Tropicana
Tropicana
4.2
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Thursday
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Friday
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Saturday
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Sunday
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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Youll find yourself humming Guantanamera on the ride home from this famous open-air nightclub show that presents a song-and-dance performance reminiscent of 1950s Cuba.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- Lisa CBoston, Massachusetts13 contributionsVisited Tropicana for the show without reading the reviews ahead of time and left a bit disappointed. We purchased tix for the show and drinks. Thankfully we did dinner somewhere else first as the folks next to us were having the dinner when we arrived and it looked pretty blah. As previous reviewers have stated the drinks are quite pricey for what you get and the “mixed nuts with dried fruits” that we had were just some peanuts and slivered almonds. The show didn’t strike any of us as anything that amazing. The dancers were high energy and the “tap” dancing was well done. Once they called the tourists up on stage that was the breaking point for us. We left early. Also, note that our tour provider told us to be there by 9pm. But the show doesn’t actually start until 10pm.Visited December 2024Traveled with familyWritten December 26, 2024
- DiMor56Red Deer, Canada69 contributionsHigh energy dancers, elaborate colourful costumes, strong singers, beautiful setting. A nice evening's entertainment to witness this classic night club show. Tickets are pricey but there are a LOT of dancers & many wait-staff to be supported. Glad I experienced it (1 & done, though)Visited April 2024Traveled soloWritten April 19, 2024
- Doina C142 contributionsAlthough I saw on vlogs that another location was recommended for live music in Havana, I chose Tropicana and I can honestly say that I did not regret it for a moment. Actually I don't know when the time passed. I made the reservation from home and I recommend you to go. You won't regret it. Quality music and dancing.Visited January 2025Traveled with friendsWritten February 16, 2025
- Corinna HWinnipeg, Canada644 contributionsThe Tropicana was so much fun! We were seated at an excellent table. Each given a cigar and a 26 of Havana Club to share between just the 2 of us! A group at our table ordered dinner and they really enjoyed it. The performers are extremely talented! They kept us entertained the whole time. There wasn’t a lull in the entire show. It was also fun watching all the old cars pull up before the show and watch everyone being treated like royalty as they stepped out. Like they were all on the red carpet. I highly recommend The Tropicana.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 7, 2024
- 321HilaryFlorence, Italy109 contributionsVery bad dinner, drinks are separate and payable only in euros and dollars. The worst dinner: salad, bread and butter, grilled catch of the day or fish, mignon dessert. Drinks are separate and payable only in euros and dollars, the drink included is not chosen but brought by them: black cherry syrup, rum. The beautiful, choreographic showVisited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 14, 2024
- Sergio V11 contributionsThere are several things to review about the show. First attention and drinks and food. Everything was pretty good although the price is a little high, but it is very worth it. Second the show. A very good show with truly talented artists. Something we really liked was that they interact with the tables and there is not one that does not enjoy the show visually. I highly recommend it if it is the outdoor show, it would definitely come back.Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten December 15, 2024
- christine1075London, United Kingdom62 contributionsThe show was fantastic. colourful, vibrant, fast paced and full of amazing dancing and singing. Galf a bottle of Havana club for 2 people and 4 colas. other drinks are available. you'll need to take a taxi as its about 20mins from Havana, but so worth the trip. it was fantastic! we had dinner here too, which was ok ish but nothing special...Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 24, 2024
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Andres F
Havana, Cuba40 contributions
May 2024 • Family
I went to the restaurant with the family yesterday. First we rotate through 3 different tables. Because no one was able to assist us when we arrived. After having sat down at an already set table. A very kind girl approached and took us away from it because it was supposedly reserved (the reservation never arrived, because when the table was closed it was not occupied). She told us to choose another one and after 5 minutes of being seated she proposed another one that had the cutlery set.
We ordered 4 orange sodas, 2 beers (one was served to us dispensed and another was imported because the one dispensed ran out) 8 p.m., a bottle of natural water and a dispensed pineapple juice. As a starter, a fish esperlan and 2 chicken fajitas (both excellent by the way). For the main course: 1 fried pork dough, 1 slice and 3 meats in sauce that I don't remember what they call it. The rice garnish for all the dishes was a disaster, none of us could eat it....
At 9:18 the order was placed and with 2 tables to serve from 8. Ours and another one belonging to a couple. The account was 12144 cup and it also took so long to bring it that I had to get up from the table to go look for it. I didn't even check the #'s, I left them for homework, I was so desperate to leave because of the bad weather. An experience which I do not want to repeat. The reduced menu options and the drinks menu were never brought to me even though I had asked for it.
Speechless. If I were to make a quick summary I would say: the service is average to poor, the food a 3.5 out of 5 and I give the place a 4.5.
Last time I visited the site in question and I do not recommend it to anyone so that they do not have the unpleasant experience that happens. Because the pressure is not in line with the service in general. Hopefully one day I will hear from someone who has changed. Not to go; but to hear that one of the emblematic places of our Country maintains at least average standards of the rest of the world....
We ordered 4 orange sodas, 2 beers (one was served to us dispensed and another was imported because the one dispensed ran out) 8 p.m., a bottle of natural water and a dispensed pineapple juice. As a starter, a fish esperlan and 2 chicken fajitas (both excellent by the way). For the main course: 1 fried pork dough, 1 slice and 3 meats in sauce that I don't remember what they call it. The rice garnish for all the dishes was a disaster, none of us could eat it....
At 9:18 the order was placed and with 2 tables to serve from 8. Ours and another one belonging to a couple. The account was 12144 cup and it also took so long to bring it that I had to get up from the table to go look for it. I didn't even check the #'s, I left them for homework, I was so desperate to leave because of the bad weather. An experience which I do not want to repeat. The reduced menu options and the drinks menu were never brought to me even though I had asked for it.
Speechless. If I were to make a quick summary I would say: the service is average to poor, the food a 3.5 out of 5 and I give the place a 4.5.
Last time I visited the site in question and I do not recommend it to anyone so that they do not have the unpleasant experience that happens. Because the pressure is not in line with the service in general. Hopefully one day I will hear from someone who has changed. Not to go; but to hear that one of the emblematic places of our Country maintains at least average standards of the rest of the world....

Written May 11, 2024
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Rachel M
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Family
Excellent dancing and show with beautiful colourful costumes. However the ticket was supposed to include a 1/4 bottle of rum per person, however on the night they only had whiskey! There maybe a shortage of many things in Cuba but rum is not one of them, it seemed like a ploy to try and make us buy their cocktails at a very inflated price compared to other places in Havana.
Written January 14, 2024
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Bill2025
Surrey, Canada412 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We were staying at the Melia Cohiba and were able to book tickets to the show through a representative at the hotel. You have two options dinner and show or just the show. We opted for the show only at a total cost of $75.00 USD per person. We took a cab from the hotel and be prepared to haggle with the cab driver, we were able to get a cab for $10.00 USD. The show went for two straight hours and it was absolutely fantastic from the singers, to the dancers to the fabulous costumes. After the show we went outside to get a cab and the cabbie said $20.00 USD he was firm on the price. Then a security officer from the Tropicana came over and said you should take this cab because it’s not safe to go out on the street. We weren’t overly happy with this security officer siding with the cab driver. My girlfriend went off on the cabbie and security officer, saying they were ripping off tourists. Obviously a scam so be careful.
Written December 27, 2023
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sandrine n
Colmar, France82 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
The show is located outside of Havana. It costs 50 e for the return taxi.
We paid 95 e to be in front. The expensive month is 60 e. You have a bottle of rum for two.
Grandiose show in an outdoor cabaret. The prices are as expensive as in Europe but I haven't regretted it for a second.
Go there, it’s magical
We paid 95 e to be in front. The expensive month is 60 e. You have a bottle of rum for two.
Grandiose show in an outdoor cabaret. The prices are as expensive as in Europe but I haven't regretted it for a second.
Go there, it’s magical

Written February 9, 2024
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Anto
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Feb 2024 • Friends
An experience that is worth doing if you can 🍍💃, considering that it is not very cheap: in addition to the cost of the ticket (75 euros and up) you need to book a taxi that provides return transport to the city center ( about 30 minutes, 20/25 euros each way). The show is engaging and fun, very good dancers and singers, it's worth it. I recommend choosing the show only option (no dinner) with a second row ticket. A bottle of rum is included to share with the people sitting at the table and a coke for each to have a rum and cola. An ice bucket is also served. Other drinks must be paid separately.

Written February 24, 2024
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Chiccacs
Rome, Italy165 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Great show, good dancers, colorful costumes, lots of music and joy... But if you don't get a ticket including dinner, don't expect anything other than a measly saucer of peanuts. The Apetitazer ...is exclusively that...Really ridiculous...a bottle of rum, a coke and peanuts. It would take very little to make the customer digest... having paid 95 euros... an absolutely exaggerated price for just the show

Written March 17, 2024
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Osvaldo
Havana, Cuba44 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Tropicana is undoubtedly the most famous cabaret in Cuba and I dare say, one of the most famous in the Caribbean. It is without a doubt a beautiful experience, full of colors..!!! A show that lasts more than 1 hour with time for the spectator to get on the floor and dance, creating a beautiful illusion after watching the beautiful dancers dance!!! The cocktail bar is good, they have a small number of cocktails that offer almost all Cuban ones or the best known ones here in Cuba. Its weak point is in the dinner, unfortunately it is not first class, in fact not second class!!! The dishes are served cold and take a long time, I imagine due to the large number of people they work for, however the service is very friendly and attentive…

Written March 17, 2024
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Dani S
109 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Organised this night out via our Tour Operator but was quite disappointed. It cost around £85 per person to watch a 2hour show. We were told that quarter bottle of rum, mixers and snacks were included in this price. However, the waitress wouldn't bring any mixers and wanted to charge us another £10 for a bottle of lemonade (no coke available.) Snacks were 2 rice cakes with fish paste on top! She also double charged us for 2 bottles of water, so be aware o this sort of thing!
Dancers were good, but bit repetitive and not the real Cuban experience it's advertised as. I'd recommend Bueno Vista social club instead, as that's far better 😁
Dancers were good, but bit repetitive and not the real Cuban experience it's advertised as. I'd recommend Bueno Vista social club instead, as that's far better 😁
Written November 4, 2022
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Written December 4, 2022
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Caroline D
29 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
I'm afraid we felt this show is a little outdated and overpriced. We didn't feel it was typically Cuban (althoughmaybe we don't really know what authentic Cuban is). Staff at our hotel in Havana suggested the Buena Vista Social Club was a better choice but unfortunately we didn't have time to see it. The Tropicana venue is impressive but sadly we didn't feel the show matched. Staff were very nice and you get a bottle of rum included in the price. Please note this is a personal opinion and maybe others would feel differently.
Written January 17, 2024
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Mary T
Long Beach, CA95 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
The Tropicana is completely an outdoor venue but with good weather it's great. The show is fantastic but the drinks are absolutely horrible. You will not receive your little bottle of rum and 2 cans of coke until the show is about to start. So getting there early is not worth it except for the seating. The appetizer is a small, flat plate of peanuts. Purchased some alcoholic drinks but they were awful.
Our server was rude.
Our server was rude.
Written January 22, 2024
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Can I pay using American Express or other credit card to pay on the day of the show?
Written December 12, 2023

A.G.
Montreal, Canada
It’s been many years since I was there so I don’t know. It’s possible credit cards are highly restricted there.
Written December 13, 2023
ortomum
Worsley, United Kingdom
Anyone book this when you were arriving on a cruise ship. Can you let me know who you booked with. Please
Written September 5, 2023
I an trying to purchase tickets online from the us. Is this possible?
Written April 16, 2023
We purchased ours through Love Cuba. Who we travelled with. They were amazing. The show is fabulous
Written August 29, 2023
Hi
Do you have to pre-book tickets for this event or are there usually plenty of availability.
Also how is the best way to travel there and back ?
Is the dinner option a set menu and is it worth booking.
thank you
Sharon
Written January 11, 2023
You can reserve and pay by website cabaret-tropicana
Written February 3, 2023
Alguien que vaya a ir el día 11 de agosto para compartir taxi?
Written July 20, 2022
El espectáculo termina a las 11:45 pm y luego hay un bailable hasta las 12:30 am
Written April 7, 2022
Christy H
Minneapolis, Minnesota
HI, Will you be open in January? Your website allows to purchase tickets. I want to make sure before buying. We are visiting the first week of January.
Written November 5, 2020
Tropicana closes till further notice.
Written January 5, 2021
Will tropicana be open this year for Christmas eve and Christmas day shows? (Thursday and Friday)
Many thanks 😊
Written April 11, 2020
We are currently closed until further notice, we hope to be open by that date
Written April 15, 2020
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