The 12 Palace Shows & Performances Worldwide We Would Buy a Ticket For

1.Ubud Palace Legong Dance Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,979 reviews · 1h 30m · from $6Our pick

Watch a 90-minute Legong Kraton performance at Ubud Palace in central Ubud. Young dancers tell an old royal tale through quick footwork, precise hand gestures, expressive eyes, gold costumes, and gamelan music. You walk to the ticket counter yourself, and hotel transport is not included. Arrive 45 to 75 minutes early for the best chance of a clear seat.

“Beautiful evening watching a most graceful Legong performance outdoor in the ambience of an ornate Ubid palace. Arrive an hour early for good seats but it's worth the wait. Treated ourselves to a lovely Babi Guling at Warung oka afterwards !”

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2.Benidorm: Show at Benidorm Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 848 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $42

Spend 2.5 hours at Benidorm Palace watching ELEMENTS, a Vegas-style production built around earth, water, fire, and air. An international cast performs dance, magic, acrobatics, and live music beneath huge 8K LED screens. You can add dinner or snacks through the venue, but this ticket covers the show only, with drinks extra.

“The show was good. I didn’t need to show my passes as they were already in Benidorm Palaces computer, just gave my name. Seating was good and was able to see the show without obstruction. I thought the drinks may have been expensive but they were very reasonable. Getting a taxi after the show can be a little frantic. Other than that, thoroughly enjoyed the show, a lot of work has gone into it from lights, music, costumes etc.”

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3.Flamenco Show at Dalmases Palace in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 313 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Spend about 55 minutes watching live flamenco inside Palau Dalmases, a 12th-century palace in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Expect guitar, singing, and intense footwork in a small theater where every seat is close. Choose standard, upgraded, or VIP seating, with drinks and tapas available as add-ons.

“Sit in VIP and enjoy the experience!! It is well worth it and you really feel the passion of the performers from the guitar playing to the amazing dancing! So worth it!!”

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4.Palacio Tango: Tango Show at the Piazzolla Theater

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 277 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $25

Spend an evening at Piazzolla Tango in Buenos Aires’ historic Güemes Gallery. Choose a show-only ticket, or add dinner, a tango lesson, and downtown hotel transfers. Expect gifted dancers, singers, and musicians in an ornate Art Nouveau theater, but allow extra time if you choose dinner, since the show may begin around 10 p.m.

“Great show with private box for four people. Three course dinner was very good with free flowing wine all evening. Good service and the show was really excellent. A truly great night and highly recommended”

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5.1-Hour Traditional Flamenco Show at Palacio

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 256 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Spend one hour at Palacio Flamenco, near Plaza Nueva, watching live singing, guitar, and dance from a small, intimate tablao. Artists on the weekly programme include Raquel La Repompa, Sergio Aranda, La Moneta, Luis Mariano, Ana Pastrana, and Rafael Ramirez. There is no amplification, and a small bar is open before the show.

“To be honest, I went to this with my wife, as she was keen to go but I was less so. How wrong I was!! It was an incredible performance of Guitar, song and Dance and the venue is lovely, with only about 30 seats, so it is intimate. If you have any interest in the arts - don't miss the passionate and excellent show.”

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6.Grenada: Flamenco Palace, the best show in the center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $19Top rated

Spend one hour with live flamenco singing, guitar, and dance at Palacio Flamenco Granada, a historic city-center venue. The rotating program may feature artists such as Raquel La Repompa, Sergio Aranda, La Moneta, Luis Mariano, Luis de Luis, Ana Pastrana, and Rafael Ramirez. There are no microphones, and you can order a drink before the show.

“My first flamenco show, went with no expectations and it made me cry. Grateful that we chose this experience as the introduction to the art of flamenco.”

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7.Legong Dance Show at Ubud Palace Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · from $7

Spend about 90 minutes watching Legong Kraton, a classical Balinese court dance at Ubud Palace. Three dancers tell a royal story through precise hand gestures and swift movements, backed by live gamelan music. The palace courtyard adds atmosphere, but seating is limited, so arrive about 45 minutes early, or sooner for the best view.

“The dance and performance were captivating. It was hard to look away once it started. Seating at the palace is extremely limited so I recommend getting there maybe an hour early to get a good seat.”

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8.Royal Palace Tour, Flamenco Show, & Tapas with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 39 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $105

Start at Opera metro station for a guided Royal Palace visit, then attend the 7:00 pm flamenco show at Torres Bermejas. You’ll see Moorish-style decor, choose one tapas dish, and have red or white wine or water. English tours begin at 12:30 pm, while Spanish tours begin at 3:30 pm.

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9.Qinle Palace Acrobatics Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

Spend one hour at Beijing’s Qinle Palace watching aerial silk, hoop dances, plate spinning, giant flying wheels, globe motorcycles, and high-altitude human pyramids. James and Jack James have helped ticket holders with reservations and directions. Collect your ticket on the second floor, then settle in for a traditional-meets-modern stage show.

“It was the best acrobatic show I've ever seen. It was an incredible show. You absolutely must see this show when you come to Beijing. A huge thank you to Jack James for guiding me through both ticketing and reservations. A huge thank you to the acrobats! There's no show like it, don't miss it. They were all absolutely fantastic. I wish they'd hold this show in other countries. Thanks to everyone.”

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10.Crete Minoan Discovery Tour with Knossos Palace, Heraklion, and Live Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $101

This seven-hour Crete excursion pairs the Palace of Knossos with a guided walk through Heraklion. You’ll see Minoan ruins, watch a 3D presentation with live dance and period costumes, taste traditional appetizers, and learn about Crete’s long past. Pickup is available from selected hotels, with guides such as Gabriele and drivers such as Alex praised for friendly service.

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11.Rafain Palace: Barbecue Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $120

Spend four hours at Rafain Palace with a barbecue buffet and a stage show spanning Brazilian dances, capoeira, samba, chorinho, and Argentine tango. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese, and roundtrip hotel transfers cover many Foz do Iguaçu and Puerto Iguazu hotels.

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12.Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour with Acrobatic Show Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $173

Start at 7:30 a.m. with driver Harry Xu or a member of his English-speaking team, then visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Beijing’s Summer Palace in a private van. The driver helps with the cable car and photos, then you explore independently. Add an evening acrobatic show if you choose that package.

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