Hua Hin beach and its coastline
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Hua Hin · Culture & celebrations

Celebrate by the sea.

A fresh start at Songkran, a full moon over the coast and music around town. Find Hua Hin’s celebrations and make them part of your next seaside stay.

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Follow the moon. Find the moment.

A little planning goes a long way

Find your festival dates

Choose a year to see fixed dates, lunar forecasts and the celebrations still awaiting a programme.

Hua Hin festival dates for 2026
FestivalWhen in 2026Date guide
SongkranFixed dates
Loy KrathongLunar forecast
Visakha BuchaAnnounced
Hua Hin Jazz CityAnnounced

Lunar forecasts may differ by a day and are not confirmed local programmes. Municipal celebrations, temple ceremonies and music events have separate programmes. Check the announced venues and times for your visit. Check the sources before booking.

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From the coast to the temple courtyard

Four ways to celebrate Hua Hin

National traditions and local music programmes, with space for a slower day by the sea.

Songkran water celebrations in Chiang Mai
Songkran in Chiang Mai · Illustrative photo · CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 4.0

Water, welcome & a fresh start

Songkran

สงกรานต์

2026Fixed dates

Thai New Year brings water celebrations to Hua Hin alongside family and temple traditions.

Alongside the splashing, families honour elders, wash Buddha images and make offerings at temples. The national celebration runs from 13 to 15 April, while individual local activities can have their own timetable.

Where to go
Hua Hin town and participating temples; check the municipal programme
Make the most of it
Keep your phone dry, ask before splashing people and give temple ceremonies and working people space. Follow the local programme for processions and road closures.
Find your way around Hua Hin
Loy Krathong celebrations in Chiang Mai
Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai · Illustrative photo · DEBA PRASAD ROY · CC0

A night of candlelight

Full moon

Loy Krathong

ลอยกระทง

2026Lunar forecast

Join Hua Hin’s candlelit celebration of water under the full moon.

Hua Hin’s municipal Loy Krathong programme has included the Naresdamri seafront area. Locations, performances and the format can change each year, so follow the current local announcement rather than assuming a particular beach is the venue.

Where to go
Municipally designated celebration and water-access areas
Make the most of it
Use designated access points and choose a small krathong made from natural materials. One shared offering is enough to take part; sky-lantern releases are a separate activity with their own restrictions.
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Wat Khao Krailat near Hua Hin
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A quieter moment at the temple

Full moon

Visakha Bucha

วิสาขบูชา

2026Announced

Temple visits, offerings and candlelit worship mark one of the most significant days in the Buddhist calendar.

Visakha Bucha commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing. Its date follows the Thai lunar calendar; the arrangements for worship are made by individual temples.

Where to go
Hua Hin’s Buddhist temples; enquire at the temple you plan to visit
Make the most of it
Cover shoulders and knees, remove shoes where requested and ask before photographing worshippers. Check with the temple for its programme rather than assuming every ceremony starts at the same time.
Explore a Hua Hin temple in 360°
Hua Hin beach and its coastline
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Music around town

Hua Hin Jazz City

หัวหินแจ๊ส

2026Announced

Look beyond a single stage: Hua Hin’s Jazz City programme brings music to participating venues around town.

The 2026 edition was a venue-based city event, with live performances and curated music across participating locations. Future editions need their own announcement; these dates do not predict a separate beachfront jazz festival.

Where to go
Participating Hua Hin venues, as listed by the organiser
Make the most of it
Check the event’s venue list and performance times. Admission and reservations depend on the venue; a city-wide programme does not mean every performance is free.
Check the Jazz City programme