The World’s 13 Best Concerts & Shows

1.Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,154 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $129Our pick

Board at Dock 7 for a 2.5-hour evening cruise with a welcome drink, four-course dinner, and live Hungarian music. You will pass Parliament, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, Margaret Island, and Budapest’s illuminated bridges. Retractable windows and a glass roof help with night photography.

“Very friendly and welcoming staff. Foods are delicious. Chill music. Best way to see the beauty of the Budapest at night.”

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2.Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,770 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Board Legenda City Cruises near the Chain Bridge for a 2.5-hour evening ride along the Danube. You’ll receive a welcome wine, beer, or champagne, then enjoy a four-course dinner while musicians play and Budapest’s illuminated bridges and buildings pass the windows. Smart casual dress is expected.

“From booking this trip with Viator to taking the trip was 5 stars and amazing, the friendly welcome the ship seating arrangement was really good plenty of space you didn't feel cramped in, just everything about this trip felt special, amazing staff the food was fresh well presented, the drinks you could purchase where not over priced, the live music finished the night off with amazing views of Budapest, my opinion when visiting Budapest this trip is a must.”

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3.Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 2 hours · from $9Best value

Spend two relaxed hours on the Mekong with Cambo Cruise, choosing a 5pm sunset sailing or 7pm city-lights trip. Expect live traditional Khmer music, a welcome cocktail, fresh onboard food, and views of Phnom Penh, floating villages, the Royal Palace, and Koh Norea Bridge. Hotel pickup may be included.

“The cruise staff were very friendly, very helpful, and honestly it was a fantastic experience. We wish we'd gone back again.”

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4.Key West: Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Board The Party Cat at 201 William St. for a two-hour Key West harbor cruise with a tropical buffet, open bar, and live music on the upper deck. You’ll watch the sun drop over the Gulf of Mexico, with drinks ranging from margaritas and rum runners to beer, wine, and spirits.

“Simply superb..captain and supporting staff Simply amazing and so helpful”

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5.Romantic Piano Concert at Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 126 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

Attend a one-hour piano concert at Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre near the Seine. Programs feature Chopin, Liszt, Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, and Rachmaninov, with performers including Philippe Alègre, Samuel Bismut, Antonin Bonnet, and Kazumitsu Ujisawa. Seating is free and the church opens 30 minutes before the music.

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6.Bali/Benoa: 5-Course Romantic Evening Cruise With Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · 3 hours · from $97

Spend three hours aboard a 64-foot catamaran sailing from Benoa toward Nusa Dua. You’ll receive a welcome drink and floral lei, then enjoy a five-course tropical dinner with a three-man acoustic band, including saxophone. Choose hotel transfers or make your own way to the harbor.

“Well organized Lots of effort from the whole crew We were only two couples on the trip and yet still we had a live band and full staff Meals were okay But it was cute and romantic”

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7.Sandestin: Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Spend three hours aboard the 125-foot SOLARIS yacht from Baytowne Marina. Enjoy a chef-prepared three-course dinner with Gulf seafood, prime beef, or Southern classics, then head to the sky deck for sunset views, live music, and dancing. Resort casual dress and advance booking are wise.

“The food was great, and the atmosphere was great as well! We enjoyed watching the sun set from our seats and also having the option to travel up to the top of the ship to get a better view if we desired. This experience is definitely worth having! Our server was also very professional and attentive.”

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8.Cabo Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Open Bar on Cabo Wave

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Cruise Cabo San Lucas aboard Cabo Wave for about two hours, with sunset views of the Arch and Lovers Beach, Mexican-inspired food, live music, dancing, and an open bar. Expect a lively setting rather than a quiet yacht dinner. Check in at CaboMarina at 5:00 pm and return there after the cruise.

“The address we were told to go to to check in was not the right place. We had to walk 5-10 minutes to find the correct place! Cruise was nice. Generous portions of food and fun live music!”

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9.Romantic Classics Piano, Violin, and Cello Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69

Spend 90 minutes with piano, violin, and cello works in the frescoed Sala Terrena, 150 meters from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Hear Claudio Bentes, Dushan Sretovic, and Teodora Miteva perform Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Liszt, Schubert, and more, with student, back-row, and close-seat tickets available.

“Although the venue was relatively small, the acoustics were excellent, allowing every note to be heard with clarity and depth. The performers were outstanding — their playing was precise, expressive, and perfectly in sync. The entire performance was engaging from start to finish, with no dull moments. It was a truly memorable experience.”

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10.Bali/Benoa: Sunset Dinner Cruise with Show and Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 56 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Board Bali Hai Cruises’ catamaran at Benoa for a three-hour evening on Bali’s coast. You’ll get a welcome drink and canapes, an international buffet at 6:30 p.m., sunset views, a family-friendly Nusantara cabaret, live music, and a DJ. Hotel pickup is available in selected Bali areas.

“It was an amazing experience. Totally safe and full of events”

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11.Your Romantic Dinner in Cancun, includes national open bar and live music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Sail Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon aboard a Spanish galleon for about 2.5 hours. You’ll receive a three-course dinner, national open bar, and live saxophone music, with lobster, steak, surf and turf, or vegetarian choices. Sergio may host the evening, and hotel pickup is available for an extra fee.

“We loved Sergio! He made the experience beautiful for us. He got all the guests dancing and laughing.”

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12.Bali Phinisi Cruise: Sunset Dinner with Live Music & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 18 reviews · from $60

Sail from Benoa Harbor on a traditional Phinisi vessel for a four-hour evening with Indonesian and Western buffet food, live DJ music, samba and fire dances, games, and sunset views near Nusa Dua. English and Indonesian hosts are available, with optional hotel pickup and a VVIP top-deck upgrade.

“I booked two places for a mini cruise. In fact, the boat sailed out into the middle of the harbor for about 15 minutes before dropping anchor. The mini cruise ended with a mediocre meal. I strongly advise against this tour operator. You should check this cruise before booking.”

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13.Feel the love on a romantic dinner at Cancun sea, with live music and open bar.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Set sail from Marina Aquatours on Laguna Nichupte for a 2.5-hour romantic dinner aboard a Spanish Galleon. Expect a welcome glass of wine, three courses, steak or lobster, live saxophone, an open bar, sunset views, and a return to the marina.

“Very nice and elegant. Would definitely recommend to family and friends. The ambience was beautiful food was delicious and the drinks were potential.”

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