When and where
When: Late November, two evenings (Friday-Saturday)
Rule: Lunar calendar. Variable: 2026 planned 27-28 November.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Pattaya International Fireworks Festival
The Pattaya International Fireworks Festival is a competition in which international teams present fireworks shows set to music over Pattaya Bay each evening. It takes place at the end of November and draws large crowds, with the beach road lined with stalls. It is a modern, commercial event, but it is one of the most spectacular fireworks shows in Southeast Asia and is free to watch from the beach.
Getting there
Pattaya is about 150 km from Bangkok; bus or minivan in 2 hours.
Highlights
- Fireworks contest Teams from several countries set to music.
- Beach road Stalls and viewing spots along the bay.
- Free to watch Open from the beach.
Tips for Pattaya International Fireworks Festival
- Book hotels well ahead.
- Come early for a spot on the beach.
- Traffic around Beach Road gets jammed.
Pattaya International Fireworks Festival on the map
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The location on the map is approximate.
The map shows Pattaya Beach where the fireworks are launched.
Frequently asked questions about Pattaya International Fireworks Festival
When is Pattaya International Fireworks Festival in 2026?
Pattaya International Fireworks Festival falls in 2026 on 27–28 November, at Pattaya Beach, Pattaya. Rule: Late November, two evenings (Friday-Saturday). This date comes from media or tourism sources and is not officially confirmed; check it shortly before you go.
Where is the best place to see Pattaya International Fireworks Festival?
Watch it best at Pattaya Beach, Pattaya. Teams from several countries set to music. Pattaya is about 150 km from Bangkok; bus or minivan in 2 hours. Stalls and viewing spots along the bay. Highlight: Free to watch – Open from the beach.
Is Pattaya International Fireworks Festival free to attend?
Yes, watching is free. The venue is Pattaya Beach, Pattaya. Book hotels well ahead. Come early for a spot on the beach. Highlight: Fireworks contest – Teams from several countries set to music. Highlight: Beach road – Stalls and viewing spots along the bay.
Festivals near Pattaya Beach, Pattaya
- Pattaya Music Festival 0 km as the crow flies
- Pattaya Wan Lai (Beach Songkran) 0 km as the crow flies
- Bang Saen Wan Lai (Sand Pagodas) 40 km as the crow flies
- Chonburi Buffalo Races 50 km as the crow flies
- Rayong Fruit Festival 50 km as the crow flies
Also in November
- Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival
- Bua Tong Blossom Festival (Doi Mae U-Kho)
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Wat Saket Golden Mount Fair
- Krathong Sai (Tak)