Lío

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.

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.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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)

Keywords

• Cabaret dinner shows
• Immersive nightlife venues
• Mediterranean fine dining
• Private event hire
• VIP table bookings

Headquarters

HQ city

Ibiza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core 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

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ConcienciaminorOthersLío 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.
• APAACminorOthersLío Group hosts annual charity dinners in collaboration with APAAC, inviting guests to participate in solidarity initiatives including charity raffles and fundraising moments.
• Cruz RojaminorOthersAnnual charity dinner partnerships with Cruz Roja (Red Cross), supporting humanitarian causes through exclusive fundraising experiences at Lío venues.
• Magna PitiusaminorOthersLío Group collaborates with Magna Pitiusa on exclusive charity dinners, contributing to local community causes through fundraising initiatives.
• DivergentminorOthersAnnual 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

Direct 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

• Instagraminstagram.com/lioibizaofficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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