From 13 – 16 April 2025, locals, expats, and foreign tourists alike will come together to celebrate the Songkran festival across Thailand. In the mornings, one can experience traditional and religious ceremonies, before joining the exciting water fights at noon or attending lively parties in the afternoon and evening. In addition to the four-day public holiday, festivities in selected cities and shopping malls will continue into the following weekend. In Pattaya, the festivities continue on 18 – 19 April 2025 as part of the Win Lai Festival.
Whether you’re a Thai citizen or a foreign visitor, you can look forward to participating in one of the major Songkran parties or music festivals happening throughout Thailand in 2025. Check out the list below to find the party that suits your preferences:
| Songkran Music Event | Location | Date | Prices from (THB) |
| Em District Songkran Celebrations | Phrom Phong, Bangkok | 8 – 16 Apr 2025 | Free |
| King Power Rangnam Songkran Festival | Ratchathewi, Bangkok | 10 – 15 Apr 2025 | Free |
| One Bangkok Songkran Celebrations | Lumphini, Bangkok | 10 – 15 Apr 2025 | Free |
| Siam Paragon Songkran Celebrations | Siam, Bangkok | 10 – 16 Apr 2025 | Free |
| ICONSIAM Thaiconic Songkran Celebration | Chao Phraya River, Bangkok | 10 – 16 Apr 2025 | Free |
| Maha Songkran Water World Festival | Sanam Luang, Bangkok | 11 – 15 Apr 2025 | Free |
| centralwOrld Thai Rhythm Songkran Music Festival | Ratchadamri, Bangkok | 12 – 14 Apr 2025 | Free |
| Asiatique Songkran Festival | Chao Phraya River, Bangkok | 12 – 15 Apr 2025 | Free |
| Win Lai Festival Festival | Pattaya | 18 – 19 Apr 2025 | Free |
| Central Pattaya My Water World Songkran Festival | Pattaya | 18 – 19 Apr 2025 | Free |
| Siam Songkran Music Festival | Huai Khwang, Bangkok | 11 – 14 Apr 2025 | 1,800 |
| GCircuit Songkran | Phrom Phong, Bangkok | 11 – 14 Apr 2025 | 2,600 |
| S2O Songkran Music Festival | Hua Mak, Bangkok | 12 – 14 Apr 2025 | 1,700 |
| Summerland Water Fest | Huai Khwang, Bangkok | 12 – 15 Apr 2025 | 1,200 |
Apart from the major Songkran parties mentioned above, countless other celebrations filled with exciting activities will take place across the country. Discover how locals celebrate this special occasion and what events will be happening in various parts of Thailand here.
Em District Songkran Celebrations (Bangkok)
Em District, the popular shopping hub in Phrom Phong, home to EmQuartier, Emporium, and EmSphere malls, will host its Songkran celebrations at both EmSphere and the adjacent Benchasiri Park.
The event will feature a thrilling 50-meter water tunnel for traditional Songkran water fights, immersive Thai cultural experiences, and live performances by renowned Thai artists including Burin & The Soul Smith, Ja Nongpanee (จ๊ะ นงผณี), and The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band.
Photo via Emsphere at EM District / Facebook
EmSphere เอ็มสเฟียร์
- Locations:
- Date: 8 – 16 April 2025 (Tuesday – Wednesday)
- Time: 10:00am – 10:00pm
- Nearest BTS station: Phrom Phong
- Address
- 628 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- 628 ถ. สุขุมวิท แขวงคลองตัน เขตคลองเตย กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110
- Admission Fee: Free
King Power Rangnam Songkran Festival (Bangkok)
Transformed into a beach-themed paradise in the heart of Bangkok, the King Power Rangnam duty-free mega shopping mall will host a 6-day celebration for Thai New Year. The event will feature performances from top Thai artists, including Slot Machine, Lingorm, Tattoo Colour, Jeff Satur, Win Metawin, Tytan, and Nont Tanont, alongside exciting water battles and live DJ sets.
Visitors can also enjoy up to 25% off on luxury duty-free items, making it the perfect destination for tourists to shop for high-end goods while immersing themselves in the lively Thai festivities.
Photo via King Power / Facebook
King Power Rangnam คิง เพาเวอร์ รางนํ้า
- Location: King Power Rang Nam [Map]
- Date: 10 – 15 April 2025 (Thursday – Tuesday)
- Time: 10:00am – 9:00pm
- Nearest BTS station: Victory Monument
- Address
- 8 Rang Nam Alley, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
- 8 อาคารคิง เพาเวอร์ คอมเพล็กซ์ ถนนรางน้ำ แขวงถนนพญาไท เขตราชเทวี จังหวัดกรุงเทพมหานคร 10400
- Admission Fee: Free
One Bangkok Songkran Celebrations (Bangkok)
One Bangkok, the city’s newest mall located in Lumphini, will host its inaugural Thai New Year celebration from 10 – 15 April 2025!
Under the theme “One Bangkok, One Lagoon”, visitors to this exciting new downtown landmark can explore beautifully decorated sections of the mega mall, each inspired by lush tropical forest themes.
In addition, guests can immerse themselves in cultural traditions like the Buddha bathing ritual, explore exquisite Thai arts and crafts, enjoy refreshing drinks specially concocted for the heat, and experience electrifying evening performances by top Thai artists, including PP Krit & Billkin, Joeyboy, Nont Tanont, 4Eve, Milli, Proxie, and more!
Photo via One Bangkok / Facebook
One Bangkok วัน แบงค็อก
- Location: One Bangkok [Map]
- Date: 10 – 15 April 2025 (Thursday – Tuesday)
- Time: 10:00am – 10:00pm
- Nearest MRT station: Lumphini
- Address
- One Bangkok, Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- ถนนวิทยุ แขวงลุมพินี เขตปทุมวัน, กรุงเทพมหานคร 10330 ประเทศไทย
- Admission Fee: Free
Siam Paragon Songkran Celebrations (Bangkok)
This Songkran, get ready for a blooming summer celebration at Siam Paragon!
Located next to the Siam BTS station, the iconic luxury shopping mall will host an exciting Songkran festival, offering a rich blend of artistic activities and unique experiences.
Shoppers and visitors can capture memorable moments with breathtaking giant flower installations in the outdoor area, explore a stunning indoor floral exhibition, and immerse themselves in a variety of art showcases. Enjoy captivating international documentary films, be dazzled by world-class street theater performances from the Netherlands, and groove to live music by popular Thai artists like Daou x Offroad, Atlas, Ink Waruntorn, Proxie, Jaylerr, 4Eve, and more!
Photo via Siam Paragon / Facebook
Siam Paragon สยามพารากอน
- Location: Siam Paragon [Map]
- Date: 10 – 16 April 2025 (Thursday – Wednesday)
- Time: 10:00am – 10:00pm
- Nearest BTS station: Siam
- Address
- 991 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- 991 ถนนสาขา 1 สาม กรุงเทพฯ 10330 ประเทศไทย
- Admission Fee: Free
ICONSIAM Thaiconic Songkran Celebration (Bangkok)
Thailand’s largest shopping mall, a landmark by the Chao Phraya River, is all set to celebrate the Songkran festival with a wide range of contemporary and cultural activities!
Visitors can partake in traditional Buddha bathing rituals, dive into lively water battles at towering 9-meter water structures for adults and a special kids’ zone for younger children, marvel at a breathtaking giant sand sculpture by a renowned Thai artist, savor authentic Thai food and snacks from across the country, experience the Songkran Lady of the Year parade, and enjoy live performances by famous Thai artists and groups like Jeff Satur, 4EVE, Proxie, ATLAS, Milli, LYKN, and many more!
Photo via ICONSIAM / Website
ICONSIAM ไอคอนสยาม
- Location: Outdoor River Park on Ground Floor (GF), ICONSIAM [Map] [Getting to ICONSIAM]
- Date: 10 – 16 May 2025 (Thursday – Wednesday)
- Time: 11:00am – 10:00pm
- Nearest BTS station: Charoen Nakhon
- Address
- 299 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
- 299 ซอยเจริญนคร 5 ถนนเจริญนคร แขวงคลองต้นไทร เขตคลองสาน กทม. 10600
- Admission Fee: Free
Maha Songkran World Water Festival (Bangkok)
Photo via Tourism Thailand / Website
The grandest Songkran celebration in Thailand, organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), will take place over five days at Sanam Luang public park, next to Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace.
In addition to religious activities like Buddha bathing rituals and processions, the event will feature a temple fair with amusement rides, carnival games, and a food fair to entertain visitors of all ages.
The celebration will also feature an exhibition highlighting Thai traditions from various regions, engaging water battles, an electrifying Electronic Dance Music (EDM) concert, and live performances by iconic Thai artists such as Tilly Birds, Jeff Satur, Paradox, Kratae Rsiam and Bodyslam, ensuring the excitement never stops.
Sanam Luang สนามหลวง
- Location: Sanam Luang (Public square near the Grand Palace) [Map]
- Date: 11 – 15 April 2025 (Friday – Tuesday)
- Time: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
- Nearest MRT station: Sanam Chai (1.5km or 21-minute walk)
- Address
- Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
- ถนนราชดำเนินใน พระบรมมหาราชวัง พระนคร กรุงเทพมหานคร 10200
- Admission Fee: Free
centralwOrld Thai Rhythm Songkran Music Festival (Bangkok)
Photo via Thai Rhythm / Facebook
Every year during the Songkran festival, centralwOrld transforms its outdoor event space into a lively arena of fun. This annual extravaganza returns for three days this year, a day longer than last year, from 12 – 14 April 2025.
With the theme “Thai Rhythm,” the event will feature over 100 Thai artists, bands, and DJs, including Joeyboy & The Voice Team (เดอะวอยซ์ ทีมโจอี้บอย), PROXIE, Taitosmith (ไททศมิตร), Kratae Katay Krit (กระแต กระต่าย กฤษ), and more, performing a blend of Thai pop, contemporary, and folk music.
Along with enjoying performances by some of the country’s most celebrated artists, attendees can also experience thrills on a giant inflatable slide, compete in the ROV Arena of Valor online gaming competition, and take part in traditional water battles to celebrate the Thai New Year.
centralwOrld เซ็นทรัลเวิลด์
- Location: Outdoor event space, centralwOrld [Map]
- Date: 12 – 14 April 2025 (Saturday – Monday)
- Time: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
- Nearest BTS station: Chit Lom
- Address
- 4, 5 Ratchadamri Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- 4, 4/5 ถนน ราชดำริ แขวง ปทุมวัน เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพมหานคร 10330
- Admission Fee: Free
- Note: While admission is free, registration is required.
Asiatique Songkran Festival (Bangkok)
Photo via Asiatique The Riverfront Destination / Facebook
Besides visiting ICONSIAM this Songkran, another must-visit riverside destination along the Chao Phraya River is Asiatique. This shopping and dining destination offers not only a delightful range of experiences but also the refreshing cool breeze from the river, making it the perfect spot to relax and soak in the atmosphere
In addition to exhilirating water battles set to high-energy Electronic Dance Music (EDM), this year’s celebration will also feature both cultural and contemporary activities, including the Miss Songkran 2025 beauty contest and parade, as well as traditional cultural experiences such as water pouring ceremonies over Buddha statues.
Asiatique The Riverfront เอเชียทีค เดอะ ริเวอร์ฟรอ
- Location: Asiatique The Riverfront [Map]
- Date/Time
- 12 April 2025 (Saturday), 3:00pm – 12:00am
- 13 – 15 April 2025 (Sunday – Tuesday), 4:00pm – 11:00pm
- Address
- 2194 Charoenkrung Road, Wat Phrayakrai District Bangkor Laem, Bangkok 10120
- 2194 ถนนเจริญกรุง แขวงวัดพระยาไกร เขตบางคอแหลม กรุงเทพฯ 10120
- Admission Fee: Free
Win Lai Festival (Pattaya)
After enjoying the Songkran festivities in Bangkok during the national holidays, consider heading to Pattaya the following Friday and Saturday to continue the celebrations at the unique Win Lai Festival.
This year, the celebration will span two days, with the first day taking place at Lan Pho Naklua Public Park and the second at Wat Chai Mongkhon Buddhist Temple.
The festival will feature a mix of religious activities such as Buddhist prayers, almsgiving, and Buddha bathing rituals, as well as cultural events including a floral parade, cultural performances, a retro dance show, a sand pagoda building activity, and more.
Lan Pho Public Park สวนสาธารณะเฉลิมพระเกียรตินาเกลือ
- Location: Lan Pho Public Park, NaKluea / Naklua Chalermprakiat Park [Map]
- Date: 18 April 2025 (Friday)
- Time: To Be Announced (TBA)
- Admission Fee: Free
Wat Chai Mongkhon วัดชัยมงคล พระอารามหลวง ชลบุรี
- Location: Wat Chai Mongkhon [Map]
- Date: 19 April 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: To Be Announced (TBA)
- Admission Fee: Free
Central Pattaya My Water World Songkran Festival (Pattaya)
The iconic shopping mall in Pattaya is hosting its annual Songkran music and water party on the Friday and Saturday, in conjunction with the activities organized by the city council at Lan Pho Public Park and Wat Chai Mongkhon.
Set on the Pattaya beachfront next to the mall, attendees can take part in thrilling water fights while enjoying live music performances from popular Thai artists and bands, including The Parkinson, F.Hero, Maleehuana (มาลีฮวนน่า), Pop Pongkool (ป๊อป ปองกุล), Big Ass, Sillyfool, Labanoon, and more.
Pattaya Beach
- Location: Outdoor Activity Area, Central Pattaya [Map]
- Date: 18 – 19 April 2025 (Friday – Saturday)
- Time: To Be Announced (TBA)
- Admission Fee: Free
Siam Songkran Music Festival (Bangkok)
Photo via SIAM Songkran Music Festival / Website
Following the success of last year’s event, the annual Siam Songkran Music Festival in Bangkok returns from 11 – 14 April 2025 at the outdoor venue next to Bravo BKK (formerly Show DC).
The festival features an impressive lineup of globally acclaimed DJs, including Yellow Claw, Flosstradamus, Hardwell, Dimitri Vegas, Steve Aoki and Charlotte de Witte, along with a host of talented local, regional, and international artists. Partygoers can look forward to four thrilling nights of electronic dance music (EDM) at this year’s celebration.
Attention all ravers, don’t miss out on this epic party as part of your Thai New Year plans!
Bravo BKK (Former Show DC)
- Location: Outdoor event space, Bravo BKK (formerly Show DC) [Map]
- Date: 11 -14 April 2025 (Friday – Monday)
- Time: 4:00pm till late
- Nearest MRT station: Phra Ram 9 (2.2km or 6-minute drive)
- Address
- 99/6-9 Rim Klong Bangkapi Road, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand
- 99/6-9 ถนนริมคลองบางกะปิ บางกะปิ, ห้วยขวาง, กรุงเทพมหานคร 10310
- Admission Fee: From THB 1,800 for 1-day pass
GCircuit Songkran (Bangkok)
Photo via GCircuit / Facebook
One of Asia’s largest gay party, GCircuit, returns this Songkran in Bangkok from 11 – 14 April 2025.
The 4-day event will be spread across six uniquely themed parties. Four of these parties will take place at the UOB Live Hall within EmSphere shopping mall during the evenings. Additionally, there will be two pool parties in the afternoons at the rooftop pool of Tribe Sky Beach Club, which is also located in the same building.
Dress up for each unique theme, mingle with new friends from different subcultures, and dance to an eclectic mix of music that will keep you going all day long!
Night Parties @ UOB Live, EmSphere เอ็มสเฟียร์
- Location: Level 6, EmSphere Shopping Mall [Map]
- Date: 11 – 14 April 2025 (Friday – Monday)
- Time: 7:00pm till late
- Nearest BTS station: Phrom Phong
- Address
- 628 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
- 628 ถ. สุขุมวิท แขวงคลองตัน เขตคลองเตย กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110
- Admission Fee: From THB 2,800 for a 1-night party pass
Pool Parties @ Tribe Sky Beach Club, EmSphere เอ็มสเฟียร์
- Location: Level 5, EmSphere Shopping Mall [Map]
- Date: 12 – 13 April 2025 (Saturday – Sunday)
- Time: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
- Nearest BTS station: Phrom Phong
- Address
- 628 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
- 628 ถ. สุขุมวิท แขวงคลองตัน เขตคลองเตย กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110
- Admission Fee: From 2,600 for 1 pool party pass
S2O Songkran Music Festival (Bangkok)
Photos via S2O Songkran Music Festival / Website
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Thailand’s most popular Songkran music festival is back and bigger than ever! This year, the event takes a new turn, moving to the Rajamangala National Stadium. Featuring over a dozen internationally renowned DJs, including Marshmello, Alan Walker, and Snake, partygoers can expect three nights of fast-beating music, with the best mixes and dance tracks.
As the festival aligns with traditional Songkran celebrations, which include water spraying, revelers should be prepared to get soaked as water cannons will blast the crowd, enhancing the party vibe!
Rajamangala National Stadium ราชมังคลากีฬาสถาน
- Location: Rajamangala National Stadium [Map]
- Date: 12 – 14 April 2025 (Saturday – Monday)
- Time: 4:00pm till late
- Nearest Airport Railway Link (ARL) station: Ramkhamhaeng (3.1km or 10-minute drive)
- Address
- 286 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 24 Yaek 18, Hua Mak, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
- 286 ซอย รามคำแหง 24 แยก 18 แขวง หัวหมาก เขต บางกะปิ กรุงเทพมหานคร 10240
- Admission Fee: From THB 1,700 for 1-day pass
Summerland Water Fest (Bangkok)
Photos via Summerland official / Facebook
There’s no better way to celebrate the Thai New Year than with the sounds of Thai music!
This four-day music festival promises to be an memorable experience, featuring stunning futuristic light shows and state-of-the-art audio-visual displays. Get ready to dance the night away to electrifying performances by some of Thailand’s biggest stars, including Slot Machine, Twopee, Jeff Satur, F.Hero, Nont Tanont, 22Bullets, and many more!
But the fun doesn’t stop there, attendees can dive into Songkran water battles, making this celebration a true spectacle you won’t want to miss!
RCA (Summerland Water Festival)
- Location: RCA (Summerland Water Festival), adjacent to Lumpini Park Rama 9 – Ratchada condominium [Map]
- Date: 12 – 15 April 2025 (Saturday – Tuesday)
- Time: 6:00pm till late
- Nearest MRT station: Phra Ram 9 (3.1km or 7-minute drive)
- Address
- 888 Chaturathit Rd, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand
- 888 ถนน จตุรทิศ แขวง บางกะปิ เขตห้วยขวาง กรุงเทพมหานคร 10310
- Admission Fee: From THB 1,200 for 1-day pass
