Calypso Cabaret Show Bangkok — Tickets at Best Price 2026
Last updated: April 2026
The curtain rises. Fifty performers in sequins, feathers, and towering headdresses flood the stage at Warehouse 3 inside Asiatique The Riverfront — and the next 75 minutes are among the most visually spectacular things you will experience in Bangkok. Calypso Cabaret has run every night since 1988. It has never cancelled a show.
This is Bangkok's original and most celebrated transgender cabaret — 16 acts in one sitting, ranging from Broadway show tunes and Beyoncé impersonations to traditional Thai Khon dance and K-pop choreography. The production is polished, the costumes are extraordinary, and the performers are artists who rehearse daily. It is not a tourist gimmick. It is a proper show.
Trip Thai Tour sells Calypso Cabaret tickets from ฿900 per person — below the standard ฿1,200 box-office price. Your seat is pre-booked, your e-voucher arrives instantly via WhatsApp, and your only job is to show up 30 minutes before the curtain. Book with a TAT-licensed operator — no booking fees, no hidden charges.
Calypso Cabaret Ticket Price 2026
Package Deals — Best Value
Calypso Cabaret Show Ticket (Standard)
Reserved seat + 1 soft drink + e-voucher (show your phone at the door) + choice of first or second show
Optional Temple Add-ons & Extras
Dine at Calypso Restaurant at Asiatique before the show — traditional Thai set dinner with live Khon dance performance. Seated riverside with views of the Chao Phraya. Duration approximately 90 minutes before the cabaret.
Board a dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River for a sunset buffet (5:00–7:00 PM), then head directly to Calypso Cabaret for the 7:15 PM first show. Ideal for couples and families wanting a complete evening. Contact via WhatsApp to arrange.
Private air-conditioned vehicle from your Bangkok hotel to Asiatique Riverfront and return after the show. Avoids Bangkok traffic stress and navigating Grab/taxi after 10 PM. Maximum 9 persons per van.
Calypso Cabaret Show Bangkok — Tickets at Best Price 2026
Bangkok's most iconic ladyboy cabaret — 16 dazzling acts, 50+ performers, two nightly showtimes at Asiatique Riverfront since 1988. Tickets from ฿900/person, cheaper than the ฿1,200 box-office rate. Instant WhatsApp confirmation.
Highlights:
- Calypso Cabaret has performed every night since 1988 — one of Asia's longest-running and most respected transgender cabaret shows. Located in Warehouse 3 at Asiatique The Riverfront on the Chao Phraya River.
- 16 acts in a single 75-minute show: Broadway show tunes, Beyoncé and Elvis impersonations, K-pop choreography, traditional Thai Khon dance, and Japanese cultural numbers. Each act features full costume changes and live sound design.
- Tickets from ฿900/person via Trip Thai Tour — ฿300 below the standard box-office price of ฿1,200. Reserved seat included. No walk-up queue required.
- Two showtimes nightly: 7:15 PM (First Show) and 9:00 PM (Second Show) — choose whichever fits your evening plans. The show runs 364 days a year.
- Arrive 30–45 minutes early to explore Asiatique The Riverfront — over 50 restaurants, 150 shops, and a giant Ferris wheel along the riverside before the show begins.
- English-language support for booking — our team explains seating sections, child pricing, and how to collect your tickets at the Warehouse 3 box office with zero confusion.
- Optional add-ons: Thai set dinner at Calypso Restaurant, Asiatique Sunset Dinner Cruise, or private return hotel transfer — book everything in one WhatsApp message.
- Photography with performers is available after the show (performers may charge ฿100–200 per photo — this is at their discretion, not required). Phones permitted during the show.
Tour Program
6:30–7:15 PM for first show (or 8:30–9:00 PM for second show)
7:15 PM — approximately 75 minutes of performance (16 acts)
9:00 PM — same programme, same production quality
optional photos with performers outside the theatre
Return to your hotel by Grab, taxi, or arranged private transfer
✅ Included
- ✓One Calypso Cabaret Show ticket — reserved seat
- ✓One soft drink (served at your seat before the show begins)
- ✓E-voucher delivered to your WhatsApp — show phone screen at Warehouse 3 box office
- ✓Choice of first show (7:15 PM) or second show (9:00 PM)
- ✓English-language booking support — we confirm your seats, explain the venue, and answer all questions before you arrive
❌ Not included
- ✕Dinner and additional food/drinks — Asiatique has 50+ restaurants; budget ฿300–800 per person for dinner before the show
- ✕Hotel transfer to/from Asiatique — available as add-on (฿1,500 per van for up to 9 persons)
- ✕Photographer charges with performers after the show — approximately ฿100–200 per photo at performers' discretion
- ✕Dinner Cruise combo — available as add-on, contact us for pricing
- ✕Gratuities (optional, always appreciated)
The most common issue with Calypso Cabaret tickets is paying the full ฿1,200 walk-up price or, worse, finding the show sold out on busy weekend nights and peak travel season (November–February). Booking in advance through Trip Thai Tour at ฿900 solves both problems: you save ฿300 per person, and your seat is reserved.
Some online OTA platforms charge booking fees on top of the ticket price, making a supposedly 'discounted' ticket cost more than the box office. We charge what we charge — ฿900 all-in, e-voucher to your WhatsApp, no additional platform fee.
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- Minimum 1 person — this is a ticket sale, not a private tour. Solo travellers are welcome.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your showtime. Bangkok traffic is unpredictable — allow extra travel time, especially for the 7:15 PM first show during rush hour.
- Latecomers may enter the show but cannot switch to the next showtime. No refund for late arrivals. Please be on time.
- Children under 90 cm enter free with no separate seat (seated on adult's lap). All other guests pay the flat ฿900 rate.
- Smart casual dress code. No strict formal requirement, but very casual attire (e.g. beachwear) is not ideal.
- Photography is allowed during the show. Video recording restrictions may apply — follow on-stage announcements.
- No outside food or drinks allowed inside the theatre. Pets are not permitted.
What to Bring — Don't Forget These
- • Your e-voucher on your phone (screenshot is fine in case of poor signal at Asiatique)
- • Smart casual clothing
- • Cash in Thai Baht for dinner, drinks, and optional photographer tips at the venue
- • A Grab or taxi plan for getting home — or book our return transfer add-on in advance
Cancellation Policy
Arrive at Asiatique The Riverfront
- Recommended: 6:00–6:45 PM for first show (7:15 PM start). Or 8:15–8:45 PM for second show (9:00 PM start).
- Asiatique is accessible by free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier (take BTS to Saphan Taksin, Exit 2). By road: Charoen Krung 72–76 Road, Bang Kho Laem. Grab/taxi available.
- 30–45 minutes before showtime: collect your tickets at the Warehouse 3 box office using your e-voucher. Show the screen — no printing required.
Pre-show at Asiatique
- Explore the riverfront complex — over 50 restaurants and 150 shops across 10 restored colonial warehouses.
- Optional: dinner at Calypso Restaurant (Thai set menu + traditional Khon dance), riverside bars, street food, or the giant Ferris wheel.
- Arrive at Warehouse 3 theatre at least 15 minutes before showtime. Late arrivals are admitted but cannot transfer to the next show.
Calypso Cabaret Show
- First Show: 7:15 PM. Second Show: 9:00 PM. Duration: approximately 75 minutes.
- 16 acts: Broadway, Beyoncé, Elvis, K-pop, Thai Khon dance, Marilyn Monroe, Japanese cultural numbers, and a full-company finale.
- Photography permitted during the show. Minimal audience interaction — one front-row volunteer moment only.
Post-show — Photos and Asiatique Evening
- After the final curtain: performers move to the lobby for optional photos (approximately ฿100–200 per photo, at performers' discretion).
- Continue the evening at Asiatique — riverside bars, Ferris wheel, night market until midnight.
- Return home: free shuttle boat to Sathorn Pier/BTS, Grab, taxi, or our private return transfer add-on.
We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience:
- This listing is for ticket delivery only — e-voucher sent directly to your WhatsApp. You make your own way to Asiatique The Riverfront, Warehouse 3, 2194 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120. BTS to Saphan Taksin (Exit 2) + free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier is the easiest route. Private hotel transfer available as an add-on — contact us to arrange.
Why Choose Us?
- 📱 E-voucher works on your phone — show the screen at Warehouse 3, collect your tickets, walk in. No printing required, no app to download
- ✅ TAT Licensed operator No. 14/04232 — independently verifiable at tourismthailand.org. You are booking with a registered Thai tour operator, not a reseller of unknown origin
- 🧒 Family-friendly — children under 90 cm enter free (on your lap). All other guests pay the flat ฿900 rate. We ensure guaranteed pre-booked seats for your entire group
Planning a Corporate Event or Large Group?
For groups of 15 or more, we can arrange dedicated seating blocks and private group transfers. Contact our Bangkok team on WhatsApp for specialized group rates.
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What Actually Happens
Arriving at Asiatique — Bangkok's Most Atmospheric Night Venue
You step off the free shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier — or climb out of your Grab at the Asiatique main entrance on Charoen Krung Road — and the contrast with the rest of Bangkok is immediate. Asiatique The Riverfront is a sprawling open-air complex of restored colonial warehouses and riverside walkways, built on what was once the site of the East Asiatic Company's Bangkok trading dock. The Chao Phraya River is right there, wide and dark, with temple spires glittering on the opposite bank. The complex has over 50 restaurants and 150 shops across 10 warehouses and two zones. If you arrive for the 7:15 PM first show, you have the best of Bangkok's early evening available to you — riverside Thai restaurants, Japanese, Italian, street food stalls, cocktail bars with river views, and a giant Ferris wheel that turns slowly against the night sky. Warehouse 3 is signposted clearly from the main entrance. The Calypso Cabaret box office opens approximately 45 minutes before each show. When you arrive, show your e-voucher (a screenshot on your phone works perfectly — the signal inside Asiatique can be patchy), collect your physical tickets, and take your assigned seats. The theatre itself is larger than it looks in photographs — a wide, elevated stage with good sightlines from virtually every seat, small tables between rows, and a warm, cabaret-style lighting scheme that feels nothing like a tourist venue and everything like a real performance space.
The First Act — When the Room Understands What It Has Come For
The house lights drop. The first act begins. For many audience members, this is the moment Calypso reframes everything they assumed about this kind of show. The opening number is typically a full-company piece — all 50 performers on stage, costumes coordinated, choreography tight. The production values hit you straight away: the stage design, the lighting rig, the sound system, the commitment in the performers' faces. This is not a low-budget tourist attraction. The costumes — sequins, feathers, elaborate headdresses, floor-length gowns — have been designed and built in Bangkok's specialist theatrical workshops. Each piece has its own story, and the performers carry them with a physical ease that comes from years of daily rehearsal. Calypso was founded in 1988 and built its reputation on one principle: the performers are the show. Not the choreography, not the costumes, not the staging — the performers. The company specifically chooses not to copy what is fashionable in mainstream entertainment. They reduce everything to the essentials of the individual artists' talents. The result is something that feels less like a tourist show and more like what a Bangkok friend might recommend if they genuinely wanted to give you a remarkable evening.
The 16 Acts — What You Will Actually See
The show spans 16 distinct acts over approximately 75 minutes. No two acts are alike in style, pace, or cultural reference — which is precisely what prevents the energy from flagging. You will see: a Broadway-style opening number with full chorus line; a Marilyn Monroe impersonation that leans into comedy and physicality; an Elvis Presley act that has been a fixture of the Calypso programme for years; a Beyoncé sequence with precise choreography and a costume reveal; a traditional Thai Khon mask dance, performed with the formality of a royal court performance — the contrast with the Western pop acts that bookend it is deliberate and effective; K-pop routines choreographed with the precision you would expect from Seoul; Japanese cultural numbers; and a closing piece that brings the full company back to the stage. All acts are lip-sync — this is a cabaret, not a live singing concert. The synchronisation is professional and precise; you will not be thinking about it within the first 30 seconds of the first act. The performance is in the bodies, the faces, and the commitment of the artists. A first-time audience member consistently reports the same thing: the show is far better than they expected. A reviewer from the UK, visiting with their teenage daughter in 2025, described it as 'not tacky at all, which we honestly feared at first' — well-produced and professional from start to finish.
Audience Experience — Atmosphere, Interaction, and the After-Show
The theatre seats several hundred people, and on any given night the audience is genuinely worldwide — Americans on their first Asia trip, Korean tour groups, European couples, Australians on holiday, Japanese travellers, guests from the Gulf, families from the UK. Calypso is one of the rare Bangkok experiences that draws visitors from virtually every country with a significant tourism footprint in Thailand. The show has been running since 1988 and has been seen by millions of people from every corner of the world. The programme reflects this intentionally. The 16 acts span Broadway, K-pop, Thai classical Khon, Japanese cultural numbers, Beyoncé, Elvis, and Marilyn Monroe — no single cultural reference dominates. The visual language of sequins, feathers, choreography, and live performance translates across every language barrier. You do not need to understand Thai, or English, or Korean to know exactly what is happening on that stage. Audience interaction is minimal and unthreatening — typically one moment involving a volunteer from the front row, entirely optional and good-humoured. If you would rather just watch, nothing is asked of you. Smartphone use during the show is permitted. The stage is elevated and well-lit for photography, and the visual spectacle makes for strong images even from mid-section seating. The theatre has good visibility from all seat positions — no pillars, no obstructions, no bad seats in the standard section. After the final curtain, performers move to the lobby area outside the theatre for photographs. They are not pushy — you initiate, they accommodate. The standard charge for a photo is approximately ฿100–200, at each performer's discretion. This is not a mandatory charge; it is an optional exchange and a chance for a direct interaction with the artists at close range. Many audience members find this the most memorable part of the evening.
Asiatique After the Show — What the Rest of the Evening Looks Like
The second show ends at approximately 10:30 PM. The first show ends at approximately 9:10 PM — leaving the rest of the evening open if you are still energised. Asiatique The Riverfront stays lively until midnight. After the show, you can walk the riverside boardwalk, have a cocktail at one of the river-view bars, or take the free shuttle boat back to Sathorn Pier for the BTS connection. The atmosphere at Asiatique after 9 PM is one of Bangkok's more relaxed night-out experiences — open air, river breeze, no cover charges, no pressure. Grab and taxi are available at the main Asiatique entrance at all hours. If you have booked our private return transfer add-on, your driver will be waiting with a sign at the agreed exit point — no waiting, no negotiating a price, no language barrier at 10:30 PM. For families: children are energised and happy after the show. The giant Ferris wheel at Asiatique runs until late and provides a natural post-show activity. The riverside setting keeps parents relaxed. It is consistently one of Bangkok's most recommended evenings for mixed-age groups, and the combination of a show, a riverside dinner, and a relaxed walk along the water is genuinely hard to improve on.
Is This Right for You?
✦ Families with children
The show is family-appropriate — no adult content, no nudity. Children from approximately age 6 upward engage with the visual spectacle. Children under 90 cm enter free.
✦ Couples on an evening out
Asiatique provides a riverside dinner setting before the show; the performance itself is an hour of glamour and visual entertainment. A natural Bangkok date night.
✦ First-time Bangkok visitors
Calypso Cabaret is one of Bangkok's defining cultural experiences — and has been since 1988. If you visit once, this is the one to see.
✦ International travellers from any country
Calypso draws a genuinely global audience every night — Americans, Europeans, Koreans, Australians, Japanese, and guests from across the Middle East and Asia. The show's multilingual programme and universal visual language need no translation.
✦ Groups wanting a shared experience
The show works brilliantly for groups of any size — bachelor/bachelorette groups, corporate dinners, tour groups. Block seat bookings available via WhatsApp.
✦ Travellers who have visited before and want to return
The Calypso programme evolves over time. The foundation acts remain, but new numbers are introduced regularly. Many Bangkok regulars have seen it multiple times.
What Our Guests Say
"We took our teenage daughter and honestly expected something a bit tacky. Instead we got one of the most professionally produced shows we've ever seen. The Elvis act in particular was hilarious and brilliant. Booked through Trip Thai Tour at a better price than any other site — confirmed instantly on WhatsApp."
"Went with my wife and two kids — the kids loved the costumes and dancing, the adults were genuinely impressed by the production quality. The Thai dance segment was our favourite. Very easy booking process with Trip Thai Tour, got the e-voucher in minutes."
"Superb show in an extraordinary setting. We arrived early and had dinner at Asiatique with river views, then walked to Warehouse 3 for the show. The costumes and stage design are incredible. Worth every baht — and Trip Thai Tour's price was better than what we saw on other online platforms."
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Calypso Cabaret is Bangkok's longest-running transgender cabaret show, performing every night since 1988 at Asiatique The Riverfront (Warehouse 3, 2194 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Kho Laem). The show features over 50 performers across 16 acts — a mix of Broadway numbers, celebrity impersonations (Elvis Presley, Beyoncé, Marilyn Monroe), K-pop choreography, traditional Thai Khon dance, and Japanese cultural performances.
The show has been running for over 35 years and is widely regarded as the premier transgender cabaret in Southeast Asia. It runs 364 days a year, two shows nightly, with never a cancellation. The venue is inside Asiatique The Riverfront, a large open-air riverside complex with over 50 restaurants and 150 shops along the Chao Phraya River.
The standard box-office price at the Calypso Cabaret venue is ฿1,200 per adult. Trip Thai Tour sells tickets at ฿900 for all ages — a saving of ฿300 per person compared to buying at the door. Children under 90 cm enter free (seated on adult's lap, no separate seat). Total peace of mind with a flat rate for your entire group.
Buying through Trip Thai Tour also guarantees a reserved seat — eliminating the risk of the show being sold out on peak nights (weekends and November–February high season). Please book at least 24 hours in advance to ensure processing. Your e-voucher is delivered to WhatsApp immediately upon booking.
Calypso Cabaret runs two shows every night: First Show at 7:15 PM and Second Show at 9:00 PM. Each show runs approximately 75 minutes. The first show is recommended for families with young children and for travellers who want to explore Asiatique before and after the performance without a very late night. The second show suits couples or those who prefer to dine at Asiatique before attending.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your chosen showtime to collect your tickets and find your seats. Bangkok traffic is heavy in the early evening — allow extra travel time, particularly for the 7:15 PM first show.
Calypso Cabaret is located at Warehouse 3, Asiatique The Riverfront, 2194 Charoen Krung Road, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120. The easiest route is BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin station (Exit 2), then the free Asiatique shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier — approximately 15 minutes total from central Bangkok.
By road, the address is on Charoen Krung Road in Bang Kho Laem district. Grab and taxi are straightforward from most Bangkok hotels. Our private hotel-to-Asiatique transfer add-on is available for guests who prefer a door-to-door service — contact us via WhatsApp to arrange.
Yes — Calypso Cabaret is consistently recommended as one of Bangkok's best family activities. The show contains no adult content or nudity. The visual spectacle of costumes, lighting, and choreography engages children from approximately age 5–6 upward. There is minimal audience interaction, so nothing is asked of children or parents.
Children under 90 cm enter free with no separate seat required (they sit on a parent's lap). All other guests pay the flat ฿900 rate. The theatre has comfortable seating and good visibility for all ages.
The show runs approximately 75 minutes (16 acts). Including arrival, ticket collection, and seating, allow 2 hours at Warehouse 3 from the time you enter the complex. If you plan dinner at Asiatique before the show, arrive at the complex 1.5–2 hours before your showtime.
The show does not have an intermission — it runs continuously from curtain up to final bow. The pace is well-managed; the 16 acts prevent any single style from overstaying its welcome.
Yes — photography is permitted during the show. The stage is elevated and brightly lit, making it well-suited for smartphone photography from standard seating. Video recording restrictions may apply; follow announcements from the stage.
After the show, performers are available for individual photos in the lobby area outside the theatre. This is not compulsory — performers are not pushy. The standard charge is approximately ฿100–200 per photo, at each performer's discretion and paid directly to them.
Three add-ons are available via Trip Thai Tour: (1) Thai Set Dinner at Calypso Restaurant — a pre-show dinner with traditional Thai menu and live Khon dance performance at the riverside Calypso Restaurant inside Asiatique. (2) Asiatique Sunset Dinner Cruise + Calypso Combo — board a dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya (5:00–7:00 PM), then attend the 7:15 PM first show. Ideal for couples and families wanting a complete evening. (3) Private Hotel Transfer — air-conditioned private vehicle from your Bangkok hotel to Asiatique and return after the show (฿1,500 per van, up to 9 persons).
Message us on WhatsApp at +66 89 949 6235 to add any of these to your booking. Combo packages should be booked at least one day in advance to ensure availability.
Yes — Calypso Cabaret performs 364 days a year (closed only on one specific Thai public holiday — confirm current schedule via WhatsApp if you are travelling on a major Thai holiday). Two shows run every night without exception: 7:15 PM and 9:00 PM.
This unbroken run since 1988 is one of the reasons Calypso has the operational reputation it does. Unlike many Bangkok attractions that reduce hours or close on low-demand days, Calypso never cancels. Your booking is secure. Please note that a minimum 24-hour advance booking is required.
The programme is identical for both shows — the same 16 acts, the same performers, the same production. The first show at 7:15 PM typically draws a larger audience, particularly from tour groups. The second show at 9:00 PM often has a more relaxed, slightly smaller audience, and some guests prefer the atmosphere for that reason.
For families with young children, the first show is recommended to avoid a very late return to your hotel. For couples or solo travellers who want to dine at Asiatique first, the second show allows a full riverside dinner before the performance.
The easiest route: BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin station (Exit 2) → free Asiatique shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier → 10 minutes on the river to Asiatique's main pier. Total travel time from Siam or Sukhumvit: approximately 30–40 minutes depending on BTS wait time.
By Grab or taxi: allow 30–60 minutes from central Bangkok depending on traffic, particularly for the 7:15 PM first show which falls during Bangkok's peak evening rush. Our private hotel transfer add-on (฿1,500/van) removes the traffic stress and ensures you arrive on time.
Yes — Calypso Cabaret is an evening activity and pairs naturally with any morning or afternoon tour. Our most popular combination: Grand Palace & Wat Pho Private Tour (departs 8:00 AM, back by early afternoon) followed by Calypso Cabaret the same evening. Alternatively, our Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway tour (departs 7:00 AM, back by 2:00 PM) leaves the entire evening free for Asiatique and the show.
See our Bangkok Tour Packages to combine multiple experiences across your stay, or message us on WhatsApp and we will build a day-by-day programme tailored to your group.
A cancellation fee of 100% applies if the booking is cancelled 2 days (48 hours) or less before the show date. For cancellations made more than 2 days in advance, please contact us via WhatsApp to arrange a refund or reschedule to a different show date.
Latecomers at the venue are admitted to the show in progress but cannot transfer to the next showtime. Calypso Cabaret does not issue refunds for late arrival. We strongly recommend arriving at Asiatique at least 30 minutes before your showtime to allow for ticket collection and seating.
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