Pattaya Fireworks Festival 2026: Dates and Getting There

The Pattaya International Fireworks Festival is announced for Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026, with fireworks fired over the sea from Pattaya Beach on both evenings. An events guide gives a start around 8 p.m. (to be confirmed). You can watch from the beach; hotels and rooftop venues sell packages. The easiest way from Bangkok is to stay one night in Pattaya and return on Sunday morning: the road back is very busy after the show. This page contains partner links: if you book, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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What we know about the festival

The newspaper Pattaya Mail reports that the festival returns on 27 and 28 November 2026 at Pattaya Beach, with fireworks over the sea on both evenings. The article advises booking your hotel early and suggests rooftops with a view of the beach. We could not find the full programme (exact times, participating countries, paid viewing areas) in October 2026. Unless announced otherwise, watching from the beach is free.

Where to watch the fireworks

On the beach: free but very crowded; arrive in the late afternoon.
From a rooftop or hotel: packages on reservation; places go fast.
On a boat: sea trips may be offered; check with the local organiser.

Getting there from Bangkok

Pattaya is about 150 km from Bangkok. The bus (Ekkamai or Mo Chit) takes about 2 hours without traffic, and the train is slower; on both festival nights the road can be jammed. For more background, see Pattaya from Bangkok and Koh Larn from Bangkok.

Pitfalls

Full hotels or higher prices on festival weekends.
Return trip: avoid leaving on Sunday late in the afternoon.
Pickpockets in the crowd: keep your bag and phone in front of you.
Rough seas: boat trips may be cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dates?

Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026, according to Pattaya Mail.

What time do the fireworks start?

Around 8 p.m. according to an events guide; not confirmed.

Do you have to pay?

Watching from the beach is free according to the guides; hotels and rooftops sell their places.

Can you do a day trip there and back?

It is possible but tiring; it is better to stay overnight.