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Where to watch Sticky Vicky in Benidorm
The original Sticky Vicky retired in 2016 and sadly passed away in November 2023 — but the legendary Benidorm act lives on. Here's exactly where to watch a Sticky Vicky style show in Benidorm in 2026 — the venues, the nightly show times, what to expect, and the new performers carrying the torch (Carmen Snake, Sticky Star and the daughter's tribute).
Few names are more synonymous with a Benidorm holiday than Sticky Vicky. For more than thirty years, the Spanish performer Victoria María Aragüés Gadea ran a famously risqué adult magic show on the British strip — pulling an extraordinary set of objects out of a place you really wouldn't expect — and built up a cult following amongst UK holidaymakers that even earned her a name-check in the ITV comedy Benidorm.
She retired in 2016, and passed away on 29 November 2023 aged 80. But her daughter María, plus a small group of cabaret performers like Carmen Snake and the Sticky Star show, have kept the act alive on the strip — so yes, you can still watch a Sticky Vicky style show in Benidorm tonight.
Featured Sticky Vicky style shows
Earliest show
7:00pm
Latest show
2:15am
Area
English Zone
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Enjoy a Sticky Vicky style show in Benidorm
Sticky Vicky was an absolute legend on the Benidorm entertainment scene. She was famed for her risqué magic show, where she would pull weird and wonderful items out of her… er… downstairs area. The audience loved it and would come back year after year — it even gets a mention in the ITV comedy Benidorm.
Sadly, Sticky Vicky is no longer with us, but the magic lives on. The flagship Sticky Vicky style performance now runs at Insomnia Benidorm on Calle Gerona — a 15-minute interactive cabaret show with two slots a night at 7pm and 7:30pm. Easy to slot in before dinner, no late-night queue, and you get to say you've finally seen the famous Benidorm act everyone talks about.
Across the strip, other venues keep the tradition going late into the night. Carmen Snake — a Spanish TV regular and the most polished of the current performers — runs a nightly three-stop circuit between Palladium, Rockerfellas Cabaret Bar and Zodiac. The Stickystar Magic Show regularly performs at The Red Lion on Calle Mallorca. Together, these acts mean a Sticky Vicky style show is on somewhere in Benidorm pretty much every single night of the season.
What's included in a Sticky Vicky style show?
- A genuine Sticky Vicky style performance — the famous magic-meets-cabaret format.
- Interactive show with audience participation (enter at your own risk!).
- Duration: typically 15 minutes per set.
- Outdoor seating available at most venues, indoor cabaret seating at Rockerfellas and Palladium.
- Front-row or on-stage participation can be reserved through stag & hen packages.
How does it work at Insomnia?
- Head to Insomnia Benidorm — billed as "the ultimate for extreme nightlife".
- The famous nightclub has outdoor seating and is at the heart of the British strip on Calle Gerona.
- The Sticky Vicky style show runs at 7pm and 7:30pm — let the host on the door know you've arrived.
- Witness the famous extreme show that Benidorm is known for, with full interactive elements.
- Stay for drinks at the bar, or spill back out onto the Strip and continue the party.
All the venues showing Sticky Vicky style shows in Benidorm
Insomnia Benidorm
7:00pm & 7:30pm nightly
Sticky Vicky Style Show (15 mins, interactive) · Calle Gerona 37, Rincón de Loix
The most reliable early-evening Sticky-style show on the strip. Outdoor seating, host on the door, easy to fit in before dinner.
Rockerfellas Cabaret Bar
Around 1:30am (check the chalkboard)
Carmen Snake — Sticky Vicky tribute · Square / Calle Gerona zone, Rincón de Loix
One of three nightly venues Carmen Snake performs at. Late-night, cabaret atmosphere, very interactive.
Palladium
Around 12:45am
Carmen Snake — Sticky Vicky tribute · Avenida Mediterráneo, Benidorm
Earlier slot of the Carmen Snake nightly circuit — usually the busiest show of the three.
Zodiac
Around 2:15am
Carmen Snake — Sticky Vicky tribute · Calle Gerona area, Rincón de Loix
Last show of the night. Smaller room, very close to the stage — not for the easily shocked.
The Red Lion
Late evening — check the door board
Sticky Star Magic Show (Stickystar) · Calle Mallorca, Rincón de Loix
The 'Sticky Star' tribute show is regularly featured here. Cheeky, highly interactive, and the closest in style to the original act.
Show schedules in Benidorm change frequently. Always check the chalkboard signs outside each venue on the day, or ask the venue's host before you commit to a long wait.
Did Sticky Vicky's daughter take over?
Yes. The original Sticky Vicky (Victoria María Aragüés Gadea) retired in 2016, and when she sadly passed away in 2023, her daughter María Gadea Aragüés — performing under the names "Sticky Vicky" and "Sticky Star" — carried on the legendary adults-only interactive magic tradition. For a couple of seasons she ran nightly shows on the main British strip, mainly at Rockerfellas, typically around midnight.
In 2026, María has stepped back from regular nightly performances. The Sticky Star brand still appears at venues like The Red Lion, but the most consistently bookable "Sticky Vicky" experience is now Carmen Snake's three-stop circuit and the early 7pm slot at Insomnia.
Has Sticky Vicky passed away?
Yes. Sticky Vicky passed away at the age of 80 on 29 November 2023. Her real name was Victoria María Aragüés Gadea, and she was world-famous for her legendary adult magic shows in the resort town of Benidorm.
- Date of death: 29 November 2023
- Age: 80
- Announcement: confirmed by her devastated daughter, María, in a post on social media.
- Legacy: entertained millions of tourists with her iconic performances for over three decades, achieving cult status amongst British holidaymakers.
Who has replaced Sticky Vicky in Benidorm?
Following the retirement and tragic passing of the original Sticky Vicky, her daughter María briefly took over the iconic adult magic shows. Today, María has largely stepped away from the stage, and the "Sticky Show" legacy is carried by several entertainers who perform nightly in Benidorm's English Zone:
- Carmen Snake — well-known for her appearances on Spanish television, she performs nightly across three different venues: Palladium at 12:45am, Rockerfellas Cabaret Bar at 1:30am and Zodiac at 2:15am.
- Stickystar Magic Show — another popular act carrying on the tradition, frequently performing at The Red Lion on Calle Mallorca.
- Insomnia Benidorm's 7pm Sticky-style show — a 15-minute interactive cabaret performance, two slots a night, the easiest way to catch a Sticky Vicky style show without staying out until 2am.
For up-to-date schedules and exact show times, it's always best to check the blackboard signs outside the bars in the Square.
How much was Sticky Vicky worth when she died?
There is no verified public figure for Sticky Vicky's net worth at the time of her death in November 2023. UK tabloid coverage at the time speculated anywhere from a modest five-figure sum to several hundred thousand pounds, but no official estate value has ever been confirmed by her family. She spent over thirty years performing thousands of low-cover-charge shows in Benidorm rather than commanding TV-star fees, so the most credible estimates sit in the low six figures rather than the millions sometimes reported online. Whatever the number, her cultural impact on Benidorm tourism is arguably worth far more.
Sticky Vicky shows for stag and hen groups
If you're booking a stag or hen party, you can purchase packaged "Sticky Magic Show" or "Sticky Interactive Show" passes through event companies. These guarantee reserved seating and (if you want it) on-stage participation — a much safer bet than rocking up to a packed bar at 1:30am with 14 mates and hoping to all get in together.
- Packages typically cost £15–£25 per person.
- Reserved seating included, with priority entry and a host on the door.
- On-stage participation can be added — pick your "volunteer" in advance.
- Most packages are bookable through UK stag & hen specialists or Benidorm-based event operators.
A quick heads-up.
Every Sticky Vicky style show in Benidorm is a strictly 18+, adults-only cabaret performance. It's risqué, very interactive, and not suitable for children or anyone easily embarrassed. Most venues check ID at the door. Enter at your own risk — and bring a sense of humour.
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What people say
"Did the 7pm show at Insomnia before dinner — perfect for a hen do, you don't need to be hammered to enjoy it. Hilarious."
— Hen party, Manchester
"Carmen Snake at Rockerfellas is the closest thing to the original Sticky Vicky show now. Worth staying up for."
— Returning regular
"Booked the package through a stag company, got reserved seats and one of the lads got dragged on stage. Will never forget it."
— Stag weekend
"Couldn't believe it was a real show. The Red Lion crowd were all in on it — proper Benidorm experience."
— First-timer