What you will see at Simon Cabaret
Simon Cabaret Phuket is a 600-seat cabaret theatre in the south of Patong, on Sirirat Road (spelled Sirirach on the theatre’s site). The show has run since 1991, according to the official website. The site calls it a “ladyboy show”: the troupe on stage is transgender. The programme is built on musical themes from different countries, comedy and elaborate costumes.
According to the operator Tourist Information Phuket the show runs roughly like this: it opens with Thai classical dance with finger extensions and headdresses, then international numbers (Chinese opera, Japanese geisha, Broadway hits, pop), comedy sketches in between, in mime or with simple jokes, and a full-company finale.
After the show the performers come out to the foyer and pose for photos with guests. The theatre’s website promises a chance to meet the show’s stars for photos. According to the operator, a tip for the performer is customary for a photo, around 20-50 baht. A sign at the entrance in a 2019 photo read “minimum 100 THB for each performer”: confirm the amount on the spot.
The evening step by step
- Arrive 15-20 minutes before the session (advice from the operator Tourist Information Phuket)
- 18:00, 19:30 or 21:00: the show starts, about 70 minutes
- After the show: photos with the performers in the foyer
How long it takes and when to go
There are three sessions: 18:00, 19:30 and 21:00, daily, per the official website. The show itself runs about 70 minutes, and the evening takes 2-3 hours including the ride and entry. The website names no seasonal closures.
| Period | What to expect |
|---|---|
| December-March | high season, the 19:30 session goes first: book ahead (per the operator) |
| April-November | the operator mentions no seat shortage, the show is indoors |
Getting there and travel time
The address on the theatre’s website is 8 Sirirach Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83 150. That is southern Patong, near the border with Karon. Road distances from OpenStreetMap (OSRM, no traffic, 18 October 2026):
| From | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Patong centre | 3.8 km | about 5 minutes |
| Kata | 8.5 km | about 10 minutes |
| Phuket Town | 15.6 km | about 18 minutes |
| Airport | 37.6 km | about 50 minutes |
The operator Tourist Information Phuket writes of a free shuttle from Patong hotels when you buy the ticket from it. The theatre’s official website lists no separate transfer service. For taxis see taxis in Phuket, and for common tricks the scams section.
Which session to choose
The sessions run at 90-minute intervals. Counting about 70 minutes for the show, the 18:00 session ends around 19:10, the 19:30 around 20:40 and the 21:00 around 22:10. The early session suits you if you want dinner and a walk in Patong afterwards. The late one leaves the evening for dinner before the show. The operator Tourist Information Phuket writes that in high season 19:30 sells out first.
What is nearby and how to combine it
The theatre is open daily, so it fits any day of a trip. On days when the neighbouring parks are closed it is one of few evening options: Phuket FantaSea (11.5 km, about 14 minutes) opens on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, Carnival Magic on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. To the south beyond Patong lie Karon and Kata (8.5 km to Kata). The theatre’s sales office answers the phone Monday to Friday, 9:00-19:00, according to the website.
Tickets and booking
Prices appear in the booking form on the theatre’s website, and we could not get them from an open, dated source, so we give no figures. The terms the website publishes:
- Payment by card or PayPal is due at booking
- Every purchase is final, no refunds
- Prices and the site’s content may change without notice
Agencies also sell tickets, and with some operators a transfer is included.
Ways to visit
| Option | Time | Suits | Downside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket on the theatre’s website | three sessions | those travelling on their own | no refunds |
| Agency ticket with transfer | the evening | those staying outside Patong | depends on the operator’s terms |
| VIP seats | any session | those who want a better sightline | chosen at purchase |
| Taxi or own transport | per session | those with a scooter or car | you arrange the return late at night |
What to do in rain
The show is in the theatre, and rain does not cancel it. The road is harder: in the wet season allow extra time and bring an umbrella for the walk from the drop-off to the door. The theatre’s website publishes no weather rescheduling terms, and there are no refunds.
Safety, children and rules
- Age: the official website publishes no rules. The operator Tourist Information Phuket writes that there are no age restrictions. Confirm with the theatre if you bring small children
- Filming: banned during the show (operator descriptions), photos with performers in the foyer afterwards
- Dress: no formal requirements, the operator suggests smart casual and advises against beachwear
Who it suits and who it does not
- Suits. Couples and groups who want an evening in Patong without a plot or a language: music, costumes and comedy. Families who checked the age rules with the theatre first
- Does not suit. Anyone who wants to film the show itself: filming during the numbers is banned. Anyone tired by noise and bright lights. Anyone who needs exact age rules from the theatre: they are not on the website
FAQ
What time is Simon Cabaret and is it open every day?
The theatre's official website lists daily sessions at 18:00, 19:30 and 21:00. It names no days off. In high season (December-March), according to the operator Tourist Information Phuket, the 19:30 session sells out faster than the others.
How long is the show?
About 70 minutes: that is what the operator Tourist Information Phuket says, and the operator Tisland lists 1 hour 10 minutes. The official website does not state the length.
Can I bring children?
The official website publishes no age rules. The operator Tourist Information Phuket writes that there are no age restrictions, but confirm it with the theatre before buying: on +66 87 888 6888 or at info@simoncabaretphuket.com.
Can I film the show and take photos with the performers?
Filming during the show is banned, according to operator descriptions. After the show the performers come out to the foyer and you can be photographed with them: the official website promises a chance to meet the stars for photos, and the operator Tourist Information Phuket suggests keeping 20-50 baht for a tip, while a sign in a 2019 photo says a minimum of 100 baht per performer: confirm on the spot.
What is the dress code?
There are no formal requirements. The operator Tourist Information Phuket suggests smart casual and advises against beachwear.
How do I buy a ticket and can I get a refund?
The theatre's website sells tickets, with payment by card or PayPal due at booking. According to the site's terms every purchase is final and there are no refunds.
Is this a show by transgender performers?
Yes. The theatre's website calls it a "ladyboy show" and the troupe is transgender. According to an operator's description, the programme includes Thai classical dance, international numbers and comedy.
Sources
- Simon Cabaret Phuket. Official website (sessions, theatre, history)
- Simon Cabaret Phuket. Contact and address
- Simon Cabaret Phuket. Terms & Conditions (payment, refunds)
- Tourist Information Phuket. Simon Cabaret Show (operator programme)
- Tisland. Simon Cabaret, ticket without transfer (operator programme)
- Phuket Tour. Simon Cabaret (operator programme)
- OpenStreetMap. Phuket Simon Cabaret (node 660137157), OSRM distances
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