The evening, at a glance
- What it is
- A burlesque dinner show inside the Mirage's mirror tent, staged by Cirque Rouge with live music and a four-course dinner
- Where
- The Mirage, Prater 75 (next to Freudplatz 1), 1020 Vienna, inside the Prater
- How long
- Doors 6:30pm; the show runs from about 7:30 to 10pm
- Getting there
- A short walk from U2 Messe-Prater; U1 and S-Bahn Praterstern are about 800 metres away
The tableaux
Burlesque Ohlala runs as a sequence of numbers around the dinner courses rather than one continuous show. Here is the shape of a Wednesday night, as the venue itself bills it.
The dress code is casual chic and children aged five and over are admitted with a parent or guardian, though the hour and the material suit an adult crowd best.
- I.
Arrival at the mirror tent
Doors open before dinner is served. Arrive before dinner starts to be shown to your assigned seat and order the first drinks before the room dims. Your confirmation shows the times.
- II.
The ringmaster opens the night
Host Russell Brunner welcomes the room, sets the tone and introduces the first act, in the compère role the venue bills him for across its Cirque Rouge shows.
- III.
First course, first act
Dinner service begins with the first two courses served as you settle in, and the burlesque numbers run through the first half of the evening rather than waiting for one finale.
- IV.
A solo turn
Kalinka Kalaschnikow, the grand dame of Cirque Rouge, performs on the venue's bill alongside guest burlesque, aerial and circus artists who rotate from week to week.
- V.
Live jazz through the evening
The Randy Dandies play live jazz through the evening, and the main course is served in the main break.
- VI.
The last number
Dessert follows after the show, and guests can then meet the performers and take photos with them.
Why this evening
A one-night-a-week show
Burlesque Ohlala plays the Mirage on Wednesdays only, a separate booking from the venue's Friday show. Cirque Rouge bills it as classic burlesque and French cabaret staged with live music, in the style of the Moulin Rouge era.
A mirror tent, not a theatre
The Mirage is a Spiegeltent, a type of tent traditionally built of wood and canvas and decorated with mirrors, set up in Vienna's Prater rather than in a conventional venue. The room is air-conditioned and heated all year, with cushioned chairs at the tables and upholstered benches in the lodge boxes.
Dinner arrives in four courses
The evening is built around a four-course dinner served at your table around the show: the first two courses as you arrive, the main course in the main break and dessert after the show. Dietary requests can be flagged when you book.
A cast the venue names
The Mirage's own site credits a core team across its Cirque Rouge shows, with guest performers rotating in: ringmaster Russell Brunner as host, the Cirquettes on choreography, Kalinka Kalaschnikow, who picks the guest artists each week and performs herself, and the Randy Dandies playing live jazz.
The mirror tent, in pictures
Feathers, velvet and the room a burlesque dinner show plays in.
The Mirage, and the dinner
The show is staged inside the Mirage, a mirror tent in Vienna's Prater rather than a conventional theatre — worth knowing before you plan how you get there.
Where it is
The Mirage stands at Prater 75, next to Freudplatz 1, in Vienna's 2nd district. It sits inside the Prater park itself.
Getting there without a car
The U2 stops at Messe-Prater, an easy walk from the tent. U1 and the S-Bahn both stop at Praterstern, roughly 800 metres away.
If you are driving
Campus Prater, on Welthandelsplatz, charges an evening rate from 5pm to midnight; there is also a Prater car park on Nordportalstraße. Coaches have their own parking at Prater 9, useful for larger group bookings.
The dinner itself
A four-course dinner is served at your table across the evening. Vegan, gluten-free and allergy requests can be noted when you book, or emailed to the venue directly ahead of your date.
Choosing your seat
| Seating | What it includes | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | A shared table behind the ring, central and raised, with a balanced view of the stage, plus the four-course dinner | Couples and groups who want a mix of closeness and perspective |
| Stage Lodge | A raised side box right beside the stage; slight visual obstructions may occur | Groups of friends who want to sit as one party close to the acts |
| VIP | A private front-row table with an uninterrupted view, including a chilled bottle of sparkling wine | A celebration, or a couple who would rather not share a table |
| Booking as a group | Shared or private tables for larger parties, with coach parking available at the Prater | Birthdays, hen and stag nights and bigger work groups, as the venue allows |
Find a Wednesday that works
This panel pulls GetYourGuide's own calendar for the Mirage, so the dates and seating you see are what is actually still open.
Dress, age limit and getting there
Dress: casual chic
The Mirage's own guidance is casual chic — smart enough for a night out, and the ticket's house rules rule out shorts, sandals and flip-flops, sleeveless tops and sportswear.
No 18+ rule, but an adult evening
Children aged five and over are admitted with a parent or guardian, and younger children are not. That said, the material, the hour and the room are built for a grown-up night rather than a family outing.
Getting there and parking
U2 Messe-Prater is the closest stop; U1 and the S-Bahn both reach Praterstern, about 800 metres off. Drivers have Campus Prater's evening rate or the Nordportalstraße car park nearby.
Dietary requests and running late
Flag vegan, gluten-free or allergy needs when you book, or email the venue ahead of your date. If you arrive after the show has started, you are welcome to join, but wait for applause before taking your seat, and the venue's terms say entry after the start may be delayed until a break or may not be possible.
Planning a night at Burlesque Ohlala
Burlesque Ohlala at the Mirage: the evening, step by step
Doors at half past six, a ringmaster, four courses and a run of burlesque numbers between them — here is the shape of a Wednesday night at the Mirage, in order.
Read the full guide → The art form, and what to expectWhat is burlesque? A first-timer's guide
Where burlesque comes from, how a modern show works and who is on stage at the Mirage in Vienna, drawn from encyclopedic and venue sources.
Read the full guide → The dinnerThe four-course dinner at Burlesque Ohlala
The meal runs alongside the show rather than before it. Here is how the courses land, and what to do about dietary needs before you go.
Read the full guide → Practical questionsDress code, age limit and etiquette at the Mirage
What to wear, who can come, and what happens if your table runs late — the practical questions the ticket page answers in a line each.
Read the full guide → Seats, booking options and the eveningOhlala Vienna tickets: which seat to pick
Six seat categories, the venue's own shop versus GetYourGuide, and who should book direct. Checked against the Mirage's official pages.
Read the full guide → Planning aheadA grown-up night out in Vienna: planning a celebration or a group
Lodge boxes, VIP tables and coach parking make this an easy evening to book around a celebration. Here is how to put a group night together.
Read the full guide →Burlesque Ohlala questions
What is Burlesque Ohlala at the Mirage?
It is a Wednesday-night burlesque dinner show staged by Cirque Rouge inside the Mirage, a mirror tent in Vienna's Prater. The evening combines classic burlesque and French cabaret numbers with live jazz and a four-course dinner served at your table.
What's the timing — doors, dinner, and when does it wrap up?
Doors open at 6:30pm and the venue asks guests to arrive before 7pm for the first course; the show runs from 7:30 to about 10pm.
Where exactly is the Mirage?
At Prater 75, next to Freudplatz 1, in Vienna's Prater park. The closest stop is U2 Messe-Prater, with U1 and the S-Bahn both reaching Praterstern about 800 metres away.
Is there an age limit?
There is no strict 18+ rule — children aged five and over are admitted with a parent or guardian, and younger children are not — but the hour and the material make this an evening built for adults rather than a family outing.
What should I wear?
The venue describes its dress code as casual chic: smart enough for an evening out, though the ticket's house rules rule out shorts, sandals, sleeveless tops and sportswear.
What is included in the dinner?
A four-course dinner is served at your table over the course of the evening. Vegan, gluten-free and allergy requests can be noted when you book, or sent to the venue directly ahead of your date.
What are the seat categories at the Mirage?
The venue sells six categories: VIP, Catwalk, Manege, Premium Lodge, Tier and Stage Lodge. VIP is a private front-row table with a chilled bottle of sparkling wine, Catwalk sits beside the stage, Manege is central, the lodges are raised boxes and Tier is shared tables behind the ring. Seats are assigned by category.
Can I book for a group or a celebration?
Yes. Groups who book together are seated at the same table, the VIP category guarantees a private table, and the venue asks groups of 10 or more to email it for a tailored offer. Coach parking is available nearby at the Prater.