Bangkok: Calypso Cabaret Ladyboy Show & Performances

The Calypso Cabaret: Thailand's First Ladyboy Show Still Packs the House

You arrive at Asiatique Riverfront and take your assigned seat for a two-hour cabaret show featuring ladyboy performers in glamorous costumes performing traditional Thai dance, Broadway numbers, and modern pop acts. Entrance and all fees are included. After the show, you can stay for photos with performers if you choose. The whole evening runs on a fixed schedule with two showtimes to choose from.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Calypso Cabaret Show

• Head to Calypso Cabaret venue
• Watch vibrant ladyboy performances
• Enjoy traditional and modern acts
• Experience dazzling costumes and choreography

The experience

The stage lights are already up when you walk in, and the energy hits you before the first performer does. The Calypso Cabaret at Asiatique Riverfront is Bangkok's original transgender cabaret show, and it's been running long enough that it doesn't need to prove anything anymore: the packed seats and the roar from the crowd do that. You pick between two showtimes, so you can catch it early or late depending on what else is on your evening, and the whole thing moves at a pace that doesn't drag.

What actually happens on stage is a mix of acts that shouldn't work together but somehow do. There's traditional Thai dance, then a Broadway-style number, then something modern and pop, all performed by a cast of ladyboy performers in costumes that took someone hours to construct. The choreography is tight, the lighting design is the kind of thing you notice because it's doing its job, and the music is loud enough that you feel it, not just hear it. It's entertainment built for the crowd, not for critics, and that's exactly what makes it work.

Getting there is straightforward if you know the route: take the BTS Sky Train to Saphan Taksin Station, use exit 2, walk to the pier, and catch the shuttle boat to Asiatique. Boats run every 10 minutes and the ride takes about 10 minutes. Once you're inside, seats are assigned first-come, first-served, though if you need something specific like wheelchair access, they'll arrange that separately. After the show wraps, performers stick around for photos if you want them. Tipping around 100 Baht per person is the custom if you do.

The show is genuinely family-friendly (no nudity, though some performers wear swimsuit-equivalent outfits), but kids under 5 aren't allowed in, and anyone under 11 needs a paying adult with them. Infants can sit on a lap. It's the kind of night that works whether you're visiting Bangkok for the first time or you've been here before and want to see why this particular show has lasted as long as it has.

What’s included

Your ticket includes entrance to the Calypso Cabaret Show at Asiatique Riverfront, all fees and taxes, and access to the full performance featuring traditional Thai dance, Broadway-style acts, and modern pop numbers performed by the ladyboy cast. After the show, you have the option to take photos with performers.

Options for this experience

4 options

Calypso Cabaret TicketsGuide in English · 19:15Cabaret show lasting 50 minutes.

Cruise and Cabaret BundleGuide in English · 17:00Cruise and Cabaret: White Orchid Cruise plus Calypso Cabaret. Check-in is between 16:00 and 16:30 at the Calypso ticket counter (Asiatique Warehouse 3). The duration is 3 hours: the dinner cruise by White Orchid runs from 17:00 to 18:45, and the Calypso Cabaret from 19:45 to 20:35. Both take place at the Asiatique location. Food and beverages: White Orchid international buffet.

Thai Set Menu and Cabaret ShowGuide in English · 18:00Cabaret show schedule: dinner from 18:00 to 19:00, Thai dance from 18:15 to 19:00, and the cabaret show from 19:15 to 20:10. Thai set menu includes chicken massaman curry, pork or chicken stir-fried with basil, stir-fried grouper fillets with black pepper, tom yam kung, and more. Drinks: tea and coffee (other drinks available for purchase).

Jurassic World Ticket and Cabaret ShowGuide in English · 17:00 and 18:00Jurassic Entry: Jurassic World ticket is included, and the 1-hour Calypso Cabaret show starts at 19:15.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:00, 18:00 and 19:15

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by I Asia Thailand

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a night of live cabaret entertainment in Bangkok without arranging transport or worrying about timing: the fixed showtimes and straightforward route via BTS and shuttle boat mean you show up and the evening is already planned.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How do I get to the Calypso Cabaret from my hotel?

Take the BTS Sky Train to Saphan Taksin Station, exit 2, walk to the pier, and catch the shuttle boat to Asiatique. Boats leave every 10 minutes and the ride takes about 10 minutes.

What time does the show start?

Two showtimes are available. You can choose the one that suits your schedule best when you book.

What kind of performances are in the show?

The show includes traditional Thai dance, Broadway-style numbers, and modern pop performances, all performed by ladyboy performers in glamorous costumes with professional choreography and lighting.

Can I take photos with the performers after the show?

Yes, performers are available for photos after the show. Tipping around 100 Baht per performer is appreciated as a gesture of thanks.

What's included in the ticket price?

Entrance to the Calypso Cabaret Show and all fees and taxes are included.

How are seats assigned?

Seats are arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need special seating, such as wheelchair access, contact the venue in advance and they'll arrange it for you.