Reserved seat
The ticket includes a seat reserved according to the class. There's no need to arrive early in order to secure a spot.
Simon Cabaret Phuket
A cabaret show about an hour long with a ladyboy ensemble, feather costumes and set changes, two shows an evening, 15 minutes from Patong.
Check availability and pricePrices
From 800 THB, booked in advance.
Important information:
- Two shows every evening: 19:30 and 21:30. The show lasts about an hour.
- The hall is 15 to 20 minutes' drive from Patong Beach. With the regular ticket, arrival is independent; the VIP ticket includes a transfer.
- Photography is prohibited during the show. After it ends, the performers come out to the plaza in front of the hall for photos, and that's at a separate charge and isn't mandatory.
- Children: Up to age 2 and up to a height of 90 cm, free of charge. Ages 3 to 9 and height 91 to 140 cm, child ticket. From age 10: adult ticket.
- The singing is playback, not live. This isn't a secret and it doesn't detract — the show is built as a revue, and what it sells is the stage, the movement and the costumes.
- The booking cannot be cancelled once it has been made.
What do you get with the ticket
Four things worth knowing before you book
Transfer with VIP only
The VIP ticket includes a round-trip transfer from the hotel. With the regular ticket, arrival is independent, and the hall is 15 to 20 minutes from Patong.
The same show in both classes
There are no additional segments and no different length. The only difference is the distance from the stage.
Not weather dependent
The show is indoors. In the rainy season that is one of the main reasons to choose it.
What happens on stage
A musical revue, not a stand-up show and not a play
The show is A musical cabaret about an hour long, with an ensemble of singers and dancers, ladyboys, who perform well-known songs in several languages.
Each number is a scene in its own right with its own set and costumes, and the costume changes are part of the spectacle, not a break between parts.
The singing is playback. This isn't a secret and the operator doesn't hide it. The show is built as a revue; what it sells is the stage, the movement, the lighting and the costumes.
Simon Cabaret operates in Phuket Over twenty years, and that's evident in the production level and the size of the ensemble.
At the end, the performers come out to the plaza in front of the hall for photos with the audience. This is at a separate charge and isn't mandatory, but that's what most of the audience does.
What is a ladyboy cabaret, and why is it an institution in Thailand
The context that helps understand what you're buying
Cabaret shows in Thailand are An entire genre, and not a single attraction. There are such shows in Phuket, Pattaya and Bangkok, and they're all built on the same principle: a revue of musical numbers with spectacular costumes.
The performers are ladyboys, a community that has a recognized place in Thai culture, and cabaret shows are one of the prominent places where it's visible to the public.
These productions were built over decades for an international audience, and so The songs are in several languages and the numbers don't require understanding Thai.
What distinguishes one show from another is mainly The size of the ensemble, the quality of the costumes and the set, and there, Simon's seniority — over twenty years in Phuket — is felt.
and what's important to know: This isn't a traditional Thai show. Those looking for classical dance, drums or local history are looking for a completely different product, and there are such options in Phuket.
Regular or VIP, and it's a simpler decision than it looks
The difference isn't just the seat
Both classes see the same show, at the same length and the same time. The first difference is the distance from the stage.
But the second difference is that the VIP ticket includes a round-trip transfer from the hotel, and the regular one doesn't. That's what changes the calculation.
The hall is 15 to 20 minutes from Patong, meaning that with the regular ticket you need to add a taxi for both directions, and often that closes the gap between the two classes, especially for a couple.
So the practical recommendation: Those without a car who will take a taxi anyway — it's worth checking VIP. Those traveling in a rental car or staying nearby — the regular one is completely enough.
And with children: the child's price is lower in both classes, and the gap between them is the same.
Which show to choose
19:30 or 21:30, and the time has real significance
The 19:30 show ends around 20:30 and leaves the evening free afterward, for a meal in Patong or a walk on Bangla Road. That's the convenient choice for most people.
The 21:30 show suits those who already planned an early dinner, or for those who arrived in Phuket that same day and want a few hours to rest before heading out.
With children: the earlier one, almost always. An hour is exactly the length children can handle, and 21:30 pushes the end of the evening to an hour that's hard for most of them.
and in the busy season it's worth booking in advance for both shows, and not assuming there will be seats on the night itself.
How to build an evening around it
An hour isn't an evening, and that's a matter of planning
The show lasts about an hour, so It's a component of an evening, not the whole evening.
The early show leaves the evening open. It ends around 20:30, and that's a good time for a meal in Patong or a walk on Bangla Road, both a short distance from the hall.
The later show closes out the evening. Those who choose it should eat beforehand, because by the end it's already too late for a proper meal.
Those who take VIP ticket with the transfer It's worth remembering that the transfer takes you back to the hotel, meaning if you planned to stay in Patong after the show, it's worth checking in advance how that works out.
And with children: The early one, a meal before, and a straight return to the hotel. This is the pace that works, and it avoids the show dragging on too late.
Who this suits
and why this works for families
For the whole family. The show isn't risqué and doesn't contain content unsuitable for children — it's flamboyant, not provocative, and many families come to it.
One hour is exactly the right length for children, and that's a clear advantage over the longer shows in Phuket.
and for those looking for an evening in a hall. The show is indoors and doesn't depend on the weather — a point that gains significance in the rainy season, when sea tours get canceled on short notice.
Less suitable for anyone looking for Live singing, it's playback, and it's worth knowing this in advance so it isn't a disappointment.
and less suitable for those expecting to A traditional Thai cultural show. This is an international revue, and there are completely different products in Phuket for those looking for traditional dance.
Before you arrive
Four things that change the evening
About an hour
That's the length of the show. A full evening requires combining it with a meal before or after.
Photography is not allowed during the show
After it ends, you can take photos with the performers in the plaza, For a separate fee.
Age and height
Up to age 2 and 90 cm free of charge. Ages 3–9 and height 91–140 cm, child ticket. From age 10: adult.
No cancellation
The booking cannot be cancelled once it has been made. It is worth confirming the date beforehand.
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Frequently asked questions
What to know before you book
How much does a ticket to Simon Cabaret cost?
Standard seat 800 THB per adult and 600 for a child aged 3 to 9. VIP seat 1,000 per adult and 800 for a child, and includes a round-trip transfer from the hotel.
What's the difference between regular and VIP?
Both classes see the same show. VIP is closer to the stage, and includes a round-trip transfer from the hotel, while the regular one doesn't. The hall is 15 to 20 minutes from Patong, so the taxi cost for both directions sometimes closes the gap.
How long does the show last?
About an hour.
What are the show times?
Two shows every evening: 19:30 and 21:30. The early one ends around 20:30 and leaves the evening free afterward.
Which show is preferable with children?
The early one, almost always. An hour is exactly the length children can handle, and 21:30 pushes the end of the evening to an hour that's hard for most of them.
Is the show suitable for children?
Yes. It's not risqué and doesn't contain content unsuitable for children — flamboyant, not provocative.
Do young children pay?
Up to age 2 and up to a height of 90 cm, free of charge. Ages 3 to 9 and height 91 to 140 cm, child ticket. From age 10: adult ticket.
Can we take photos?
Not during the show. After it ends, the performers come out to the plaza for photos with the audience, and that's at a separate charge and isn't mandatory.
Is the singing live?
No, it's playback. The show is built as a revue, and what it sells is the stage, the movement and the costumes.
Where is it located?
15 to 20 minutes' drive from Patong Beach. With the regular ticket, arrival is independent; VIP includes a transfer.
Can it be cancelled?
No. The booking cannot be cancelled once it has been made.
Is the show cancelled if it rains?
No. It takes place in a hall and doesn't depend on the weather.
Is this a traditional Thai show?
No. This is an international cabaret revue with songs in several languages. Those looking for traditional dance or classical Thai culture are looking for a different product, and there are such options in Phuket.
Who are the performers?
An ensemble of ladyboys: singers and dancers. Cabaret shows are one of the prominent places where this community is visible to the public in Thailand.
Do you need to understand Thai?
No. The songs are in several languages and the numbers are built for an international audience.
Is it worth booking in advance?
Yes, especially in the busy season. There are two shows an evening, and it's not worth assuming there will be seats on the night itself.
Does the VIP transfer take you back to Patong or the hotel?
to the hotel. Those who planned to stay in Patong after the show — it's worth checking this in advance with us.
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