Skip the Line: Kerala Cultural Show Ticket

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Kochi, India

4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Save time with this handy skip-the-line ticket to a Kathakali performance and head straight to your seats after arriving at the theater. Learn more about Keralite culture and arts during a three-hour Kathakali performance. The theatrical genre dates back to the 16th century, and as well as watching the show you'll see the actors getting made up and prepared beforehand.

A must-do for lovers of culture, theater, and the arts
Enjoy an evening of cultural entertainment
Avoid waiting in line with this priority access ticket
Shows are conveniently performed in central Fort Kochi

What's Included

Entry Fee

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Anything other than the inclusions

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

Cochin Cultural Centre (Kathakali, Kalaripayattu, Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam), KB Jacob Rd, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India

What To Expect

Cochin Cultural Centre (Kathakali, Kalaripayattu, Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam)

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 29 reviews

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Very good!

Sophia_G, Mar 2026

It was an interesting experience. As others have said, don't go too early. The actual performance is only 20min. It is good but not for everyone.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your valuable feedback

So good, fantastic...

Jason_C, Dec 2025

fantastic experience, highly entertaining and learnt a lot. Also a lot of fun. We both enjoyed this very much and can recommend.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your valuable feedback

Good show Highly recomennded

Moon_L, Feb 2024

Show was good. Just don't show up too early, since you may be wasting more than a hour to watch the actor makeup. I sensed the show operator may be discriminated again peoples of colors, since they were all directed to sit at the side and the middle seats were reserve for whites only. You can also save money to buy tickets at the door at half of the price charged by Viator

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We reserves the seat based on the bookings and its not based on color.

Great night in Kerala

Sherri_E, Feb 2024

Very interesting. Seating started at 5:00 and makeup application began shortly afterwards. The best part of the evening was the explanation where they demonstrated how the actors portray various emotions. We really enjoyed the evening which was made even better by visiting the spice shop down the street and Mary’s for dinner after the show.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. Hope to see you soon again

Great !

James_T, Feb 2024

The show is absolutely amazing. The only thing need to be improved is the management team should do seat arrangements better cause some of the guests are confused about where to take the seats and sit anywhere they want. It’s not fair to people who follow the direction and sit on the edge of the show room

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you for your valuable feedback, we prioritize your suggession and will do the needful.

cultural evening in the theater

Nikolaos_P, Jan 2024

It was a nice introduction to the Kathakali dance,which lasted only too little. The performace itself lasted only 20 minutes but the whole introduction and make-up for more than an hour. Yet I enjoyed it pretty much and I would recommend it to anyone that wants to know new cultures.