Uluwatu Kecak Fire Dance: Skip-the-Line First Show Ticket

Watch male performers chant and dance with fire as the sun drops over the ocean.

A skip-the-line ticket to the first Kecak Fire Dance performance at Uluwatu Temple, timed for sunset. The show runs two hours and features a large ensemble of male dancers chanting in unison while retelling scenes from the Ramayana epic, with the performance building to a fiery climax involving burning bamboo torches. You meet a greeter at the gate for ticket assistance and receive a bottle of water. Entry to the temple grounds is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Uluwatu Kecak Dance performance

• Meet friendly greeter for ticket assistance
• Skip the long queue
• Watch Kecak Fire Dance show
• Experience stunning sunset views
• Enjoy fiery dance climax with torches

The experience

The Kecak Fire Dance at Uluwatu Temple is built around a hypnotic male chorus chanting "cak" in unison while dancers bring the Ramayana to life: Rama, Sita, Hanuman and other characters enacted through powerful, precise movements. The performance culminates with dancers interacting directly with burning bamboo torches and embers, a moment that symbolizes courage and spiritual power. Watching this unfold against the backdrop of a Bali sunset is the reason the first session fills quickly, and the skip-the-line ticket gets you past the queue that forms at the gate.

You arrive at Uluwatu Temple and meet your greeter, who handles the ticket logistics so you can move straight to your seat. The performance lasts two hours. Bring a camera if you want sunset shots. The light at that hour is why this show draws crowds. A bottle of water is included. The temple grounds charge a separate entrance fee (60,000 IDR for adults, 40,000 IDR for children), and parking is paid separately at the venue.

What’s included

• Kecak Fire Dance ticket for the first sunset performance.
• bottle of water.
• greeter assistance at the temple gate for ticket help.

Options for this experience

2 options

SECOND (7 PM)19:00Duration: 2 hours, for the second-session Kecak Dance ticket

Best pick: ticket for the first show18:00Duration: 2 hours, first-show ticket with queue skip

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Friday and SaturdayDepartures at 18:00 and 19:00

AgesAdult (9 to 79 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 3.50

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book the first show if you want the sunset light for photos and video. The later 7 PM option trades the golden hour for a quieter crowd, so choose based on whether you prioritize the visual backdrop or a less packed venue.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly happens during the Kecak Fire Dance performance?

The Kecak Fire Dance features a large group of male performers chanting "cak" in rhythmic unison while enacting scenes from the Ramayana epic. Dancers portraying Rama, Sita, and Hanuman move with powerful precision, and the performance builds to a fiery climax where dancers interact with burning bamboo torches and embers to symbolize courage and spiritual power.

Why is the first show the best time to watch?

The first session coincides with sunset over the ocean, which is when the performance is most visually striking and when photographers get the best light. This timing is why the first show fills before the later 7 PM option.

How long does the entire experience take?

The Kecak Fire Dance performance itself runs two hours. You should arrive a few minutes early to meet your greeter and settle into your seat before the show begins.

What's included in the ticket, and what do I pay separately?

The ticket includes entry to the performance and a bottle of water. The temple grounds charge a separate entrance fee (60,000 IDR for adults, 40,000 IDR for children), and parking at the venue is paid on arrival.