WOW at Rio and Absinthe at Caesars Palace are both circus-style variety shows built around acrobatics and comedy, but they are made for very different nights out. Here is how they compare on price, age policy, format and audience.
WOW tickets start at $45. Absinthe tickets typically start around $102 before premium seating and packages push the price higher. WOW is the lower-cost option by a wide margin.
WOW is open to all ages, recommended for guests 3 and up. Absinthe is strictly 18 and older, with valid photo ID required at entry, no exceptions. If anyone in the group is under 18, WOW is the only option between the two.
WOW performs Tuesday through Sunday at Rio, one show per night, built around water effects, acrobatics, comedy and dance, about 90 minutes. Absinthe performs nightly at Caesars Palace inside a small spiegeltent, often with multiple showtimes per night, and runs about 75 to 80 minutes with adult comedy, burlesque and acrobatics performed close to the audience.
Pick WOW if anyone in your group is under 18, if you want water effects and acrobatics at a lower price, or if you want a family-friendly or mixed-age night. Pick Absinthe if everyone is 18 or older and you want an adults-only night of raunchy comedy and burlesque in an intimate setting. The two shows are not really competing for the same night out, so the age policy alone usually settles the choice.
