Bangkok: Calypso Cabaret Ticket & Dinner Show at Asiatique

Thailand's Original Cabaret: Calypso at Asiatique After Dark

You arrive at Asiatique via a quick river shuttle, find your seat in Warehouse 3, and watch two hours of high-energy cabaret featuring ladyboy performers in elaborate costumes doing everything from Vegas-style numbers to traditional Thai dance. If you book the dinner upgrade, you eat Thai food and catch a Khon performance first. You arrange your own transport to the BTS station, but everything else (entry, seating, the show itself) is handled.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Calypso Cabaret Show

• Choose preferred showtime
• Arrive at Calypso Cabaret venue
• Watch traditional Khon dance performance
• Enjoy Thai dinner at Calypso restaurant
• Watch main cabaret show

The experience

"The performers here, they train for years. It's not just a show, it's an art," the ticket seller at Asiatique told me when I asked what made Calypso different from the other venues along the river. And she was right. The Calypso Cabaret Show sits inside Warehouse 3 at Asiatique The Riverfront, and what happens on that stage is a mix of Las Vegas spectacle, Korean pop energy, and Thai tradition all crammed into one night. The performers (all ladyboy artists in costumes that probably cost more than a month's rent) do numbers inspired by Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, burlesque, and traditional Khon dance. You get two showtimes to choose from, so you can either catch the earlier show or stay out later depending on what your evening looks like.

Getting there is simpler than you'd think. Take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Thaksin, walk toward the river (about 40 meters), and board the Asiatique shuttle boat. It's a five-minute ride across the water and costs almost nothing. The whole journey from central Bangkok takes maybe twenty minutes door-to-door. Once you're in Warehouse 3, you find your seat (first come, first served, though they'll arrange something special if you need wheelchair access or have a specific request). The stage is close enough that you can see the detail in the costumes and the precision in the choreography. Songs are performed in English, Korean, and Thai, so there's no language barrier even if you don't speak a word of Thai.

If you want to turn it into a full evening, upgrade to the dinner package. You sit down at the Calypso restaurant inside the same space, order from a Thai menu, and watch a traditional Khon dance performance while you eat. Then the main cabaret show starts. It's the kind of night where you're not just watching performers. You're watching people who've chosen this as their life's work, and it shows. The whole thing has a confidence to it that feels earned, not manufactured. Note that from mid-May through July, the 9 p.m. show and late dinner service pause for the season, so plan around the earlier times if you're traveling then.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes admission to the Calypso Cabaret Show at your chosen showtime.
• If you upgrade to the dinner package, you also get a Thai meal at the Calypso restaurant and a traditional Khon dance performance before the main show.
• Seating is arranged on a first-come, first-served basis, though special requests can be accommodated.

Options for this experience

5 options

Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Ticket19:15 and 21:00

Dinner and Cultural Performance18:00 and 19:45Thai Meal Plus Cultural Performance

Calypso+Dinner+ Thai dance18:00 and 19:45Thai Meal with Cultural Performance and Calypso

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Calypso Plus Sunset Dinner Cruise17:00Calypso Plus Sunset Dinner Cruise

Calypso+Deluxe Dinner+Cultural18:00 and 19:45Deluxe Set Thai Dinner with Cultural Performance and Calypso

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 17:00, the last at 21:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bangkok Travel Agency

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a night of live cabaret entertainment in Bangkok without arranging a guided tour. You show up, watch the show, and leave on your own schedule. The two nightly showtimes and optional dinner upgrade let you build the evening around what fits your plans.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How do I get to Calypso Cabaret from central Bangkok?

Take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Thaksin station, walk toward the river (about 40 meters), and board the free Asiatique shuttle boat. The five-minute ride takes you directly to Warehouse 3 at Asiatique The Riverfront.

What time do the shows start?

Two showtimes are available nightly. From May 16 to July 31, the 9 p.m. show is suspended, so check the schedule for your travel dates.

Is dinner included with the ticket?

No. The standard ticket is for the show only. You can upgrade to a dinner-and-show package if you want Thai food and a Khon dance performance before the main cabaret.

Can I request a specific seat?

Seats are assigned first come, first served. If you have a special request, such as wheelchair access, contact the venue and they'll arrange seating for you.

What language are the performances in?

Songs and performances are in English, Korean, and Thai, so you don't need to speak Thai to follow the show.

Can I arrange transport through the tour operator?

No. You plan your own transportation to Saphan Thaksin BTS station. From there, the Asiatique shuttle boat takes you the rest of the way.