Shows and Events Mandalay Region

Mandalay Region: Shows and Events

Welcome to Mandalay Region, a cultural hub of Myanmar, brimming with vibrant shows and exciting events! Here’s some essential tourist information to help you plan an unforgettable experience.

  1. Mandalay Marionette Puppet Show (Yadanabon Night Market)

    • Location: 37th Street, between 80th & 82nd Streets, Chan Mya Tharsi Quarter, Mandalay.
    • Timing: Daily from 19:00 to 22:00.
    • Highlight: Witness the ancient art of Burmese marionette puppetry with its intricate wooden figures and captivating storytelling.

  2. Kuthodaw Pagoda Festival

    • Location: Kuthodaw Road, Mandalay Hill, Mandalay.
    • Timing: Traditionally held from October to November during the full moon of Thadingyut (Burmese Lunar New Year).
    • Highlight: Celebrate the annual festival honoring the world’s largest book and enjoy traditional dances, music, and food stalls.

  3. Mandalay Night Market

    • Location: 80th Street Between 27th & 37th Streets, Chan Aye Tharzan Quarter, Mandalay.
    • Timing: Daily from 17:00 to 22:00.
    • Highlight: Experience the local culture by shopping for souvenirs, tasting traditional food, and watching live performances in this bustling market.

  4. Mandalay Cultural Dance Show

    • Location: Mandalay Cultural Show Theater, 82nd Street between 30th & 32nd Streets, Chan Mya Tharsi Quarter, Mandalay.
    • Timing: Daily at 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00 (depending on the season).
    • Highlight: Immerse yourself in the traditional dances, music, and costumes of Myanmar’s various ethnic groups.

  5. Mandalay Balloons Over Bagan

    • Location: Old Bagan, Near Nyaung Oo Village, Bagan Archaeological Site.
    • Timing: Daily sunrise flights from October to March (weather permitting).
    • Highlight: Experience a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride over the iconic temples of Bagan, part of Mandalay Region. (This event is not within Mandalay city but highly recommended for tourists.)