experience bali activity
A ROYAL DANCE AT UBUD PALACE
Highlights
Legong Kraton, a classical dance once reserved for royal courts
Live gamelan orchestra accompaniment
Set against Ubud Palace's historic façade
Wheelchair and stroller accessible
Location
Ubud
Duration
1.5 hours
Price Range
From approx. USD 6 per person
Full Description
This ticket covers an evening seat at Ubud Palace for a performance of Legong Kraton, a classical Balinese court dance built around precise, expressive movement and elaborate costume.
A live gamelan orchestra, commonly more than 20 musicians, accompanies the dancers as they act out an ancient story of love, conflict, and fate through gesture rather than dialogue. The show runs against the backdrop of the palace's historic façade in central Ubud, giving it a different setting from tourist-circuit venues elsewhere on the island.
Seating is unassigned and fills up, so arriving well before the 7:30pm start is the main factor in how close a view guests end up with.
Our Review
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Includes
✅ Legong Dance Show entry ticket
❌ Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless option selected)
❌ Personal expenses
Not Suitable For
Very young children who may find the 1.5-hour seated performance long
Guests needing step-free access, palace seating is on uneven ground
What To Bring
A camera
Cash
Know Before You Go
Tickets are valid on the selected date only, and this activity is non-refundable
The show runs daily at 7:30pm for about 90 minutes
Children and adults pay the same admission rate
Arrive at least 45 minutes early to get a good seat
The venue is wheelchair and stroller accessible
Not Allowed
Weapons or sharp objects
Where to Stay
Central Ubud: best for walkable sights.
Monkey Forest Road: best for shops and cafés.
Penestanan: best for a quieter base.
Sayan: best for valley views.
Nyuh Kuning: best for a village setting.
Tegallalang: best for rice terrace stays.
The ideal itinerary for local activities
Walk the Campuhan Ridge at sunrise
Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest
See a dance performance at Ubud Palace
Browse the Ubud Art Market stalls
See the Tegallalang rice terraces
Join a yoga class or cooking course
Visit Goa Gajah and Tirta Empul.
Turn Ubud Palace Legong Dance Show into a full Ubud day
Ubud Palace Legong Dance Show is one of the things to do in Ubud, so start with hotel prices and pick a base from the walkable centre to the quiet valleys at Sayan. Then check activity packages, since most trips to Ubud pair Ubud Palace Legong Dance Show with a second experience nearby. Finally, price a car: the sights are spread across the valley, so one driver for the day beats separate tours. The three links below go straight to each.
frequently asked questions
How long does Ubud Palace Legong Dance Show take?
Plan for roughly 1.5 hours, not counting travel to and from Ubud. It is easiest to build the rest of your day in Ubud around that.
When is the best time for Ubud Palace Legong Dance Show?
Dry Season (April-October) is the most reliable window. Bali's dry season runs roughly May to September with the steadiest weather, while the wet season brings heavier afternoon rain and lower prices.
How much does Ubud Palace Legong Dance Show cost?
From approx. USD 6 per person. Prices vary by operator and season, so confirm the current rate when you book.