Thailand New Year's Eve 2026 Countdown Events
Welcoming the New Year in Thailand is an excellent choice, as there are many countdown events on New Year's Eve not only in Bangkok but also in other popular tourist destinations in Thailand, such as Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Krabi, Koh Samui, and others. Discover all the best spots for Thailand Countdown 2026 in one place and choose the perfect location to celebrate your New Year's Eve in Thailand.
Important!
Pay attention that the details of Thailand countdown events displayed below are for the previous New Year 2025 celebration, as new festive season events are normally presented not more than 2-3 months before New Year’s Eve. In most cases, the events and inclusions remain similar every year, so you can know what can be expected, even if party themes change and ticket prices tend to be slightly going up.
We will update this page once details of Thailand's New Year’s Eve events for New Year 2026 become available. Bookmark this page to find the updates easier.
New Year's Eve 2026 in Bangkok
On New Year's Eve, Bangkok has the most impressive fireworks in the country and hosts several public countdown events with music and a range of other festivities every year. For a more unique experience, you can get on a Bangkok New Year's Eve river cruise or join one of the rooftop countdown parties in Bangkok so you could admire the city's fireworks from a different point of view.
By joining the crowds at one of the main New Year's Eve countdown events in Bangkok, you will not only be able to watch Thailand's most impressive fireworks up close but will also have fun at a concert of local music stars and other performers. The most famous Bangkok countdown events, presenting the largest fireworks displays and attracting thousands of people every year, are the ICONSIAM Countdown, the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown, and the Amazing Thailand Countdown at Nagaraphirom Park in Bangkok, organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
ICONSIAM Amazing Thailand Countdown
Amazing Thailand Countdown at ICONSIAM delivers a world-class celebration on the Chao Phraya River, headlined by global icons in an exclusive New Year’s Eve performance.
📍 River Park, ICONSIAM
📅 29–31 December
🕘 17:55-01:00 (on the 31st)
CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown
CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown on NYE is the ‘Times Square of Asia,’ with live performances by top artists, a Christmas tree display, and a spectacular fireworks show.
📍 CentralWorld Bangkok
📅 31 December
🕘 17:30-00:30
Amazing Thailand Countdown by TAT
Organized by TAT, “Amazing Thailand Countdown” at Nagaraphirom Park offers a vibrant celebration along the Chao Phraya River with the iconic Wat Arun as its backdrop.
📍 Nagaraphirom Park
📅 28 December - 1 January
🕘 16:30-01:00 (on the 31st)
★ ICONSIAM, a luxurious shopping and entertainment complex on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, is a perfect Bangkok countdown place, as here you can see some of the biggest fireworks in the country and enjoy concerts of Thai and global stars. Every year, ICONSIAM becomes one of the greatest countdown landmarks in Thailand, as the 'Amazing Thailand Countdown' event takes place there. At the event of ICONSIAM Countdown 2025, spectators were mesmerized by an environmentally spectacular fireworks display that spanned a length of 1,400 meters and reveled in the fun-filled festivities with concerts featuring Thailand's renowned artists, including the highlight performance of Lisa.
★ CentralWorld Bangkok, a shopping plaza and complex in the heart of the city, is the place where the largest crowds gather for the New Year countdown in Bangkok. As the square in front of CentralWorld gets extremely busy and vibrant on New Year's Eve, many people liken it to New York's Times Square. CentralWorld is another Bangkok countdown spot, where you can enjoy a grandiose fireworks display every year. The 'CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2025' celebration surpassed all expectations with stage performances, spectacular fireworks, and light & sound shows.
★ Organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), another ‘Amazing Thailand Countdown’ celebration takes place at Nagaraphirom Park, opposite Wat Arun, which is one of Thailand’s most-visited attractions on the mighty Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The ‘Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025’ event lasted 5 days and delighted visitors with memorable cultural and music performances on a floating stage against the backdrop of the majestic Temple of Dawn. The New Year's Eve event culminated in a countdown ceremony and nine acts of countdown fireworks displays above the Chao Phraya River.
Bangkok River Cruise on New Year's Eve
Going on a New Year's Eve river cruise is a good choice for the Bangkok countdown, as you can enjoy a luxurious buffet dinner, an open bar, and a special NYE cruise entertainment program while admiring a fireworks display above the Chao Phraya River.
📍 Chao Phraya River piers
🕘 starts at ~20:00-22:00
🎫 from 2,500 THB
Rooftop Countdown Party in Bangkok
Many popular rooftop bars on high floors of Bangkok skyscrapers are the place where you can ring in the New Year in style with your loved ones and friends at an exciting rooftop countdown party with vibrant live entertainment.
📍 Bangkok rooftop bars
🕘 starts at ~19:00-21:00
🎫 from 2,000 THB
New Year's Eve Dinner at Bangkok Hotels
You can choose to enjoy New Year's Eve dinner and join the countdown party at one of Bangkok's hotels in the city center, as many of them offer festive feasts and thrilling events on New Year's Eve and are some of the best spots for admiring the views of fireworks.
📍 4-5⭐ hotels in Bangkok
🕘 starts at ~19:00-21:00
🎫 from 1,884 THB
★ The Bangkok New Year's Eve River Cruise is one of the most exclusive things to do in the Thai capital city for welcoming New Year 2026 in a memorable way. On the Bangkok river dinner cruise, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city bathed in lights, savor a festive dinner, and count down to New Year on the waves of the Chao Phraya River with some of the most impressive fireworks in Thailand as a backdrop.
★ Numerous sky bars and other rooftop venues scattered around Bangkok are another popular choice for New Year's Eve 2026 in the capital city of Thailand, as you can choose from countless Bangkok New Year's Eve rooftop parties that are offering ideal panoramic views and a fun party atmosphere to wave goodbye to the old year and welcome the New Year.
★ To wave goodbye to the old year and start the New Year in a perfect way, various hotels organize events for Bangkok New Year's Eve dinner to entertain you with a special atmosphere and delicious dishes on the last day of the year in the capital city of Thailand. After the festive dinner, most Bangkok hotels organize countdown parties to welcome the New Year 2026 in style.
For a wider choice of the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve in Bangkok, explore an extended list of New Year countdown events at the city's public venues, rooftop bars, hotels, and on the Chao Phraya River cruise ships in Bangkok.
New Year's Eve 2026 in Phuket
Phuket is the most popular holiday destination in Thailand that attracts crowds of tourists, especially during the festive season. If you are looking to welcome New Year 2026 in Thailand, the country’s largest island is one of the best places to count down on the beach. Different areas of Phuket host public countdown events with music, fireworks, and other festivities every year. Most of the larger hotels also organize a festive New Year’s Eve dinner and countdown parties.
Central Phuket Int. Countdown
A popular event held at Central Phuket with famous artists, DJs, and the spectacular light, sound, and fireworks show.
📍 Central Phuket
📅 31 December - 1 January
🕘 17:00
Patong Countdown
The Phuket New Year's Eve event organized in Patong City, where it takes place in a relaxing atmosphere on the beach, with a DJ spinning world-class EDM records.
📍 Patong Beach
📅 31 December
🕘 17:00
Kamala Bay New Year Firework Extravaganza
A magnificent and spectacular fireworks display in the middle of the sea that takes place on Kamala Beach.
📍 Kamala Beach
📅 31 December
🕘 midnight
★ The "Central Phuket International Countdown" is a popular event held at Central Phuket shopping mall on New Year's Eve. Here you can meet many famous artists and DJs who are ready to provide entertainment on the transition to New Year 2026. At this public countdown event in Phuket, you will be amazed by the spectacular light, sound, and fireworks show.
★ Patong Countdown is a New Year's Eve event organized in Patong City, Phuket. Here you can watch the last sunlight of 2025, listen to music in a relaxing atmosphere on the beach, and have fun with a DJ spinning world-class EDM records. You can come to this Phuket New Year's Eve event to wave goodbye to the old year and welcome New Year 2026 while watching fireworks on the sandy Patong Beach.
★ The Kamala Bay New Year Firework Extravaganza, presented by InterContinental Phuket Resort together with Proud Group, is a magnificent and spectacular fireworks display in the middle of the sea to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year and enjoy special surprises with check-in photo spots and contemporary sculptures.
For a wider choice of the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve in Phuket, explore an extended list of New Year countdown events at the island's public venues, rooftop bars, and hotels in Phuket.
New Year's Eve 2026 in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand, especially during the festive season. If you are looking to welcome New Year 2026 in Thailand, the largest city in northern Thailand is definitely one of the best places to count down. Venues around Chiang Mai host public countdown events with music, fireworks, and a variety of other festivities every year.
Amazing Chiang Mai Countdown
A yearly New Year’s event with special activities organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand at Royal Park Rajapruek in Chiang Mai.
📍 Royal Park Rajapruek
📅 21-31 December
🕘 17:00
Chiang Mai Countdown at Tha Phae Gate
Chiang Mai Municipality organizes Chiang Mai Countdown with various DIY activities, music, cultural performances, and beautiful fireworks.
📍 Tha Phae Gate
📅 31 December - 1 January
🕘 11:00
Charming Chiang Mai Countdown
The countdown event in the middle of a flower field in Chiang Mai with exhibitions of various flowers, light decorations, concerts, fireworks, and a special year-end night run.
📍 Chiang Mai PAO Park
📅 31 December - 1 January
🕘 08:00 - 01:00
★ Amazing Chiang Mai Countdown is a yearly New Year’s event organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) at Royal Park Rajapruek in Chiang Mai. At the event venue, you can enjoy many special activities, such as taking beautiful photos with the most magnificent light garden, tasting delicious food and drinks, trying cool craft workshops, watching Lanna cultural performances, and having fun with mini-concerts from famous artists. On New Year's Eve, there’s a special concert with popular local stars and a spectacular fireworks display.
★ Chiang Mai Municipality organizes Chiang Mai Countdown at Tha Phae Gate, a historical landmark of the city. At the New Year's Eve event that starts before noon, there are various DIY activities, music, and cultural performances from Chiang Mai youth and LGBTQ+ groups. To see beautiful fireworks, you should join the grand countdown on the Nawarat Bridge at the end of Tha Phae Road. The festivities extend to the first day of the year, with offering alms to the monks in the morning and one more music concert in the evening.
★ Charming Chiang Mai Countdown is the biggest countdown event in the middle of a flower field in Chiang Mai that takes place at the Chiang Mai Provincial Government Center (Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization Park). The highlights of this Chiang Mai New Year's Eve event are the exhibition of various flowers and ornamental plants and light decorations, entertainment from local artists, an international fireworks display, and a special year-end night run called "Charming Chiang Mai Night Run."
For a wider choice of the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve in Chiang Mai, explore an extended list of New Year countdown events at the city's public venues and hotels in Chiang Mai.
New Year's Eve 2026 in Hua Hin
Hua Hin is a popular resort city in Thailand that attracts locals and foreign tourists to celebrate the festive season on the beach. If you are looking to welcome New Year 2026 in Thailand, the royal resort city is one of the best places to count down on the beach. Several public countdown events with music, fireworks, and other festivities take place in Hua Hin every year, with the main spot being Hua Hin Beach. Many beachfront hotels also organize a festive New Year’s Eve dinner and countdown parties.
Hua Hin Beach Countdown
The main public countdown event takes place on the beach at the Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort, with a concert and impressive fireworks.
📍 Hua Hin Beach, InterContinental Hua Hin
📅 31 December
🕘 19:00
Market Village Hua Hin Countdown
The event is taking place at the most popular shopping mall in Hua Hin with a free concert of famous Thai artists, a beer garden, street food, and a lucky draw.
📍 Market Village Hua Hin
📅 31 December
🕘 17:00
Bluport Hua Hin Countdown
The New Year's Eve event, where you can let loose and embrace the energy of the unforgettable New Year’s Eve night, surrounded by dazzling lights.
📍 Bluport Hua Hin
📅 31 December
🕘 18:00
★ Hua Hin Beach Countdown is the main public countdown event in Hua Hin. The event takes place on the beach at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort, an internationally renowned luxury resort. Every year, there is a concert of famous Thai and international artists. In addition to the concert, the audience at Hua Hin Beach Countdown witnesses a spectacular fireworks display featuring 2,000 dazzling shots.
★ Market Village Hua Hin Countdown, taking place at the most popular shopping mall in Hua Hin, is a yearly event where you can join the crowd and celebrate the end of the year. At the event you can enjoy a free concert of famous Thai artists and be amazed by many popular variety shows. In addition to live music, Market Village Hua Hin Countdown also offers a beer garden, street food, and a chance to win many lucky draw prizes.
★ Bluport Hua Hin Countdown takes place at Bluport Hua Hin Resort Mall. On the last day of the year, here you can join the activities, enjoy a free concert, and let loose and embrace the energy of the unforgettable New Year’s Eve night, surrounded by dazzling lights. At the event, you can admire the beauty of an 18-meter-tall Christmas tree and indulge in mouthwatering street food delights.
For a wider choice of the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve in Hua Hin, explore an extended list of New Year countdown events at the resort city's public venues and hotels in Hua Hin.
New Year's Eve 2026 in Pattaya
Pattaya is the nearest large beach resort city to Bangkok. During the festive season, it attracts locals and foreign tourists who are looking to celebrate New Year's on the beach. If you are looking to welcome New Year 2026 in Thailand, the resort city is one of the best places to count down on the beach, as there's a big public countdown event on the beach with music, fireworks, and other festivities. Many beachfront hotels also organize a festive New Year’s Eve dinner and countdown parties.
Pattaya Countdown
A yearly New Year's Eve event that invites people to celebrate the end of the old year and welcome the new year with impressive fireworks on the sand of Pattaya Central Beach.
📍 Pattaya Central Beach
📅 29-31 December
🕘 17:00
Central Pattaya Countdown
A New Year's Eve celebration with a festive concert that takes place at Central Pattaya, Asia’s largest natural beachfront shopping complex.
📍 Central Pattaya
📅 31 December
🕘 19:30
Alexa Beach Club NYE Party
A New Year's Eve party that takes place at the Ibiza-inspired beach club in Na Jomtien Beach, where you can celebrate the end of the year with all-night entertainment.
📍 Alexa Beach Club Pattaya
📅 31 December
🕘 18:00
★ Pattaya Countdown is a yearly event that invites people to celebrate the end of the old year and welcome the new year together on the sand of Pattaya Central Beach. Throughout the three days of the event, you can enjoy free concerts from famous artists and singers from all over Thailand. On 31 December, the celebration is enhanced by the fireworks show for you to count down to the new year together with the crowd.
★ Central Pattaya Countdown is a New Year's celebration that takes place at Central Pattaya, Asia’s largest natural beachfront shopping complex. On New Year's Eve, at the beach activity area (SUNKEN) of Central Pattaya shopping mall, you can enjoy a concert of various local artists and watch fireworks above Pattaya Beach from the terrace.
★ Alexa Beach Club NYE party takes place at the Ibiza-inspired beach club in Na Jomtien Beach, where you can celebrate the end of the year with all-night entertainment. The evening starts with a gala dinner and later transitions into the beach party. The unforgettable night filled with great food, music, and joy in a magical beach setting is completed with fire shows and fireworks on the beach.
For a wider choice of the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve in Pattaya, explore an extended list of New Year countdown events at the resort city's public venues and hotels in Pattaya.
New Year's Eve 2026 in Other Thailand Destinations
You can enjoy a festive New Year's Eve dinner or join a countdown party all around the country. Other popular tourist destinations in Thailand, such as Koh Samui, Krabi, and Koh Phangan, also have plenty of events to welcome New Year 2026.
Samui Countdown
The main public countdown event in Koh Samui, which is held at Central Samui shopping mall and offers live music, cultural performances, and spectacular fireworks.
📍 Central Samui
📅 31 December
🕘 17:00
Ao Nang Countdown
The biggest New Year's Eve celebration in Krabi, which is held at Ao Nang Landmark and brings together a variety of entertainment for everyone.
📍 Ao Nang Landmark
📅 31 December
🕘 18:00
NYE Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
One of the most massive beach parties in the world, which takes place on the island of Koh Phangan on New Year's Eve.
📍 Haad Rin Nok Beach
📅 31 December
🕘 18:00
★ Samui Countdown is the main public countdown event in Koh Samui, which is held at Central Samui shopping mall on New Year's Eve. Here you can enjoy live music, cultural performances, and beautifully decorated restaurants, as well as shopping in a festive atmosphere before welcoming New Year 2026. At this public countdown event in Koh Samui, you will be amazed by the spectacular fireworks show.
★ Ao Nang Countdown is the biggest New Year's Eve celebration in Krabi, which is held at Ao Nang Landmark. This event brings together a variety of entertainment for everyone to enjoy the festive season to the fullest, from music performances by famous local artists to exciting Thai cultural performances such as Manora and Muay Thai, as well as a spectacular fire-twirling show and a fireworks display.
★ The Thailand Full Moon Party is one of the most massive beach parties in the world, which takes place on the island of Koh Phangan, close to Koh Samui. If you are traveling to Thailand at the end of December 2025 and love to party, don't miss the Full Moon Party New Year's Eve 2026.
