Category Kathakali & Kerala Cultural Shows

Kochi · KATHAKALI & KERALA CULTURAL SHOWS

The 5 Best Kathakali & Kerala Cultural Shows in Kochi

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A Kathakali dancer spends an hour painting the face, then tells a whole myth in eyes and hands by lamplight. These are the best Kerala cultural shows in Kochi: which pair Kathakali with the martial art Kalaripayattu or a Theyyam, where they play, and what a ticket costs.

Kochi: Kathakali, Theyyam, and Kalaripayattu Evening Show

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1.Kathakali, Theyyam, and Kalaripayattu Evening Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 1 - 7 hours · from $11Our pick

Kochi evening show with Kathakali makeup, Theyyam ritual dance, and Kalaripayattu martial arts, plus hotel transfers and English guidance. From $11.

“A must see show that showcases culture and heritage of kerela beautifully. We were totally engrossed In the the story that was told by Kathakali dancers through there facial expressions especially eyes, the introduction that was given to understand this dance form was outstanding. I felt that I was part of the story that was being depicted by these very talented artist. Theyyam just takes this creativity another level up, watching theyyam artist perform was like watching maa kaali in her rudra form , I was totally in a state of trans. For the Kalaripayattu trained brave heart young men all I can say is I salute your dedication and…”

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Skip the Line: Kerala Cultural Show Ticket

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2.Skip the Line: Kerala Cultural Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $20Top rated

Skip the line to a Fort Kochi Kathakali show, where makeup, storytelling, and emotion take center stage in a memorable cultural evening.

“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”

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Kochi: Kathakali Evening Dance Show w/ Dinner & Transfer

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3.Kathakali Evening Dance Show w/ Dinner & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

A small-group Kathakali show in Kochi with included dinner and private transfers, timed for a comfortable evening of Kerala performing arts.

“Abbastanza noiosa, non la rifarei. Lo spettacolo dura troppo tempo e il prezzo dell’escursione è troppo alto rispetto ai servizi inclusi. Cena mediocre. Non la consiglio onestamente!”

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Kochi: Kathalki Theatre and Dinner Experience

Kochi: Kathalki Theatre and Dinner Experience - Reading the Face: Kathakali Colors and Character Types

4.Kathalki Theatre and Dinner Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $62

A 4-hour Kochi night of Kathakali at Cochin Cultural Center plus dinner, with hotel pickup, AC transport, and clear meaning behind the masks.

“The whole show was amazing. Divided into three (make up, then intro to understand the roots of this firm of theater and then the proper performance), it definitely exceeded our expectations as it was very beautiful. Dinner consisted of being dropped at a tourist seafood restaurant (where they had to prepare something special for us as we don't eat fish... Had we known about it, we probably would have skipped the restaurant altogether)”

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Colors of Kochi: City Tour & Kathakali Experience

Colors of Kochi: City Tour & Kathakali Experience - Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica and the Portuguese imprint

5.Colors of Kochi: City Tour & Kathakali Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $75

Fort Kochi walk and Kathakali show with Saint Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Mattancherry murals, backstage prep, and pickup.

“Suberb driver for the whole of this tour, accommodated to our needs from start to finish. The guide which we had in Fort Kochi was very knowledgeable and was great with my younger children to stop them getting too bored. The Kathakali dRead more”

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