Fortunately nightlife in Myanmar is almost non-existent; In Yangon there is a possibility to visit specially for tourists arranged evenings where you can see folk-dances and costumes from local minorities. Also there are some nightclubs usually visited by chinese businessmen where you can see fashion-shows and hear local singers.Usually the entrance fee is ten dollar; 2 drinks included. Also you can start singing in various karaoke bars. Some pubs exist where young people come to play guitar and have a drink. Also a nice place to go is chinatown, when at Sule pagoda walk into Mahabandaloostreet for about a kilometer and you will see it at your right hand. Many shops with open-air barbecues and lots of drinks available. Nightlife usually finishes around midnight sometimes 1 a.m. Also in Mandalay some nightlife exists; but in the country at 9 p.m. there is nothing more to do than sit in teastalls like the Myanmar people do. In Bagan it is also possible to visit puppet-shows.

Things are different during full-moon. Fairs are being organized; children walk with paper rabbits,people meditate at pagodas and when you meet them in the night they offer you fruitjuice;water and some small snacks. Whenever you have the opportunity to visit the circus, do it.Shows last from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. I saw U Ma Ma circus twice and I believe only this circus is already worth a visit to Myanmar.Theatre,acrobatics and ofcourse the elephant together with a crowd of only locals make this an experience not to be missed. The level of acrobatics can easily compete with Chinese state circus; Russian state circus or cirque du soleil. The music is loud enough to keep you awake till 5 a.m. After midnight it is only theatre and singing.