NYE Thailand

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 here 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. Discover the best places to celebrate New Year's in the city and pick the perfect place for your Hua Hin New Year's Eve 2026.

Best Countdown Events on New Year's Eve 2026 in Hua Hin

To plan your New Year celebration in Hua Hin, explore the resort city's best countdown events below. The best places to celebrate New Year's Eve 2026 in Hua Hin while enjoying fireworks displays are the following.

1. Hua Hin Beach Countdown

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 that offers the perfect setting for the event with its prime beachfront location, breathtaking ocean views, and world-class facilities. Every year, there is a concert of famous Thai and international artists, like South Korean superstar Yugyeom, at the Countdown 2025 event. In addition to the concert, the audience at Hua Hin Beach Countdown witnesses a spectacular fireworks display featuring 2,000 dazzling shots, creating an unforgettable audiovisual experience for New Year’s Eve.

While the event can be attended for free, to be closer to the stage and get other VIP perks, you need to buy a Hua Hin Beach Countdown Ticket.

Hua Hin Beach Countdown

Event date and time: 31 December 2024, from 19:00 to midnight

Location: Hua Hin Beach, InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

Best-rated hotels nearby:

InterContinental Hua Hin Resort - a luxurious beachfront resort right in the heart of Hua Hin.

The Peri Hotel Hua Hin - a 4-star hotel inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s famous novel ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ and designed in a blue and white color scheme.

Sailom Hotel Hua Hin - a classic beach hotel situated right on Hua Hin Beach.

2. Market Village Hua Hin Countdown

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.

Market Village Hua Hin Countdown

Event date and time: 31 December 2024, from 17:00 onwards

Location: Market Village Hua Hin

Best-rated hotels nearby:

Hua Hin Marriott Resort and Spa - a 5-star luxury hotel with direct beach access, exquisite dining, a spa, and event venues.

Baan Bayan - Hua Hin - a boutique beachfront hotel that is one of the rarest and finest examples of a golden teak Thai-style bungalow.

Hua Hin White Villa Hotel - an elegant hotel situated opposite Market Village Hua Hin shopping mall.

3. Bluport Hua Hin Countdown

Bluport Hua Hin Countdown takes place at Bluport Hua Hin Resort Mall, which is offering shopping, lifestyle, and entertainment experiences in a relaxing resort atmosphere. 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.

Bluport Hua Hin Countdown

Event date and time: 31 December 2024, from 18:00 onwards

Location: Bluport Hua Hin

Best-rated hotels nearby:

InterContinental Hua Hin Resort - a luxurious beachfront resort right in the heart of Hua Hin.

The Peri Hotel Hua Hin - a 4-star hotel inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s famous novel ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ and designed in a blue and white color scheme.

Sailom Hotel Hua Hin - a classic beach hotel situated right on Hua Hin Beach.

4. New Year's Eve at Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa

Hua Hin Marriott Resort and Spa offers luxury services and accommodation, gorgeous landscaping, upscale amenities, and direct access to the sand of one of the most magnificent beaches in Thailand. This 5-star hotel in Hua Hin boasts strikingly manicured grounds that include a lagoon that winds through the resort, five pools, and several superb restaurants, highlighted by a seafood eatery right on the beach.

This beachfront resort is one of the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve in Hua Hin, as every year they are offering a variety of festivities. You can ring in the New Year with a joyful celebration at Amber Kitchen, where a New Year's Eve dinner buffet featuring seafood on ice with New Zealand mussels and Fine de Claire oysters, along with a BBQ and carving station offering roast Australian Wagyu beef, turkey, lamb leg, rock lobster, and river prawns, awaits. The resort's beachfront restaurant invites you to celebrate the year-end in an exclusive atmosphere with a festive four-course dinner, complemented by live music and the serene sea view. After the dinner, you can join the fun and energetic New Year's countdown party right on the sand of Hua Hin Beach.

Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa

Event: New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet

Event date and time: 31 December 2025, from 18:00 to 22:00

Venue: Amber Kitchen

Ticket price

  • 4,990++ THB per person inclusive of soft drinks and a welcome glass of sparkling wine and free entry to NYE Countdown Party on the beach

Event: New Year’s Countdown Party

Event date and time: 31 December 2025, from 22:00 to 01:00

Venue: On the beach

Ticket price

  • 600 THB per person inclusive of one beer for guests aged 20 years and above.
  • 300 THB for guests aged 6-19 years inclusive of one soft drink.
  • Exclusive VIP Seating Zones available from THB 45,000 net per 8 persons.

Book your stay on New Year's Eve at this Hua Hin hotel here: Hua Hin Marriott Resort and Spa

5. New Year's Eve at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa is a five-star Hua Hin hotel on the beach. The resort boasts a lagoon-style infinity pool winding around the gardens and its unique low-rise architecture, which allows the sea breeze to move throughout the resort.

Celebrate the final night of the year in grand Thai style at the Amazing Siam Countdown Celebration, held on the Ocean Front Lawn of Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa. Enjoy a spectacular buffet that brings together Thai and international favorites and immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration featuring a live band, traditional Thai dance, DJ countdown party, and a breathtaking fireworks display over the sea to welcome 2026 in dazzling style.

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa

Event: Amazing Siam Countdown 2025

Event date and time: 31 December 2025, from 19:00 to midnight

Venue: Ocean Front Lawn

Ticket price

  • 2,990 THB per adult (inclusive of soft drinks and water)
  • 1,490 THB per child (8–12 years)
  • Children under 8 dine free when accompanied by two paying adults (max. two children per family)
  • Free-flow beverage package: 1,590 THB

Book your stay on New Year's Eve at this Hua Hin hotel here: Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

6. New Year's Eve at Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin

Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin is a 5-star hotel in Hua Hin, set amidst a breathtaking natural haven. This exquisite low-rise resort, adorned with fluttering palm trees, lush gardens, and peaceful lagoons, offers an enchanting ambiance that effortlessly combines elegance with a relaxed atmosphere.

On New Year's Eve, Mövenpick Asara Resort Hua Hin is another good place to start a fresh new year and celebrate lasting memories of the ending year with those dearest and nearest to you. At the resort's Ocean Bar, you can feel the ocean breeze in a trendy chill-out setting while enjoying the New Year's Eve celebration with a delectable world-class buffet, as well as entertainment by a live band, DJ, and an exhilarating fire dance performance. As the countdown to midnight begins, enjoy the spectacular fireworks display and enter an exciting lucky draw.

Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin

Event: Tropical Paradise Countdown

Event date and time: 31 December 2025, from 19:00 to 02:00

Venue: Ocean Front

Ticket price

  • Adult Buffet: 4,200 THB, including soft drinks, water, and a glass of sparkling wine during countdown.
  • Child Buffet (6-12 years): 2,100 THB, including soft drinks and water
  • Free Flow Wine & Local Beer (4 hours): 1,800 THB

Book your stay on New Year's Eve at this Hua Hin hotel here: Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin

7. New Year's Eve at Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is a waterfront resort right at the bustling center of Hua Hin, located directly on Hua Hin Beach. The resort boasts a full-service spa, a fitness center, a lagoon-style pool, and tennis courts. It is also home to one of the highest rooftop bars in the city. 

On New Year's Eve at Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, you can have an unforgettable evening of delicious food from an extensive buffet, live entertainment, and a celebration in style. To celebrate the arrival of 2026 in style, join the countdown party at The Rooftop Bar and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and sea as you indulge in a free-flow selection of local beer, house wine, and house spirits.

Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Event: New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner | Countdown

Event date and time: 31 December 2025, from 19:30 to 00:30

Venue: Poolside

Ticket price

  • 4,900++ THB per person for dinner buffet
  • 5,500++ THB per person inclusive of free-flow beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks
  • 1,490++ THB per child (6-12 years old) for dinner buffet

Event: New Year’s Countdown Party

Event date and time: 31 December 2025, from 21:30 to 00:30

Venue: Rooftop Bar

Ticket price

  • 2,290++ THB per person inclusive of local beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks

Book your stay on New Year's Eve at this Hua Hin hotel here: Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

8. NYE at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin is an elegant sanctuary with old-world charm. Gleaming with colonial accents, this beautifully preserved hotel in Hua Hin is considered one of the most famous heritage hotels in Southeast Asia. The resort's central location lets you conveniently discover the town’s recreational activities as well as lively local markets and shopping centers.

On New Year's Eve, at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, you can join the Grand New Year Dinner Buffet and a Night of Disco Magic with live music.

Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

9. NYE at Best Western Plus Carapace Hotel Hua Hin

Best Western Plus Carapace Hotel Hua Hin is a stylish resort nestled on the shores of Khao Tao, a quiet beachfront enclave just south of Hua Hin. With its free-flowing organic design and fantastic facilities, the hotel is the perfect place to unwind and be blessed by the beauty of nature.

On New Year's Eve, at Best Western Plus Carapace Hotel Hua Hin, you can experience the countdown party your family will never forget. Join in for an evening of dazzling entertainment, delicious food, and two stunning fireworks shows lighting up the sky earlier in the night and at midnight. The New Year's celebration here is a family-friendly event that is packed with activities and shows that kids and parents alike will love.

Best Western Plus Carapace Hotel Hua Hin

New Year's Eve 2026 in Thailand

Welcoming the New Year in Thailand is an excellent choice, as there are many countdown events on New Year's Eve not only in Hua Hin but also in other popular tourist destinations in Thailand, such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Krabi, Koh Samui, and others. Discover the best countdown events in Thailand and choose the perfect spot to celebrate your New Year's Eve 2026 in Thailand.


THAIest Team

THAIest Team is the author of this guide. We are the team of Thailand local travel experts and foreign travel enthusiasts who created THAIest—a travel guide dedicated to discovering the best of Thailand travel & Thai food. Being frequent travelers, we share our experience of creating the best trips around Thailand since 2017, including our firsthand experience of celebrating New Year's Eve around the country.