Songkran is one of the biggest traditional Thai festivals that will be celebrated all around Thailand from 13 to 15 April 2026. If you are planning to be in Thailand and join the celebration of Thai New Year 2026, check for the best places to celebrate Songkran 2026 in Bangkok.
Where to celebrate Songkran 2026 in Bangkok?
If you will be visiting Bangkok during the Thai New Year holiday this year, make sure to visit at least some of these best places to celebrate Songkran 2026 in Bangkok.
1. Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 in Bangkok
Date: 11-15 April 2026
Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 is the biggest Songkran festival celebration in the world. This year, at the event you will experience lots of fun and excitement with a magnificent parade, Thai cultural performances, pouring water on Buddha images for good luck, and a water splashing zone that will allow everyone to unleash unlimited fun. This year it will be taking place at Benjakitti Park & The Tobacco Authority of Thailand (former factory site) in Bangkok.
For more information about the festival in Bangkok, check Maha Songkran World Water Festival.
2. ICONSIAM Thaiconic Songkran Celebration 2026
Date: 10-15 April 2026
Like every year, ICONSIAM will be ready to welcome you with the freshness of water and joy along the bank of the Chao Phraya River. ICONSIAM organizes The ICONIC Songkran Festival that excitingly transforms every inch of ICONSIAM to pass on the precious Thai tradition of Songkran Day. The area will be full of activities that everyone can join including sprinkling water on Buddha statues, pouring water on the hands of respected elders, splashing water along the Chao Phraya River, and music performances by leading artists.
3. Siam Songkran 2026
Date: 12-15 April 2026
Siam Songkran 2026 will transform Siam Square into a massive urban "WATERLAND", where you can enjoy a safe, fun-filled splashing zone for all ages right in the heart of Bangkok. The event will last for 4 days and nights, from 11:00 to 22:00 and is free to attend for everyone. There will also be free concerts from famous local artists, such as DICE, ALTERS, INC, MATAWEE, bamm, MEAN Band, MINDY, SuperThai, LAZYLOXY & SAMBLACK, FLI:P, Wizzle, NEVONE, and many more.
4. Thai Lizm 2026, Songkran at CentralWorld
Date: 11-13 April 2026
During Songkran 2026, the fun is coming back to the front yard of CentralWorld in Bangkok, where a wet and fun experience awaits with Thai Lizm Music Festival 2026. At the festival, you can dance with lively music, meet famous artists, and enjoy fun activities, guaranteed to make you wet and joyful.
5. S2O Songkran Music Festival in Bangkok
Date: 11-13 April 2026
S2O Songkran Music Festival is organized on 11-13 April 2026 at S2O Land Ratchada in Bangkok. This music festival is not just an ordinary EDM festival but it is a contemporary Thai New Year celebration that exports the culture of Thai people and unlimited fun. The warm atmosphere of Bangkok at night, under the cold water and the hottest music from the world's top DJs with the coolest production from one of Asia's greatest and best teams. You can come and experience the greatest fun, in 3 full days, and dance your way to the world-class Songkran Festival.
6. K2O Songkran Music Festival in Bangkok
Date: 14 April 2026
K2O Songkran Music Festival, organized by S2O, will take place on 14 April 2026 at S2O Land in Ratchada, Bangkok. This year, K2O is flipping the Songkran game and making its grand debut.
For the first time in Thailand, K2O Songkran Music Festival will let you get soaked and hyped with an all-star K-Pop lineup performing full-scale live shows with spectacular show production. Expect an event with crazy lights, booming sound, and water effects.
7. Khao San Road
Date: 13-15 April 2026
Khao San Road is a top Songkran Festival celebration venue that many people have been waiting for. Of course, like every year, foreigners will flock to join in the fun and celebrate the Songkran. The venue will be featuring Dj’s and MC's that will add an extra heat to Songkran in Bangkok. There will also be organized entertainment and colorful activities including glow body painting service and splashing water during the Songkran festival.
8. Songkran SO Pool Party
Date: 13-14 April 2026
It’s the time to get wet ‘n’ wild at the best Pool Party in Bangkok – Songkran SO Pool Party. You will enjoy the hottest pool party in Bangkok with 7-hour of vibrant water celebrations, live DJ energy and skyline views, where Thai New Year traditions meet elevated lifestyle indulgence. Songkran SO Pool Party is taking place at The Water Club, on the 10th floor of SO/ Bangkok. The event is taking place on 13-14 April 2026, from 14:00 to 21:00.
Other Songkran 2026 Celebrations in Bangkok
Rangnam Songkran Festival 2026
- 9-14 April 2026
- King Power Rangnam, Bangkok
Asiatique Summer Wonder Fest 2026
- 9-30 April 2026
- Asiatique The Riverfront Destination, Bangkok
Splash Nation Bangkok 2026
- 10-11 April 2026
- Rama IV Road (Sunthon Kosa Road Area), Bangkok
Siam Paragon Ultrasonic Summer Festival 2026
- 10-15 April 2026
- Siam Paragon, Bangkok
Splash Songkran RCA 2026
- 10-15 April 2026
- Royal City Avenue (RCA), Bangkok
Saneh Art by Songkran Festival 2026
- 10-30 April 2026
- Benchasiri Park and Lan Khon Mueang (Bangkok City Hall Plaza), Bangkok
SUPERFLUID 2026
- 11-13 April 2026
- Fountain Square, King Power Rangnam, Bangkok
SIAM Songkran Music Festival 2026
- 11-14 April 2026
- Bravo BKK, Bangkok
Drag Let’s Play Water Festival 2026
- 12 April 2026
- Elephant Parking Area, Song Wat Road, Bangkok
Songkran Festival at Silom Road
- 12-14 April 2026
- Silom Road, Bangkok
Monster Water Fest 2026
- 13-15 April 2026
- Fashion island, Bangkok
Bangkok Water Festival 2026
- 13-15 April 2026
- Ten destinations across Bangkok
Tips
Make sure to book your hotel near one of the best Songkran celebration spots in the city. The best areas to stay in Bangkok during Songkran are listed here: Bangkok Hotels for Songkran Holiday.
For more information about Songkran celebration check: Songkran Festival.
Songkran Festival is celebrated in all areas of Thailand so you can join an event even when not staying in the capital city. Find the most interesting events that are planned for Thai New Year celebration here: Songkran Festival in Thailand.
If you are planning to join the celebration of Thai New Year in Northern Thailand, check for the best places to celebrate Songkran in Chiang Mai.
