PRESTIGE DINER AND DRAG SHOW

Artishow Cabaret makes a Paris night out feel personal: you dine first, then watch 13 artists turn a small stage into a series of theatrical scenes. The show mixes dance, humor, glamour, and audience-facing warmth, with host Raspberry helping set the tone.

Two things I like here are the proper French dinner before the curtain rises and the close-up feel of a cabaret where performers also welcome and serve at the tables. The show runs about two hours, giving the evening room to unfold rather than rushing you through a meal and a few numbers.

One consideration: at $222 per person, this is a special-occasion outing, not a budget dinner. The package includes wine and Champagne, but the cloakroom costs extra, and photography and filming are not allowed during the show.

The evening, at a glance

• Dinner comes first: Sit down for a three-course French meal before the performance.
• Thirteen artists take the stage: Expect dance, striking costumes, and changing painted scenes.
• A close, sociable cabaret: The venue is known for personal contact between artists and diners, with Raspberry hosting the evening.
• Two hours of showtime: The performance is the main event, with choreography and scenes that move between moods.
• A fixed package price: Dinner, show, wine, and Champagne are included, while cloakroom service is not.

Arriving near Nation for dinner and a show

Artishow is in Paris’s 11th district, near Nation. The stated meeting point is the underground, so confirm the precise meeting instructions when you book. That detail matters: a broad transit reference is not the same as a door address, and you will want to know exactly where to go before setting out.

The evening lasts about four hours. That gives you time for the meal, the performance, and the pauses between them. The show itself takes about two hours, so plan for a full night rather than a quick dinner stop before another appointment.

The booking is listed as a small group, limited to four participants. That refers to the booking group, not necessarily the total number of people in the cabaret room. Still, the format points toward a more intimate outing than a large dinner theater, and the performers’ contact with diners is part of the appeal.

You are asked to dress casually elegant. Shorts, Bermuda shorts, and sportswear are not allowed. You do not need to turn the evening into a formal black-tie affair, but smart clothes suit the occasion and help you avoid a dress-code problem at the door.

A three-course French meal before the curtain

Dinner is served before the show, a useful order of events if you prefer to eat at a relaxed pace rather than balancing a plate with a performance. You can choose among three packages: Soirée 5, Soirée VIP, or Soirée Prestige. The exact differences between those packages are not specified here, so check the menu and inclusions for your chosen option before paying.

The listed 5 dinner also includes a cocktail, half a bottle of red or white wine, and half a bottle of Champagne. Since menu details can vary by package, confirm what comes with your selection, especially if the drink allowance is an important part of your value calculation. If you need a different menu, the provider asks you to contact them.

I like that the food is treated as part of the evening, not just a token meal before the main event. One diner described the meal as a pleasant surprise for a cabaret, and that is useful context if you have encountered dinner shows where the menu feels secondary. Even so, the package is best judged as a combined night out, not as a restaurant meal alone.

Two hours of dancing, costumes, and painted scenes

The Artishow show is presented as a tribute to Paris, its elegance, and its less obvious treasures. Painted scenery changes the look of the stage and gives scenes a sense of shifting place and time. The production leans on visual transformation, choreography, and costume rather than a single story you need to follow from beginning to end.

The troupe was founded in 1989 by Pascal Papazian and Xavier Barboteu. Today, 13 artists bring charm, glamour, and dance to the stage. That history gives the cabaret a clear identity: it is an established Paris show with its own creative life, rather than a one-off production assembled for tourists.

The stage is described as relatively small, which can make the choreography feel especially close. A small stage also sets limits on grand-scale spectacle, so go for the performers’ precision, costumes, and energy, not arena-sized production effects. The show’s strength is the human scale: you are near the action, and the artists remain part of the room’s social atmosphere.

The performance runs for about two hours and moves through multiple scenes. The choreography includes demanding routines, and the costumes are a central part of the visual appeal. Humor and emotional moments help vary the pace, so the evening is not just a parade of dance numbers.

Raspberry, the house host, helps connect the room and the stage. The personal welcome is a recurring part of the cabaret’s character: artists may interact with diners and help create a convivial, family-like mood. That can be a real plus if you want a show that feels warm and human. If you prefer to watch without any social contact, a more formal theater setting may suit you better.

What the $222 price covers

At $222 per person, this is a premium evening. The price includes dinner, the show, and wine; the detailed 5 menu also lists Champagne. You are paying for a four-hour outing that combines a three-course meal with a two-hour performance, not simply for a seat at a show.

Dinner, the show, and wine are included. The detailed 5 dinner menu also lists Champagne. Check the inclusions for your chosen dinner package.

What dinner options can I choose from?

The three options are Soirée 5, Soirée VIP, and Soirée Prestige. The listed 5 menu includes a starter, a choice of main course, dessert, wine, and Champagne.

Is there a dress code?

Yes. The dress code is casual elegant. Shorts, Bermuda shorts, and sportswear are not allowed.

Can I take photos or record the show?

No. Photography and filming are not permitted during the show, and photos may not be taken in the theater.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.