Siam Niramit Cultural Show
The Siam Niramit cultural show makes for a good evening out for the whole family. Through dance, music, martial arts and spectacular stage scenes, the 75 minute show portrays the culture, traditions and beliefs of Siam, as Thailand was called centuries ago.
You can get tickets for the show only or include a buffet dinner before the show.
Outside activities before the show
There is lots to do and see before the show starts. Take a walk around the large grounds to enjoy the open air performances.
Elephant War Parade
Get an impression of how battles were fought in previous centuries watching the elephant war parade. See a procession of elephants and soldiers wearing uniforms of the Siamese army.
Traditional Thai village
In the traditional Thai village you can see wooden houses from the four regions of Thailand. Make sure to try some of the food prepared here. At each house people prepare a dish specific to that region.
Other outdoor activities
Other things to do and see include watching a demonstration of Muay Thai boxing, having a look around the floating market, watching the light and fountain show, feeding the fish and watching various traditional Thai dances. Kids can play carnival games and win prizes.
The show
Highlight of the evening is the Siam Niramit theater show. The visually spectacular, fast paced show portrays Thai history, festivals, culture, local life and spiritual beliefs through music, traditional Thai dance, acrobatics and impressive scenes like a boat floating on a stream.
The show is a spectacular production with beautiful and impressive stage scenery, a large number of performers wearing lavish costumes and visual effects as fire, lightning and smoke. Stage designs with vibrant backdrops change quickly with each scene.
Three acts
The Siam Niramit show consists of three acts.
Act I Civilizations
The first act presents the civilizations of the four regions of Thailand, their culture, traditions and dance.
Act II The three worlds
The second act portrays the three worlds Heaven, Hell and the legendary forest Himmapan. While Heaven is a place of beauty and happiness where angels and Devas fly around, in Hell sinners suffer receiving terrible punishments. In Hindu mythology the Himmapan forest surrounds Mount Meru, the center of the universe.
Act III Thai festivals
The third act tells about Thai festivals.
The best known is Songkran, traditionally the Thai new year celebration, a water festival when people take to the streets splashing water on each other.
During Loy Krathong Thai people make small containers made from banana leaves containing flowers, a candle and incense sticks and let them float on a river, lake or canal.
Also shown in this act important Buddhist events, such as the ordination of young men into monkhood.
Take your photos with the cast
After the show you can meet the cast and take your photo with them outside the theater in the courtyard.
Siam Niramit theater
The show is performed on a very large stage with beautiful stage designs and backdrops that change with every act. The theater is equipped with a professional light and sound system and technology to create various special effects.
Recording videos or making photos in the theater is not allowed. Before entering the theater, visitors can deposit cameras and phones.
Dinner before the show
Before the show visitors can enjoy buffet dinner. The varied menu caters to all tastes. Diners have a choice of a wide selection of Thai, Western and Indian dishes. Also available is vegetarian and halal.
After the main course try some Thai sweets and desserts.
Location
Siam Niramit Phuket is located at 55/81 Chalermprakiat Rama 9 Road (route 402) on the outskirts of Phuket Town.
How to get there
From any of the beach resorts get there by Grab taxi, tuk tuk or buy a package including round trip transfer.
Opening hours & show times
The show is performed daily, except Tuesday.
The grounds open from 17:30 until 22:30.
Buffet dinner is from 18:00 until 20:00.
Pre-show entertainment outside the theater is from 19:20 until 20:05.
The show starts at 20:30, theater doors open at 20:05. Show duration about 75 minutes.
Ticket prices
Walk in ticket prices at the Siam Niramit Phuket theatre are:
Child rate: Height between 100 and 140 cm
Toddler: Children under 100 centimeters tall enter free if they share a seat with one of their parents.
Theater seating plan
The picture below shows the theater seating plan. The platinum seats center in front of the stage provide the best views.
Theater seating plan
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Siam Niramit Phuket Tickets
- Silver, Gold or Platinum seats
- Optional buffet dinner
- Optional hotel transfers
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