Calypso Cabaret Bangkok: Transgender Cabaret Show & Tickets

Calypso Cabaret: 30 Years of Bangkok's Most Celebrated Cabaret Stage

You get entry to a 30-year-old Bangkok institution known for transgender cabaret performances, elaborate costumes, and a mix of Broadway and Thai music. The show runs nightly with reserved seating on a first-come basis. Your confirmation arrives at booking. Your actual ticket comes 24 hours before via email from the service provider. Children under 4 or 120 cm in height are free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening Calypso Cabaret show

• Arrive at Calypso Cabaret venue
• Enjoy dazzling transgender performances
• Watch elaborate costumes and choreography
• Experience diverse musical numbers
• Appreciate vibrant stage effects
• Conclude with lively entertainment

The experience

The lights drop. A single spotlight cuts through the dark, and suddenly the stage erupts: sequins catching the beam, a voice that fills the whole room, bodies moving with precision that took years to build. This is Calypso Cabaret in Bangkok, and it's been running this same magic for over three decades. The performers are transgender artists, and they're not here to prove anything to anyone. They're here because they're exceptional at what they do, and the audience knows it the moment the first number hits.

The show pulls from everywhere: Broadway standards sit next to Thai pop hits, and the choreography shifts between styles without losing momentum. The costumes alone are worth the price of entry: elaborate, glittering, sometimes absurd in the best way, sometimes heartbreaking in their precision. You're watching people who've trained hard, who know how to command a stage, who understand that entertainment is about generosity: giving the audience more than they expected. The energy in the room builds because the performers are genuinely enjoying themselves, and that's contagious. The mix of music, the quick changes, the humor that lands because it's earned. It all moves fast enough that two hours disappear.

Seating is first come, first served, so arriving early matters if you want a good sightline. The venue sends your actual ticket 24 hours before the show, separate from the booking confirmation, so check your email the day before. Children under 4 or shorter than 120 cm don't need a ticket. Anyone taller does, even if they're young. Public transport gets you there easily, and the whole thing is designed to work for visitors of any fitness level. You show up, sit down, and let the stage do the work.

What’s included

• Standard admission to the Calypso Cabaret show.
• reserved seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
• access to all performances featuring Broadway classics, Thai pop hits, and cabaret entertainment.
• official ticket sent 24 hours before your visit.

Options for this experience

3 options

Dinner plus a Thai dance show18:00 and 19:45Dinner with Thai classical dance

Cabaret Show Only19:15 and 21:00

Dinner, Thai dance and cabaret19:15 and 21:00Thai classical dance performance

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

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 18:00, 19:15, 19:45 and 21:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (3 and older) · 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 today

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by GlobalTix (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.

Is this one for you?Right for anyone spending an evening in Bangkok who wants live entertainment without arranging a group or worrying about what to do after dark. The show is a self-contained night out, and the booking takes care of the logistics so you just show up.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the Calypso Cabaret show?

The performance runs approximately two hours, though the exact duration can vary slightly by night.

What time does the show start?

Show times are not specified in the booking details. Contact the service provider or check your confirmation email for the nightly schedule.

Is there a dress code?

No specific dress code is mentioned. Smart casual or dressy attire is typical for cabaret venues in Bangkok, but it's not enforced.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No. The service provider sends your official ticket by email 24 hours before the show. Bring that email or show it on your phone at the door.

Is there parking or public transport nearby?

Public transportation options are available near the venue. Parking details are not specified. Check with the service provider or your hotel for recommendations.

Can I buy tickets at the door?

Tickets should be booked in advance. Availability and walk-up pricing are not guaranteed and depend on the night.

What if I don't receive my ticket email?

If you haven't received your ticket 24 hours before the show, contact GLOBALTIX via WhatsApp message for assistance.