Thing to do
Old Phuket Town Heritage Walk
A self-guided stroll through Phuket Town's Sino-Portuguese streets, taking in Thalang Road, Soi Romanee, old shrines, museums and Baba-style cafés.
Phuket Simon Cabaret
An evening cabaret theatre on the edge of Patong, staging glitzy costume and dance revues with lip-synced musical numbers and photos with performers afterwards.
At a glance
- Type
- Cabaret show
- Area
- Patong, Phuket, Thailand
Good to know
- VIP and regular seating
- Evening shows
Why we recommend it
Simon Cabaret is one of Phuket's best-known evening shows, staged in a dedicated theatre on Sirirat Road just outside Patong, on the road south towards Karon. It is a cabaret revue of costume changes, dance routines and musical numbers, and the singing is lip-synced rather than live, so the focus is firmly on the staging, the choreography and the sheer number of sequins and feathers on stage. It is pure entertainment rather than theatre with a story.
Performances take place in the evening, with the venue open from about 18:00 to 22:30; check the show time on your ticket and arrive in good time to collect tickets and find your seats. Each show consists of two sections that use the whole stage, followed by a smaller act in front of the curtain. The auditorium has cinema-style seating, divided into regular and VIP seats, and a drink is included with entry.
Photography is not allowed inside the theatre. After the show, however, the performers gather by the entrance for photographs with the audience, and a tip of around 100 baht per photo is expected, so keep some small notes ready. If you would rather not pay, simply walk past politely; no one should be pressured.
The show suits couples, groups of friends and anyone curious to see a classic Thai cabaret. It is generally aimed at adults, so parents may want to judge for themselves whether it suits their children. It works well as an evening out before dinner in Patong or a walk along Bangla Road, and the whole visit, including getting there and the photo session afterwards, usually fits into a couple of hours.
The theatre is a short taxi or tuk-tuk ride from the centre of Patong; agree the fare before you set off. If you are driving, the venue is on the road leading south out of Patong towards Karon. Afterwards, Patong's restaurants and beach road are a few minutes away, while visitors staying in Kata or Karon can head straight home along the coast road. Book ahead in high season, when evening shows are most in demand, and check the current show times when you book, as schedules can change.
Phuket Simon Cabaret FAQs
Where is Simon Cabaret?
At 8 Sirirat Road, just outside Patong on the road towards Karon.
What time are the shows?
Shows run in the evening, with the venue open from about 18:00 to 22:30; check the time on your ticket.
Are the songs sung live?
No, the musical numbers are lip-synced.
Can I take photos?
Not inside the theatre, but performers pose for photos at the entrance afterwards for a tip.
What seats are available?
Regular and VIP seats in a cinema-style auditorium.
Is it suitable for children?
It is mainly aimed at adults, so parents should judge for themselves whether it suits their children.
How do I get there from Patong?
A short taxi or tuk-tuk ride; agree the fare first.
Should I book ahead?
Yes, especially in high season.