Tiffany show Pattaya, a visitor guide to the famous cabaret

The Tiffany show in Pattaya is one of the oldest and most famous cabaret productions in Thailand, running since the 1970s. Trans women perform music, dance and theatrical scenes in a large purpose built theatre, several times every evening. Tickets are sold through the official box office and website.

For many visitors, Tiffany's Show is their first contact with Thai trans culture, and it is a good one. The show presents trans women as professional performers with years of training behind them, and the theatre has shaped the careers of many well known Thai artists. This guide explains the history, what you will see, how to book and how to behave in the hall. For the wider city, read our Pattaya guide.

A short history

Tiffany's Show started in Pattaya in the 1970s, when the city was turning from a fishing village into a resort. It grew from a small stage into one of the largest cabaret theatres in Asia, and it helped turn Pattaya into the centre of Thai cabaret. The company also created Miss Tiffany's Universe, a national pageant, and later Miss International Queen, which brings trans women from many countries to the same stage.

The theatre's long history matters to the community. For decades, cabaret was one of the few careers where trans women in Thailand were celebrated openly, and many performers later moved into television, film, music and business.

What the show is

The show is a fast moving revue of short scenes. Expect:

• Large ensemble dance numbers with feathered headdresses and sequined costumes
• Scenes inspired by music and dance from different countries, including Thai, Chinese, Korean, Indian and Western numbers
• Lip sync performances of famous songs, often with dramatic staging
• Light comedy moments that play with the audience
• A finale that brings the whole cast on stage

It is a theatre production, not a nightclub act. It is non explicit, and it welcomes couples, families and groups of friends.

How to visit

The theatre sits on the north side of central Pattaya, a short ride from Beach Road. Ride hailing apps and baht buses get you there easily, and many hotels arrange transfers.

• Tickets are sold at the official box office and on the official website. Buy there to avoid unofficial resellers who add mark ups or sell seats that do not exist.
• Shows run several times every evening. Check the current schedule on the official site, because times change with the season.
• Arrival about 30 minutes before the start is wise, so you have time to find your seat.
• Prices depend on the seat category and change over time, so check the box office for the current list.

Etiquette in the theatre

• Follow the rules on photos and video announced at the start. Flash photography during the show distracts the performers.
• After the show, performers often greet guests outside for photos. It is customary to offer a small tip if you take a photo, and it is polite to ask first.
• Use she/her when talking about the performers, and keep comments about bodies to yourself. They are artists, and their work is what you came to see.
• Keep phones silent and stay seated until the finale ends.

Combining the show with a Pattaya trip

Many visitors plan an evening around the show, with dinner in the city centre and a walk along the promenade afterwards. If you want to know Pattaya better, look at the events calendar for pageant dates and read about Thai ladyboys and kathoey culture for the wider background.

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