Top 13 Chiang Mai Shows

1.Siam Dragon Cabaret Show with Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 367 reviews · 1h 10m · from $25Our pick

Spend 70 minutes at Chiang Mai’s Siam Dragon Cabaret, where transgender performers mix Thai cultural dance, international music, comedy, and lavish costumes in a 400-seat theater. Choose Standard or VIP seats, and add hotel pickup and drop-off if you stay in Chiang Mai city center.

“Brilliant show! Dancing galore, singing in one thousand languages. Reams of silk, satin, tulle and chiffon. Tons of precious stones in costumes and lavish headwear and stilettos aplenty. Briefly, a screaming show and a lovely night out.”

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2.Traditional Khantoke Dinner and Show from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 103 reviews · from $23

Spend about two hours at Khum Khantoke Chiangmai, eating northern Thai dishes from shared platters on low tables while watching finger, candle, sword, and hilltribe dances. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for central Chiang Mai locations, but drinks cost extra and floor seating may not suit everyone.

“A pleasant experience with good Thai food and Thai entertainment for a very reasonable price.”

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3.Miracle Cabaret Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 49 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Spend one hour at Miracle Cabaret Chiang Mai for a burlesque and adult-themed stage show featuring more than 200 performers. Choose standard or VIP admission, expect colorful costumes and audience interaction, and note that cameras and video recording are not allowed.

“Th show always meets my expectations. The production is very well done and my entire group loved it from start to finish.”

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4.Khum Khantoke Northern Thai Cuisine and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 38 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

Spend an evening at Khum Khantoke, a Lanna-style restaurant in Chiang Mai, with a Northern Thai dinner set or buffet and traditional dancing from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Choose Standard, Vegetarian, Halal, Special, or Premium dining. Expect floor-level seating, rattan trays, and a polished show in a large hall.

“Very cool. A bit touristy but the dances and costumes seemed very authentic”

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5.Khantoke Dinner and Cultural Show At Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $32

At Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center, you’ll eat Northern Thai dishes from shared platters at a low floor table while Lanna musicians, drummers, sword dancers, and hill-tribe performers take the stage. The two-hour evening starts at 6:30 pm and includes vegetarian and Halal meals, herbal juice, and water.

“Excellent evening. Food and cultural show really good. Artists performed inside and outside. Great fun for all and suitable for children”

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6.Siam Dragon cabaret show : Ticket & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $25

Spend about 70 minutes at Chiang Mai’s Siam Dragon Cabaret, where Thai and international styles meet in a polished stage show with elaborate costumes, lighting, and lip-sync performances. Your ticket covers entry and bottled water. Optional air-conditioned pickup can be added.

“Fun show! Great attitudes! Seemed like everyone in the crowd had a good time. Bring 50 baht bills for pictures afterwards.”

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7.Ladyboy Cabaret – Stories, Dinner and Sparkle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $49Top rated

Start with a one-way red songthaew pickup, then share dinner at Chiang Mai Night Bazaar with an English-speaking guide such as Gam or Bimi. Walk through the nightlife district, hear personal stories about Chiang Mai’s LGBTQ+ community, and finish at Ram Show Bar with cabaret, one drink, photos, and included tips.

“The cabaret show was such a fun and fascinating experience! The performances were full of energy, color, and talent — definitely one of the most entertaining nights we’ve had. The venue also serves alcohol, which made it easy to relax and Read more”

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8.Khantoke Dinner Experience & Cultural Dance Show with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $45

Spend an evening seated at low tables for a Northern Thai set dinner while dancers and musicians present Lanna traditions and ethnic performances. Hotel pickup and return are included, drinks cost extra, and Western-style chairs must be reserved ahead for anyone who cannot sit on the floor.

“Is this a touristy thing to do attended by large tour groups? Yes. That being said, it is also something well worth doing. This provided a fabulous opportunity to gain some exposure to the various cultural traditions of Northern Thailand, includRead more”

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9.Ladyboy Cabaret Show with Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $57

Meet your English-speaking guide, possibly Bim, at your Chiang Mai hotel before visiting a local night market for dinner and drinks. Then head to a bar for a cabaret show, performer meet-and-greet, personal stories, photos, and two included drinks.

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10.Traditional Khum Khantoke Dinner & Dance Show at Chiang Mai with Return Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $61

Spend an evening at Chiang Mai’s Old Chiangmai Cultural Center, seated at a low Lanna khantoke table for northern Thai dishes and traditional dance. The roughly three-hour outing includes dinner, a folk show, air-conditioned transport, and pickup from selected central hotels.

“Wir wurden einen Tag vor der Veranstaltung informiert, dass die Abholung und Rücktransfer vom/zum Hotel nun doch nicht verfügbar ist, wir müssen selbst anreisen zum Kathoke Dinner. Haben wir auch gemacht, jedoch lag dort beim Old Read more”

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11.Traditional Khum Khantoke Dinner from Chiang Mai with Cultural Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $61

Spend about three hours at Chiang Mai’s Old Chiangmai Cultural Center, seated on floor mats around a low Khantoke table. Eat a Northern Thai family-style feast while dancers and musicians present Lanna and hill-tribe traditions. Hotel pickup is available from selected hotels, with a small group of up to 15 people.

“I’impressive show and great food multi cultural and family friendly. Please to be sure to tip performers for their acts”

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12.Chiang Mai Nightlife Siam Dragon Cabaret Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $25

Spend about one hour at Chiang Mai’s Siam Dragon Cabaret, where transgender performers present Thai and international music, dance, costumes, lights, and comedy-style lip-sync acts. Choose Standard or VIP seating, with optional downtown hotel transfers for an easy 8 pm night out.

“Ein toller Abend, der einen Eindruck des facettenreichen Thailands vermittelt. Pünktlicher Transfer zum Hotel”

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13.Khantoke Dinner Experience & Cultural Performance in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $37

At the Old Chiangmai Cultural Center, you’ll eat Northern Thai dishes from large family-style platters while local hill-tribe performers present traditional music and dance. Your mobile ticket helps you skip the arrival ticket line. The show begins at 7:00 pm and lasts about two hours.

“The food, the dancers, the guys playing traditional instruments was all INCREDIBLE! I can’t rate this enough, the service was amazing, the staff were welcoming and accommodating, our plates were full as they go round topping your bowls, aRead more”

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