Gran Canaria Dinner Show: What a Night at Sala Scala's NOMAD Actually Involves

Gran Canaria has one dinner show that dominates the island: NOMAD at Sala Scala in San Agustín, a 3-hour production with more than 30 artists, running Thursday to Sunday at 20:00. Tickets start from ~€62, but read that price carefully: the cheapest ticket is the show without dinner, dinner tickets start at around €92 on the venue's own site, and drinks are extra on every ticket. Here is which ticket to buy.

What is the NOMAD show at Sala Scala?

NOMAD, Journey to the Origins, is the current show at Sala Scala, and it is the one you will find sold as the Gran Canaria dinner show. Older listings and search results still use the name Origen, the show it replaced; the GetYourGuide link above still carries "origen" in its address.

The theme is a journey across three continents, Europe, Africa and America, reflecting the mix of cultures behind the Canary Islands. For three hours, more than 30 international artists perform live music, dance and acrobatics, backed by 20 metres of screens and a large lighting and effects rig. The venue says the show is divided into four parts.

Sala Scala itself has more than 35 years of history, according to its listing, and says over 100,000 people have seen a show there.

Which ticket includes dinner?

This is the single most important thing to get right, because the cheapest price you see is not a dinner. These are the categories on Sala Scala's own ticket page as of September 2026:

The venue's FAQ is explicit: the tasting menu is only included in the General, Premium and VIP categories. GetYourGuide's listing likewise says the food tasting menu depends on the admission ticket category, so choose a dinner category on the booking page if you want to eat.

Seats are assigned in order of purchase within your category, and you cannot choose a specific table. Canary Islands residents get a discount on every category except VIP.

What is on the NOMAD menu?

The tasting menu follows the show's three continents, with each course served to match what is happening on stage:

• Starter, Europe: a fresh ricotta, sun-dried tomato and basil tortello with pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes and Parmesan
• Main, Africa: a Maasai-style chicken thigh skewer in African spices with vegetable couscous, figs and caramelised onion
• Dessert, America: a mango and white chocolate bar with mango mousse, bitter orange sponge and crumble

Vegan, gluten-free and children's menus are also offered, and the venue lists full allergen information for each dish on its website.

Drinks are not included on any ticket. You can add a drinks package when you book or buy one at the venue, but if you buy a package, everyone in the booking has to have one. Otherwise you order from the wine and cocktail menu.

When is the show, and how do you get there?

• Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Show starts: 20:00, with doors opening an hour earlier
• Arrive: at least 30 minutes before the start; there is a paid terrace bar outside before the doors open
• Venue: Calle las Retamas 3, San Agustín, San Bartolomé de Tirajana
• Parking: no private car park, but public parking nearby

San Agustín is the resort just east of Playa del Inglés, so from Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas and Meloneras it is a short taxi ride. Our things to do in Playa del Inglés guide covers the rest of an evening in that part of the coast.

On Thursdays only, Sala Scala runs a transfer at €12.50 per person, operated by the coach company Alsa, which calls you the day before to confirm the pickup time. The pickup list covers the southern resorts from Taurito and Puerto de Mogán through Puerto Rico, Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés to Bahía Feliz, and also names stops in Las Palmas, although the venue's FAQ describes the service as for the south of the island. Book the transfer after your tickets, since spaces are limited.

Tables, dress code and children

Tables are shared. Most seat six to eight diners, so a group of five to eight gets its own table, while couples and smaller groups sit with others depending on how full the night is.

There is no dress code, though the venue says it appreciates elegant attire. Children count as children from 2 to 11 years old for ticket purposes, and there is a children's menu. For guests with reduced mobility, a wheelchair lift gives access to the amphitheatre only, so mention it when you book.

Should you book through GetYourGuide or direct?

The price is the same starting point either way, so the difference is the fine print on cancellation.

Tickets bought directly from Sala Scala are non-refundable unless you add cancellation insurance at €10 per ticket. The GetYourGuide listing offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with the option to reserve now and pay later, which is worth having on a holiday where plans move.

You can also buy tickets at the door, in cash or by card, while tickets remain, but the venue warns that the show can sell out. For a Friday or Saturday in high season, book ahead.

If you are still choosing where to stay, our where to stay in Gran Canaria guide compares the southern resorts close to San Agustín. For everything else to fill the rest of the week, see the things to do in Gran Canaria guide.

FAQ – the Gran Canaria dinner show