
Great show, food and drinks. Dinner is optional, but we loved everything. Definitely a must do.
Fantastic cabaret, you can fall in love and want to go back there. I was there a long time ago, but I still remember these dances, costumes, the beauty of the dancers, because we danced with them
Not worth a visit, first of all they are not accurate at starting the show nor they care about the time , there was a delay for almost 43 minutes with no apologies to the audience. Second the chairs are really not comfortable at all , just imagine spending nearly 2 hours in an old Woden chair with small cushion . Third thing the quality of food is low class , the snacks are a mixture of some old peanuts and raisins with expired date chocolate, you can smell the mixture of peanuts and raisins and you will tell that it is not eatable at all , fourth if you tried to exchange the wine with some water you will be charged for the water . Fifth point that the show is really full of spectacular actors BUT the clothes, shoes and accessories are all old and in bad condition.i really have more points to be mentioned but I think these point are enough to reconsider going there .
Memorable night. Third time visiting...hopefully again
Truly unique show in the world for the beauty of Cuban dancers and fantastic clothes, a must-do.
Typically Caribbean atmosphere, joy of life, music, lights, colors.
Loved the extravagance of this show! The dancers, singers, and costumes were all outstanding! Pro-tip #1: it s worth it to pay a bit more to sit closer to the action! All the dancers were amazing to watch, so seeing them up close was a treat! Pro-tip #2: when buying a ticket, it s says Quarter bottle of rum, it really is a bottle of rum split between the 4 people at the table. Would absolutely go back again when in town!!
The show was good. However, all we got was our one free drink. There are not enough waiters to come back for a refill. The show was straight out of the 50's. I could almost see Desi Arnaz there!
Must visit Although the price is high (75CUC) but includes a couple of drinks and sweets. Great music and dance show
hello tropicana friend that the tour is very beautiful and I like Cuba is a paradise I like its people
They are very beautiful as they will dance
Being in Havana and losing the evening show at the Tropicana is an unforgivable sin (the same goes for a ride on a 50's Oldmobile). While the city is dying down the Club lights up and in a sparkle of costumes, dances and music pass without realizing it two hours and more with maybe a second cubalibre in hand. The choreographies are really excellent and the dancers and dancers very skilled .. the rhythm of the music absorbs you and goes to erase some images left in the eyes during the city tour. Havana knew the splendours of the fifties but then the regime forced her to shut herself up
Show is pretty amazing, service is pretty lousy and needs improving asap. Place needs some remodeling and improvements
We went to the Cabaret Tropicana in Havana on Christmas night 2018. We booked our tickets with preferred seating online prior to our trip. We traveled to Cuba on a cruise. If we had booked an excursion from the ship it would of cost us twice as much as doing it ourselves. Plus our seating was better. We got our own taxi from the port to the show. $30 CUC each way. Our taxi driver waited for us and brought us back. They are serious about their dress code. No shorts and closed toed shoes for men. We saw people turned away who were not dressed appropriately. Men are given cigars on arrival and women are given a flower. If you order a drink before the show it is additional cost. A 1/4 bottle of rum and a coke is included with each ticket. We were also give a glass of champagne. The show was incredible. My husband was dragging his feet about going, but her truly enjoyed it. A bit pricey but I was really glad we did this. If you have time add it to your schedule.
Thrilling place and tourist initiative ...... aggravated by the unpleasantness of the staff who try to cheat you with the allocation of the table different from the cost of the ticket we bought. In addition to the poor quality of the service, a serious thing that the show is no longer up to date with the past. it was the third time we came to this place, we will never return, never again
Experience to try .. even if seen the costs I expected something a little more luxurious ..
A great show that cannot be missed when visiting Havana.
A wonderful experience, uniting the old and new Havana with its legendary cabaret. The show is under the stars, with intense lighting, music, dancing, and the requisite smoking and drinking. One important caveat, is the price. It is quite expensive, to the extent the audience is near dominated by tourists, and something that began for locals now practically excludes them. The dancers, singers and performers were world-class, and the show was brisk, captivating, and entirely engaging. Some of the costumes and lighting/special effects felt a bit dated, but for me, it was part of the appeal as well. It certainly reflects a specific moment in time in Cuba, and for me, it was exactly what I had hoped it would be.
not a bad show to watch, worth going out to enjoy and have some fun. ending was nice. they call out the different countries ppl are from and ask them to dance on stage.
The Tropicana is another of the essential places to visit if you are in Havana. The display of media for the show is impressive.
The ideal is to hire the show with dinner that is special because they play you next to the table with violin. The dishes are exquisite and the table very well presented with candles.
After dinner you are escorted to the party room.
If the time to take the ticket you give a tip where they will accommodate you, the better the tip is.
Decent outdoor show with excellent performers. I found the ticket prices to be quite expensive already so imagine my surprise that before entering the cabaret there is yet another cash grab for the privilege to take photos or videos.
Ticket for two included a cigar (for men only), one glass of sparking wine each (welcome drink), one small bottle of Havana club rum, two cans of tukola to share, and some roasted peanuts.
It is a must see by all means. Although it is a little bit pricey (I remember that the first table was cooked at 105, the second table was cooked at the end stage with 85 cooks, dinner at the entrance, and the front table was packed). Two hours of performances, and a group dance time after the performance is over ... It is literally Esquintenal. Tropicana Ana ~~
Great place. It was a great show, the desire of my life to get here. Of course Cuba, which was a dream.
What a fun and great evening! This is a variety show where you will enjoy music, dancing, acrobatics, and more. You will not be disappointed.
It is wonderful experience in Cuba.
Great show good price. Price includes a bottle of rum and champagne toast.
You should have seen it. We went there in 1999 and it was a great show.
We visited a cabaret in November 2019. The rating was not reduced for the show itself (it is really impressive and professional), but for its organization and service. They offer to come one hour before the start, sit at the tables, but the alcohol included in the price and snacks are not immediately served, offer cocktails. If you do not order them, then you immediately become an undesirable person for the waiters. In addition, a whole bottle of rum (2 hours) relied on me and the non-drinking wife! Is it conceivable for a normal person to drink? Naturally, three quarters of the rum remained on the tables. The attendants, at least those with whom we dealt, are aimed at making a profit, are not very friendly. The show itself was pleasant, but the mood was spoiled.
an amazing experience, a great time, although the ticket is not cheap, if you are able to visit it offers a unique experience
I suppose visit once in your life if you go to cuba . Paid 125 dollar for dinner as well. Food was ok.
Fair play to the performance . Lots of bare skin and bum cheeks on show (from both men and women (.
One of the world's three largest cabarets.
Depending on the seat, you can see a powerful show.
A half bottle of Havana Club was placed in the seat, and it was a companion seat depending on the number of people.
Men entered the store and cigar women received roses.
The place has improved a lot since the last time I went. It is to appreciate that they have invested in lighting and staging without losing that retro touch that has always had.
Very good show, the ice tongs don't work one. deprestivio for this
The show is great.
Do not go to eat.
A unique show! The real Cuban cabaret! Mandatory step to spend a different evening ... beautiful outdoor setting and huge stage!
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