Culture Events in Phuket
Culture events in Phuket. Browse dates, venues and details for every culture event on the island, and join the group chat for the ones you want to attend.
NOV
25
Islandwide (Saphan Hin, Nai Harn Lake, Patong Beach and more)
Loy Krathong, Thailand's festival of lights, falls on 25 November 2026, when Phuket's lakes and beaches fill with floating candlelit krathongs. Free to join.
Free
AUG
19
Chinese shrines of Phuket Old Town (Seng Tek Bel / Por Tor Kong Shrine)
The Por Tor Festival, Phuket's Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival, runs 19 August to 6 September 2026 at the Old Town shrines, main day 27 August. Free to attend.
Free
JUL
30
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
JUL
29
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