Simon Cabaret Phuket: Ticket & VIP Seating

Dancers in sequins and heels take the stage at Simon Cabaret, Phuket's oldest cabaret house

You get admission to a nightly cabaret show in a 600-seat theater with your choice of VIP (1st floor, closer proximity) or standard seating (2nd floor, full view). The performance blends Thai cultural storytelling with modern choreography and professional production. You arrive independently, no cameras allowed inside, and the show runs most evenings year-round.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Simon Cabaret Show in Phuket

• Arrive at Simon Cabaret theater
• Take your seat (VIP or regular)
• Enjoy the cabaret performance
• Experience Thai culture and innovation

The experience

Hands move across the stage in precise, practiced arcs, and then you realize the theater holds over 600 people, all watching the same moment. Simon Cabaret in Phuket has been running nightly shows for more than three decades, and the production doesn't feel like it's coasting on reputation. The sound system is current, the lighting rig catches every gesture, and the performers move through stories that mix Thai cultural tradition with contemporary choreography. You're not watching a museum piece. You're watching something that's been refined and restaged hundreds of times.

The choice between VIP and regular seating matters here, and it's worth understanding before you book. VIP seats sit on the 1st floor, closer to the stage and positioned for the kind of sightline that lets you catch the detail: the expressions, the footwork, the way the ensemble moves as one. Regular seating is on the 2nd floor, still with a full view of the stage, and the trade-off is distance rather than obstruction. Both tiers fill most nights, which tells you something about how the show lands. You arrive on your own and head straight in. No guide, no group timing, just you and the ticket. Cameras aren't allowed inside the theater, so the memory stays in your head rather than on your phone.

The theater itself is in central Phuket, and public transport runs nearby if you're not taking a taxi or arranging a pickup from your hotel. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and children under 90 centimeters don't need a ticket. The show runs nightly, and the timing is set. You show up, find your seat, and the curtain goes up. It's straightforward, which is part of why it works. No logistics to manage, no wondering if the guide will show, no group waiting for stragglers. Just a theater, a stage, and three decades of people who know how to hold an audience.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes admission to the Simon Cabaret show. VIP seating places you on the 1st floor near the stage.
• standard seating is on the 2nd floor with full sightlines. No meals, drinks, or additional services are included with the ticket.

Options for this experience

2 options

Regular seatGuide in English · 18:00, 19:30 and 21:00Seat type: seat on the 2nd floor (rows O-R). Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Guests meet at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure time.

VIP seatGuide in English · 18:00, 19:30 and 21:00Seat type: seat on the 1st floor (rows A-N). Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Guests meet at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure time.

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 18:00, 19:30 and 21:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 200

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Right for anyone spending an evening in Phuket who wants a polished cabaret show without arranging transport or timing. You buy the ticket, show up, and the production handles the rest.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I bring a camera or phone to record the show?

No, cameras and recording devices are not permitted in the theater.

How do I get to Simon Cabaret?

The theater is in central Phuket with public transport nearby. You can also arrange a taxi or hotel pickup.

What's the difference between VIP and regular seating?

VIP seats are on the 1st floor, closer to the stage. Regular seats are on the 2nd floor with a full view but from further back.

Can I book a group reservation?

The reference content doesn't detail group bookings. Check with the venue for group rates or arrangements.

What if the show is cancelled?

If cancellation is necessary, the venue will notify you in advance and offer an alternative date, different show, or full refund.