Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 is the biggest Songkran festival celebration in the world that will be taking place at Sanam Luang, Bangkok. This year, at the event you will experience lots of fun and excitement with a magnificent parade, Thai cultural performances, water splashing zone, and much more.
Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025
The governmental website has announced the schedule for the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025, which will be taking place on 11-15 April 2025 at Sanam Luang in Bangkok Old Town.
Activities at Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025
Activities at the festival this year will include 10 highlights of the Songkran festival celebration:
1. Songkran Square 5 Regions
Experience the identity of Songkran traditions from all over Thailand.
This area will let you explore Thailand's Songkran heritage and discover unique traditions from all parts of the country, as each region celebrates the new year with its own style.
2. Amazing parade
Spectacular parade, dazzling with colors and fun.
Expect to see bright floats rolling down the street, marching bands playing lively music, and dancers performing energetic routines at the parade of the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025.
3. Music stage
Enjoy an awesome concert by famous Thai artists.
Get ready for a memorable concert and hear popular local singers and bands live. See top performers from many music styles and feel the excitement of live music.
4. Water Play Square x EDM Festival
Splashing fun with exciting beats at Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025.
This festival area will be a high-energy spot, where people can cool off and enjoy DJs. Expect modern music mixed with Songkran traditions, where all the music fans will have fun.
5. Drone show with letters
Watch the most amazing cutting-edge performances in the sky.
Witness spectacular drone shows that will paint the night sky with different shapes and words. See the latest in sky-high art with hundreds of lights moving in perfect order to create a stunning visual display.
6. Temple Festival
Building sand pagodas, Ferris wheels, cotton candy, and classic games at Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025.
Building sand pagodas is one of Songkran traditions, as they are made to gain good luck. At the festival, you will also be able to experience the traditional Thai temple festival with a range of sweet treats and classic temple fair games that bring joy to all ages.
7. Making merit and bathing the Buddha image
Enhance good fortune to welcome the Thai New Year.
Making merit and bathing the Buddha image are time-honored traditions of the Songkran festival celebration. People perform them to welcome the Thai New Year. Bathing the Buddha image is a key ritual, where the water symbolizes cleansing and renewal and pouring water over the image shows respect.
8. Pouring water over the elders’ hands
Continuing beautiful culture.
The act of pouring water over elders' hands is a tradition and a deeply respectful gesture, which is a way to honor older generations. In Thailand, people pour water on elders during Songkran to show respect and to ask for blessings in return.
9. Food Markets Across Thailand
A collection of delicious menus from every region.
At the festival, you will be able to taste various dishes from different parts of Thailand, as cuisines in all of them have something special to taste.
10. 5 Must Do in Thailand
At Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025, you can also experience activities that you just can’t miss when coming to Thailand.
Songkran Festival in Thailand
Songkran Festival is celebrated in all areas of Thailand so you can join an event even when not staying in the capital city. In addition to Bangkok, you can also join the fun of Songkran Identity in Chiang Mai, Nong Khai, Khon Kaen, Chonburi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla and many more throughout April 2025. Find the most interesting events that are planned for Thai New Year celebration here: Songkran Festival in Thailand.
For more information on Songkran 2025 in other provinces, please visit the Thailand Festival Facebook page and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Facebook page.
Tips
Looking for other places where you could celebrate Songkran Festival 2025 in Bangkok? More options can be found here: Songkran 2025 in Bangkok.
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. If you are particularly interested in joining Water Festival, then staying at the hotel on Bangkok Riverside would be your best choice.
