Cabaret

Help Dandelion revive his cabaret in The Witcher 3 with our "Cabaret" quest guide. Navigate Novigrad's underworld and secure performers.

The "Cabaret" quest in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt involves helping Dandelion revive his struggling cabaret. This questline sees Geralt navigating the complex social and criminal underworld of Novigrad to secure funding and performers for the establishment, ultimately leading to a significant choice that impacts the fate of the performers.

Starting the Quest

The "Cabaret" quest is initiated by speaking with Dandelion at the Rosemary and Thyme. He's in dire financial straits and needs Geralt's help to save his beloved cabaret.

Quest Walkthrough

Dandelion's primary concern is finding a new star performer to draw in crowds. He believes that Julian Alfred Pankratz, a former associate and talented musician, is the key. However, Julian has fallen into debt with the local crime boss, King of Beggars. Geralt must intervene.

Step 1: Confront the King of Beggars
Geralt needs to track down the King of Beggars and negotiate Julian's release. This can be done through dialogue, persuasion, or, if negotiations fail, combat. The King of Beggars will demand a hefty sum or a favor in return for Julian's freedom. Geralt can choose to pay the coin, which is quite substantial, or agree to perform a task for the King.

Step 2: The Favor for the King of Beggars (Optional)
If Geralt chooses the favor, he will be tasked with eliminating a rival gang leader. This involves a short combat encounter. Successfully completing this task will earn Julian's freedom without the need for a large monetary payout.

Step 3: Securing the Performers
With Julian back at the cabaret, Dandelion still needs more to make the establishment a success. He'll ask Geralt to recruit other performers. This involves a series of smaller tasks:

• Finding the Dancing Girls: Geralt will need to find and convince a group of dancers to join the cabaret. This might involve some negotiation or completing a minor task for them.
• Finding the Singer: A talented singer is also needed. Geralt will have to locate her and persuade her to perform.

Step 4: The Choice - The Fate of the Performers
As the cabaret begins to find its footing, a critical decision point arises. The King of Beggars, having been instrumental in Julian's release (or having had his favor completed), will demand a cut of the cabaret's profits. More importantly, he will demand that the performers, particularly the female ones, be made available to him and his associates. Geralt is presented with a choice:

• Refuse the King of Beggars: Geralt can stand up to the King of Beggars and refuse his demands. This will likely lead to a confrontation and potentially the death of the King of Beggars and his men. This choice protects the performers but may have repercussions with the Novigrad underworld.
• Agree to the King of Beggars' Demands: Geralt can agree to the King of Beggars' terms. This will ensure the cabaret's continued operation under the protection of the crime boss, but it means the performers will be exploited.

The outcome of this choice significantly impacts the fate of Dandelion's cabaret and the well-being of the performers.

Rewards

Completing the "Cabaret" quest yields experience points and gold. The specific amount can vary slightly depending on the choices made. More importantly, the quest offers a glimpse into the moral complexities of Novigrad and Geralt's role in protecting those caught in its web.