Put on your dancing shoes — it’s time to get your groove on. Here are eight upcoming dance and music festivals to hit up in Thailand at the end of 2022!
From the amazing sets to fun festival get-ups, there’s something so exhilarating about attending a music festival. Thankfully, you don’t have to travel too far for your next party fix! Enter Thailand, the Land of Smiles and all things wonderful — from hippie cultural trips to highly-anticipated countdown parties.
While there are plenty of other epic festivals happening year-round, we rounded up 9 music and dance festivals that will be happening between now till December, so that you can end the year on that much-needed epic high.
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1. NEON Countdown 2022
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Ring in the new year with stunning fireworks displays and some of the best DJs of our time at Bangkok’s famed NEON countdown festival! Over the three-day festival, you’ll have headliners like Vini Vici, Martin Garrix, Alan Walker, and Coone — names that’ll have EDM aficionados drooling.
Date: 30 December – 1 January 2023
Location: Wonder World Extreme Park, Bangkok, Thailand
Price: From THB 4,200 (~S$159.96)
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2. Wonderfruit
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The highly anticipated Wonderfruit festival is finally back, and we couldn’t be more excited. For the uninitiated, Wonderfruit is unlike your typical music fest. There is a bigger focus on spirituality while using nature, arts, and music as means to help catalyse self-awareness and growth. You can expect to find breathtaking art projects, immersive installations, wellness activities, and tasty beats in a beautiful and safe space unlike any other. Dare we say Thailand’s very own Coachella?
Date: 15 – 18 December 2022
Location: Bitec Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand
Price: THB 3,950 (~S$150.44)
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3. 808 Festival
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If you’re all about that PLUR life, then you’d be no stranger to 808. Known for its drool-worthy lineup of world-class artists, the festival is finally making its highly anticipated comeback after its hiatus. For 808’s 9th edition, you can expect nothing short of amazing. An intoxicating lineup of artists like Armin Van Buuren, DJ Snake, Hardwell, Zedd, and Illenium is set to take the stage alongside explosive pyrotechnics, psychedelic colours, and 808% good vibes.
Date: 9 – 11 December 2022
Location: Bitec Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand
Price: THB 3,950 (~S$150.44)
8 Music Festivals To Hit Up In Thailand At The End Of 2022: Purchase your tickets here.
4. Nanglen Music Festival 6
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Here’s another Thai music festival for those of you looking for an authentically local experience. The Nanglen Music Festival is back for its 6th edition and features prominent Thai artists like Potato, Palmy, Clockwork Motionless, and more. Located about 2.5 hours out from Bangkok city and close to the charming Khao Yai National Park, Nanglen Music Festival will sure to feed the soul and the senses.
Date: 17 December 2022
Location: Thong Somboon Club Khao Yai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Price: THB 2,500 (~S$95.22)
8 Music Festivals To Hit Up In Thailand At The End Of 2022: Purchase your tickets here.
5. VERY Festival
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Sometimes, festivals can get overwhelming because there are too many acts but too little time. The folks behind VERY Festival focus more on quality and not quantity with its relatively lean but impressive lineup of international and local Thai acts. Headlining this year’s VERY Fest includes some jaw-dropping names like the legendary Franz Ferdinand alongside LAUV, Keshi, boy pablo, ADOY, joan, Phum Viphurit, brb., and more!
Date: 25 – 27 November 2022
Location: Wonder World park
Price: From THB 2,900 (~S$110.45)
8 Music Festivals To Hit Up In Thailand At The End Of 2022: Purchase your tickets here.
6. Maho Rasop Festival
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If you were a religious Laneway or Garden Beats attendee, then Maho Rasop will definitely be up your alley. Expect a super diverse lineup of renowned and fresh faces at this festival. Headlining Maho Rasop over the two days includes acts like Moonchild, Cornelius, Last Dinosaurs, Mild High Club, and Mono. You can also expect an epic lineup of DJs through their collaboration with the Boiler Room. And if you need a little break from the beats, art installations and other peripheral activities can be found within the campgrounds too.
Date: 19 – 20 November 2022
Location: ESC Park, Rangsit
Price: From THB 3,190 (~S$121.50)
8 Music Festivals To Hit Up In Thailand At The End Of 2022: Purchase your tickets here.
7. River Fest
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For those looking for a unique music festival experience, River Fest is the way to go. The festival is held in Kanchanaburi, a beautiful town located just under three hours from Bangkok, and more specifically, at Chuen Rudee Land, a large campsite beside the famed Kwai River. While you can expect familiar names like Honne, Sam Kim, Eric Nam, and even our local star Gentle Bones, River Fest focuses a lot more on promoting Thai acts — so if you’re looking for something a little less mainstream and would like to get educated on the up-and-coming indie Thai acts, then this one’s for you.
Date: 12 – 13 November 2022
Location: Chuen Reudee Land, Kanchanaburi
Price: From THB 1,800 (~S$68.56)
8 Music Festivals To Hit Up In Thailand At The End Of 2022: Purchase your tickets here.
8. Chiang Yai Fest 3
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For those of you that want to experience Thailand beyond Bangkok, a trip up North will lead you to Chiang Yai Fest located in the lovely Chiang Mai. What we’re most excited about for this festival is that out of the 46 acts, you won’t find any international artists gracing the stage! So if you intend on soaking up the full Thai arts and culture experience, this event is not to be missed. You can also expect to chow down on delicious and renowned Thai cuisine at the ground’s designated food market, and even shop at the variety of indie fashion brands in the area.
Date: 19 – 20 November 2022
Location: Royal Train Garden Resort, Chiang Mai
Price: THB 2,565 (~S$97.69)
8 Music Festivals To Hit Up In Thailand At The End Of 2022: Purchase your tickets here.
Dance — It’s Boogie Wonderland
The music and events industry in The Land of Smiles is finally smiling again, and we’re here for it. We hope that this list helps spark some wanderlust and all that good stuff as we slowly bid 2022 goodbye. And in the event that you finally bite the bullet and book that trip out, don’t forget to use your YouTrip Card to lock in our ever-reliable wholesale exchange rates on your pre-trip purchases!
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