When and where
When: Every month around the full moon
Rule: Lunar calendar. Lunar, but the date does not always follow the exact full moon. Remaining 2026 dates per the official site: 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 24 Dec and 31 Dec; 2027 not yet recorded.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
The Full Moon Party began in the 1980s as a small beach gathering at Haad Rin and has grown into one of the most famous parties in the world. Every month thousands of visitors come to the beach for music, fire shows and body paint. The mood is exuberant and commercial. Mind your safety (drinks, drugs, swimming) and note that the date sometimes shifts around Buddhist holidays.
Getting there
Koh Phangan is reached by ferry from Surat Thani or Koh Samui.
Highlights
- Fire shows Dancers with fire on the beach.
- Body paint Neon paint and glow gear.
- Monthly Every full moon.
Tips for Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Watch your drinks, keep valuables safe and wear shoes.
- Book accommodation well ahead.
- The date can shift around Buddhist holidays.
Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan) on the map
Pinch to zoom; tap a point for more info. Open circles: approximate location.
The location on the map is approximate.
The map shows Haad Rin on Koh Phangan where the party is held.
Frequently asked questions about Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
When is Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan) in 2026?
For 2026 we have no verified date; it is not fixed yet, so we do not guess. The rule is: Every month around the full moon. Lunar, but the date does not always follow the exact full moon. Check shortly beforehand with the organiser or the province.
Where is the best place to see Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)?
Watch it best at Haad Rin, Koh Phangan. Dancers with fire on the beach. Koh Phangan is reached by ferry from Surat Thani or Koh Samui. Neon paint and glow gear. Highlight: Monthly – Every full moon.
Is Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan) free to attend?
No, you usually pay entry for this event or the venue. The venue is Haad Rin, Koh Phangan. Watch your drinks, keep valuables safe and wear shoes. Book accommodation well ahead. Highlight: Fire shows – Dancers with fire on the beach. Highlight: Body paint – Neon paint and glow gear.
Festivals near Haad Rin, Koh Phangan
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting 20 km as the crow flies
- Chak Phra Festival (Surat Thani) 100 km as the crow flies
- Sart Duan Sip (Tenth Month Festival) 140 km as the crow flies
- Hae Pha Khun That (Nakhon Si Thammarat) 140 km as the crow flies
- Trang Love Festival (Underwater Wedding) 240 km as the crow flies
Also in January / February / March / April / May / June / July / August / September / October / November / December
- Akha Swing Festival
- Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival
- Asarnha Bucha
- Bangkok Pride
- Chiang Mai Flower Festival
- Chiang Rai Flower Festival