Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 To Make a Grand Splash this Weekend

Thailand’s New Year celebrations are about to begin!
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, is preparing for the 2025 Maha Songkran World Water Festival – the main event of Thailand’s New Year celebrations and a highlight of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 and the Thailand Summer Festivals’ Grand Festivity campaign.
“Songkran is more than a celebration – it’s a proud symbol of Thai identity and soft power. With this year’s festival, we aim to share our cultural richness with the world while encouraging travelers to explore every corner of Thailand, from major cities to hidden gems,” said Mr. Jakkaphon Tangsutthitham, Vice Minister of Tourism and Sports.
The Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 is set to take place from Apr. 11 to 15, 2025, at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, and is a bold step to positioning Thailand as one of the world’s top 10 global festival destinations.
It also builds on the recognition of “Songkran in Thailand, traditional Thai New Year festival” as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and presents a reimagined experience designed to captivate both local and global audiences.
A remarkable feature of the upcoming celebration is the Maha Songkran Parade, which will feature eight themed processions that reflect Thailand’s cultural identity, creativity, and soft power.
Apart from the parades, Sanam Luang will come alive with a multi-zone festival experience, including:
- Five regional Songkran zones showcasing distinct traditions from across Thailand
- “5 Must Do in Thailand” experiences highlighting key cultural activities
- A Thai temple fair zone featuring a haunted house, open-air cinema, Ferris wheel, and sand pagoda building
- Traditional bathing of the Buddha image and water-pouring rituals for elders
- A water play zone with a giant spill bucket, music-synchronized fountain shows, water station (for a refill for those playing Songkran), and EDM sets by top DJs
- Over 100 booths offering food, crafts, and regional specialties from all five regions
Festivalgoers can also anticipate nightly performances on the main stage, including traditional shows, contemporary acts, and live concerts from some of Thailand’s most popular artists, such as Bodyslam, Polycat, Jeff Satur, The Toys, 4EVE, Joey Boy, Paradox, Ink Waruntom, and Carabao, among many others.
“Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 captures the spirit of Thailand — joyful, welcoming, and full of creative energy. This year’s program is packed with firsts and favorites, designed to inspire wonder while upholding our heritage and ensuring a safe, memorable experience for all,” said Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor.
The “Yen Tua La Maha Songkran” series will be extending the celebrations to communities across Thailand, with events continuing throughout April in provinces such as Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Lampang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nong Khai, and Ayutthaya, and more.
These regional festivals showcase local heritage while promoting tourism in Hidden-Gem cities. Private events like the ICONSIAM Maha Songkran, S2O Songkran Music Festival, and GCircuit Songkran 2025 will also intensify the festival atmosphere in Bangkok and beyond.
Don’t miss out on this year’s Songkran celebrations! Here’s a full list of events by the TAT for the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025.
You can join in The Beat Bangkok’s Songkran Giveaway here! Hurry, it’ll end on Apr. 11, 2025!
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