Divas Cabaret, Chaweng Koh Samui — Ladyboy Show Times & Prices

Overview

Divas Cabaret is a nightly ladyboy cabaret show on Chaweng Beach Road at Khun Chaweng, the same landmark where Starz Cabaret operated before it closed around 2021 (listed as permanently closed on travelgay.com; its Facebook page has been silent since June 2021). Three 45-minute performances run every night at 20:30, 21:30 and 22:30, with entry bundled into the price of a first drink — a drink minimum applies, ask at the door.

Key takeaways

• Three nightly shows at Khun Chaweng, Chaweng Beach Road: 20:30, 21:30 and 22:30, roughly 45 minutes each.
• No separate ticket — entry is included in a first drink; a drink minimum applies, ask at the door.
• Runs at the same Chaweng landmark where Starz Cabaret operated until it closed in 2021; no confirmed link between the two businesses beyond the shared site.
• Marketed as family-friendly (PG-rated), a variety show performed by kathoey (Thai transgender) cabaret artists.
• Trading as of September 2026, per its own Facebook page and current TripAdvisor and Trip.com listings.

Key Facts

Divas Cabaret has no box office or phone booking line for individual seats — walk-ins are the norm, and the details below come from the venue’s Google Maps listing, its Facebook page and current travel-site listings rather than an official press kit.

The Show

Divas Cabaret stages an open-air, street-front variety show rather than an enclosed theatre performance, with the stage set back from Chaweng Beach Road so passing foot traffic can watch part of the act before deciding to stop. Each of the three nightly sets runs a mix of lip-sync numbers, choreographed dance and comedy skits across a rotating soundtrack of pop, Thai and international hits, performed in elaborate costumes that change between numbers.

The performers are kathoey (Thai transgender) cabaret artists, and the show is staged as tourist entertainment rather than a statement about Thailand’s wider trans community — for context on kathoey life on Koh Samui beyond the stage, see the LGBTQ+ Koh Samui guide. The format is PG-rated and marketed as family-friendly, with reviewers describing an intimate, close-up setup rather than a large theatre. As at most cabaret shows on the island, performers work the crowd for tips between numbers; a few reviews note the approach can feel pushy if a table declines to tip after every act, so decide in advance how much you’re comfortable giving.

Prices

Divas Cabaret does not sell a standalone ticket — the show is funded through the drink you buy at your table, so the “price” is really the cost of that first drink.

Getting There

Divas Cabaret sits directly on Chaweng Beach Road at Khun Chaweng, within walking distance of most central Chaweng hotels — figure on a 5-15 minute walk depending on where you’re staying. From the southern end of Chaweng or from Chaweng Noi, a 10-15 minute walk or a short songthaew ride for around 20-50 THB covers the distance. From Samui Airport, a taxi to Khun Chaweng runs about 15-20 minutes and 300-400 THB (~8.50-11 USD).

The stretch of Chaweng Beach Road around Khun Chaweng stays busy and lit well past midnight, but a taxi or Grab is still the safer way back to your hotel than riding a scooter after drinks, especially past midnight. Keep an eye on your own drink at the table, as with any crowded bar strip, and if you hop in a tuk-tuk or songthaew afterward, agree the fare before you get in rather than after.

Other Cabaret Shows

Divas Cabaret is not the only ladyboy show on the island. Paris Follies Cabaret, further down Chaweng Beach Road opposite Lek City Hotel, runs its own nightly variety show with a published price list: 340 THB for show-only, 390 THB with a drink, 440 THB with a cocktail and 790 THB for a front-row VIP seat (as of Sep 2026, per its own site). Over in Lamai, a similarly formatted show — three sets nightly around 20:30, 21:30 and 22:30 near the Lamai Variety Centre — offers an alternative for anyone based on the south coast, at roughly 250 THB including a drink (as of Sep 2026, per thailandcabaretshows.com).

Nearby

Green Mango Club and Ark Bar both sit within a short walk along Chaweng Beach Road for anyone continuing the night after the last 22:30 show. Reggae Pub is a further walk south for a different kind of late crowd. For a daytime stop beforehand, Central Samui mall and the go-kart track are both a short taxi ride away. The Chaweng nightlife guide covers the whole strip hour by hour, and the island-wide Koh Samui nightlife guide puts Divas Cabaret alongside Lamai and Bophut’s alternatives.

Pros and Cons

Divas Cabaret’s main advantage is convenience and cost: it sits directly on Chaweng Beach Road within walking distance of most hotels, runs three shows a night so a late start still catches one, and charges nothing beyond a normal drink price. The open-air, street-front setup also makes it easy to watch a few minutes before committing to a table.

Set against that: seating is close to the performers rather than in a large auditorium, which suits some visitors and feels too intimate for others, and tipping pressure between numbers is a real factor reviewers mention. It is also a fixed tourist-entertainment format rather than a large-scale production — anyone wanting a bigger-budget show should compare it with Paris Follies Cabaret nearby.

FAQ

What time does Divas Cabaret start?

Divas Cabaret runs three shows nightly at 20:30, 21:30 and 22:30, each lasting about 45 minutes. Doors open around 20:00 for the first set, and the venue winds down near 23:30 after the final performance.

How much does Divas Cabaret cost?

There is no separate ticket. Entry is bundled into your first drink — a drink minimum applies, ask at the door. Extra rounds and tips for performers are additional.

Is Divas Cabaret the same as Starz Cabaret?

Divas Cabaret operates at the same Chaweng landmark where Starz Cabaret ran until it closed in 2021, and the shows follow a similar three-set format. No primary source confirms Divas Cabaret as a direct rename or continuation of Starz Cabaret’s business, so treat them as the same site rather than the same company.

Is Divas Cabaret suitable for children?

Yes. The show is marketed as family-friendly and PG-rated, built around lip-sync, dance and comedy rather than adult content. Families with young children should still expect a late-evening, bar-adjacent setting, since the earliest show starts at 20:30.

Where else on Koh Samui can I see a cabaret show?

Paris Follies Cabaret, on Chaweng Beach Road opposite Lek City Hotel, runs a similarly formatted nightly show with published prices from 340 THB. A third option operates on the south coast near the Lamai Variety Centre, with three sets nightly around 20:30, 21:30 and 22:30 for roughly 250 THB including a drink (as of Sep 2026, per thailandcabaretshows.com).

Do I need to book ahead for Divas Cabaret?

Divas Cabaret runs as a walk-in venue without an online booking system — walk-in is usually fine; in peak season (Dec-Feb, Jul-Aug) arrive early or message ahead for the 21:30 show, its busiest slot.