Land of Legends Night Show from Side: Transfers, Timings and Tips

If you are staying in Side or Manavgat, the Land of Legends night show is one of the easiest evenings out to plan. The complex is in Belek, west of Side along the coast road, and the evening programme on its Shopping Avenue is free: fountain shows, light and projection effects and, on parade nights, the Musical Boat Parade along the canal.

This guide covers the practical side of going from Side: how far it is, how the evening transfers work, what time you get back, what is free and what costs extra, and a few tips for families. For a full description of the shows themselves, see our Land of Legends night show guide.

Land of Legends from Side at a Glance

What Is the Night Show?

The "night show" is not a single ticketed performance. It is the evening programme staged around Shopping Avenue, the open-air street of shops, cafés and restaurants built along a canal at the edge of the complex. A typical evening includes:

• Fountain shows: short, repeated displays of water jets set to music and coloured light

• Light and projection effects on the castle-style building at the end of the canal

• The Musical Boat Parade: illuminated boats and costumed performers moving along the canal to music

The parade does not run every night. Show days change with the season, and one of the Side programmes notes that the parade is not staged on Wednesdays. Wind or rain can also shorten or cancel outdoor shows. If the parade is the main reason you are going, check the official events calendar for your date before you book. Our night show guide describes each show and typical timings.

How to Get to Land of Legends from Side

Evening Transfer with Hotel Pickup

This is how most people staying in Side go. You are collected from your hotel, driven to Belek, given free time at Shopping Avenue and driven back after the shows. The part it solves is the return: the parade finishes late and the crowd leaves at the same time.

Taxi

A taxi gives you flexibility on the way there, but finding one for the return at the end of the evening can be slow. If you go this way, agree the return with your driver in advance.

Driving Yourself

With a hire car, follow the coast road west towards Antalya and turn off for Belek and Kadriye. Allow extra time on summer evenings, and remember you will be driving back late.

Land of Legends Night Show Trips from Side

Maxtoria lists two evening trips from Side, both run by local operators. At the time of writing, their published programmes compare like this:

On both, you pay on the day, cancellation is free up to 24 hours before, and children aged 0–3 travel free. These are transfer-and-free-time trips rather than guided tours: you explore at your own pace and meet the driver at the agreed time. See all Land of Legends trips from Side to compare current prices and dates.

A Typical Evening from Side

• Around 20:00: hotel pickup (earlier or later depending on where your hotel is)

• 45–60 minutes: drive west along the coast to Belek

• On arrival: walk to the show area. Vehicles stop outside the grounds, and one programme mentions a walk of about 650 m. The route is paved and manageable with a pushchair.

• Free time: walk the avenue, have dinner and catch a fountain show

• Main shows: the boat parade on parade nights, then the light finale

• Late evening: back to the meeting point and the drive back to Side

The order and times vary with the season and the venue's programme.

What Is Free and What Costs Extra

• Free: entry to Shopping Avenue and watching the evening shows, including the boat parade

• Extra: dinner and drinks, shopping, the optional boat ride on the canal, and the theme park and water park

The night trips from Side do not include the theme park. If you want the rides and slides as well, read our Land of Legends theme park guide before deciding how to plan your day.

Is It Good for Families?

Yes, it is mainly a family evening. The characters, lights and boats are aimed at children, and the paved avenue works with a pushchair. A few things to plan for:

• It ends late. Expect to be back at your hotel close to midnight.

• It gets crowded along the canal before the parade. Agree a meeting point and keep children close.

• Eat there. Dinner is not included, and there are plenty of cafés and restaurants on the avenue.

Couples and groups of friends also go, but expect a busy, family-oriented crowd rather than nightlife.

Tips for the Evening

• Check parade nights on the official calendar before you book.

• Be ready at pickup time. Shared transfers collect from several hotels on a set route.

• Note the meeting point and time when you arrive, and take a photo of the vehicle and its plate.

• Find a spot at the canal early for the parade, especially in summer.

• Bring a light jacket: evenings by the water can feel cool even after a hot day.

• Wear comfortable shoes: there is a lot of walking on hard surfaces.

• Bring a card or cash for dinner and shopping.

Plan the Rest of Your Stay in Side

The night show fits well after a day at the beach or a day trip. Popular daytime plans from Side include a Suluada boat trip, a boat tour on the Manavgat River and the Manavgat market on market days. Closer to your hotel, the ancient city of Side and the Temple of Apollo are best at sunset. For more ideas, see our guide to the best places to visit in Side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Land of Legends from Side?

The Land of Legends is in Kadriye, in the Belek area, west of Side. Transfers from Side take about 45 minutes to an hour each way, depending on where your hotel is.

Do I need a ticket for the night show?

No. Entry to Shopping Avenue and the evening shows, including the boat parade, is free. You only need a ticket for the theme park, the water park or the optional canal boat ride.

What time do trips from Side leave and get back?

Pickup is usually from around 20:00, with the exact time confirmed the day before. Coaches typically leave Land of Legends around 23:00, so most guests are back at their hotel close to midnight.

Does the boat parade run every night?

No. Parade nights are set by the venue and change with the season, and one Side programme notes there is no parade on Wednesdays. Bad weather can also cancel it. Check the official calendar for your date.

Can I be picked up from Manavgat or Kumköy?

Yes. The Side trips cover hotels in Side and Manavgat as well as nearby resorts such as Kumköy, Titreyengöl, Çolaklı and Evrenseki. Check the pickup area on the tour page before booking.

Is the theme park included?

No. The night trips include transfers and free time for the evening shows. Theme park and water park tickets are separate.

Is the night show suitable for young children?

Yes. It is designed for families and the avenue is pushchair-friendly. Keep in mind that it finishes late and the canal side gets crowded before the parade.

Can I get there by taxi instead?

Yes, but arrange the return in advance. The shows end late and many visitors leave at the same time, so finding a taxi back to Side can take a while.

Plan Your Evening

For most visitors staying in Side, a shared evening transfer is the simplest way to see the Land of Legends night show: you are picked up at your hotel, spend the evening on Shopping Avenue and are driven back after the shows. Check parade nights, bring money for dinner and choose your viewing spot early. Browse all tours and activities in Side.