You’ll find yourself swept into Puerto del Carmen’s liveliest drag show with Contessa Guapatini—expect sharp comedy, real singing, and genuine laughs from both locals and visitors. Audience participation is encouraged but never pushed, kids get unlimited drinks, and everyone leaves feeling like they’ve been part of something warm and unexpected.
We squeezed through the doors of Guapatini’s Show Bar just after eight—already a low buzz of voices and the clink of glasses. The place isn’t huge but feels like everyone’s in on something together, which I didn’t expect. Our guide for the night (well, host really), Contessa Guapatini, swept past in this shimmering dress, waving at kids and grinning at a table of older folks. I caught a whiff of something sweet and nutty from the bar—turns out free nuts are just part of it—and we settled in with our drinks before the lights dipped.
The show kicked off right at nine, but even before that, people were chatting across tables like old friends. There was this moment when Contessa asked where we were all from—someone shouted “Birmingham!” and she riffed on that for a good five minutes. The humor is cheeky but honestly never mean (my husband got called out for his shirt and he’s still laughing about it). Kids had their own drinks lined up—unlimited apparently—which made our youngest feel pretty grown-up. At one point I tried to pronounce “Guapatini” properly; Li next to me burst out laughing. Probably butchered it.
What surprised me most was the live singing—no lip-syncing here. The sound filled up every corner, bouncing off sequins and smiles. There’s proper audience participation if you’re up for it (I dodged that bullet), but nobody’s forced into anything awkward. Even my shy teen ended up joining in on a chorus by the end. The whole thing wraps up around 11:15 or so, but honestly I lost track of time somewhere between the last song and my daughter whispering she wished it wasn’t over yet.
Doors open at 8pm; show starts at 9pm.
Yes, it's family-friendly with special pricing for kids.
Adults pay €20; children pay €15.
Yes, children have unlimited free drinks during the show.
It's in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible.
Infants can attend but must sit on an adult's lap.
Yes, service animals are welcome at the venue.
Your evening includes entry to Guapatini's Show Bar in Puerto del Carmen with seating from 8pm onward, a full drag show starring Contessa Guapatini featuring live singing and comedy acts, unlimited soft drinks for children throughout the performance, complimentary nuts at your table, and easy access for wheelchairs or prams if needed before heading home around 11:15pm.
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