Ramayana Ballet Yogyakarta

Name: Ramayana Ballet Yogyakarta
Start: 2026-05-18
Location: Ramayana Ballet Purawisata, Jl. Brigjen Katamso Jl. Ireda, Keparakan

May

Date

18 May (Monday)

Time

Mon, 19.30–21.00

Venue

Ramayana Ballet Purawisata, Jl. Brigjen Katamso Jl. Ireda, Keparakan

Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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📝 Useful Information

The Ramayana Ballet in Yogyakarta is a world-class cultural performance that brings the Hindu epic to life through traditional Javanese dance, music, and drama. There are two primary locations to experience this event: the grand Prambanan Temple complex and the intimate Purawisata amphitheater in the city center.

This is the most famous version, known for its spectacular scale and its backdrop of the lit-up Prambanan Temple.

Located right in the heart of Yogyakarta, this performance is famous for having been staged every night for over 40 years.

Would you like help booking a ticket for a specific date or finding transportation to the Prambanan complex?

1. Ramayana Ballet Prambanan (The Grand Spectacle)

2. Ramayana Ballet Purawisata (The Intimate Experience)

Comparison at a Glance

•Prambanan Temple

•Location: Candi Prambanan complex, about 17km from the city center.

•Candi Prambanan complex

•Schedule: Generally performed every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday starting at 19:30 WIB.

•Dry Season (May–October): Held at the Open Air Theater with the temple as a direct backdrop.

•Open Air Theater

•Rainy Season (November–April): Held at the Trimurti Indoor Stage.

•Trimurti Indoor Stage

•Tickets: Prices typically range from Rp150,000 to Rp300,000, with Special Class seats offering the best views. Tickets can be purchased via the official InJourney site or tiket.com.

•Unique Feature: Known for the "Shinta Obong" (Fire of Shinta) scene which is particularly dramatic on the large outdoor stage.

•Location: Mandira Baruga (Purawisata) on Jl. Brigjen Katamso, about 1km from Malioboro.

•Mandira Baruga (Purawisata)

•Schedule: Currently operates on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 19:30 to 21:00 WIB.

•Tickets: Prices start around Rp343,000 for a performance-only ticket. You can also book a Dinner + Show package that includes a Royal Javanese Buffet starting at 18:00. Official tickets are available through GlobalTix or Traveloka.

•Unique Feature: Provides a more personal, close-up view of the dancers and a post-show meet-and-greet.

Updated at 18 Mar 2026