Entertainment Experiences in Yogyakarta

Experience the Ramayana through traditional Javanese dance with reserved seating at Prambanan.

• Everything you get: Take your seat for the Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan and watch the legendary epic unfold through traditional Javanese dance and gamelan music. Depending on the season, enjoy the performance in an open-air theatre with the illuminated temple as the backdrop or at the indoor Trimurti Stage.
• Upgrades: Choose Second, First, Special, or VIP seating. Special includes a soft drink, while VIP adds traditional snacks.
• Why choose this: Enjoy one of Java's most celebrated cultural performances with reserved seating options, letting you choose the viewing experience that best suits your budget and preferences.

Inclusions #

• Admission to Ramayana Ballet

• Live gamelan music

• Reserved seating (as per option selected)

• Soft drink (as per option selected)

• Traditional snacks (as per option selected)

What to bring

• Carry a printed or digital ticket with a scannable QR code for entry.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes before the performance begins for ticket validation and seating.

What's not allowed

• Drones are not permitted at the performance venue.
• Tripods, monopods, gimbals, and large telephoto lenses require prior written approval.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair-accessible seating is available. Contact the venue in advance if assistance is required.

Additional information

• The Ramayana Ballet is typically performed on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings, starting at 7:30pm, but schedules may change.
• During the dry season (May to October), performances are usually staged at the open-air theatre with Prambanan Temple as the backdrop. During the rainy season (November to April), or in wet weather, performances move to the indoor Trimurti Stage.
• A Ramayana Ballet ticket includes admission to the performance only. It does not include entry to Prambanan Temple.
• Seating benefits vary by ticket category. Check your selected option before booking.
• If rain interrupts the performance after 45 minutes, the show is considered complete, in accordance with the venue's policy.

Watch Yogyakarta's longest-running Ramayana Ballet with nightly performances in the heart of the city.

• Everything you get: Watch the Ramayana epic come alive through traditional Javanese dance, music, and theatrical storytelling at Purawisata. Every ticket includes the performance and a post-show photo opportunity with the cast, while selected options add a buffet dinner at Gazebo Shinta Restaurant before the show.
• Upgrades: Choose a show-only ticket or add a buffet dinner at Gazebo Shinta Restaurant with live gamelan music before the performance.
• Why choose this: Perfect if you're staying in central Yogyakarta and want a complete cultural evening with flexible nightly performances and optional dinner.

Inclusions #

• Admission to Ramayana Ballet

• Photo opportunity with performers after the show

• Buffet dinner at Gazebo Shinta Restaurant (as per option selected)

• Live gamelan music during dinner (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Drinks

What to bring

• Bring your e-ticket on your phone or as a printed copy for entry.
• Use a valid email address when booking to receive your ticket.

What's not allowed

• Outside food and drinks are not permitted inside the venue.

Additional information

• Performances are held every evening, regardless of weather conditions.
• Children under 5 years enter free. Children aged 5–10 years receive discounted tickets.
• Tickets are non-refundable, but reservations may be changed or rescheduled up to twice within three months, subject to the operator's policy.
• The performance is presented through dance and music without spoken dialogue or subtitles.
• Show + Dinner options include a buffet dinner at Gazebo Shinta Restaurant before the performance.