Let us tell you where to have fun in Phuket: active entertainment, performances and shows, festivals and nightlife.
Phuket is the favorite resort of most visitors to the Kingdom of Thailand. So it's only natural that there are plenty of activities for adults and children alike.
Active Entertainment
Splash Jungle Waterpark
Splash Jungle is a fantastic destination for the entire family, offering over 22,000 square meters of water park fun, with water rides catering to every taste:
For thrill-seekers and those who enjoy an adrenaline rush (WHIZZARD, Boomerango, Superbowl).
Family Raft Rides (such as the Family Raft Ride).
Pools and slides designed for toddlers (Aqua Spray Park).
All the attractions are organized into zones themed after different continents, like Africa, America, or Australia.
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Official Website:splashjungle.com Address: 65 Moo 4, Mai Kao Soi 4, T. Mai Khao, A. Thalang, Phuket 83110. How to Get There: Drive to Mai Khao Beach. A shuttle from any other beach to and from the water park typically costs around 400 THB. Telephone: +66076-372-111 Tickets can be booked on the official site. Entrance Fees: Children between 5 and 11 years old: 700 THB, Children over 11 and adults: 1450 THB, Toddlers under five years old: Free.
Dolphins Bay Nemo
The Nemo Dolphinarium, part of an international franchise, promises an exciting experience for children and adults alike. The main stars of the show include:
Black Sea dolphins.
Sea lion seals.
White whale.
Sea lions.
Front row tickets are more expensive, but they come with a special bonus: a chance to be kissed by sea lions! Additionally, you can book sessions for swimming and diving with dolphins.
Operating Schedule: Performances are held daily except Mondays at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. Official Website:dolphinsbay-phuket.com Address: 33/50, M.2, T.Chalong, A.Muang, Phuket, Thailand, 83130. How to Get There: Drive to the Chalong area; the dolphinarium is located near the local zoo. Telephone: +66 831811155 Tickets can be booked on the official site. Ticket Prices: Prices range from 400 to 700 THB for children and 700 to 1200 THB for adults, depending on the seating row.
Dino Park
Jurassic Dinosaur Park provides fun for both adults and kids. Dino Park is situated on the border of Karon and Kata beaches and is officially part of the Marina Phuket Resort.
Visitors to Dino Park can enjoy the following entertainment:
Explore a complex maze in a picturesque green oasis.
Discover a dangerous swamp and a prehistoric volcano.
Learn about the structure of a 12-meter waterfall.
Take photographs inside caves with stalactites and numerous dinosaur statues.
Enjoy lunch at the Dino Bar and play a round of golf.
Operating Schedule: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Official Website:www.dinopark.com Address: 47 Karon Road Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100 How to Get There: Take the highway connecting Karon and Kata beaches. Entrance Fees: Adults: 120 THB, Children: 90 THB; Golf Fees: Adults: 240 THB, Children: 180 THB.
Fantasea Show
The Fantasea Show is a renowned performance that extends beyond Phuket, featuring 400 actors and involving some 40 elephants. The entire show lasts for an hour and a half and includes various elements:
Various acrobatic acts.
Diverse dance routines.
Vocal performances of different styles and complexities.
The performance is dedicated to the Thai folk epic about Prince Kamala and his beloved. Apart from watching the live Fantasea performance, visitors can explore the 50-hectare grounds, visit souvenir shops, and relax by the artificial lake.
Schedule: The show starts daily at 21:00. For a leisurely tour of the area, it's best to arrive two to three hours early. The Fantasy Show grounds officially open to guests at 17:30. Official Website:https://www.phuket-fantasea.com/index.php Address: 99 Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket 83150 How to Get There: Drive to Kamala Beach. Tickets can be booked on the website. Ticket Prices: Show ticket: 1800 THB. Transfers to the show start at 300 THB. A VIP seat upgrade costs 250 THB. Dinner during the performance is an additional 400 THB.
Simon Cabaret Show
The Simon Show in Phuket Resort is a well-known performance that has been running since 1991, featuring drag queens and travesty divas. The ladyboys, dressed exclusively in women's costumes, perform dance and song routines during the show, making it suitable for children. There is no erotic content in the Simon Show.
The auditorium can accommodate up to 600 guests, and the performance lasts just over an hour.
Please note! Photography is strictly prohibited. For a fee (about 100 THB), you can take a photo with a member of the show after the performance.
Show Schedule: Daily at 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm, and 9:00 pm. Official Website:www.phuket-simoncabaret.com Phone: +66 87 888 6888 Address: 8 Sirirach Rd, Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand. How to Get There: The performance hall is located on the road from Patong Beach to Karon Beach. Tickets can be booked on this site. Admission Prices: Adult admission is THB 900, and for children below 12 years of age, admission is 700 THB.
Siam Niramit Phuket
Analogous to Bangkok's world-famous show, the eponymous Siam Niramit show opened in Phuket in 2011. A hall with more than 1,700 seats was built for this purpose. The performance boasts a hundred scenes and over five hundred costumes. It is divided into three parts that alternate without intermission. The Siam Niramit program includes:
A dance and vocal narrative about the history of Thailand;
A narration about Heaven and Hell;
Traditional festivals of the Kingdom.
Before the show, you can engage with buffalo, goats, and elephants, ride elephants, and watch their paramilitary procession near the stage.
Opening Hours: 17:00 - 23:00 Official Website:siamniramitphuket.com Address: 55/81 Moo 5, Chalermprakiet Road | Rassada, Phuket 83000, Thailand How to Get There: Siam Niramit Entertainment Complex is located in the heart of Phuket. From Phuket Town, take a city bus (costing 40 THB) for about half an hour. Phone: +66 76 335 000 Tickets can be purchased on this site. Ticket Prices range from THB 1,500 to THB 2,300. Transfers to the performance from anywhere in Phuket are around 300 THB.
Bangla Road Quarter is for tourists 18+
Phuket's nightlife is vibrant on almost every beach. There are plenty of discos and bars that offer shows. The main party is on Patong. The central street of Patong, Bangla Road, with many offshoots (Soi in Thai), is dotted with numerous nightclubs for every taste. Even if you are not a big fan of nightlife, you should visit a nightclub in Phuket at least once.
The most famous club in Patong is the Famous club. Entrance to the club is free, but cocktails are available from THB 150. Entertainment for adults in the establishments of Phuket is more than enough. Girls constantly strolling along Bangla Road, ready to go to a room with a man, will cost from 1200 THB per night.
The clubs are also popular:
Hollywood;
Seducition;
Ti Pan;
Tiger;
On Patong, particularly on Bangla Road, the following hotels are considered the best:
Phuket is known as the Holiday Island. Holidays are loved and enjoyed here. Regardless of the season of your vacation, you are sure to catch at least one of the festivals. The following holidays are the most popular in Phuket:
Thao Thep Krassattri and Thao Si Sunthon. They are celebrated on March 13 and are dedicated to national heroes who fought the Burmese invaders;
The Royal Regatta at Kata Beach in December;
Travel Festival in November;
Romantic and very beautiful Loy Kratong festival in November to December;
The famous Vegetarian Festival in September-November for fans of Thai culture;
Thai New Year in April.
Every visitor to Phuket will find dozens of leisure activities to suit every taste. You can either be active or relax and watch an interesting theatrical performance.
