Uluwatu Temple Kecak Fire Dance Ticket: Sunset Performance

Kecak dancers chant and sway as the Ramayana unfolds against the ocean and the temple's stone edge at dusk.

A Kecak Fire Dance ticket at Uluwatu Temple in Bali lets you watch the traditional performance from a seat overlooking the temple and the Indian Ocean, with the sunset as backdrop. Children from age 3 are welcome. You choose between entry to the temple only, the Kecak dance ticket alone, or an all-inclusive package that bundles both. The temple admission can also be bought at the gate if you prefer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Watch Kecak Fire Dance at Uluwatu

• Arrive at Uluwatu Temple
• Watch Kecak Fire Dance performance
• Enjoy sunset and cliff views

The experience

The Kecak Fire Dance at Uluwatu Temple is a retelling of the Ramayana, the ancient Hindu epic, told through chanting, movement and firelight. Rows of performers sit in concentric circles, their voices rising and falling as they act out the love story of Rama and Sita. You sit on a bench facing the stage with a clear view of both the dancers and the cliff beyond them. The Indian Ocean spreads out behind the temple, and the sun drops toward the horizon during the performance. The whole show runs about an hour.

Your ticket gets you a reserved seat for the full performance. The booking is confirmed fast, and you skip the walk-up line at the gate. You arrive, check in, and take your place. The temple itself sits on a rocky outcrop above the water, so the setting is built into the experience: the dancers perform on a platform carved into the cliff, and the light shifts from daylight to dusk to firelight as the story moves forward. Infants and small children can come along in a stroller, and the seating works for all fitness levels.

When you book, you pick one of three options at checkout: the Kecak dance ticket alone, temple entry only (which you can also buy directly at the gate if you change your mind), or an all-inclusive package that covers both. The all-inclusive option simplifies the logistics if you want everything in one transaction. The dance-only ticket works if you've already seen the temple or plan to explore it separately.

What’s included

• Kecak Fire Dance ticket with reserved seating.
• entry to Uluwatu Temple (if you choose the all-inclusive or temple-only option).
• fast booking confirmation and dedicated customer support.

Options for this experience

3 options

Option 15 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 16:00

Option 218:00 and 19:00

Option 314:00

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 100

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “The tourist can come to the ticket counter to redeem their voucher to our staff inside the Uluwatu Temple.”

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendly

Operated by BBRB

Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive package if you want both the temple and the performance locked in with one transaction. Choose the dance ticket alone if you've already visited the temple or plan to explore it on a separate trip, or pick temple entry only if you want to see the grounds without staying for the show.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What is the Kecak Fire Dance at Uluwatu Temple?

The Kecak is a traditional Balinese performance that tells the Ramayana (an ancient Hindu epic about the love story of Rama and Sita) through chanting, synchronized movement and firelight. Dozens of performers sit in circles and use their voices and bodies to act out the tale, with the temple and ocean visible behind them.

When does the Kecak performance happen and how long does it last?

The show runs about an hour and is timed to begin in the late afternoon so the sunset falls during the performance. The exact start time shifts with the season to catch the light at the right moment.

What's included in each ticket option?

The Kecak Fire Dance ticket covers your reserved seat for the performance; the temple entry-only option gives you access to the temple grounds without the show; the all-inclusive package bundles both. You can also buy temple admission at the gate on the day if you prefer not to book it ahead.

Is the temple accessible by wheelchair?

The site is wheelchair accessible, though the temple sits on a cliff edge, so some areas may have uneven ground or steps depending on which parts you explore.