The venue is gorgeous! The show Allura Cabaret is everything a cabaret show should be, great acrobats, wonderful MC, brilliant costumes, and booty shaking music. Take a pass on the caviar service as it was a total disappointment. The drinks are delicious. read more

My wife bought us tickets for the "Sensatia", the burlesque-style Cirque du Soleil performance earlier this month. It was a surprise gift for my birthday. I can't tell you what a great time we had considering a $35 valet fee at the Hotel and a whopping 30+ minutes to get my car back. The hotel lobby is beautiful and the solid gold Woolly Mammoth exhibited in the rear of the outside patio was bizarre yet intriguing at the same time. The theater itself was dark, cozy and swanky. There is a bar in the left corner of the theater that serves delicious yet quite pricey drinks but that is to be expected for that type of venue. The show was AMAZING! The Emcee was a gorgeous Cuban woman with the voice of an angel. In my opinion she was the star of the show. If I close my eyes and concentrate I can still hear her velvety voice resonating in my head. The female performers were sexy as hell and quite talented. My wife tells me there were men that performed as well but I honestly can't remember any of them as I was fixated on the sultry singer's every note. I am ever so grateful to my wife for having bought tickets to this venue as it was a perfect end to a magnificent day. read more

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Best experience in Miami. The singer Rocky is amazing. The performers are so talented. It is a must go in MIA!!!

Beautiful show highly recommend amazing dinner at a spectacular hotel , very elegant theater hotel amazing the rooms are beautiful if I can give it 10 stars I will read more

Venue-Wow! What a beautiful venue. The hotel has beautiful restaurants and a gorgeous pool which has beautiful lighting. To include it has a dinosaur skeleton which gives it an edge look. I absolutely loved the paintings and decorations. Customer service-The theaters is spectacular beautiful decor and very mysterious atmosphere. The waitresses offered excellent service and are very beautiful. The valet service was great it is $35 per vehicle they are very quick to bring your car back. The drink are in the $20 range but they are tasty very worth it. Show- I attended the 9pm Sensatia show with my wife for our first year anniversary. This show definitely exceeded my expectations. I must say if you do not have an open mentality this show is not for you. It is sexy, hot, romantic and definitely triggers all your senses. The singer was absolutely perfect her voice definitely take you through the story. She has the most angelic voice I've heard. read more

Faena Theater - Music Venues Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

This is Certainly a unique different kind of theater experience we chose not to have the dinner which was part of the show because of dietary restrictions the show itself was not for everyone was not sure what we were going to see unfortunately the husbands did not like the show it was very sadistic myself and my friend thought it was very creative but would not recommend it for everyone so please know what you're going to see before you take the plunge and buy the expensive ticket to see it read more

I have seen Magique-Experience the illusion, on Tuesday, June 12th. I didn't like the theatre. I mean, the decoration wasn't my taste. The Faena style is usually not my taste, though I appreciate the works of art you can see there (Gone but not forgotten, the installation by Damien Hirst is worth the visit to Miami). The service is one of the worst I have received. I told the waiter "I would like to have a glass of Terrazas Malbec, but please make sure that the bottle was opened today". He said "of course sir". He brought the wine. I didn't like how it looked. I said so, and I asked him if the bottle was opened that day. He said "just opened right now". I tasted the wine. It tasted like a wine that was opened the day before. I said to him: "this wine was either opened yesterday, or it's not the wine I've ordered". He said, convinced, "the bottle was just opened right now, but let me see what I can do". He came back with a glass of a wine that looked just opened. I tasted it, it was great. He said, laughing, "she told me the other one was opened just now, but I guess it wasn't". He didn't apologize, and left. The salmon was very good. The plate was too big, so half of it didn't even fit on the bar (photo attached). The dessert (ice cream sandwich) was not great at all. Poorly served over a muesli bead... The show... well... I believe it was one of the worst magic shows I have seen in a upscale hotel. Period. The magicians were clumsy and did children-party-like tricks, the illusions were old school and widely seen a million times, the music seemed to be taken from the billboard ranking from two years ago, the dancers were there just to fill the empty space, And they were on stage way too much. Nothing was classy, or neat, nothing had to do with anything, there was no story, or concept, or emotion, or laughs. The poor applause showed a well educated audience playing its part on the show. No excitement, no mystery, no glamour, no magic. The bill took forever to get to me, the change took another lifetime. They automatically add 20% service charge. I do not agree with mandatory service charges, but I would normally accept it if the service is great. Yesterday, I would have asked them to refund the service charge, along with the price of a night that I will not forget. Unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons. read more

Faena Theater - Music Venues Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

What a great anniversary/date night. We watched Sensatia and were throughly entertained. The dancing, the music and the band were all amazing. There are a lot of other folks who have uploaded picture and videos so take a look. I HIGHLY recommend buying tickets and enjoying it with your date! read more

Faena Theater - Music Venues Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Chose the VIP booth option and had a wonderful experience. The show was interesting and varied, some comedy and audience interaction mixed in with jaw-dropping physical feats and some truly beautiful choreography and singing. Really fun and romantic night out! read more

When you first walk into this theater- you feel like you've stepped back in time to old Hollywood glamour. Decked in red furniture with a beautiful chandeliers... it's definitely a unique place to watch a variety of different shows the Faena has to offer. We bought tickets to see their newest show- Samsara and it did not disappoint. The lead dancer was a semi-finalist on So You Think You Can Dance and one of the main singers has a voice that can pass as Adele's. It's definitely not kid friendly. As with the rest of the hotel, drinks and bites are on the pricey side. We had dinner at Pao prior to the show so we stuck with drinks. If you're up for a last minute show; the hotel offers discounted prices the day of to fill the theater. There's also a public parking lot nearby if you don't want to fork up the $35 valet service. read more

Living in the neighborhood, we have visited the Faena development regularly as it has grown over the last couple of years. The hotel opened last December for VIP's attending Art Basel. The doorman who was working the stanchion apologized profusely that he couldn't let us (locals) in at the time, but encouraged us to come back in a week for a personal tour. We did, and we've been bringing guests to see this phenomenal addition to our community ever since. We toured the theater before it opened, and were wowed by what we saw. Having been to the Moulin Rouge in Paris, this certainly captures its essence, but dare I say goes beyond! It's intimate, with a capacity of only 180 people. There are chairs in the orchestra area as well as tables. Not a bad seat in the house - and I wouldn't even mind standing at the rail at the top of the theater. Having a bit of a background in local theater and an avid fan of both Broadway and the West End, our expectations were very high given the beautiful room, and the hotel lobby that is unique and fabulous and odd and, and, and... The show, C'est Rouge, did not disappoint. It took them about 6 months longer than expected to open, as the owner insisted it be polished and world class (according to the folks in the hotel we've come to know). Clearly, they have spared no expense in finding the right combination of talent, production crew and creating what may well be Miami's new magnet for theater lovers. Calling it "Burlesque" doesn't do this show justice, although it had elements of burlesque. The costuming, the huge floor to rafters high-def LED screen that serves as a backdrop at the back of the stage, the lights, the red curtain, the art deco decor, the massive chandelier, the sound engineering and equipment - I've never experienced better anywhere. The live orchestra and singers were always right on the mark and sounded like a track they were so perfect. These are stars we don't know yet, but will very soon, I'm sure. Casting: The singers/dancers/performers/acrobats/jugglers offered a variety I could have never imagined working together, but it absolutely does. This is a show with a clearly Miami and Latin point of view. If a juggler was on stage, the awe was that of watching the Blue Man Group perform - but perhaps he would be too talented for them! Trapeze, long a standard in Cabaret shows is taken to the Olympic level here with a team that makes gravity disappear. Acrobats literally bend over backward for you, and display unbelievable body control. Where on earth did they find these alien creatures? There are fun numbers like La Playa (that time-travels you you to the beach in the 1960's) with a couple of fun sunbathers creating a tableau that was a show stopper. I could go on and on, but this really is a hopeful new addition to Miami's nightlife/theater scene. A new entertainment bar has been set at a very high level, South Florida! This show would sell out for years in NYC or London. It's just that good. Thanks to Nicole and Nathaly (in Concierge services) and Melonie in the Box Office for helping resolve a glitch. Tickets are ordered currently through Ticketmaster. I was trying to order 4 seats online and and ended up with only 2 (it said two seats per table, so I ordered what I thought were 2 tables adjacent to each other - ended up being 2 seats). I'm pretty good at dealing with online ordering, and their seat map was quite confusing. After discussing this with the above team members, I received a call and they resolved the problem for us quickly and efficiently - and with apologies for our inconvenience - they even threw in a nice surprise for our inconvenience. They are aware of the problem and are working on it. As I told them, the test of quality isn't in having a perfect experience, it's in having a problem arise and seeing how an establishment handles the problem. Don't be afraid to sit close to the stage in this theater. It's small and there isn't a bad seat in the house, but the orchestra seating is mostly at one level, so fewer heads in front of you might enhance to the experience somewhat. The slightly elevated tables for 2 at the back of the orchestra would be my first choice. The performers come out into the audience and there's even a voluntary conga line (we volunteered and had a blast). The price of $55 - $105 for a theater ticket in Miami Beach may sound outlandish, but compared to other local offerings (even those comparably priced at the Arsht Center) -- there just isn't any comparison. So worth it. This place exudes art and professionalism. Don't wait to go. Manifique! A perfect "10" all the way around. PS: The cocktails were excellent too. read more

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Cool vibe....if you get orchestra seats and come early...they might upgrade you! It has been such a great experience. Miami needs more places like this that add flare and edginess to the city. Thank you Faena! read more

Faena Theater - Music Venues Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Obviously your opinion of the Faena will largely depend on the show - we recently saw the cabaret Senstaia and loved it. Great music, wonderful voices, beautiful men and women, and imaginative acts were all woven into an amazing performance. Coming from NY I would most compare it to Company XIV. In terms of the theater itself we didn't try any of the food on offer but the mixed drinks my wife and I ordered were both exceptional. Chairs placed around cocktail tables are closest to the stage, raised banquettes are placed behind, and chair rail seats are located yet further to the rear. We were seated in a banquette but there didn't really appear to be a 'bad' seat in the house. read more

If you want to travel in time this is the place to go. I chose to go in a random night and it was worth every penny. I had a great time , the performers were amazing and the show was just Spectacular. The decor and the ambience was beyond my expectation. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends!!! read more

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Sensatia is so much fun! It is a great Cabaret show! The female vocalist along with being a great performer is funny and entertaining. She even pulled of Aretha franklins feeling good vocals amazingly well! Loved that part of it! Impressive in my opinion as getting to the depth of franklins voice is always a tough challenge for anyone to take on!!!! Excellent dancers, performers, they were able to narrate a story with movement, which I love. The Sensatia performers kept me engaged the entire time! I had the opportunity to also see the previous cabaret C'est Rouge which was also unique in its own way. Sensatia is completely different and unique as well. If you are in Miami I would definitely watch the show here at the Faena theatre. It's definitely nice to see classy cabaret in Miami. Now I don't have to travel all the way to Paris for it!! Quick tip: Orchestra center seats are great and even the premium vip area is great for a full experience of this show. Both of these seats are better then the front row seats. Without giving more away that's all I will say. The manager of the restaurant Sergio was a nice guy, made everything extremely comfortable for us. The staff overall was great too! Linzie was a nice server and remained attentive to us. I would check it out again to see what other details I may have missed and catch them the second time. read more

Great ambiance, service. Perfect for a night out in Miami. A little pricey but good experience overall.

After looking at reviews, I've decided to take my husband for a birthday surprise and he loved it so much!!! The show Sensatia was very sensual, funny, exquisite and extremely enjoyable! Highly recommend this show. The performers were very engaging, great costumes and went beyond than expected. They serve small bites and drinks while enjoying the show. The ambiance is very elegant, romantic - perfect for couples, friends and anyone who wants to experience south beach in an elegant way. We sat in the premium seating- which is the booth area. Highly recommend to come early to get better seating. However all seats like the front and center are nice too. We prefer the booth because we like to very comfortable. The server was very nice and took care of us! read more

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The theater is amazing. I love that it is intimate and the seating it organized well. The service is very good here. The two shows I have seen are just delightful and energetic! This place should be on the list for a Miami Experience. read more

GREAT experience. This theater is gorgeous, clean, intimate, intriguing. The Samsara cabaret was breathtaking and incredible to watch, with the hostess also having a great sense of humor. Amazing voices. The food was good although expensive (seems comparable to most Miami pricing though). Would be great for a date night, anniversary or group outing. read more

Love love love this place it's energy Environment staff performers bartenders cleanliness is well payed for I will continue to visit faena and recommend all my ppl to come vist and enjoy the wonderful hidden gem in Miami! read more

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Having never visited the Faena Theater, we weren't sure what to expect. It's seriously like traveling back in time... an intimate cabaret setting, with luxurious decor, comfortable bistro tables and chairs, perfect acoustics and excellent service. We LOVED the Samsara cabaret show, which featured excellent performances and superior music and production values. We would so love to bring other people to see the show, but were saddened to learn that it is only around for a few more weeks. But we'll definitely make a point of going back to attend other shows there in the future. read more

I must say the show was very good. Ces'rouge. I ordered a dirty martini and my fiancé ordered a Tom Collins. The drinks were terrible. The Tom Collins didn't have any alcohol it was all sour mix. My dirty martini which is very easy to make tasted terrible. I have no idea what mixes they are using or if it's even the alcohol you're even requesting. I think they are giving a less quality item. Your best bet is to go with wine. The food ordered was sliders and empanadas. The empanadas where great but the slider's patty was dry and burnt. We enjoyed the show! But for the price of the cocktails I expected better quality. read more

This is a fantastic theatre, very opulent and beautiful located at the Faena hotel. It is an intimate setting with tables in the orchestra, slightly raised tabled followed by bar seating. There is a bar inside the venue and right outside the venue with table service. Drinks are 22$, champagne bottles start at 150$, no food for this event. During the show there is 1 intermission. Last night we saw the Cabarate C'est Rouge. It was excellent non-stop entertainment of equivalent talent and quality you would see in any major production in NYC broadway. They had the whole crowd going, and formed a conga line and included the guests to get up and take part of it. All in all, very talented and very sexy would definitely recommend for someone to see who loves broadway and live real talent. Also, check out Saxony Bar after... very cool cocktail lounge. read more

Faena theater is a gorgeous venue but the show "The Cook, the thief, his wife and her lover" was not up to par with its setting. The acting was mediocre at best by the lead actor who played the part of the thief with a fake accent so heavy only a third of his lines could be understood. The singing waiters were the strongest performers and were below the level of many high school theater performers I've seen. It also didnt help that the sound was very poor so even if their were spectacular singers you probably wouldn't hear them well. I must say the food was amazing which is why I'm giving it 2 stars. Save your money, at $230 p/p you are probably better off grabbing dinner at Pao and calling it a night. I hope to see better performances at this beautiful theater in the future but The Cook, the thief his wife and her lover is not worth your time. read more

Exceeded expectations!!! Thrilled Miami Beach has a show to offer, it really ups their tourist game. Finally something to do at night that isn't just going out to a bar/club. The performers are beyond talented, it's tasteful but sexy, and the show's hostess was extraordinary. Must see!! the little lounge/bar in the hotel is also great for after the show, great music and vibe read more

We went to Tryst a lovers rendezvous at the Faena theater. The performances by Elena Lee, Kat Cunning and the rest of the cast were outstanding. We had a great time with lots of different entertainment. The show was really fun and a must see for locals and out of towners!! read more

we have been at Faena Show and we loved it ! The best show in miami for sure. i highly recommend! you will not regret it , the dancers , singer, scénographie everything is magic . can t wait to go back . read more

I recently booked a reservation for the Faena Theatre that was abruptly canceled after the payment was made because of a private booking. This reservation was for an upcoming birthday celebration a few days out and I am out $424 and won't receive my refund in time to make alternate plans. One of the worst booking experiences I've had. read more

What a great place to visit. I really enjoyed myself, the show, the drinks and service were phenomenal. The decor of this place was really lovely. Usually places on the beach are mediocre and expensive. This place was exceptional and so worth the cost. read more

Beautiful Theatre and Show :) me and friend saw Sensatia ... Was a lot of fun and the drinks were great I had the Tiny Dancer

These poor, poor performers. So talented but such a shit show! Wouldn't recommend it. Waist of money and my time. I left half way.

Saw C'est Rouge tonight and it was a magical experience! We were celebrating a dear friend's 50th Birthday and the staff was so attentive and what a great cabaret venue with an Art Deco, dramatic theater. The show - the dancers, the singers, the musicians are not to be missed! read more

This is an in incredible space. Not only is it beautiful, but it is run by an excellent team. Definitely check out the shows that they have at this venue. You won't regret it. read more

I just hosted my husbands 40th birthday party at the Faena for the weekend. Got a huge suite catered food from los fuegos and then took everyone to the theater downstairs for samsara! There were 22 of us. First of all, Giselle was so helpful, energetic, enthusiastic and wonderful to work with. She had great ideas like having a dessert tower at each table. She helped me with the perfect seating and greeted us at the door. She was amazing. Also, the show was awesome!!!!!!!! This was a truly professional, talented and entertaining ensemble. I am getting texts all day from my guests about how much they loved it. read more

Show was very nice but the food and drinks absolutely horrible. I had empanadas and ceviche the meat came raw and ceviche the fish smelled so old and it was super gooey I couldn't even take a bite then they send me sliders to make up for the order they were super dry and the lettuce and pickles inside were old basically I paid the price the after eating these food the next day I ended up with bad stomach issues don't want to give tmi. Avoid the food there at all times read more

I have very mixed feeling about this experience. That said, I certainly don't want to deter anyone from going to the venue and seeing the show. The theater as a venue is gorgeous and opulent and that alone sets the mood. That said, the show is underwhelming. We love live music so this was the highlight for us. The musicians are first rate and they have a standout bongos player who will blow your mind. Also have 2 top notch singers who perform in both English and Spanish. The show itself is "cute". It's supposed to be risqué and sexy and it hits on the theme throughout the show, with a lot of partial nudity and pasties. But Vegas it's not. The 90 minute show is a mix of scantily clad dancers, magicians and singers. The dancers are good. It's apparent that many of them are very well trained in classical dance and acrobatics. But there was no real stimulation nor were there any wow moments. My main issue is that it was a lot of the same thing repeated with different costume changes. Also, if you are at all prude (which I am not) or opposed to nudity, this show is not for you! All in all we enjoyed it but probably wouldn't go again. My main gripe however isn't with the show but with the drinks and service. We ordered 2 glasses of wine prior to the show beginning, one a Cabernet and the other Sauvignon Blanc. We didn't specify (nor were we asked) what brand we would like. When the bill came, we found that the server took it upon herself to bring us wine that was over $35 a glass. Even for South Beach, that's outrageous. I have been to nearly every "hot spot" on the Beach and never have been served expensive wine without being asked first. I guess the lesson is make sure you are specific when ordering or expect to be overcharged. The server also took our drinks from the table before we had a chance to finish them. Anyhow, it was certainly entertaining and an enjoyable evening but could use some tweaks. read more

Intimate theatre located at the Faena hotel. Staff was very nice and the show was extremely entertaining. Went in with low expectations and came out pleasantly surprised. In my group there was a dance lover who critiqued the show some but in my opinion, it was very enjoyable. read more

Not one for leaving reviews, but the Samsara show deserves more than five stars. Firstly, the staff at Faena needs some recognition. They are the epitome of hospitable, especially Sebastian, who arranged for fabulous seats for my fiancé and I. The staff made everyone feel like they were their to serve and help just them, which is a rare feeling nowadays in hotels. It's difficult to put into words what I witnessed over ninety minutes. At first, I was impressed by the talented array of dancers, but then, I laughed hysterically when the host walked around making jokes with everyone, and I almost cried when I heard her sing such beautiful music. Speaking of the music, the violinist and cello player were artists. I've never heard such depth and such a variety of sounds. The ambiance makes of the theater makes you feel as if you're back in 1950's Las Vegas and the staff were all very attentive and quick with drinks and food. If you're looking for an amazing night in Miami, don't miss this! Easily the best thing I did on my trip. read more

As a musician/fire performer/dancer and Director. I've become a little jaded with less than professional performance. Well, I'm here to tell you! Sensatia is the most amazing show I've seen all year. What an inspiration. The production team is top level with great sound and lighting design. The interface between electronics and the live musicians/dancers, is smooth and seamless. The themes of old school and future tech, is finely tuned with "less is more" simple complex flavor leaving a satisfied palate. The service is amazing and integrated into the show for a perfect flow. The performers are incredible professionals, who have dedicated their lives to their craft. read more

Amazing amazing show Samsara Caberet. Service was good, food was good, drinks were good. Performance was outstanding. Great date night !