Celebrate April: Top Festivals Across Thailand in 2025

Celebrate April: Top Festivals Across Thailand in 2025

The country comes alive with color, fun and energy, especially during the Maha Songkran World Water Festival where everyone joins in joyful parades, cultural shows and epic water fights. Plus, there are so many other amazing events from local traditions to cool modern experiences just waiting for you to join in!

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Written by Minh VO (local expert)Updated on 02-04-2025
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Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025

📆 Time: 11–15 April 2025
📍 Location: Nationwide

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This April, Thailand will come alive with the vibrant energy of the Maha Songkran World Water Festival, the country’s biggest and most anticipated celebration. Expanded like never before, the 2025 edition features over 100 events across Bangkok and the Central, Northern, Northeastern, Southern, and Eastern regions.

Each destination will showcase its own unique take on Songkran—from sacred rituals and colorful temple fairs to lively music festivals and thrilling water fights in the streets. Whether you’re seeking cultural immersion or pure festive fun, Songkran 2025 promises an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.

Kite Festival 2025 On The Beach

📆 Time: 2–6 April 2025
📍 Location: Nai Amphoe Beach, Chaiya District, Surat Thani

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At the Kite Festival 2025 in Surat Thani, travelers can enjoy a fun-filled day under the open sky. You can watch giant kites and traditional Thai kites soaring above, enjoy impressive light and sound shows, join free concerts with popular artists, shop for local products, and taste a variety of delicious food and drinks.

Phanom Rung Historical Park Festival 2025

📆 Time: 4–6 April 2025
📍 Location: Phanom Rung Historical Park, Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Buri Ram

This event features the Wanamrung Market with traditional music, dance, and the graceful Buriram Apsara Dance. Visitors can join sacred Brahmanic ceremonies, watch royal processions, and enjoy the “Light of Faith” show with a grand light and sound display of Khmer heritage. Local food and craft stalls add to the cultural experience.

Phuket SUP Rally 2025

📆 Time: 5–6 April 2025
📍 Location: Tha Chatchai Tourism Community, Phuket

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Tourists can join a stand-up paddle (SUP) clinic with expert guides, glide through peaceful mangrove forests, and take in the beauty of Phuket’s hidden waterways. Along the way, they’ll learn about the local ecosystem and challenge themselves with the exciting Route Check activity. It’s a perfect experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Wander & Sip at Trang

📆 Time: 5–7 April 2025 (16:00 – 23:00)
📍 Location: Baan-Pee Camping, Mueang District, Trang

At this charming event, visitors can unwind with a cup of expertly brewed slow-bar coffee in a calm and cozy setting. Take part in creative DIY workshops, browse beautifully handcrafted items by talented local artisans, and enjoy the soothing sounds of live acoustic music throughout the day. It’s the perfect escape for those looking to relax, get inspired, and enjoy something truly special.

Laanta Lanta Festival 2025

📆 Time: 11–13 April 2025
📍 Location: Baan Sri Raya, Lanta Old Town, Krabi

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Held in the heart of Lanta Old Town, this vibrant festival showcases the island’s rich cultural blend of Thai Buddhists, Muslims, Chinese, and Chao Ley (sea gypsies). Travelers can enjoy traditional performances, local food, folk games, and a small Songkran celebration with a laid-back vibe. Highlights include the Chao Ley boat ceremony, live music, craft stalls, and creative art spaces featuring DIY and recycled art exhibits.

Nateen Green Village: Greenmarket at Krabi

📆 Time: 11–13 April 2025 (15:00 – 22:00)
📍 Location: Ban Na Teen Green Village, Ao Nang, Krabi

Set in a charming local community, the event offers an eco-friendly experience filled with cultural charm. Guests can taste authentic local dishes, take part in fun DIY activities, try their hand at batik and tie-dye, roast fresh coffee, and engage with locals in meaningful, hands-on ways. It’s a refreshing alternative to the usual festivities—perfect for those who love culture and care for the planet.

Colors of Buriram 2025

📆 Time: Now – 16 April 2025 (11:00 – 21:00 Hrs.)
📍 Location: In front of Chang Arena, Mueang District, Buri Ram

This event presents a stunning display of traditional Thai textiles and local handicrafts, paired with a curated selection of regional cuisine and OTOP products from across Thailand—celebrating the best of local talent and taste.

Surat Food Fair 2025

📆 Time: 25 April – 3 May 2025
📍 Location: Tapi River Dam, Surat Thani

Held at the Tapi River Dam from 25 April to 3 May, the fair offers tasty southern dishes, fresh seafood, snacks, and desserts. Visitors can also enjoy live music, shop for local products, and relax by the river in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

So, April is one of the most vibrant and festive times to visit Thailand, with colorful celebrations happening across the country. Tourists can enjoy the fun of Songkran and explore local culture, food, and traditions through a wide range of events from north to south!

 

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