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Early or late magic show in Salou?
How the early show with dinner and the late show with drinks differ, how to pick the right package and what to do before and after.
Choose your night in Salou ↗Quick answer
Choose the early show if you want dinner as part of the evening, because dinner is included only on the early show and only with some ticket types. Choose the late show if you have already eaten and want drinks and the show. Both include selected drinks throughout the show. Check the package on the booking page; your confirmation gives the start times.
The difference in one line
The early show can include dinner, with some ticket types. The late show is drinks only. Both run the same kind of programme: close-up magic before the main show, then grand illusions, sleight of hand, escapology, comedy and audience interaction. Selected drinks are included throughout, in both: wine, sangria, beer and soft drinks. Beyond that, the ticket comes in several packages that vary the seat, the drink and the food, so the package name matters as much as the show time.
When the early show suits
The early show suits families who want the evening to replace dinner, and it fits children's timetables better than a late one. A show that includes a meal saves the search for a table and the wait that follows. It also places the entertainment earlier, leaving the end of the evening free for the promenade. Dietary needs are given at booking, so a vegetarian or allergen note belongs there and not at the door. Choose a ticket type that includes dinner, because only some do, and read the package name before you pay.
When the late show suits
The late show suits those who have already eaten, or who would rather choose their own restaurant, and it suits groups of adults and teenagers who are happy with an evening that starts later. It is drinks only, so plan dinner before. The late show also leaves the earlier part of the day for the beach or PortAventura. Because it is later, the walk back along the seafront is the thing to plan: transport is not included, and the Passeig Jaume I is the natural route to the hotels along the coast.
Picking the package
The packages vary the seat, the drink and the food, and the booking calendar shows what is on sale for each date. Choose the date first, then the show time, then the package. If dinner matters, make sure the package says so. A free cancellation window runs to a day before the show, which leaves room to switch if the week changes.
Dates and the season
Dates are limited, and the booking calendar has the final say. The show is not nightly, and this guide never claims it is. If the calendar shows nothing for your week, there is nothing to book. The Salou Tourist Board's fountain schedule varies by season and by year, and the Tourist Board publishes it, so that is one more reason to check rather than rely on a printed list: a fixed plan that depends on both can break in a week.
After the show
After a late show, the Passeig Jaume I is the easiest way back along the coast. The Salou Tourist Board's fountain times vary by the season, so check them if you want the lit water on your way past. Wikipedia lists taxi ranks near the Font Lluminosa, and the area has bus services that you should check for current times. Whatever your plan, make it before the show, since transport is not included.
Who this isn't for
This guide is not a way to avoid reading the booking page: package details differ by date, and the page for your date is the authority. It is not a recommendation to bring children to a late show, which is a family choice, and it is not a guarantee that a ticket type with dinner exists on every date.
Frequently asked questions
Does the late show come with dinner?
No. The late show is drinks only. Dinner is included only on the early show with some ticket types.
Are drinks included in both shows?
Yes. Selected drinks are included throughout the show: wine, sangria, beer and soft drinks.
How do I give dietary needs?
When you book. The booking asks for them, so give them then and not at the door.
Can I change my date?
You can cancel free a day ahead and rebook as the calendar allows.
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