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Sian Lesley Cabaret Dinner Show at The Ritz — event in Madeira
Show de Cabaret com Jantar de Sian Lesley no The Ritz
Every Saturday night at The Ritz Madeira on Avenida Arriaga: a three-course dinner with wines, beer or soft drinks included until dessert, followed by a glittering cabaret show starring Sian Lesley — who began her career at the Moulin Rouge and the Lido de Paris — and dancing until late in the upstairs restaurant of one of Funchal's oldest grand cafés.
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About Sian Lesley Cabaret Dinner Show at The Ritz
Sian Lesley Cabaret Dinner Show at The Ritz anchors The Ritz Madeira, Avenida Arriaga 33, Funchal's September calendar. It's the sort of event locals put in the diary in January and adjust the rest of the month around — worth planning your trip around if the dates align.
Rooms in The Ritz Madeira, Avenida Arriaga 33, Funchal start disappearing 2–3 months out — nothing like the Funchal marquee weeks, but enough that leaving it late means driving in from further afield. The programme is usually confirmed 4–6 weeks before the dates.
The format is a proper old-school dinner dance: tables in the upstairs restaurant, a three-course meal with red, white and rosé wines, Portuguese beer or soft drinks served until dessert, then the cabaret show and a dance floor that stays open late. It runs every Saturday evening from 19:00.
Sian Lesley started her career at the Moulin Rouge and later the Lido de Paris before launching her own production, which has become a long-running fixture of Funchal's Saturday nights. Booking ahead is essential — reserve via The Ritz on +351 291 648 155 or theritzmadeira.com. The Ritz itself is one of Funchal's most iconic buildings, opened in 1905 opposite the Municipal Gardens on Avenida Arriaga.
What to know before you go
- Accommodation in central Funchal sells out earliest — booking 3–6 months ahead is normal for the larger festivals.
- Public transport runs extra services on the main event days, but parking near The Ritz Madeira, Avenida Arriaga 33, Funchal becomes very limited — arrive early or plan to walk in.
- Street programming is free. Paid elements — grandstand seats, gala dinners, indoor concerts — release in waves and disappear quickly once the dates are official.
- Photograph early. The best light and the smallest crowds are usually in the first hour of the programme, not the headline slot.
- Every Saturday from 19:00.
- Price includes the three-course meal with wine, beer or soft drinks until dessert — confirm the current price when booking.
- Bookings: +351 291 648 155 or reservations@theritzmadeira.com.
- Smart dress recommended; the dance floor opens after the show.
Best time to visit
The main programme runs around September. Arrive a day early to settle in and see the build-up — set-up day is often the most photogenic.
Location
Funchal, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64790, -16.91000
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Frequently asked
When is Sian Lesley Cabaret Dinner Show at The Ritz?+
The next confirmed dates for Sian Lesley Cabaret Dinner Show at The Ritz are 2026-09-12 to 2026-09-12. The event is a one-off.
How do I get to Sian Lesley Cabaret Dinner Show at The Ritz and where should I stay?+
Ticketed elements (concerts, guided tours, special dinners) release in waves. The free programme in the streets and squares runs alongside and needs no booking.
What's the best day or time to experience Sian Lesley Cabaret Dinner Show at The Ritz?+
The middle days of the festival are usually the strongest — the programme has bedded in and the crowds haven't peaked. Weekend evenings are the busiest.
What are the local traditions behind Sian Lesley Cabaret Dinner Show at The Ritz?+
Look for the smaller venues — the Casa da Cultura, the parish library, the church cloister. This is where the programme's most local content ends up, and where you'll meet the artists and organisers themselves.
When is the Sian Lesley show at The Ritz Madeira?+
Every Saturday evening, starting at 19:00 with dinner, followed by the cabaret show and dancing until late.
What is included in the ticket price?+
A three-course meal with red, white and rosé wines, Portuguese beer or soft drinks served until dessert, plus the cabaret show and dancing.
Who is Sian Lesley?+
A cabaret performer who began her career at the Moulin Rouge and the Lido de Paris before starting her own production, now a long-running Saturday-night fixture at The Ritz Madeira in Funchal.
Do I need to book the Ritz cabaret dinner show in advance?+
Yes — advance booking is essential. Call +351 291 648 155 or email reservations@theritzmadeira.com.
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