When and where
Next edition: The date for next year is not confirmed yet; the festival is usually held in April.
When: Late April (a few days after Songkran)
Rule: Lunar calendar. Variable: 2026 officially 17-19 April; 2027 not yet known.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Pattaya Wan Lai (Beach Songkran)
Wan Lai is Pattaya's postponed Songkran. While the rest of Thailand celebrates on 13 April, Pattaya carries on a few days later with the biggest water festival on the coast. The city shifts the celebration for its safety and traffic plan and draws tens of thousands of people to the beach with music, water fights and performances. The mood is exuberant; bring waterproof gear.
Getting there
Pattaya is about 150 km from Bangkok; bus or minivan in 2 hours.
Highlights
- Beach water festival Thousands splash each other with water.
- Music and stages Performances along Beach Road.
- Hotels full Hotels fill up; book well ahead.
Tips for Pattaya Wan Lai (Beach Songkran)
- Protect phone and passport in a waterproof bag.
- Wear clothes that can get wet.
- Check the official dates; they sometimes change.
Pattaya Wan Lai (Beach Songkran) 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 centre of the water festival.
Frequently asked questions about Pattaya Wan Lai (Beach Songkran)
When is Pattaya Wan Lai (Beach Songkran) in 2026?
Pattaya Wan Lai falls in 2026 on 17–19 April, at Pattaya Beach, Pattaya. Rule: Late April (a few days after Songkran). An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see Pattaya Wan Lai (Beach Songkran)?
Watch it best at Pattaya Beach, Pattaya. Thousands splash each other with water. Pattaya is about 150 km from Bangkok; bus or minivan in 2 hours. Performances along Beach Road. Highlight: Hotels full – Hotels fill up; book well ahead. Wan Lai is Pattaya's postponed Songkran.
Is Pattaya Wan Lai (Beach Songkran) free to attend?
Yes, watching is free. The venue is Pattaya Beach, Pattaya. Protect phone and passport in a waterproof bag. Wear clothes that can get wet. Highlight: Beach water festival – Thousands splash each other with water. Highlight: Music and stages – Performances along Beach Road.
Festivals near Pattaya Beach, Pattaya
- Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 0 km as the crow flies
- Pattaya Music Festival 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 April
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Chakri Memorial Day
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)
- Luang Pho Sothon Fair (Chachoengsao)
- Phra Pradaeng Mon Songkran
- Sangkhlaburi Mon Songkran (Wat Wang Wiwekaram)