Alcazar is Pattaya’s second famous transgender cabaret, staged since 1981 in its own 1,000-plus-seat theatre on Second Road. The 75-minute show runs several times nightly — core slots around 17:00, 18:30 and 20:00, with extra shows on busy nights. Standard tickets run around ฿960 (from $26.69 on GetYourGuide) and VIP around ฿1,920 (from $53.38); the format is very close to Tiffany’s, so most visitors pick one, not both.
Tour Highlights
- A 75-minute production with 400-plus costumes and full stage machinery
- Purpose-built theatre on Pattaya Second Road, seating over 1,000
- Multiple shows nightly — core slots around 17:00, 18:30 and 20:00
- VIP seats put you close enough to read facial expressions
- Photo session with performers outside after each show (tip expected)
Itinerary
- 117:50Arrive 30–40 minutes before your slot (example: the 18:30 show) — e-voucher exchange and seating take time when coach groups land at once.
- 218:30Showtime: around 75 minutes of song-and-dance numbers spanning Thai classical, Chinese, Korean, Indian and Western pop segments.
- 319:45Show ends; performers line up outside for photos — customary tip around 40–100 THB per performer per photo.
- 420:00You are steps from Soi Buakhao and Second Road restaurants for dinner afterwards.
What's included
- Show admission in your chosen seat class
- Skip-the-line entry on the VIP ticket
Not included
- Hotel transfer (bundled options exist)
- Drinks and snacks
- Performer photo tips
Who is this tour best for?
- Visitors staying in central Pattaya — the theatre is walkably central, unlike Tiffany’s at the north end
- Anyone who wants the classic Pattaya cabaret at the lower standard-seat price
- Families: like Tiffany’s, this is costumes and choreography, not an adult show
- Photo hunters — VIP rows are close enough for real portraits of the performers
Where to book & compare
| Provider | From | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard seat (GetYourGuide) | around ฿960 (from $26.69) | 4.7 rating from 185 reviews. The theatre is steep enough that standard seats see the whole stage fine. |
| VIP seat (GetYourGuide) | around ฿1,920 (from $53.38) | 4.6 rating from 378 reviews, skip-the-line entry. Worth it if faces and costume detail matter to you; the spectacle itself reads fine from standard. |
| Tiffany’s Show (the rival) | from ~1,050 THB | The 1974 original at the north end of Second Road, in a grander lobby-and-chandeliers venue. Show quality is comparable — see our separate Tiffany’s guide; choose by location and price, not hype. |
Frequently asked questions
What time are the Alcazar shows?
The core slots most of the year are around 17:00, 18:30 and 20:00, with a late show (around 21:30) added on busy nights; in quieter months some agents list a reduced 17:30/19:00 schedule instead. The schedule genuinely varies by season and demand, so confirm the slot for your date when booking — the ticket platforms show live availability.
Alcazar or Tiffany’s — which should I pick?
They are direct competitors with very similar 75-minute formats, and few people need both. Tiffany’s (since 1974) is the original with the grander building; Alcazar (since 1981) is more central and its standard seats are usually a little cheaper. If you are staying around Central Pattaya, Alcazar wins on convenience; if you want the "original", pick Tiffany’s.
Is VIP worth the double price?
Honestly: only if being close matters to you. VIP (around ฿1,920 on GetYourGuide) buys the front section and skip-the-line entry, and the 378-review 4.6 rating suggests buyers are happy. But the production is designed to read from every seat, and the ฿960 standard ticket carries a slightly higher 4.7 rating. Mid-house is the value pick.
Is the show family-friendly?
Yes. Like Tiffany’s, Alcazar is a costume-and-choreography stage production — glamorous, loud and campy, but not sexual. Families with children attend every night. It is an entirely different world from the Walking Street bar scene ten minutes away.
What about photos with the performers?
After each show the cast waits outside for photos, and tipping is expected — typically 40–100 THB per performer in the frame. Agree before shooting. It is customary, good-natured and part of how performers earn; budget a little cash for it.