2 Best Live Shows in Bangkok

Bangkok’s best live shows deliver a sublime evening experience after a day of non-stop sightseeing. What does a mythical masked monkey and a high-kicking dance troupe have in common? Many answers may spring to mind, but one thing is certain—you’ll find all of them live in Bangkok!

Thailand’s capital has a nightlife scene that rivals most cities around the world. These live performances are just a small taste of what you can see and do in this atmospheric metropolis. All of these theatrical shows are family-friendly, affordable and – most of all – a heap of fun!

What are the best live shows in Bangkok?

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1. Calypso Cabaret Show Bangkok

Flamboyant transgender cabaret show with plenty of feathers

Good for: Food, Nightlife, Photo

Calypso Cabaret is one of Bangkok’s most iconic live theatrical shows. It showcases the exotic beauty of Thailand’s most stunning transgender performers along with amazing costumes and slick routines to the sound of classic show tunes. Come for lights, lipsticks, and OTT ladyboys!

This professional production is suitable for the whole family and is performed at the popular open-air mall, Asiatique. We recommend the dinner with show package (courtesy of Rasika Alla Riva Restaurant) which features fragrant Thai dishes paired with beer, wine, and soft drinks.

Location: Asiatique The Riverfront, 2194 Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand

Open: Two performances daily at 7.45 pm and 9.30 pm (dinner served between 6 pm and 9 pm)

Phone: +66 86 349 1937

2. Khon at Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre

Former cinema which now hosts classical Thai dance performances

Good for: History, Nightlife, Unusual

Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre is home to elaborate performances of the traditional Thai masked dance, Khon. Many characters from Thai antiquity have staked a claim in popular culture but none are as well-known as the mischievous monkey Haruman, who tricked the gods into sending him back to Earth.

For people unfamiliar with this classical Thai dance, there’s a short video presentation explaining the significance of the movements. There’s also a screen translating the dialog in English. This is a historic tale which is originally part of the epic poem Ramayana. Khon was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018.

Location: 66 Wang Burapha Phirom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand

Open: Monday–Friday at 1 pm, 2.30 pm, and 4 pm (performances not held on Saturday and Sunday)

Phone: +66 2 224 4499

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