Dec 2025 – Feb 2026
From moonlit celebrations to serene marine escapes, Samui and its neighbouring islands offer a calendar of experiences for every traveller.
New Year’s Eve Countdown 2026
31 Dec 2025
From Koh Samui’s champagne-toasting beachfronts to Koh Phangan’s luminous countdown beneath the moon, the Gulf of Thailand welcomes the new year in unmistakable style amidst festive cheer and fifine dining and a dash of salt on the breeze.
Halfmoon Festival
27 Dec 2025 | Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan’s jungle comes alive twice a month in a surge of light and bass. The Halfmoon Festival blends beach-club polish with bohemian energy—pool dips, international acts, and dancers beneath neon palms. Equal parts performance art and open-air rave, it’s a celebration of rhythm, freedom, and night-time allure. Check for future events to help you plan ahead.
Thong Sala Walking Street
Saturdays | Koh Phangan
Come dusk, the island’s main street turns into a corridor of colour—where locals trade crafts and cook regional delicacies to the rhythm of street performers. Equal parts market and meeting point, it’s an authentic slice of island life.
Ang Thong National Marine Park – Reopens December 16
(Closes Nov. 1 – Dec. 15 annually). It’s a postcard come to life:
42 islands scattered across aquamarine seas, their limestone cliffs mirrored in tranquil lagoons. With the park reopening in December after its annual November closure to allow nature to restore itself, calm waters return for sailing, kayaking, and quiet discovery.
By January, Ang Thong National Marine Park is at its most serene. The sea lies glassy and still, its emerald lagoons inviting gentle exploration by kayak. Trails wind up limestone peaks to viewpoints that reveal islands scattered across the Gulf — a tranquil tableau of Thailand’s natural grace.
Dance Party
Ongoing
Every Friday, Fisherman’s Village heats up at Greenlight Café with its SBK Party—a laid-back night of salsa, bachata, and kizomba. Join a class at 7:30pm, then dance until midnight. Entry is 200 baht for the party or 300 baht with a class and drink. Expect friendly vibes, great music, and irresistible Latin rhythms—an island night done right. FB: Greenlight Cafe & Bar Koh Samui & Shahda Yoga Studio
Beach Volleyball Tournament
Jan / Koh Samui
Registration is open for the 8th Annual Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament, returning to Chaweng Beach from 27–29 March 2026. Expect a new centre court, top teams across all divisions, special rates, and a welcome party on 26 March.
Makha Bucha Day (Public Hoiday)
12th / Feb 2026
On February 12, Makha Bucha Day bathes Thailand’s temples in candlelight as devotees circle in quiet reflection—a serene celebration of faith and one of Buddhism’s most sacred days.
Valentine’s Day
14th / Feb 2026 / Koh Samui
Romance finds its rhythm by the sea: candlelit dinners on the sand, couple’s spa rituals scented with jasmine, and private sails into coral-pink sunsets.
Chinese New Year
17th / Feb 2026
The island awakens to drums and lion dances. Maenam’s Chinese temple becomes the heart of the festivities, while streets shimmer with red lanterns and the promise of good fortune.
