Lío
Lío Group operates premium cabaret dinner shows combined with nightclub experiences in two permanent Mediterranean venues (Ibiza and Mykonos) plus global pop-up residencies, targeting affluent international tourists and nightlife consumers with a tiered ticket pricing model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersIbiza, Spain
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Lío does
Lío Group operates premium cabaret dinner shows integrated with nightclub experiences, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Ibiza, Spain. The company combines live performance, fine dining, and late-night clubbing into a single evening product, anchored by two permanent venues: Lío Ibiza (opened 2011) and Lío Mykonos (opened 2021). Both locations sit in Mediterranean resort destinations frequented by affluent international tourists. The integrated format — dinner show followed by nightclub entry — distinguishes Lío from single-segment competitors in either fine dining or nightlife.
The business operates on a transaction-based revenue model combining cover charges, minimum-spend dining tiers (starting at 180 EUR per person), VIP table bookings, nightclub entry, F&B sales, and a global private events/corporate hire division. A 50 EUR per person deposit secures reservations. Beyond the two permanent venues, Lío extends its footprint through pop-up residencies in locations including Las Vegas (Bellagio Mayfair, 2024), Sardinia, and Egypt, indicating a capital-light geographic expansion strategy. The company has also operated and subsequently exited venues in Mallorca (2023) and London (2019-2023), reflecting active portfolio curation rather than blanket expansion.
Lío's customer base is primarily B2C affluent leisure travelers, supplemented by a secondary B2B revenue stream from corporate and private event hire. The company maintains a leadership team of approximately 12 and operates a centralized booking system with zone-based reservation management and an "Insider List" CRM-style email program. Lío received the Best Concept Restaurant Award from Ciutat d'Eivissa for 2026, an external validation of its format. The company remains privately held with no public financial disclosures, making revenue and unit economics unobservable from outside.
Lío firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lío
- Legal name
- Lío Group
- Website
- https://liogroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Lío Group operates premium cabaret dinner shows combined with nightclub experiences in two permanent Mediterranean venues (Ibiza and Mykonos) plus global pop-up residencies, targeting affluent international tourists and nightlife consumers with a tiered ticket pricing model.
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Lío industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Live Entertainment & Hospitality
- NAICS
- Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cocktail Lounges & Speakeasies (MPAGAIAD), After-Hours Clubs (MPAGAIAK), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK)
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Where Lío is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ibiza
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
Lío business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Dinner and Show Package: Revenue generated from dinner show reservations where guests purchase table seating for the cabaret performance. A minimum spend per person is required (starting from 180 EUR per person for Dinner & Show at Mykonos). Deposits of 50 EUR per person are taken to confirm bookings, redeemable on the final bill.
- Standing Show Tickets: Admission tickets sold for the show without a dining table, offering access to the full cabaret performance and subsequent club access. Positions guests closer to the performance atmosphere.
- VIP Table Bookings: Premium table reservations in exclusive lounge areas with personalised service. Optional pyrotechnic bottle presentation available for added spectacle. These tables command higher spend than standard dinner reservations.
- Club Night Access: After the dinner show concludes, Lío transforms into a nightclub with resident and international DJs. Revenue is generated through table bookings, minimum spends, and general admission as the venue transitions from dinner show to dancefloor.
- Private Event Hire: Exclusive venue hire for corporate events, special occasions, and private celebrations. Customised entertainment packages available for bespoke experiences. The entire Lío show can be reserved exclusively for private or corporate events worldwide.
- Food and Beverage: Revenue from à la carte dining featuring Mediterranean cuisine with luxury ingredients (caviar, Wagyu, lobster, red prawns). Extensive wine, spirits, and handcrafted cocktails complement the theatrical dining experience. Dietary options including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free are available.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Dinner & Show minimum spend at Mykonos starts from 180 EUR per person |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Standing Show Tickets - show-only access without dining table |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | VIP Table Bookings - premium seating with dedicated service |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Lío product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lío Group operates immersive cabaret dinner-show-nightclub venues that combine theatrical live performances, à la carte Mediterranean banquet dining, and late-night dancing under one roof. Its two permanent destinations — Lío Ibiza (opened 2011, Marina Ibiza waterfront) and Lío Mykonos (opened 2021, open-air garden in Mykonos Town) — anchor the portfolio, complemented by seasonal pop-up residencies in Las Vegas, Sardinia, Egypt, and other cities, plus worldwide private and corporate event hire. Customers purchase dinner-show table packages, standing show tickets, or VIP table bookings, and transition into the on-site nightclub with resident and international DJs.
Product overview
Lío Group operates a portfolio of immersive cabaret-dining-nightclub venues across the Mediterranean and internationally. Its core offering consists of two permanent locations — Lío Ibiza (opened 2011, waterfront at Marina Ibiza) and Lío Mykonos (opened 2021, open-air garden in Mykonos Town) — each combining a signature dinner show (Halftime Show in Ibiza; Spectacularrr in Mykonos), à la carte Mediterranean banquet dining, and late-night club events (Lío Club) with resident and international DJs. The portfolio extends through seasonal and pop-up venues in Mallorca (2023), London (2019–2023), Las Vegas (2024), Sardinia, and Egypt, as well as private event hire available worldwide. Additional revenue streams include VIP table bookings, standing show tickets, and a zone-based reservation system at both permanent venues.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Lío Ibiza Cabaret Dinner Show Experience
- Lío Mykonos Cabaret Dinner Show Experience
- Lío Club Nightclub Experience
- Private Events & Corporate Hire
- VIP Table Bookings
- Standing Show Tickets
Quantifiable outcome
- Best Concept Restaurant Award – Ciutat d'Eivissa 2026
Companies that use Lío
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Lío technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Lío partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- ConcienciaminorLío Group collaborates annually with Conciencia on exclusive charity dinners, bringing together the community in a unique setting where exceptional dining and performance support causes that matter.
- APAACminorLío Group hosts annual charity dinners in collaboration with APAAC, inviting guests to participate in solidarity initiatives including charity raffles and fundraising moments.
- Cruz RojaminorAnnual charity dinner partnerships with Cruz Roja (Red Cross), supporting humanitarian causes through exclusive fundraising experiences at Lío venues.
- Magna PitiusaminorLío Group collaborates with Magna Pitiusa on exclusive charity dinners, contributing to local community causes through fundraising initiatives.
- DivergentminorAnnual charity dinner partnerships with Divergent foundation, where dining and performance serve a greater purpose of supporting the organisation's mission.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Lío competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hi Ibiza: Large-scale Ibiza nightclub at the former Space site in Playa d'en Bossa. Competes for the same premium club-going tourist audience as Lío's late-night Lío Club component, though without the cabaret dinner format.
- Pacha Ibiza: Iconic Ibiza nightclub brand operating since 1973. Direct competitor to Lío in the premium Ibiza nightlife segment, with overlapping affluent international tourist customers, though Pacha is purely a nightclub without Lío's cabaret dinner-show format.
- Toy Room: Boutique London-based nightclub and entertainment brand with a theatrical, adults-only performance concept. Comparable upscale positioning, late-night theatrical entertainment, and celebrity-driven luxury nightlife experience targeting a similar audience to Lío's international guests.
- Ushuaïa Ibiza: Major open-air club and hotel venue in Playa d'en Bossa, Ibiza. Comparable premium positioning, large-scale production, and international DJ talent, targeting the same affluent tourist demographic in the same market.
- The Box: Boutique cabaret nightclub with locations in London (Soho) and New York. Conceptually the closest analog to Lío: provocative theatrical cabaret, premium table service, adult-themed performances, and immersive dinner-show programming for affluent audiences.
- Heart Ibiza: Ibiza-based experiential dining and entertainment concept created by Ferran Adrià and Cirque du Soleil. The closest direct competitor to Lío's dinner-show-nightclub format, combining gastronomy with live performance in a single Ibiza venue.
Broad incumbents
- Coya Restaurant: Global upscale Peruvian restaurant and Pacha Group brand with locations in London, Dubai, Mykonos, and Miami. Comparable premium pricing, late-night dining, and global rollout strategy, though culinary-focused without Lío's cabaret production.
- Buddha-Bar: International upscale restaurant-lounge franchise with locations in Paris, London, Dubai, and other global cities. Comparable premium dining-plus-late-night-lounge format targeting affluent international clientele, with established global brand recognition.
- Hakkasan Group: Global luxury hospitality group operating high-end Cantonese restaurants and nightclubs (Hakkasan, Omnia, Jewel) in Las Vegas, London, Dubai, and beyond. Comparable in combining premium dining, nightclub operations, and global pop-up-style expansion, though at larger scale.
- Cipriani: Global luxury hospitality group operating premium restaurants, clubs, and event spaces (Harry's Bar, Cipriani, Casa Cipriani) in New York, London, Miami, and Dubai. Comparable in premium pricing, waterfront/iconic locations, and high-end entertainment-event positioning, though dining-led rather than cabaret-led.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Lío leadership team
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Profiles12 records
Lío funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Lío M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Lío
What does Lío do?
Lío Group operates immersive cabaret dinner-show-nightclub venues that combine theatrical live performances, à la carte Mediterranean banquet dining, and late-night dancing under one roof. Its two permanent destinations — Lío Ibiza (opened 2011, Marina Ibiza waterfront) and Lío Mykonos (opened 2021, open-air garden in Mykonos Town) — anchor the portfolio, complemented by seasonal pop-up residencies in Las Vegas, Sardinia, Egypt, and other cities, plus worldwide private and corporate event hire. Customers purchase dinner-show table packages, standing show tickets, or VIP table bookings, and transition into the on-site nightclub with resident and international DJs.
Is Lío a public or private company?
Lío is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Lío founded?
Lío was founded in 2011. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Lío based?
Lío is headquartered in Ibiza, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Lío make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Dinner and Show Package is the primary driver. The others are standing Show Tickets, VIP Table Bookings, club Night Access, private Event Hire and food and Beverage.
Who are Lío's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hi Ibiza, Pacha Ibiza, Toy Room, Ushuaïa Ibiza, The Box and Heart Ibiza. Broad incumbents are Coya Restaurant, Buddha-Bar, Hakkasan Group and Cipriani.
Does Lío have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lío.
What industry is Lío in?
Lío's product category is Live Entertainment & Hospitality. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGALAF, Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages), with a secondary code of MPAGAIAD, Cocktail Lounges & Speakeasies. Its NAICS code is 7224 and its SIC code is 7900.