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THE 10 BEST Ubud Performances
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- Tova S5 contributionsOutstanding grounds and art centre with not only paintings but classes and a restaurant as well. And sometimes Balinese dances.Written 25 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SheaNew York City, NY8 contributionsThis is a can’t miss experience in Ubud. Nestled on the grounds of a temple, it’s a powerful performance. The men’s choir is enchanting.Written 30 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KatBeijing, China69 contributionsI attended the Legong and Barong Waksirsa Dance at Ubud Palace last night. The show is every night at 7:30 pm and you can just buy tickets from folks standing outside the palace doors. 100 IDR a person. The show is just over 90 minutes and has a huge cast of dancers and musicians.
I got there around 6:50pm and it was already about 2/3rds full so you need to get there pretty early for front row center.
The costumes were great and some of the dances interesting, but overall it was a bit long and boring with a bunch of dialogue at the end in Indonesian that was impossible to follow. Still, it's worth seeing.Written 2 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Steven SPattaya, Thailand588 contributionsThe perormance starts at 7.30pm at a cost of Rp100,000. Past reviewers recommend arriving 30 minutes early but I would suggest arriving even earlier. Due to having to wait for transport I ended up arriving at 7.15pm and the place was packed. I spotted one lone plastic chaired and grabbed it.
I thought the performance was very professional and entertaining. The barong dance was the one I wanted to see and I wasn't disappointed. I can recommend to everyone to experience one of these shows.Written 10 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - RahulSan Francisco, CA3 contributionsGreat to see traditional bali legong dance and music. Highly recommend. Arrive early to get good seats. You can buy tickets from the people just outside for 100k idr.Written 8 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- microniniManila, Philippines2 contributionsIt was an unforgettable experience, sitting together with a small audience on a balmy evening, watching this traditional art form. Before the show, friendly staff provide a written backgrounder of the material to be performed, which helped us follow the story. The show runs a bit long, which I imagine can make smaller children restless, but we loved every minute of it.Written 9 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- cowrieloverSaint Louis, MO17 contributionsBeing part Indonesian, I have seen many Legong performances.
So, this time I wanted to see the best as my lady friend has never seen one.
After a bit of research, I learned that Peliatan would be ground zero for this type of dance.
We were lucky to be able to see a world class performance in this quaint, out of the way neighborhood.
When you get there, it does not look like anything from the outside. Looks like a bunch of alleys with no big signs for the magnificent show inside. Once inside, one can see the rich history of this troupe. There are many pictures along the wall showing their performances all over the world. Lucky we were ones of the first people to get there, as we can sit in the first row. It is essential to be close to the stage so one can see all the intricate hand/feet and eye movements of the various young dancers. There is no stadium seating, so people in the back would not get as good a view. Bring a portable fan or hand fan as the heat/humidity could be too much for some people. The program given for that night contained a surprise-- a Kebyar duduk dance!!! I have always dreamed of seeing a live performance and finally we got to see one. This is a real treat as most Balinese dancers are young girls/women.
The length of 1.5 hours can lull some people to sleep, especially with the melodious gamelan playing in the background.
So, if there is only one Legong performance you can see, this IS the best one!!Written 9 July 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Bine BalohJesenice, Slovenia17 contributionsMe and my wife went to women Kecak fire dance by coincidence. We enjoyed it very much. We were siting in the front row which was awesone. The show really gives you a feeling that you are in a trance state of mind. Hats off to the women singing the whole time and to the guy walking and sitting on burned coconuts 🔥👍💪Written 5 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Wildcat7400Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia989 contributionsMy partner & I watched the Barong Dance at the Sahadewa Cultural Studio in Ubud. The studio was inaugurated on 1 Apr 1972 & has approximately 50 years of experience in presenting a variety of traditional Balinese dance performances.
Barong & Keris Dance is performed daily from 9:30 am while the Kecak & Fire Dance starts at 6:30 pm on a daily basis too. The Barong Dance ticket is priced at IDR100,000. Upon purchase, the customer will be given a leaflet containing a synopsis on each dance act totalling 5. Unfortunately, the translation isn’t very good & accompanied with many typo errors. Without the information at hand, I seriously doubt that customers will be able to follow & understand the performance. To get the best seats, be there 15 minutes prior to the show.
The show starts off with Gamelan music on the left side of the stage. Gamelan is an integral part of the Balinese culture, mostly played on formal occasions & in many traditional ceremonies. It requires 40 people to play the music & the musical instruments usually consist of gongs, drums, xylophones & other percussion instruments.
The Barong Dance is performed in an indoor open stage with a natural background. In a gist, the show is about good triumphing over evil.
Bali’s mythical creature “The Barong” is a mixed combination form of tiger, lion, dragon & cow infused in 1 animal body. Its body is supposedly made of fur from white dried leaves. Underneath the Barong are 2 dancers working it out.
The story is about Kunti who was forced to give Sahadewa, her child to Queen Rangda. Kunti resisted & was bewitched by Rangda. Kunti then forced the guards to take Sahadewa into a forest, in front of Rangda’s palace. Unbeknownst to Rangda, Lord Siva helped Sahadewa by granting him immortality. Rangda then surrenders & asked Sahadewa to redeem her which he agreed. Then, Kalika, one of Rangda’s helpers asked Sahadewa to redeem her but Sahadewa refused. As a result, Kalika changed into a boar & proceeded to fight Sahadewa. Lastly, she changed into Rangda & Sahadewa changed into “The Barong” & once again defeated the Rangda. Also, during the play, there are many chest-stabbing scenes & cheeky Balinese humour from the monkey character which might be unsuitable for children.
After the show, there will be time to take photos with the performers on stage. Do not miss that opportunity.Written 10 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David DDevon, UK19,794 contributionsThursday 18th September and we passed this wonderful building on 2 seperate occasions. The first time we were walking down this busy street, where this Community Centre is situated, we were on route to the Monkey Forest Sanctuary at the end of the road. Hence the name of the road, Jalan Monkey Forest.
The building was closed as we passed, so we could not go in, however, we did stop for a few minutes to admire it's beautiful exterior.
The second occasion was in the evening we were on our way to dinner when we walked passed and heard the Balinese music emanating from the hall within the centre. There was a cultural show on, tickets were on sale outside on the street.
The entrance fee to see the Barong show was 80, 000 Rupiah, roughly £4.50.Written 20 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Keira MasonWellesley, MA3,838 contributionsBeautiful show is a lovely setting amongst lily ponds. Can dine there after. This was our 3rd show and didnt feel redundant. Nice selection of many different dances. Dont miss this- situated down street from Ubud PalaceWritten 5 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 6oy2356Seminyak, Indonesia30 contributionsPeace & Beautiful environment with blessings journey of holiday, thank you for the service and balinese unique food.Written 15 April 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jonas CAntwerp, Belgium33 contributionsWe loved it.
We both work in the art scene (orchestra and museum) so we like to do cultural things. Sometimes it's a tourists trap. But this was very nice.
Setting was beautiful, music and dancing was very nice.
Tip try to reserve so you have a good place. We walked to there from the city center and was easy.
(Google maps offline), the dogs bark but aren't dangerous.
We recommend this!Written 14 July 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - eve pBarcelona, Spain45 contributionsWonderful show made by all the people of the village, very authentic;)
We really recommend it!
A great experience in UbudWritten 30 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DonaldMickyKyiv, Ukraine11 contributionsI should say that this place is a heaven. It is located on the Monkey Forest Road, Ubud. The Bali butterfly park is just 5.8 km from this place. The wildlife and nightlife here is truly excellent. There were many spas nearby and my family had a very good time in this location. It was exotic and our photos came out fantastic. The shopping is truly amazing and we purchased some local specialties. Reaching this place is quite tough but it is truly worth spending a night here. Awesome place for newly wed couples and youngsters. Overall, a fabulous and good place to visit all time during the year.Written 23 December 2013This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ubud
- These experiences are best for performances in Ubud:
- Legong Dance Show at Ubud Palace Bali Indonesia
- An Evening of Bali Traditional Dance
- Private Tour Barong Dance, Ubud Art Village And Batur Volcano
- These are the best places for couples seeking performances in Ubud:
- Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)
- Kecak Fire & Trance Dance (Pura Dalem Taman Kaja)
- Dance Performance At Ubud Palace
- Legong of Mahabrata Epic
- Balai Banjar Ubud Kelod
- These are the best places for groups seeking performances in Ubud:
- Kecak Fire & Trance Dance (Pura Dalem Taman Kaja)
- Dance Performance At Ubud Palace
- Legong of Mahabrata Epic
- Tirta Sari
- Sahadewa Barong Dance & Fire Dance
- These are the best places for budget-friendly performances in Ubud:
- Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)
- Kecak Fire & Trance Dance (Pura Dalem Taman Kaja)
- Legong and Barong Waksirsa Dance
- Dance Performance At Ubud Palace
- Legong of Mahabrata Epic