PATTAYA, Thailand – Known for its high-energy Songkran atmosphere, Pattaya is preparing for its 2026 “Wan Lai” celebration, where the beachfront will once again become a major hub of water festivities, music, and large-scale entertainment.
Set to take place from April 17–19, 2026 at Pattaya Beach, the three-day event will combine traditional water celebrations with a full music festival atmosphere, attracting both Thai and international visitors.
Beyond water activities along the shoreline, the festival will feature a packed entertainment programme with major Thai artists performing across all three days:
April 17, 2026: Tattoo Colour, Jeff Satur, 4EVE, Ink Waruntorn
April 18, 2026: F.HERO, LIPTA, New Country, THX, PROXIE
April 19, 2026: Maiyarap, Joey Boy, Indigo, Joey Phuwasit
Organizers say the event is designed to deliver a full-scale beachfront experience, combining water play zones, live concerts, and large crowd entertainment areas stretching along Pattaya Beach.
The festival is expected to be one of the major highlights of Thailand’s Songkran season, boosting tourism activity across hotels, restaurants, and local businesses throughout the city.
City officials are also preparing crowd control and safety measures to manage large visitor numbers during the peak holiday period.
