There are nights in Gran Canaria that you plan, and then there are the nights that simply happen to you, like a glitter cannon going off in slow motion.

Welcome to Sparkles Show Bar in the Yumbo Centrum - the beating, feather-fringed heart of Playa del Inglés nightlife, where drag meets disco, and holidaymakers lose their inhibitions somewhere between the first cocktail and the final chorus of 'I am what I am.'

The Show
Forget your polite, West End cabaret. Sparkles is loud, proud, and gloriously over the top.
The queens - professional, razor-witted, and devastatingly funny - deliver a nightly cocktail of lip-syncs, live vocals, and comedy so sharp it could slice through sunscreen.
You’ll see stars like Brandy, Reina Fame, or Polly Glamerous strutting through audience banter, belting ballads, and roasting the front row with equal flair. No one is safe, and that’s part of the fun.
The beauty of Sparkles is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. One minute you’re wiping away tears of laughter; the next, you’re waving your arms in a spontaneous group singalong, convinced you’ve known everyone in the bar for years.

The Drinks & Atmosphere
Cocktails are colourful, potent, and often arrive with sparklers, because, of course they do. Expect the classics (Mojitos, Piña Coladas) alongside names that sound like inside jokes, Sassy Sangria, Glitter Bomb, Drag Queen Daiquiri. Prices are refreshingly fair, and the staff, part mixologists, part mischief-makers, are masters at keeping the vibe upbeat. The crowd? A joyful mix of LGBTQ+ locals, couples, hen parties, and straight holidaymakers who quickly realise they’re in the happiest place on the island. Sparkles is inclusive in the truest sense. Whoever you are, if you’re up for a laugh, you belong.

Why You’ll Love It
What makes Sparkles special isn’t just the drag, it’s the energy. Every show feels like a spontaneous celebration, as if the island’s entire sense of fun has been squeezed into one glittery room. It’s unpretentious, professional, and powered by pure joy. Because Sparkles isn’t just a bar, it’s an experience. It’s the kind of night that leaves your cheeks aching from smiling and your phone full of blurry photos you’ll treasure (and maybe regret posting).

So go on, grab a drink, tip the queen, and join the chorus.
At Sparkles, everyone shines.

Insider Tips

• Get there early. It fills fast, especially on weekends and during Pride season.
• Grab a terrace seat if you like to watch people drift by before the show.
• Bring an open mind and maybe a feather boa, it’s that kind of place.
• Stay after midnight, the post-show party is where the real sparkle starts.

Opening Hours
Every night: 20:00 - 02:00
(Showtime starts around 11pm)
 
 

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