PRESTIGE DINER AND DRAG SHOW

Artishow Cabaret gives you a full Paris night out in one package: a French dinner, wine, drag performance, dance, comedy, and a little human warmth around the tables. The show celebrates Paris through painted scenery, music, and fast-changing costumes, with 13 artists bringing energy to a relatively small stage.

I like the personal atmosphere and the fact that your meal comes before the performance, so you are not trying to eat while watching the show. I also like the serious attention given to choreography and costumes, especially in a production that includes demanding dance numbers and tributes to French performers.

The main consideration is the price, $222 per person. That is a lot for dinner and cabaret, even with wine included, so this works best if you want a complete evening at one intimate venue rather than a budget meal or a huge theater production.

Key points at a glance

• Dinner before the curtain: Choose among the Soirée 5, Soirée VIP, or Soirée Prestige options, with a three-course French meal.
• Two-hour Artishow performance: Expect dance, comedy, glamour, painted scenery, and elaborate costumes.
• An intimate troupe: Thirteen artists perform in the Artishow production, with Raspberry acting as the evening’s welcoming host.
• French food and wine included: The listed Prestige menu includes foie gras, an artichoke and salmon millefeuille, a main course, Saint-Honoré dessert, wine, and Champagne.
• Near Nation in the 11th arrondissement: The venue is reached by underground transport, but the exact station is not specified.
• Dress carefully: Casual elegance is required. Shorts, Bermuda shorts, and sportswear are not permitted.

A Paris cabaret built around warmth and contact

Artishow is not presented as a distant stage show where you sit in the dark and see performers only from afar. The evening is designed around contact between the artists and the audience. After you are welcomed and shown to your table, the performers remain part of the room’s social energy as well as the show itself.

That makes this a good choice if you enjoy cabaret as a shared night out. You are not simply buying a seat for a performance. You are buying dinner, drinks, conversation, comedy, costumes, music, and a chance to meet the artists after the show.

The company was founded in 1989 by Pascal Papazian and Xavier Barboteu. Its current home is near Nation in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. The troupe includes 13 artists, and Raspberry, described as the mistress of the house, helps keep the evening moving with humor and a welcoming presence.

You should expect a show that leans into glamour without losing its friendly tone. It is polished, but not presented as a stiff or formal theater production. The strongest descriptions of the evening focus on generosity, direct contact, and an atmosphere that feels almost like a family gathering.

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Dinner first, then the lights go down

The schedule begins with a warm welcome and table seating. Your meal comes before the Artishow performance, which is a useful detail. You can eat at a normal pace, enjoy the wine, and settle in before the music and choreography begin.

The experience offers three dinner levels: Soirée 5, Soirée VIP, and Soirée Prestige. The detailed menu provided is for the 5-star dinner, although the wording also refers to the Prestige menu. If the exact menu matters to you, confirm which option your booking includes before paying, since the other menus are not described in detail.

The listed dinner begins with a cocktail and starters. One version includes duck foie gras and an artichoke and salmon millefeuille. The main course offers a choice of meat, fish, or a vegetarian meal. Dessert is a reworked Saint-Honoré, a classic French pastry built around cream and choux pastry.

Wine is included. The menu lists half a bottle of red or white wine and half a bottle of Champagne. That is a generous drinks allowance compared with many dinner shows, where wine is either limited or charged separately. The experience includes the dinner, show, and wine, but not the cloakroom.

Food matters here because dinner is not treated as a mere plate placed in front of you while you wait for the entertainment. The strongest praise for the evening centers on the meal being genuinely good, which is not always the case at cabarets. If you usually regard theater dinners as secondary, this is one of the better reasons to consider Artishow.

Still, keep the $222 price in view. The meal may be a strong part of the evening, but this is not a bargain dining experience. You are paying for the combined package and the setting, not simply for three courses.

Two hours of dance, costumes, and Paris imagery

After dinner, the Artishow performance takes over. The production is described as a tribute to the elegance and lesser-seen treasures of Paris, with painted scenery that changes the appearance of the stage. The idea is to blur space and time, moving between images of the city and the glamour of cabaret.

The show lasts about two hours. That is long enough to feel like a full production, not a short dinner interlude, but it also means you should be ready for a substantial evening. The choreography is a major part of the program. A small stage can limit movement, yet the company is known for fitting demanding routines into the available space.

The artists combine drag performance, dance, comedy, and costume work. The costumes are not a minor decoration. They are central to the effect, helping each number shift in mood and style. You will see the stage change through color, movement, and clothing as much as through scenery.

The production also includes tributes to French performers. One especially demanding element is a choreography connected with Mylène Farmer, whose music and stage style require precision. If you enjoy French pop culture, these references may add another layer to the show. If you do not know the artists being honored, the visual performance still carries the evening.

The tone is not only glamorous. Humor and emotion are part of the presentation, and Raspberry helps maintain the connection between the stage and the tables. You should expect a show that wants you involved emotionally, not just impressed by technique.

The intimate stage is both strength and limitation

Artishow’s smaller setting gives the evening its character. You are close enough to feel the artists’ presence, and the contact between performers and audience is more direct than it would be in a large Paris revue theater. That closeness supports the friendly mood and makes the post-show meeting feel natural.

The tradeoff is scale. This is not a giant production with a vast stage, dozens of dancers, or the grand machinery of a major Paris spectacle. The company makes a lot from a relatively modest performance area, but you should choose it for personality and contact rather than sheer size.

That distinction helps you compare Artishow with other Paris cabarets. If your dream is a large-scale revue with overwhelming stage effects, a bigger venue may suit you better. If you prefer to see the performers close up, share the room with the artists, and feel part of the evening, Artishow has the better fit.

The troupe’s style also seems to favor sincerity over distance. The best moments are likely to be the ones that combine precise choreography with direct interaction. You may find the evening more personal than a polished but impersonal tourist spectacle.

Meeting the artists after the performance

The evening includes a meeting with the artists at the end. This is an important part of the Artishow format, especially if you value conversation and personal contact as much as the performance itself.

The artists are described as helping with the evening, welcoming people, and speaking with the audience. That does not mean you should expect a private reception or unlimited one-on-one time. The group is small, but the theater and troupe are larger than the booking group, so the amount of contact can vary.

The post-show meeting gives the night a softer ending. Instead of walking directly from the theater into the street, you have a chance to thank the performers and see the people behind the costumes. It also fits the company’s emphasis on warmth and generosity.

Photography and filming are not allowed during the performance, and photos may not be taken in the theater. That rule protects the show, but it also means you should not count on taking pictures of the costumes or your table inside. Enjoy the visual details while you are there, and keep your phone away once the curtain rises.

What the $222 price really covers

At $222 per person, Artishow is a premium evening. The price includes the three-course dinner, wine, and the show, with roughly four hours in total. It also includes the special setting, the troupe’s live performance, and the chance to meet the artists afterward.

The value depends on how you use the package. If you were already planning to spend heavily on a Paris dinner and a cabaret ticket, combining the two may be convenient. You avoid arranging dinner elsewhere and then crossing the city for the show. You also receive wine and a longer evening than a simple stage performance.

The price is harder to justify if you mainly want a quick cabaret show or an inexpensive French meal. The evening is designed as a special occasion. You are paying for the whole experience, and the value improves when you enjoy the social side, the costumes, and the personal atmosphere.

I would also confirm the exact dinner tier before booking. The experience names three options, but the supplied detail focuses on one menu. Ask which courses and drinks belong to your selected package, especially if you have dietary needs or prefer one menu level over another.

Getting there and dressing for the room

The meeting point is described as underground transport, with the venue near Nation in the 11th arrondissement. You should check the booking instructions for the exact location and start time, since the information provided does not name a specific station or fixed starting hour.

Allow enough time to find the theater. A cabaret evening loses some of its pleasure if you arrive rushed, especially when your table and meal begin soon after the welcome. The total duration is four hours, so plan the rest of your night around a long dinner and performance.

Dress is important. The required style is casual elegance. Shorts, Bermuda shorts, and sportswear are not allowed. You do not need to treat this as a black-tie gala, but neat evening clothes will help you fit the room and avoid a problem at the door.

The cloakroom is not included. If you bring a coat or extra layers, expect to pay separately for cloakroom service. This is a small detail, but it is worth knowing in cooler weather.

The experience is listed as wheelchair accessible. If you need specific seating or access arrangements, contact the provider before arrival so the venue can prepare for your needs.

Who will enjoy Artishow most

I would choose this evening for a couple, a small celebration, or anyone who wants a sociable Paris night built around performance. It also suits visitors who enjoy drag, dance, costume design, and French cabaret but prefer an intimate room to a huge stage.

The small-group booking limit of four participants may appeal to people who want a more controlled reservation rather than a large tour group. The theater itself is not limited to four people, but your booking group is small.

Artishow is less suitable if you want a quiet dinner, a short show, or a strictly traditional French theater experience. It is also not ideal if you dislike audience contact, comedy, glamorous costumes, or the lively social side of cabaret.

The meal makes it useful for a special night when you want everything in one place. The show makes it more than a restaurant reservation. The personal contact makes it different from simply buying a ticket to a large revue.

Practical questions before you book

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option keeps payment flexible. Check availability for the exact starting time because the published information does not provide one fixed schedule.

The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible, but detailed access information is not provided. If accessibility affects your booking, ask about the route, seating, and theater facilities in advance.

The booking includes dinner, wine, and the show. The cloakroom is extra, and photography or filming is not permitted during the show or inside the theater.

Should you book the Artishow dinner and drag show?

Book it if you want an all-evening Paris experience with a real meal, Champagne and wine, elaborate costumes, dance, comedy, and direct contact with the performers. The strongest reasons to choose Artishow are the warm atmosphere, the serious choreography, and the fact that dinner is treated as part of the experience rather than an afterthought.

Think twice if $222 feels high for a night out or if you want the scale of a giant Paris revue. Artishow’s appeal is its intimacy and personality, not spectacle on the largest possible scale.

For the right audience, this is a memorable way to spend four hours in Paris. Dress neatly, check the exact menu and meeting point, arrive ready for a long evening, and keep your camera in your pocket once the show begins.

FAQ

How long does the Artishow dinner and show last?

The full experience lasts four hours. The performance itself takes about two hours, with dinner served before the show.

What is included in the price?

The price includes the dinner, the show, and wine. The detailed menu also lists half a bottle of Champagne.

What dinner choices are available?

You can choose among the Soirée 5*, Soirée VIP, and Soirée Prestige options. The detailed food information describes a three-course French meal with starter, meat, fish, or vegetarian main course, and dessert.

What food is listed on the menu?

The listed menu includes duck foie gras, an artichoke and salmon millefeuille, a choice of meat, fish, or vegetarian meal, and a reworked Saint-Honoré dessert.

Where is Artishow located?

The theater is near Nation in Paris’s 11th arrondissement. The meeting point is reached by underground transport, but the exact station is not specified.

What should I wear?

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

Can I take photographs during the show?

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

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible. Detailed access arrangements are not provided, so contact the provider if you need specific information.