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Grand Diwali Festival 2026 runs 3 to 29 November in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) supports the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026: seven celebrations in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, all free to attend. Diwali Day itself is 8 November.
What happened
- 3 November, Bangkok, Central Bangrak: the "The First Light" ceremony from 5 pm to 6 pm, then live Bollywood music, with activities until 4 November
- 6 to 8 November, Bangkok, ICONSIAM Riverpark: on 8 November, Diwali Day, a diya-lighting ceremony from 5 pm to 6 pm and riverside fireworks at 6 pm
- Pattaya: "Lamps Along the Shore" on Pattaya Beach Road from 13 to 15 November, with a beachfront ceremony on 13 November from 6 pm to 7 pm; "Nine Nights of Candlelight" runs at Central Festival Pattaya Beach from 7 to 15 November
- Phuket: "A Sunday of Flavour" on 8 November at Central Patong, an Indian food festival
- 20 to 24 November, Bangkok, Little India in Phahurat: "Threads of Faith", with a ceremony from 5 pm to 6 pm on 24 November, the same night as Loy Krathong
- 26 to 29 November, Quartier Avenue at EMQUARTIER: "Music on the Avenue", with the final ceremony on 29 November from 5 pm to 6 pm
What it means for youAll seven celebrations are free, and the first starts on 3 November in Bangkok. Programmes can change, so confirm times and venues with the organisers or the TAT Contact Centre on 1672 before you go. In Phuket, Diwali is marked on one day only, 8 November, at Central Patong.
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