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Thailand's music calendar runs from the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan to city festivals in Bangkok and Pattaya. Line-ups and dates shift year to year, so check before booking.

Here is the list of 9 Music Festivals in Thailand

1. S2O Songkran Music Festival

S2O Songkran Music Festival

The S2O Songkran Music Festival is an addition to the Thai New Year, the famous Songkran festival. The S2O Songkran Music Festival is one of the biggest and most anticipated Thai music festivals. With mass gatherings of local and global enthusiasts, the S20 Songkran Music Festival hosts a great musical water party as well.

2. Waterzonic

Waterzonic

Waterzonic is a crazy music festival that brings with it buckets of fun, literally. The water-soaked event is among the most anticipated ones in Thailand, with showers of water only quadrupling the fun. It has managed to accomplish musically, too, by boasting of first-class lineups in the past, featuring EDM giants such as Dmitri Vegas, Like Mike, Afrojack and Orjan Nilsen.

3. Wonderfruit Arts and Music Festival

Wonderfruit Arts and Music Festival

Wonderfruit Arts and Music Festival is a four-day cultural festival aimed to bring together people from all over the world in an attempt to tighten intercontinental friendships and fuel world peace. The itinerary ranges from never-ending music parties to skillful art displays, all aimed at encouraging an exchange of ideas to create a better world.

4. Big Mountain Music Festival

Big Mountain Music Festival

The Big Mountain Music Festival is a brilliant two-day music festival that bagged the title of being South-East Asia's largest outdoor event since its inception in 2010. A celebration, The Big Mountain Music Festival spans over nine stages, hosting close to 200 performances ranging from Thai folk music to urbane EDM and rock music.

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5. Maya Music Festival

Maya Music Festival

Maya Music Festival is the ultimate festive experience fusing traditional Thai culture and contemporary music, thus emerging as a Neo-modern musical phenomenon. The artistic setup and displays borrow motifs from local cultures to preserve Thai customs while displaying them to the world. The iconic image of a colossal monkey forms the backdrop of the two stages, which host a great lineup of electro-naga genre DJs. Dates: TBA

6. Kolour in the Park

Kolour in the Park

Kolour In The Park is an annual music festival held in the outskirts of Bangkok. Featuring local and international Techno and House lineups, Kolour In The Park is a two-day treasury of music, art, and multicultural exchanges. The music fest also organizes several after-parties, graffiti exhibitions, light shows, a pool party, and a food market. Dates: Saturday, March 1st

7. Mystic Valley Music Festival

Mystic Valley Music Festival

The experience at Mystic Valley Festival is as exciting as the name sounds. Inspired by the Tomorrowland trend, The Mystic Valley Festival spans for three days, providing camping and food facilities for attendees. Widely spread across eight stages, The Mystic Valley Festival hosts big international names from the EDM, Trap, Techno, Trance, RnB, and Disco industries.

8. Transmission Festival

Transmission Festival

The Transmission Music Festival may not be unfamiliar music festival veterans as it is famous for its maddening music parties. The Thailand edition of the Transmission Festival is held in Bangkok and is deemed to be one of Asia's best and biggest trance music festivals.

9. Full Moon Party

Full Moon Party

Known for its New Year's Eve event, the Full Moon Party is held every month and ranks as the most famous music party. With unending celebrations attended by local and multinational music enthusiasts, the Full Moon Party touches dawn. Immersed in the best beach vibes, the festival hosts full-fledged music, lights, and alcohol.

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This post was published by Tanvi Akhauri

FAQs on Music Festivals in Thailand

What is the biggest music event in Thailand?

The Full Moon Party on Haad Rin beach, Koh Phangan, held monthly around the full moon. It draws tens of thousands in high season and is less a festival than a very large beach party.

When do Thailand's music festivals happen?

Mostly in the cool dry months from November to February, when the weather is reliable. The Full Moon Party runs year-round on the lunar cycle, and Songkran in April brings its own street events.

Are the dates fixed?

No. Line-ups, venues and dates change year to year, and some festivals have not returned since their last edition. Confirm on the organiser's own channels rather than an old listing before booking travel.

What should I know before going to the Full Moon Party?

Book accommodation on Koh Phangan well ahead, budget for the surge in boat and room prices, and be careful with drinks and buckets. Ferries back to Koh Samui are packed the following morning.

Are there quieter alternatives?

Yes. The smaller Half Moon and Jungle parties on Koh Phangan run on other nights, and Chiang Mai and Bangkok both have year-round live music scenes that need no planning at all.

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