"What a wonderful show. We really enjoyed our night. The staff were lovely and full of fun and the acrobatic show and singers were amazing. A good fun night out."
Gold Coast · Broadbeach · Surfers Paradise · After Dark
Dinner Show Gold Coast: Dracula's Cabaret, and the Coast's Other Nights Out
Dracula's in Broadbeach serves a three-course dinner with a cabaret of live music, aerial acts and comedy. The coast's other nights out are a prison-themed cocktail bar and a male revue.
From
US$88
per person
Free cancellation
- 4.6 / 5 33+ Reviews
- 14 Experience Types All Gold Coast Activities
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Dracula's Dinner Show Includes
Ages 16 and over only. Drinks are bought at the bar.
Highlights
- A seasonal three-course dinner in a gothic venue in Broadbeach
- A live three-part variety show: music, aerial acrobatics, comedy
- Mausoleum entry and the Ghost Train ride
- A-Reserve or B-Reserve seating
- Sparkling wine on arrival with A-Reserve
What's Included
- A-Reserve Tickets (if optioned selected)
- Priority entrance
- Premium seating
- Live three-part variety show
- Seasonal three-course dinner
- Mausoleum entry & Ghost Train ride
- Sparkling wine on arrival
- B-Reserve Tickets (if option selected)
- Live three-part variety show
- Seasonal three-course dinner
- Mausoleum entry & Ghost Train ride
How a Dinner Show Night Works
From the doors to the last act.
Pick Your Seats
A-Reserve adds priority entrance, premium seating and sparkling wine on arrival; B-Reserve has the same dinner, show, Mausoleum and Ghost Train.
Bring ID if You Look Young
Dracula's is for 16 and over; the cocktail bar and the revue are 18 and over, and Magic Men asks for photo ID.
Ride the Ghost Train, Then Dine
The night starts with the Mausoleum and the Ghost Train, then the three-course dinner and the show.
Get Home Without the Car
Dracula's is at 1 Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach. The venue suggests a cab or rideshare, and Broadbeach has a light rail stop.
Photo Gallery
A Night at Dracula's
The cast, the costumes and the show.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Dracula's vs. Alcotraz vs. Magic Men
Three Gold Coast nights out side by side. Prices as of October 2026.
| Feature | DINNER + SHOW Dracula's Cabaret Dinner & Show | Alcotraz Cocktail Bar | Magic Men Cabaret Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From US$88/per person | From US$49 | From US$49 |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (33 reviews) | 4.6/5 (5 reviews) | 4.2/5 (7 reviews) |
| What It Is | Dinner and a cabaret show in Broadbeach | A prison-themed cocktail bar with actors | A male revue with a meet and greet |
| Food and Drink | Three-course dinner; drinks at the bar | Four rounds of cocktails or mocktails | Sparkling on arrival, finger food |
| Length | About 3 to 4 hours | Not stated | 3 hours |
| Ages | 16+ | 18+ | 18+ |
| Free Cancellation | Up to 24 hours ahead | Up to 24 hours ahead | Up to 24 hours ahead |
| Best For | Dinner and a show | Cocktails with a story | A group night out |
| Check Availability | View Alcotraz | View Magic Men |
Other Gold Coast Nights Out
A cocktail bar with actors, a male revue, and a buffet dinner cruise on the Broadwater.
The Gold Coast Dinner Show Guide
Dinner Show Gold Coast: What Is On, and Who It Suits
Four evenings compared on price, age limit and what is included.
The Gold Coast dinner show to book is Dracula’s in Broadbeach: a three-course dinner, the Ghost Train and a cabaret of live music, aerial acts and comedy, from US$88 a person as of October 2026, rated 4.7 from 33 reviews. It has run on the Gold Coast since 1985 and is for 16 and over. If you want a night out without a stage, the prison-themed Alcotraz cocktail bar costs from US$49, and a buffet dinner cruise on the Broadwater from US$90.
Dracula’s, in brief
Dracula’s Cabaret Restaurant is at 1 Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach. The current production, Abyss, opened on 19 August 2026. An evening starts in the Mausoleum and on the Ghost Train, then moves to a seasonal three-course dinner and a three-part variety show. The GetYourGuide listing admits guests aged 16 and over, and ticket resellers carry Dracula’s note that its minimum age became 16 from 1 April 2026; the venue’s own FAQ still gives the show’s MA15+ rating, for adult themes, partial nudity and coarse language. Plan on three to four hours for the whole night.
You choose A-Reserve or B-Reserve seating when you book. A-Reserve adds priority entrance, premium seats and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival; both include the dinner, the show, the Mausoleum and the Ghost Train. draculasgoldcoast.com covers the menu, the age limit and the dress code in depth.
The evenings compared
| Evening (operator) | From | Rating (reviews) | What it is | Includes | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabaret Dinner & Show (Dracula’s) | US$88 | 4.7 (33) | Dinner and a cabaret show, Broadbeach | Three-course dinner, show, Ghost Train | 16+ |
| Prison-Themed Cocktail Bar (Alcotraz Gold Coast) | US$49 | 4.6 (5) | A bar with actors and a storyline | Four rounds of cocktails or mocktails, jumpsuits | 18+ |
| Magic Men Cabaret Show (Magic Men Australia) | US$49 | 4.2 (7) | A male revue | Sparkling on arrival, finger food, 3 hours | 18+ |
| Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise (Sea World Cruises, Whales in Paradise) | US$90 | 4.6 (466) | Dinner on the Broadwater | Buffet dinner, live musician | All ages |
Prices, ratings and review counts as of October 2026; operators change prices, so treat them as the shape of the market, not a quote.
Dates and cancellation terms are on each listing.
Which evening suits you
Pick by the night you want:
Dinner and a show
Dracula's
Three courses, the Ghost Train and a gothic cabaret. 16 and over.
Check dates →Cocktails with a story
Alcotraz
Four rounds of drinks in orange jumpsuits, with actors as inmates and guards.
See this bar →A group night out
Magic Men
A meet and greet, then a 2-hour revue with crowd participation. 18 and over.
See this show →Dracula’s is the coast’s long-running dinner show and the only evening on this page with a full dinner and a stage show. Book a weeknight if the price matters; the venue charges more on Fridays and Saturdays for its own tickets.
Alcotraz is a cocktail bar set up as a prison, where the bartenders play inmates and you keep contraband from the warden. Arrive on time: anyone more than 20 minutes late is not let in, and costumes are not allowed.
Magic Men is a three-hour male revue for a group night out: an hour to meet the cast, then a 2-hour show, with a glass of sparkling and finger food. Bring photo ID.
Practical: getting there and the rest of the evening
Dracula’s is a short walk from the Broadbeach light rail stops, and the venue suggests leaving the car behind. To start the evening on the water, a sunset river cruise costs from US$23. For the coast after dark in the rainforest instead, see glow worm tours.
Guest Reviews
What Recent Guests Say
4.6/5
from 33 verified reviews
"This was brilliant from arrival right through, it was a brilliant experience and show. The food was really good, the cocktails were quirky and fun with a good selection, The acts were incredibly talented and had us gripped. The waiting staff were so prompt and attentive. The whole evening run so smoothly. The ghost train ride in, is a brilliant entrance into Draculas story telling of his trip across the ocean. We were a group ranging from teenagers to over 60 and everyone came away smiling and loved the show. I would recommend this and it’s definitely worth a visit."
"The acting is great and the atmosphere is fantastic!"
"Such a great night was had, vibrant, exciting and a bit naughty, all staff were unbelievable, would highly recommend the show to anybody."
"It was a polished entertaining night with a sense of humour."
"It was good fun, great food and entertainment. Lots of laughs as well as being scary!"
Read all 33 verified reviews
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Most activities on this site cancel free up to 24 hours ahead (checked October 2026). Some hinterland tours need two days' notice, and the Dreamworld and SkyPoint tickets cannot be refunded, so read the terms before you pay. Starting from US$88 per person.
Check AvailabilityFAQ: Dinner Shows and Nights Out on the Gold Coast
Dracula's, the alternatives, prices and age limits, as of October 2026.
Dracula's in Broadbeach, the coast's long-running cabaret dinner show, from US$88 a person as of October 2026. The evening includes a three-course dinner, the Mausoleum and Ghost Train, and a variety show of live music, aerial acts and comedy. It is rated 4.7 from 33 reviews; see the Dracula's dinner show.
From US$88 a person as of October 2026, with A-Reserve or B-Reserve seating. A-Reserve adds priority entrance, premium seats and sparkling wine on arrival. Drinks during the evening are bought at the bar. The Dracula's listing cancels free up to 24 hours ahead.
16 or over on this booking: the GetYourGuide listing is for ages 16 and over. Ticket resellers carry Dracula's note that its minimum age became 16 from 1 April 2026, while the venue's own FAQ still says MA15+, the show's rating for adult themes, partial nudity and coarse language. draculasgoldcoast.com covers the age rule, the menu and the dress code in depth.
Plan on three to four hours for the whole evening. The night begins with the Mausoleum and the Ghost Train, then the three-course dinner and the three-part show. Dracula's is at 1 Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach, near the light rail; book the dinner show for the date you want.
A dinner show, a dinner or sunset cruise, a glow worm tour, or the SkyPoint deck until 9 pm. The buffet dinner cruise on the Broadwater costs from US$90 as of October 2026, a sunset river cruise from US$23 and the evening glow worm walk on Tamborine Mountain from US$87. See the glow worm tours for the rainforest at night.
Yes: the Alcotraz prison-themed cocktail bar and the Magic Men revue are both 18 and over, from US$49 each as of October 2026. Alcotraz serves four rounds of cocktails or mocktails with actors and a storyline; Magic Men is a three-hour revue with a meet and greet. See the Alcotraz cocktail bar.
The closest is the buffet dinner cruise: 2.5 hours on the Broadwater with a live musician, from US$90 as of October 2026. It is a dinner with music rather than a stage show, and it suits all ages. Compare the evening cruises on dinner cruise Gold Coast or book the buffet dinner cruise.
It depends on the evening: dates and cancellation terms are on each listing. Alcotraz does not admit guests who arrive more than 20 minutes late, so a missed start is not a cancellation. Book the Dracula's dinner show once your evening is set.
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