What's on in Phuket

Festivals, markets and events worth planning your trip around.

10 places

JUL

Asalha Puja in Phuket 2026

Wat Chalong & temples island-wide

Asalha Puja in Phuket falls on Wed 29 July 2026, a public holiday with temple merit making, an evening candlelight procession and an island-wide alcohol ban.

Free

JUL

Cultural

Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) in Phuket 2026

Temples island-wide (Wat Khao Rang, Wat Chalong)

Khao Phansa 2026 in Phuket falls on Thursday 30 July, the start of Buddhist Lent. Merit making, candle offerings, and an island-wide alcohol ban explained.

Free

OCT

Festival

Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026: Dates & Guide

Old Phuket Town & Chinese shrines island-wide

The Phuket Vegetarian Festival runs 10 to 18 October 2026. Discover the shrines, processions, ma song rituals, firewalking and jay food in Old Phuket Town.

Free

NOV

Sailing

Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2026: Dates, Racing & Guide

Kata Beach & the Andaman Sea

The Phuket King's Cup Regatta returns to Kata Beach in 2026 for several days of yacht racing and a lively shore village. Spectators watch from the beach free.

Free for spectators

DEC

Celebration

New Year Countdown on Patong Beach, Phuket 2027

Patong Beach & Bangla Road

See in 2027 at Phuket's biggest party. Enjoy a free countdown, live music and midnight fireworks over the sea at Patong Beach, plus buzzing Bangla Road.

Free

APR

Festival

Songkran Water Festival Phuket 2027

Island-wide · Patong, Kata, Karon & Old Town

Songkran, Thailand's biggest festival, hits Phuket on 13 to 15 April 2027 with island-wide water fights, temple blessings and street parties for Thai New Year.

Free

Past events

4 events that have already taken place, kept for reference.