List of all festivals in Thailand for 2026, including cultural, religious, art, and music festivals, as well as celebrations, anniversaries and more.
Vegetarian Festival 2026, the annual Nine Emperor Gods Festival (九皇勝會 / เทศกาลกินเจ), is back for 10 days from 9 - 18 October 2026. Continuing age-old traditions, a rich programme of events will unfold throughout Thailand, from the eve through to the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. Major celebrations will take place in Phuket and Bangkok, alongside observances in communities nationwide.
Loy Krathong Festival 2026 (ลอยกระทง 2569) will be celebrated on 24 November 2026, falling on the full moon night, the 15th day of the twelfth month in the Thai lunar calendar. This auspicious occasion is dedicated to honoring Phra Mae Khongkha พระแม่คงคา, the Thai Goddess of Water, as people express gratitude for the year’s harvest, abundance and blessings.
Tomorrowland Music Festival 2026 Thailand, the country’s inaugural edition of the world-renowned Belgian-born music festival, will make its debut at Wisdom Valley, approximately a 30-minute drive from Pattaya City. The three-night event will take place from 11 - 13 December 2026. Festivalgoers can look forward to performances by top-tier international DJs set against a breathtaking natural backdrop of mountains, water features, and open landscapes, spread across six spectacular stages.
