Fabrika

Fabrika is a dinner theater and live entertainment venue in Fishtown, combining food and drinks with cabaret-style performance. The program can include burlesque, circus, fire performance, aerial work, acrobatics, drag, comedy and other live acts, creating an interactive setting built around the stage.

The venue’s format is designed as a full evening rather than a conventional meal out. Guests can pair dinner with a ticketed show, cocktails or other drinks, while performers occupy the central stage and shape the atmosphere around the room. Event themes vary, allowing Fabrika to shift between cabaret, drag brunch, variety shows, music-focused evenings and other theatrical productions.

Fabrika’s character comes from the combination of hospitality and spectacle. Costumes, movement, music and live performance are part of the experience, with the room arranged for audiences who want entertainment alongside their meal. The setting suits celebrations, date nights, group outings and anyone seeking a more theatrical alternative to a standard restaurant or bar.

Programming is presented through an event calendar, with individual listings providing the relevant show and ticket details. The schedule can include dinner shows, brunch performances, burlesque productions and themed entertainment, so the atmosphere depends on the selected event. Fabrika also offers private-event hosting for dinners, parties and other gatherings.

Located at 1108 Frankford Avenue, the venue adds a performance-led option to Philadelphia’s Fishtown nightlife. Its food-and-show format makes it a fit for guests who value a shared event, live artistry and a social evening as much as the meal itself. Gift cards can be used toward shows and drinks, giving recipients flexibility in choosing an occasion.