Looking for the best music festivals in Thailand in 2024? Then you’ve come to the right place!
Whether you’re backpacking through South-East Asia, an expat living or teaching English abroad, or a local Thai looking for your next festival – all of these music festivals would be an amazing experience! I’ve personally attended a few of these, and I’ve absolutely loved the Thailand festival atmosphere! While there really are a ton of crazy festivals in Thailand – these are my top 25 picks.
If you’re looking for more events in this region of the world, check out my article “The 25 Best Music Festivals in Asia to Experience Before You Die“!
1) Songkran Water Festival
When: April 13-15, 2024
Where: Across Thailand
“IT’S HOT, IT’S WET, IT’S WILD! DRESS FOR BATTLE AND GET SOAKED IN THE WATER SPLASHING MADNESS OF THE ANNUAL S2O SONGKRAN MUSIC FESTIVAL.
I can’t stress this enough that if you’re planning a trip to Thailand, then I’d highly recommend coming in April because that’s when the nationwide water fight of Songkran happens! It’s a celebration for the Thai Lunar New Year, and it’s one of my absolute favorite memories from my travels through Southeast-Asia!
While you can celebrate Songkran anywhere in the country, there’s an actual music festival called S20, which has become of the largest and wildest festivals in Thailand!
2) Wonderfruit Festival
When: December, 2024
Where: Siam Country Club, Pattaya, Thailand
http://www.wonderfruitfestival.com/
A celebration of art, music, food, and ideas to catalyze positive impact.
For the ultimate Thailand festival experience, look no further than the wondrous Wonderfuit Festival! I actually had the pleasure of attending the inaugural edition back in 2014, and it completely blew my mind! Since then, I’ve been following the festival closely, and it’s simply grown to be the best music festival in Thailand!
Everything from the delicious food, amazing production, diverse line-up, welcoming atmosphere, and sustainability focus will surely impress! Expect to meet a terrific mix of travelers and tourists, as well as expats and locals, and four days of art, music, workshops, and lots more.
3) 808 Festival
When: December, 2024
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
“Over the previous nine years, 808 has built up a reputation throughout the region as the most unmissable event for dance music lovers with its mix of world-renowned international talent, cutting-edge and immersive production and enthusiastic crowds.
This year expect all new levels to be reached as it returns once again to Bangkok International Trade Centre which is transformed into an escapist party world with futuristic lasers, epic stage production and high-spec sound systems that all combine into a sensory stimulating experience like no other to be found anywhere in the region.”
4) The Experience Festival
When: New Years Eve, 2024
Where: Koh Tao, Thailand
https://www.facebook.com/experience.kohtao/
Four days of Love, Peace, Trance & Dance
Do you love PSY-TRANCE? Well, this is probably going to be your favorite Thailand festival on the list! And even if you’re not a big Psychedelic Trance fan, you’d still have an absolute blast! It’s 74-Hours of NON-STOP Music and incredible festival vibes on the beautiful island of Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand.
Tickets are super affordable, there’s plenty of awesome accommodation options, and there really is no shortage of amazing things to do on Koh Tao! While a lot of people will decide to head down to Koh Phangan for the New Years Eve Full Moon Party, I’d actually recommend you check out The Experience for NYE, and then head down to Koh Phangan for the January FMP.
5) Transmission Festival
When: October, 2024
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
Transmission Festival started in Prague, Czech Republic, but has recently been throwing more events in destinations all over the world! This is one of the ultimate festivals for the #TranceFamily, and always has a completely stack line-up with the biggest players in the Trance music scene!
I’ve personally attended the original Transmission Festival back in 2011, and it was an experience I’ll never forget! The LAZERS are seriously out of control, the sound was fantastic, and I know when they return to Bangkok for another edition it’ll be absolutely incredible.
6) Mystic Valley Festival
When: February 2-4, 2024
Where: Khao Yai, Thailand
https://www.facebook.com/mysticthailand/
“Get ready for a massive 3-day music event nestled within a beautiful valley in Khao Yai, featuring some of the world’s biggest acts on 8 stages in a setting that has never been done before.”
“Mystic Valley is where digital dreams dance to the rhythm of diverse electronic genres, amidst Thailand’s lush landscapes. Our stages feature genres from techno and trance to trap and hardstyle, promising an unmatched sonic journey both in your ears and through your hands.”
7) Waterzonic
When: November, 2024
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
https://www.facebook.com/waterzonic/
“It’s a miracle moment, when music meets water”
This two-day water-soaked festival will bring one of the biggest EDM line-ups in Thailand. Past events have included Afrojack, Andrew Rayel, Fedde Le Grand, Malaa, and Orjan Nilsen! Just looking at this line-up will get you wet!
8) Big Mountain Music Festival
When: December, 2024
Where: Kaeng Krachan Country Club, Phetchaburi, Thailand
http://www.bigmountainmusicfestival.com/
Over 40,000 attendees, tons of live music and DJ’s, and an absolutely beautiful venue. This is one of Thailand’s longest running music festivals, and will definitely be a top-notch festival experience!
9) Full Moon Party
When: Every month
Where: Koh Phangan, Thailand
http://www.fullmoonparty-thailand.com/
It’s a backpacker’s rite of passage to party until the sun comes up on the beaches of Koh Phangan! It’s a hedonistic night filled with buckets of liquor, neon clothes/body paint, and lots and lots of dancing! The best part about this “festival”? It’s FREE. Just make sure you book your accommodation well in advance, as every hostel / hotel on the island books up early for the Full Moon Party.
10) Jai Thep Festival
When: TBC, 2024
Where: Chiang Mai, Thailand.
https://www.facebook.com/JaiThepFestival/
Jai Thep’s home is Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand‘s largest city, nestled into the mountains of the former Lanna Kingdom. The capital of the north, Chiang Mai is an eclectic mix of tradition and modern creativity, boasting vibrant music, arts and wellness scenes. Chiang Mai offers a different view of Thailand away from the busy metropolis of Bangkok, and offers up unique regional charms and experiences you wouldn’t find anywhere else in the world. The relaxed nature of Jai Thep gives ample opportunity to come and go so as to experience all that the area has to offer.”
11) Colours of Love Festival Thailand
When: March, 2024
Where: Phuket, Thailand
https://www.instagram.com/wearecoloursoflove/?hl=en
“Join us on our next adventure as an emerging Colours of Love community, where we build upon our dreams by uniting once again to connect, create and celebrate, in this uplifting retreat experience!
We are honoured to collaborate yet again with our amazing Thai family at Baba Beach Club, warmly welcoming us with their exceptional hospitality in a 5-star luxury setting, at what is to be considered one of the best music lover’s hotels in the world.
We will embark on a magical 5 day & night journey together – encompassing wellness, workshops, ceremony, art and a LOT of music and celebration! With a world class line up, you can trust this will be an unforgettable experience… come, be embraced in the magic and let your heart do the rest!”
12) Maya Music Festival
When: February, 2024 (TBC)
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
https://www.facebook.com/mayamusicfest/
With past line-ups including heavyweights like Tiesto, Dash Berlin, and Zedd – you know this is a festival for all the big EDM festival fans in Thailand.
They’ve hosted previous editions in Pattaya and Bangkok, and each event seems to get bigger and better than the previous year. Keep an eye on the Maya Music Festival Facebook Page for details on upcoming events!
13) Together Festival
When: May, 2024
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand’s Premier Electronic Music Festival.
“This wondrous celebration of electronic music is the most cutting edge and vast in all the region. Together Festival has led the way for the last decade now with its out of this world production and cutting edge line ups offering something that can’t be found anywhere else. It all goes down at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, a massive space that is transformed into a musical wonderland with two epic stages.
14) Kolour in The Park
When: TBC, 2024
Where: Location TBC, Thailand
https://www.facebook.com/kolourinthepark
EXPERIENCE A NEW LEVEL OF ENERGY.
“The guiding star of Thailand’s thriving House and Techno culture makes a spirited return for their annual edition. A diverse cultural melting pot, a roaring party, a foodies delight, 4 stages, high spec production, engaging art, a host of activities – this immersive experience is why Kolour In The Park stands in a world of its own.”
15) Rolling Loud Thailand
When: April, 2024
Where: Pattaya, Thailand
https://www.rollingloud.com/thailand
The Biggest Hip Hop Festival in Asia!
“Rolling Loud is an international hip hop music festival which has been held in Asia, North America, South America, Europe, and Australia.”
16) Waterbomb Bangkok
When: April, 2024
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
A Water Theme Music Festival!
“Waterbomb Festival contains water fighting with water gun, swimming pool party, and fancy performance of dance music artists.”
17) Neon Countdown
When: Over New Year’s, 2024
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
“Since 2015, Neon Countdown has been welcoming the New Year in Thailand with a kingly celebration of electronic music. NEON Music Festival is strictly for ages 20 and over.”
18) Sense Festival
When: February 3-6, 2024
Where: Koh Taen, Thailand
“This 4-day festival takes place on a remote and beautiful beach with DJ’s, live bands, flowart, camping, and spirtual experiences.”
19) Hardmission Bangkok
When: October, 2024
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
“For those who love their EDM a little more, erm, harder, look no further than Transmission’s sister festival Hardmission. Where Transmission is characterized by trance music, Hardmission specializes in hardcore/hardstyle. And it doesn’t get even more hardcore than throwing in tons of lasers for good measure, offering one hell of a euphoric experience.”
20) Maho Rasop Festival
When: December, 2024
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
“The other big indie rock festival, Maho Rasop, brings highly anticipated acts for Thai fans to get hyped about. Expect a plethora of big names and local acts to grace its two stages this year—spread out over two days.”
21) Fly to the Moon
When: Over New Year’s Eve, 2024
Where: Koh Mak, Thailand
22) Unkonscious Festival
When: February 1-2, 2024
Where: Chonburi and Bangkok, Thailand
https://www.unkonsciousfestival.com
“Being unkonscious never felt this good.”
“Asia’s biggest trance event is making a comeback, and this time it’s bigger and better than ever before. For 6 unforgettable days, we’re taking the party to two incredible cities: Chonburi and Bangkok. Prepare to dance your heart out as we explore numerous venues, from epic boat parties to mind-blowing main festivals. Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the electrifying beats of some of the world’s top trance DJs and create memories that will last a lifetime. Grab your tickets now and get ready to have the time of your life at Asia’s most legendary trance event!”
23) Pelupo
When: March 1-2, 2024
Where: Siam Country Club, Pattaya, Thailand
“With a full line up yet TBA, Pelupo Festival announced that electropop group Parcels and Jack Johnson are headlining the upcoming second edition.”
24) Subculture Festival
When: March 2, 2024
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
https://www.ticketmelon.com/tltxevo/subculturethailand24
“Despite its small scale compared to most EDM fests, Subculture’s first edition in March was positively received by fans, featuring a no-frills, solid lineup of trance artists from beginning to end.
The one-day festival boasts an all-star trance lineup ranging from uplifting to tech consisting of Aly & Fila, John O’Callaghan, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Karney, Simon Patterson, John Askew, Factor B, Lostly, Cold Blue, Paul Denton, and Alan Morris.”
25) Thantawan Music Festival
When: January 12-14, 2024
Where: Chiang Mai, Thailand
https://thantawanfestival.com/en/
“Thantawan Festival is a three-day extravaganza, from January 12th-14th 2024, that combines the beauty of a Sunflower Festival with a focus on arts, music, and community engagement.
Our mission is to create a magical experience that uplifts and empowers both performers and attendees.
By promoting Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect (PLUR), we aim to challenge boundaries and foster inclusivity throughout the festival.”
26) Thaibreak Festival 2024
When: March 21-24, 2024
Where: Koh Mak, Thailand
“Welcome to the third edition of our tropical dream. The 3-day party will once again be filled with excellent electronic music and 300 friends from around the world who share our vision of love, respect and party.
Picture warm sand beneath your feet, the sun on your shoulders, and exotic sounds on the enchanted island of Koh Mak. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Thaibreak Festival 2024 – where music, art and vacation collide for an unforgettable celebration of diversity. Pack your bags for an experience that breaks borders, creates lasting memories, and forms friendships.”
2024 Lineup includes: Matthias Tanzman, Gregor Tresher, Cinthie, Felix Kröcher, Marc Schneider, DOTT, Phil Fuldner, Meat, Domenic D’Agnelli, Shir Khan, NK Chan, Dan Buri, Danny Salas, Heartleader
Am I missing any epic music festivals in Thailand?
If you know of any upcoming festivals in Thailand that didn’t make the cut, please do let me know so I can keep this article as up-to-date as possible! I used to live in Thailand, and this beautiful country will always hold a special place in my heart!
Planning a trip to Thailand?
Lucky you! Check out a few of these other articles to help you plan your future travels! This is one of my favorite countries of the world to travel through.
- The Ultimate 10-Day Thailand Itinerary
- 3 Weeks In Thailand Travel Itinerary
- Singapore to Bangkok Travel Itinerary
- The 25 Best Music Festivals in Asia
- Magic Mushrooms in Thailand
- The 15 Best places to Party in Southeast Asia
- 44 Festival Accessories, Gear, and Must-Haves | Festival Packing List
- The Best Hostels in Thailand For Backpackers
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Parties in Thailand are always lit! You’d definitely wouldn’t miss it since the line up of the DJs are all good. They usually bring the hottest DJs in Hollywood so expect people to get cray while dancing on the music.
I must attend one festival, especially the Waterzonic, looks so dope
I wanna attend next time that music festival nd tell me about how mch we pay to go there maya festival
Hi, I need some help to find good parties. I’m going to Thailand during 5 January – 15 January, and I don’t know if the parties are better in Phuket, in Phi Phi or Koh Phangan. I’d like something like a rave. Tks!!
No information about the music genre!! This article is for those who dont care about music genre but just where the crowd is. Useless
“Hottest djs in Hollywood” < Shaking my head!!!!
Great list!! Good job!