When and where
Next edition: The date for next year is not confirmed yet; the festival is usually held in March.
When: March, on weekends (Friday-Saturday)
Rule: Lunar calendar. Variable. 2026: 6-28 March, every Friday and Saturday at changing beaches (Pattaya, Jomtien, Koh Larn, Na Kluea); 2027 not known.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Pattaya Music Festival
The Pattaya Music Festival is a free open-air event held in March on the beach in Pattaya, with bands and artists from Thailand and other countries. It covers genres like pop, rock and dance and takes place on weekends. The mood is festive and international. It fits Pattaya's image as a music and nightlife city but is a modern, commercial event, not a traditional festival.
Getting there
Pattaya is about 150 km from Bangkok; bus or minivan in 2 hours.
Highlights
- Beach stages Live performances with sea views.
- International artists Thai and foreign bands.
- Free entry Open to everyone on the beach.
Tips for Pattaya Music Festival
- Come in the evening when it is cooler.
- Check the programme each year.
- Combine with Jomtien or Koh Larn.
Pattaya Music Festival 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 Pattaya Beach, the central beach with the stages.
Frequently asked questions about Pattaya Music Festival
When is Pattaya Music Festival in 2026?
Pattaya Music Festival falls in 2026 on 6–28 March, at Pattaya Beach, Pattaya. Rule: March, on weekends (Friday-Saturday). An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see Pattaya Music Festival?
Watch it best at Pattaya Beach, Pattaya. Live performances with sea views. Pattaya is about 150 km from Bangkok; bus or minivan in 2 hours. Thai and foreign bands. Highlight: Free entry – Open to everyone on the beach.
What should I bring or wear to Pattaya Music Festival?
Come in the evening when it is cooler. Check the programme each year. Combine with Jomtien or Koh Larn. Highlight: Beach stages – Live performances with sea views. Highlight: International artists – Thai and foreign bands. It covers genres like pop, rock and dance and takes place on weekends.
Festivals near Pattaya Beach, Pattaya
- Pattaya International Fireworks 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 March
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Dok Lamduan Flower Festival (Si Sa Ket)
- Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa)
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Hae Pha Khun That (Nakhon Si Thammarat)
- Phuket Heroines' Festival