Nanapong Dance Contest is an old Bangkok tradition. Gogo bars from Nana Plaza or Soi Cowboy come together to have a “dance off” Bangkok style. The best way to describe it is “no holes barred”.
The best and craziest dancers from both the gogo bars come together for the dance off. A panel of perverts, er I mean judges will be seated in perverts row. Each judge is given a rain poncho along with scoring sheets that will determine the winner of the dance off.
Its a thousand baht to become a judge at Nana Pong events while entry is free otherwise.
I don’t want to go into too much detail of what happens at the Nanapong – I think the shock and surprise element is a huge part of the experience. Let me put it this way – you will see things that will scar you, you will definitely need the rain poncho and its an extremely unique experience that you can only have in Bangkok.
Nanapong Dance Contest – Angelwitch vs Dollhouse
On the 28th of February 2019, the Nanapong dance contest will take place between the girls from Angelwitch gogo Bar and the girls from Dollhouse gogo bar which will be hosted at Angelwitch in Nana Plaza.
The first part of this battle took place at Dollhouse in December and the girls from Dollhouse gogo bar won the title and the prize money!
Do show up early as Angelwitch is a relatively small bar and these events do fill up pretty quickly.
The Nanapong contest has bounced around Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy for years, and the Angelwitch–Dollhouse rivalry is its marquee matchup — two of the Plaza’s biggest stage-show bars trading wins and prize money. Expect foam, props and routines that push well past a normal go-go night, which is exactly why the poncho isn’t a joke. Want the wider scene these bars sit in? See our guide to the best go-go bars in Bangkok and the Bangkok red light districts.
What actually happens at a Nanapong
Strip away the “contest” framing and it’s a go-go stage show turned up to eleven. Instead of the usual bored rotation on the poles, you get two bars’ worth of the most shameless dancers competing head-to-head for a cash prize, so everyone brings their filthiest routine. Think props, foam, water, toys and set-pieces you will not see on a normal night — the kind of thing that made the ping-pong shows famous, except louder and with actual stakes. The girls play straight to perverts’ row because that is where the points are scored, which is precisely why sitting up front means you become part of the act rather than just watching it. That’s the poncho’s whole reason for existing: from the judge’s seats you will get splashed, and you will not always know with what.
Getting there and timing it right
Nana Plaza sits on Soi 4 (Soi Nana) off Sukhumvit Road, and the closest BTS is Nana station — a two-minute walk from the exit to the mouth of the soi. Angelwitch is up on the top floor of the plaza, so head straight up the stairs when you get in. Because it’s a smaller room, contest nights pack out fast and it is standing-room only well before the headline routines. A regular go-go night just rolls on until closing, but a Nanapong event has a set start and the good spots along perverts’ row go first, so treat the “show up early” advice as gospel rather than a suggestion.
What to expect and what it costs
Entry is free unless you want a judge’s seat, which is the thousand baht mentioned above and gets you the scoring sheet, the poncho and a front-row soaking. On top of that you’re buying drinks like any go-go night — in a Nana Plaza bar in 2026 expect roughly 150-200฿ for a beer and 200-300฿ for a lady drink. If a dancer catches your eye and you want to take her out afterward, barfines at Plaza go-gos typically land around 1,000-1,500฿, and anything past that (ST or LT) is negotiated between the two of you — the contest doesn’t change the normal rules, it just introduces you to the wildest girls in the building. Bring cash; the plaza runs on it and you don’t want to be hunting an ATM mid-show.
- Wear the poncho if you’re anywhere near the front — this isn’t the night to protect your outfit with attitude alone.
- Keep your phone and any decent camera zipped away or bagged; water and foam do not care what it cost you.
- Get in before the announced start time — a small room like Angelwitch fills long before the first routine.
- Tip the dancers you rate. It’s how the room measures a crowd, and a generous punter tends to get the best of the action played straight at him.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to attend a Nanapong dance contest?
Standing entry is free. A judge’s seat is a thousand baht and comes with the scoring sheet and poncho. Beyond that you’re only paying for your own drinks — figure 150-200฿ a beer, 200-300฿ a lady drink in 2026.
Where is it held and how do I get there?
The Angelwitch vs Dollhouse edition is hosted at Angelwitch on the top floor of Nana Plaza, on Soi 4 off Sukhumvit Road. Take the BTS to Nana station and it’s a short walk to the soi. The contest itself rotates between Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy over the years, so always check which bar is hosting the round you want.
Do I need to buy a judge’s seat to enjoy it?
No. Plenty of punters watch from standing room for the price of a drink. The judge’s seat is worth it only if you want to be right in the splash zone with a scoring sheet in hand — it’s the closest, wildest view, poncho very much included.
Can I take a girl out afterward?
Yes — it’s still a go-go bar. Normal barfine rules apply, usually around 1,000-1,500฿ at a Plaza go-go, with ST or LT sorted directly with the girl. The contest just puts the most uninhibited dancers in one room on one night.
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