After experiencing scaled-down and cancelled celebrations for the past three years, the Thai New Year’s Songkran parties are making a comeback in full force!
From 13 – 15 April 2023, expect local Thais, expats, and foreign tourists to join in the much awaited Songkran festival celebrations without any restrictions this year. In the morning, you can observe the traditional and religious activities before joining in the water fights at noon or parties that take place in the afternoon and evening.
Regardless of whether you are a Thai citizen or a foreigner, you can eagerly anticipate participating in one of the major Songkran parties and music festivals taking place in Thailand in 2023. Check out the list below and choose the one that best fits your preferences:
- S2O Songkran Music Festival (Bangkok) – From THB 1,600
- Siam Songkran Music Festival (Bangkok) – From THB 1,600
- Andamanda Songkran Festival (Phuket) – From THB 2,000
- Waterbomb Festival (Bangkok) – From THB 4,600
- Rolling Loud (Pattaya) – From THB 12,000
- GCircuit Songkran (Bangkok) – From THB 1,500
This year, free Songkran parties and concerts are also expected to be held in Bangkok and other major cities. As soon as the details are confirmed, we will update this article with the latest information. So, do remember to bookmark this page and check back closer to the day for more details.
S2O Songkran Music Festival (Bangkok)
Photos via S2O Songkran Music Festival / Facebook
After a three-year hiatus, the most popular Songkran music festival in Thailand is making a comeback! Featuring more than 15 internationally acclaimed DJs such as Tiësto, Sebastian Ingrosso, Nicky Romero, Öwnboss, Lucas & Steve, and many more, partygoers can expect to dance to the best mixes and dance music during the three-night party.
Since the event is held during the Songkran festival, revelers should be prepared to get wet as water cannons will be spraying into the crowd as the party atmosphere gets more intense! However, there will also be designated areas for those who prefer to keep themselves dry.
Live Park (Rama 9)
- Location: Outdoor Event Space, Live Park at Rama 9 [Map]
- Date: 13 – 15 April 2023 (Thursday – Saturday)
- Time: 5:00pm till late
- Nearest Airport Railway Link (ARL) station: Ramkhamhaeng (2.1km or 5-minute drive)
- Address
- Rama IX Rd, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand
- ถนน พระราม 9 แขวงบางกะปิ เขตห้วยขวาง กรุงเทพมหานคร 10310
- Admission Fee: From THB 1,600 for 1-day pass
Siam Songkran Music Festival (Bangkok)
Photos via SIAM Songkran Music Festival / Facebook
A music festival traditionally held during the Songkran festival in Bangkok, its last scheduled event in 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic outbreak. After missing in action for 3 successive years, the party is finally back this year at its usual location in downtown Bangkok, Urban Yard RCA.
Headlined by internationally acclaimed DJs Afrojack, Hardwell, and Yellow Claw, and supported by 30+ other local and international artists and DJs, partygoers in 2023’s edition will be in for 3 nights of electrifying electronic dance music (EDM). And if 3 nights aren’t enough, one could get a separate ticket for a fourth night anchored by DJ Headhunterz on the 16 April 2023.
Calling all ravers, come and join this dearly missed party for the first time in 4 years! Do note that there are dry and wet zones at the festival. If you prefer to stay dry, keep yourself to the dry areas.
Urban Yard Bangkok
- Location: Outdoor Event Space, Urban Yard RCA [Map]
- Date: 12 -14 April 2023 (Wednesday – Friday) / 16 April 2023 (Sunday)
- Time: 4:00pm till late
- Nearest Airport Railway Link (ARL) station: Makkasan (2.2km or 13-minute drive)
- Address
- 149 Kamphaeng Phet 7 Rd, Bang Krapi, Khet Huai Khwang, Bangkok, 10310 Thailand
- เลขที่ 149 ถนน กำแพงเพชร ๗ บางกะปิ, เขตห้วยขวาง กรุงเทพมหานคร 10310
- Admission Fee: From THB 1,600 for 1-day pass
Andamanda Songkran Festival (Phuket)
Photos via Andamanda Phuket / Facebook
For the first time since it opened its doors in May 2022, the newest water theme park in Thailand is hosting a Songkran party. If you’re an Electronic Dance Music (EDM) lover looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok during the Thai New Year, head over to Andamanda Water Park in Phuket to experience great dance music. Internationally renowned DJs Tiësto, Lucas & Steve, Liu, and Öwnboss will be spinning at this one-night-only event.
If you’re looking for more than one night of dance music, don’t miss the S2O Songkran Music Festival in Bangkok, where the same group of DJs will be joined by many other DJs in the mega music festival in the capital.
Andamanda Phuket Water Park
- Location: Poolside, Andamanda Phuket [Map]
- Date: 14 April 2023 (Friday)
- Time: 6:00pm to 12:00am (15 April 2023)
- Address
- 333 Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket 83120, Thailand
- 333 ตำบล กะทู้ อำเภอกะทู้ ภูเก็ต 83120
- Admission Fee: From THB 2,000
Waterbomb Festival (Bangkok)
Photos via Waterbomb Bangkok / Facebook
The renowned water-themed music festival from South Korea is making its way to Thailand this Songkran! Apart from headlining K-pop artists such as Yugyeom of GOT7, CL, Zico, Sunmi, Simon Dominic, Loco, and more, the highlight of the event is the water battle between two groups of performers and partygoers.
When you purchase your tickets, you can choose to be on the same team as the artists you support and get ready to engage in water gun fights with the opposing team. Be prepared to get soaked as a water bomb will explode every 30 minutes to ensure that everyone gets wet, even if you don’t participate in the battles.
Thuder Dome Stadium ธันเดอร์โดม
- Location: Thunderdome Stadium [Map]
- Date: 13 – 14 April 2023 (Thursday – Friday)
- Time: 12:00pm onwards
- Address
- Thunder Dome Building Popular Rd, Ban Mai, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
- Thunder Dome Building ถ. ป๊อปปูล่า ตำบลบ้านใหม่ อำเภอปากเกร็ด นนทบุรี 11120
- Admission Fee: From THB 4,600 for 1-day pass
Rolling Loud (Pattaya)
Photos via Rolling Loud Thailand / Facebook
Rolling Loud, the world’s largest hip hop music festival, is coming to Thailand this Songkran from 13-15 April 2023. Over 80 regionally and internationally renowned artists will be performing over the course of this 3-night event in Pattaya, including Cardi B, Chris Brown, Travis Scoot, Jay Park, URBOYTJ, ALYPH and more.
For those who enjoy music but prefer to stay dry, this is a rare opportunity to experience a Songkran event without getting drenched. While there won’t be any water fights, water bombs, or water cannons, you can still expect to work up a sweat from a night of partying.
Legend Siam Pattaya Thailand
- Location: Outdoor Event Space, Legend Siam Pattaya [Map]
- Date: 13 – 15 April 2023 (Thursday – Saturday)
- Time: 4:00pm onwards
- Address
- 4, 4/5 Ratchadamri Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- 4, 4/5 ถนน ราชดำริ แขวง ปทุมวัน เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพมหานคร 10330
- Admission Fee: From THB 12,000 for 3-day pass
GCircuit Songkran (Bangkok)
Photos via GCircuit / Website
Get ready for Asia’s largest gay party as GCircuit returns for the Songkran festival in Bangkok from April 13-16, 2023.
Spread across six themed parties, four of which will be held in an air-conditioned hall in downtown Bangkok during the evenings, and two pool parties in the afternoons on the rooftop of a hotel, this event promises to offer six unforgettable experiences. 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 @ centralwOrld เซ็นทรัลเวิลด์
- Location: Level 22, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at centralwOrld
[Map] - Date: 13 – 16 April 2023 (Thursday – Sunday)
- Time: 7:00pm till late
- Nearest BTS station: Chit Lom
- Address
- 999, 99 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- 999, 99 ถ. พระรามที่ ๑ แขวงปทุมวัน เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพมหานคร 10330
- Admission Fee: From THB 7,500 for a 4-night party pass
Pool Parties @ Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers
- Location: Hotel Pool, Royal Orchid Sheraton [Map]
- Date: 15 – 16 April 2023 (Saturday – Sunday)
- Time: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
- Nearest BTS station: Saphan Taksin (2km or 6-minute drive)
- Address
- 2 Charoen Krung 30, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
- 2 เจริญกรุง 30 แขวงบางรัก เขตบางรัก กรุงเทพมหานคร 10500
- Admission Fee: From 1,500 for 1 pool party pass
