The 5 Shows in Chiang Mai That Earn Their Price

1.Siam Dragon Cabaret Show with Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 367 reviews · 1h 10m · from $25Our pick

Spend 70 minutes at Chiang Mai’s Siam Dragon Cabaret, where professional transgender performers combine Thai cultural dance, international numbers, comedy, music, and elaborate costumes. Choose Standard or VIP seats in the 400-seat theater, with optional city-center hotel pickup and drop-off.

“Small venue but we'll operated and flexible. A really cool experience and definite must do! Go out and support!”

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2.Traditional Khantoke Dinner and Show from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 103 reviews · from $23

You’ll eat northern Thai dishes from shared platters at low tables, watch finger, candle, and sword dances, then see Yao, Lahu, Meo, Lisu, and Karen performers. Central Chiang Mai hotel pickup and drop-off are included, while drinks cost extra.

“The performance was average. We have seen a whole lot better in Thailand. The food was OK, but having to sit on the floor wd awkward and painfull. We moved to a table after a while.”

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3.Miracle Cabaret Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 49 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Spend one hour at Miracle Cabaret in Chiang Mai’s Chang Phuak area, where burlesque, adult-themed stage acts, costumes, music, and audience interaction fill the show. Choose standard or VIP seating. Cameras and video are not allowed, and transport, food, and drinks cost extra.

“I was expecting more choreographed and coordinated dancing and movement. It was good overall but was anticipating an even higher level. It was fun. The theater is a bit sore down and seats are very small. Overall we enjoyed the show and the people involved were all great.”

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4.Khum Khantoke Northern Thai Cuisine and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 38 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

At Khum Khantoke in Chiang Mai, you’ll eat Northern Thai food from a round rattan tray while watching Lanna music and dance from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Choose Standard, Vegetarian, Halal, Special, or Premium dining. The restaurant opens at 6:30 p.m. and sits behind Big C Extra.

“Very cool. A bit touristy but the dances and costumes seemed very authentic”

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5.Siam Dragon cabaret show : Ticket & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $25

Spend about 70 minutes at Chiang Mai’s Siam Dragon Cabaret, where Thai and international themes meet elaborate costumes, lip-sync numbers, and professional lighting. Choose an entrance ticket or add optional air-conditioned transport. The 8 pm show is near public transport.

“Fun show! Great attitudes! Seemed like everyone in the crowd had a good time. Bring 50 baht bills for pictures afterwards.”

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