PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is getting ready for nine exciting days of cinema, creativity and entertainment as the Pattaya International Film Festival 2026 – The Cinematic Wave takes over the city from 22–30 August.
The festival will bring together film lovers, filmmakers, creative professionals and visitors with a programme featuring free movie screenings, open-air cinema, creative markets, special events, film production showcases and discussions with film directors.
Nine days of film in Pattaya
From 22–30 August, visitors can enjoy free film screenings at SFX Cinema, Terminal 21 Pattaya, offering an opportunity to discover a diverse selection of films in a modern cinema setting. The festival moves outdoors from 28–30 August, when Pattaya Beach will become a lively entertainment venue featuring open-air cinema and a creative market.
The programme reaches a major highlight on 28 August with the Opening Ceremony, Red Carpet and Awards Ceremony, bringing filmmakers, guests and film enthusiasts together for a special evening celebrating cinema. On 29–30 August, the spotlight turns to the filmmaking process, with film production showcases and discussions with film directors, giving audiences an opportunity to learn more about the people and creativity behind the screen.
Make Thai Garden Resort Pattaya your festival base
For visitors coming to Pattaya for the festival, Thai Garden Resort Pattaya offers a particularly convenient place to stay.
Located directly opposite Terminal 21 Pattaya, the resort puts guests within easy reach of the festival’s free cinema screenings while also providing a comfortable base for exploring the city’s attractions, restaurants and entertainment.
After a day spent watching films and enjoying festival activities, guests can return to the resort and unwind amid its lush tropical gardens. The resort’s 63-metre lagoon-style swimming pool provides the perfect setting to relax, cool off and enjoy a slower pace.
Whether you are coming to Pattaya specifically for the festival or combining the event with a city break, Thai Garden Resort offers the chance to enjoy the best of both worlds – the excitement of the movies and the tranquillity of a tropical resort.
Come for the movies. Stay for the tropical escape.
Thai Garden Resort Pattaya
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