Shows And Events Mandalay Region

Travel advisory: Both the US and UK governments warn against visiting. The US advises against all travel to Myanmar; the UK advises against all but essential travel to Mandalay and against all travel to Sagaing and the area north of the city. Fighting, drone attacks, curfews and internet shutdowns continue, and the March 2025 earthquake damaged many sites. Check the US State Department and UK FCDO before making any plans.

Shows and Events in Mandalay Region

Mandalay Region is known for Burmese marionette theatre, classical dance and a calendar of national festivals. No venue or performance in the region can currently be confirmed, and public gatherings may be restricted by curfews and security measures.

Performing arts

• Marionette theatre is a classic Burmese art form in which puppeteers re-enact old myths and legends. No current performance schedule can be confirmed.
• Classical Burmese dance is known for elaborate costumes and tightly controlled movement. No current venue can be confirmed.

Festivals

• Thingyan, the water festival that marks the Burmese New Year in April, is celebrated nationwide.
• Tazaungdaing, the festival of lights, falls in the month of Tazaungmon, around November.
• Whether either festival is being held in public in Mandalay Region is unconfirmed.

Practical notes

• Dress modestly and remove shoes at temples and monasteries.
• Curfews and stay-at-home orders apply in some areas, and ignoring them risks detention.