Visiting Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan

About Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan

Dozens of dancers and a full gamelan orchestra perform the Ramayana epic without dialogue, using classical Javanese dance. In the dry season it is staged on an open-air stage with the floodlit Prambanan temples as a backdrop; otherwise it moves to an indoor theatre.

Tip: Book open-air seats on the side facing the temples, and bring a light layer and insect repellent.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 2 hours.
• Cost: Mid-priced.
• Book ahead: Shows can sell out in July and August; reserve seats a few days ahead.
• Where: Sleman (17 km east).

Best time to visit Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan

To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:

• May: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• October: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• April: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 13 rainy days, moderate crowds.

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Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day Yogyakarta itinerary visits Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan on day 2, together with Taman Sari Water Castle, Sonobudoyo Museum and Alun-Alun Kidul.

• No. 5 of the 16 sights in our Yogyakarta things-to-do list.
• Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
• Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
• Day 2 of the 5-day plan.

Near Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan

Also in Sleman (17 km east), so you can walk between them:

• Ratu Boko — 1.5 hours, mid-priced
• Plaosan Temple — 45 minutes, low cost
• Prambanan — 2–3 hours, mid-priced

If you like Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan

• Sonobudoyo Museum — Kraton and Taman Sari, 1–2 hours
• Batik workshop — Kraton and Taman Sari, 2–4 hours

Staying near Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan

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