Indonesia · BALINESE DANCE AND CULTURAL SHOWS
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The 15 best balinese dance and cultural shows in Indonesia are below, each with its price, its running time and the kind of traveller it suits. Where you are staying usually decides which of them is practical.
Watch Legong Kraton at Ubud Palace in Bali. A 90-minute dance show with ornate costumes and gamelan music for about $6.
“The show was amazing! Great performance and insight to Indonesian history. This show was better than the other seen in uluwatu I thought.”
Cliff-top Uluwatu Temple at sunset, the hypnotic Kecak chant, and a Jimbaran seafood dinner with easy hotel pickup.
“Long drive from kutu but Fire Dance is wonderful and well worth it. Seafood dinner, not so much. Food and service both were disappointing. Our driver was great - he was mindful of my discomfort around the monkeys and kept them away. We came back with our glasses, hats and water bottles still in our possession!”
See Bali’s Ubud Kecak and Fire Dance at a temple, with no instruments, just voices and chants, plus a fiery Ramayana finale.
“Fantastic cultural experiences! Small venue, up close to the performance, superb value for the money ($7 US). Go see it!”
Private Uluwatu sunset tour with Kecak and fire dance, plus Jimbaran seafood dinner, with hotel pickup from Seminyak and nearby areas.
“The Sunset Tour and Fire Dance were an incredible cultural experience that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Bali. Our tour guide Ketut Putra was also incredible. He was very knowledgeable and interactive and definitely made the tour that much better.”
Guided Uluwatu Temple visit and Kecak fire dance with monkey-smart help, great photo spots, and two show times for $29.35.
“The fire dance at the temple was amazing! The tour guide Pedro knew exactly where to go for the best photos and he even helped me get a front row seat. The actual show was engaging and full of great story telling.”
Tanah Lot at sunset with the Kecak chant circle, fire dance rituals, and Ramayana scenes. Optional temple tickets and pickup.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our visit to Tanah Lot Bali for the Kecak dancers and dinner at De Junga was absolutely outstanding. The show was accessible, authentic, and so thoughtfully put together — a beautiful cultural experience in a breathtaking setting. The location was fantastic, with stunning views that made the whole evening feel magical. Our driver was attentive, courteous, and made the trip to and from the venue completely stress-free. I was travelling with my 80-year-old mother, and this was a perfect activity for both of us. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Bali. It was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Dont forget to tip the…”
Skip-the-line ticket to the Kecak and Fire Dance at Uluwatu Temple, timed to sunset. Bring water, beat the chaos, and enjoy Balinese chant.
“Do bear in mind there are large queues after collecting tickets at the desk but those who had waiting to buy tickets at the time were left disappointed so it was a good idea to reserve these tickets early! The show was excellent, with memorable characters especially the gentleman acting at Hanuman. One of the best parts of our Bali stay.”
Private Uluwatu sunset tour with Kecak fire dance and Jimbaran beach seafood dinner, with A/C pickup from Seminyak.
“Kecak Fire Dance at Uluwatu Temple unmissable if in Bali. Dinner at Jimbaran Beach was really nice too.”
All inclusive Seminyak pickup for Uluwatu Temple and Kecak fire dance at sunset, with admission ticket included. Small group, $38.33.
“Geko our driver/guide was very friendly and informative about Balinese culture, would highly recommend the Kecak dance tour.”
Private day trip in Yogyakarta with a priority climb at Borobudur, Prambanan temples, and the Ramayana Ballet.
“Adit was a fantastic driver and guide for our trips to Borobudur and Prambanan. He graciously and thoughtfully answered our many questions about Indonesian culture and history, the city of Yogyakarta, and the temples. We asked to stop for Kopi Luwak and shop for Batik and he found excellent local shops around our route. We also expressed interest in trying local food, and he took us to a warung along the route for delicious lamb Sate. He even helped us plan a biking trip in a village near Yogya the following day. Overall, we had a fantastic, memorable day, and we would highly recommend requesting Adit as your guide.”
Prebook the Devdan Show in Nusa Dua, Bali, for a one-hour cultural performance with aerial acrobatics, dance, and easy hotel transfers.
“Excellent show amazing costumes and choreography. We were disappointed that we paid the fee for 90 minute show but it turned out to be a 45 minute show. Can we get our money back for this please?”
Ubud dinner show at Lost City: choose Lemuria or Atlantis, enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner, then join an interactive dance and fire scene.
“The show was fantastic and interactive and our kids loved it. The venue was also very beautiful! We were staying in ubud center and it took about an hour to drive to the venue even though it was just 6km away). Our driver stayed for us but it seemed like it could be difficult to get a ride back. We didn’t end up staying for dinner.”
Private Bali beach-hopping to Uluwatu Temple at sunset, Kecak dance, and a Jimbaran seafood BBQ, with optional water sports.
“Let me start by saying that I would rather give no review than a bad review, but this excursion was just terrible. We were supposed to visit 5 beaches but only ended up visiting 2. Our driver spent over an hour driving in circles lost. He was verRead more”
VIP seats at Prambanan for the Ramayana Ballet, plus a guided temple visit and dinner with traditional Indonesian food.
“The driver, knowledgeable and cooperative, passed us to a guide during the temple visit. Unfortunately, the guide, despite being knowledgeable, was hurried, leaving us unattended and causing us to lose our way. It was later revealed tRead more”
Kuta pickup to Uluwatu Temple for sunset and the Kecak Fire Dance. Tickets, sarong, and transport included for about $37.
“Surya was our best driver! He was so friendly respectful and informative, his driving was excellent. Such a nice guy. We had a great day and saw a white monkey. The show was also good except for the rain which is expected In the rainy season. Still worth the visit. Food at the restaurant was great tried local food was delicious”
