The fun begins the moment you step inside the theater with its Dracula-themed décor and ghoulish cocktail list. Get ready for a thrilling evening of burlesque dance, circus acts, live music and cabaret, magic, and aerial performances across five stages—prepare for plenty of surprises. The night kicks off with a ride on the Ghost Train, and dinner is served throughout the 2-hour show. The wait staff, or “Draculettes,” are all part of the act, keeping you immersed in the action throughout.
Choose from two ticket types: Cabaret, which includes a 3-course dinner but no drinks, or VIP, which includes priority entry and seating, a 3-course dinner, plus a glass of sparkling wine and nibbles on arrival. If you want to order extras, there’s also a fully stocked bar and plenty of cocktails.
Dracula’s Cabaret is popular for special occasions such as birthdays and bachelor and bachelorette parties.
Reservations for Dracula’s Cabaret are essential, and popular dates (Friday-Saturday and holidays) often sell out. Book at least two weeks in advance to avoid disappointment.
Leave the kids at home for this one; Dracula’s Cabaret is rated MA15+ and features adult themes, strong language, and partial nudity.
The venue has a smart dress code, so avoid board shorts, singlets, and flip-flops.
The show is accessible for wheelchairs. Note that strobe lights and special effects are used in the show, so it might not be suitable for some guests.
Dracula’s Cabaret is by the Pacific Fair shopping mall, along Hooker Boulevard in Broadbeach. There is limited parking at the venue, so it’s best to take public transport or organize a taxi if possible. You can ride the Gold Coast railway line to Broadbeach, from where it’s about a 5-minute walk.
Dracula’s Cabaret is every evening from Tuesday through Saturday, year-round (except for Christmas Day). You’re asked to arrive at 7pm (VIP ticket holders) or 7:30pm (Cabaret ticket holders), and the show lasts around two hours. There’s a special New Year’s Eve show held each year on December 31 and special events for holidays such as Halloween and Easter.
When it comes to nightlife on the Gold Coast, the bars and nightclubs of Surfer’s Paradise get all the attention, but there are plenty of other fun things to do after dark. Watch the sunset from a beachfront bar at Main Beach, check out the Pink Flamingo burlesque show, or enjoy live music as you dine with a view at the Greenmount Beach Club. Alternatively, you could go moonlight kayaking along the coast or escape inland for an evening tour to see the glowworm caves at Mt. Tamborine National Park.
