The 14 Best Chiang Mai Khantoke Dinner Shows

1.Khan Toke Traditional Meal & Dancing Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 864 reviews · 3 hours · from $21Our pick

At Khum Khantoke, settle onto a floor mat at a low bamboo table for a northern Thai meal, then watch a live cultural performance with traditional costumes, music, and dance. The evening lasts up to three hours, with dinner and a chance to meet performers afterward. Hotel pickup is optional in the Mae Rim area.

“Food was very good. Love music and performances were also good and entertaining. It was definitely an experience I’ll recommend”

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2.Siam Dragon Cabaret Show with Optional Transfer

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

Spend 70 minutes at Siam Dragon Cabaret in Chiang Mai, where transgender performers present cabaret, modern dance, music, and Thai cultural numbers in an intimate 400-seat theatre. Choose Standard or VIP seating, and add pickup and drop-off from a hotel in the city center. The show includes a complimentary bottle of water.

“Good variety show with choreographed dances from different countries, music genres. The lady boys wore beautiful costumes well. Drawback is the guests are surprised after the show the ladyboys pull you in for photo op and expect tips. I recommend the production to post signs of fees for a photo op. Otherwise have more catwalks with costumes and upbeat music”

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3.Traditional Khantoke Dinner and Show from Chiang Mai

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

Head to Khum Khantoke Chiangmai for a northern Thai dinner served on shared platters at low tables, usually with floor mats for seating. A local guide arranges hotel pickup and drop-off in central Chiang Mai. During dinner, watch regional dances, music, a sword dance, and a closing hilltribe performance. Drinks cost extra.

“Nice dance acts, enough variety - length balacne to enjoy the fullest. The meal was excellent and food was replenished more than we could eat. Unfortunately we still have no clue what the differenc is in the tour options of standard, premium or special dinner. Would be good to understand the difference”

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4.Chiang Mai Traditional Khan Toke Meal & Cultural Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $48

Start with a guided walk through Muang Mai Market, where your English-speaking guide can explain local produce and foods. Then enjoy a Khan Toke dinner at the Old Chiangmai Cultural Center, with northern Thai dishes, herbal juice, and traditional performances. Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Chiang Mai are included.

“Our guide was excellent. Friendly, informative and helpful. The market tour was great she explained some of the different fruits and helped us buy and try some. Dinner- heaps of food and they kept refilling bowls. The fingernail dance was mesmerising. Highly recommend.”

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5.Miracle Cabaret Show

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

Spend an hour at Miracle Cabaret in Chiang Mai’s Chang Phuak area, where a company of more than 200 performers presents burlesque and adult entertainment with elaborate costumes and audience involvement. Choose standard or VIP admission. The theater is in Chotana Mall, and cameras and video recording are not allowed during the show.

“Th show always meets my expectations. The production is very well done and my entire group loved it from start to finish.”

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6.Khum Khantoke Northern Thai Cuisine and Show

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

At Khum Khantoke in Chiang Mai, you can pair Northern Thai food with a traditional Lanna dance show in a restaurant decorated in a Lanna style. Choose a buffet or one of five dinner sets: Standard, Vegetarian, Halal, Special, or Premium. The show runs from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.; expect floor-level seating.

“The vegetarian food option was just ok, didn’t care for most of it. The show had nice costumes and dancing but the sound system was difficult to hear. You will be sitting on the ground, either on a cushion or with your feet in an opening under the table.”

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7.Khantoke Dinner and Cultural Show At Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $32

At 6:30 pm, settle onto floor mats at low tables for a family-style northern Thai khantoke dinner, then watch Lanna music and cultural performances, including dances and sword displays. Vegetarian and halal meals are available if requested. The evening lasts about two hours and takes place at Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center.

“This was a very neat experience!!! The show was beautiful, the food was amazing, and the service staff were so kind. We had a really great time here.”

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8.Siam Dragon cabaret show : Ticket & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $25

At Siam Dragon Cabaret Show in Chiang Mai, expect about 70 minutes of fully lip-synced performances blending Thai and international influences, with costumes and professional lighting and sound. The ticket includes entry and bottled water; an air-conditioned transfer is optional. Afterward, you can take photos with performers, with a tip expected for each dancer in your photo.

“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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9.Khantoke Dinner with Traditional Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Spend an evening with Northern Thai food and a traditional Lanna performance of dance, music, and rituals. Choose a shared set menu or buffet, with vegetarian and Halal options available if selected. The event may be held in a tropical garden or a traditional Lanna-style setting. Pickup is optional.

“Le personnel était adorable, la nourriture excellente et le spectacle absolument magnifique ! J’ai passé une excellente soirée 🤩 je recommande cette activité à 100% !”

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10.Ladyboy Cabaret – Stories, Dinner and Sparkle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $49Top rated

This four-hour Chiang Mai night out starts with hotel pickup in a red songthaew, then dinner at the Night Bazaar and a walk through the nightlife district. Your English-speaking guide shares personal stories about the local LGBTQ+ community before you settle in at Ram Show Bar for cabaret, one included drink, and time to meet performers. Guides have included Gam and Bimi.

“Had an excellent time! Bimi was the best host we could ask for! Chiang Mai is so much fun. Glad to have experienced this tour”

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11.Khantoke Dinner Experience & Cultural Dance Show with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $45

Spend an evening with a set Thai dinner and a cultural show of Lanna dance, music and performances linked to Northern Thailand’s ethnic communities. Hotel pickup and return transfers are included for Chiang Mai City hotels. Expect low tables and floor seating, with a limited number of chairs available by advance request.

“Fabulous dancers and delicious food. Something for everyone! Nice relaxing dinner including a show with beautiful costumes and cultural dance.”

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12.Ladyboy Cabaret Show with Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $57

Start with hotel pickup and dinner at a Chiang Mai night market, where an English-speaking drag performer guide introduces local food and queer culture. Then head to a bar for two included drinks, a cabaret show, and a possible meet-and-greet with performers. Photos are welcome, though personal conversations depend on performers’ schedules.

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13.Traditional Khum Khantoke Dinner & Dance Show at Chiang Mai with Return Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $61

Spend an evening at Old Chiangmai Cultural Center, where northern Thai dishes are served at low, round khantoke tables alongside traditional dance and colorful costumes. The roughly three-hour outing starts at 7 pm and includes dinner, an air-conditioned ride and pickup from selected central hotels. Confirm your pickup location before booking.

“Wir wurden einen Tag vor der Veranstaltung informiert, dass die Abholung und Rücktransfer vom/zum Hotel nun doch nicht verfügbar ist, wir müssen selbst anreisen zum Kathoke Dinner. Haben wir auch gemacht, jedoch lag dort beim Old Read more”

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14.Traditional Khum Khantoke Dinner from Chiang Mai with Cultural Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $61

Start at 7 p.m. with pickup from a selected Chiang Mai hotel or meeting point, then head to Old Chiangmai Cultural Center for a Lanna-style dinner and cultural show. Eat seated on floor mats at low circular tables, with northern Thai dishes served family-style as dancers and musicians perform. The tour lasts about three hours and is limited to 15 people.

“I’impressive show and great food multi cultural and family friendly. Please to be sure to tip performers for their acts”

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