For two nights at the end of November, Pattaya Bay becomes the biggest free show in the city. Five pyrotechnic teams fire over the water, Thai bands play between the displays, and the whole of Beach Road turns into a footpath.
The programme for 2026 is out. This page has the full running order for both nights, what closes and when, where to stand, and how to get home afterwards. Last checked: 13 November 2026, the day after the city’s preparation meeting.
The Essentials
| Dates | Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026 |
| Where | Pattaya Beach, with the main stage at Central Pattaya Beach |
| Teams | Japan, Italy, the Philippines, Malaysia and Finland — every team fires on both nights |
| First display | 19:45 on both nights |
| Programme ends | 22:30 (listed finish) |
| Entry | Free |
| Road closure | Beach Road, as far as Walking Street, on both nights |
| Food | 600 food, drink and dessert stalls along the beachfront |
The festival is organised by Pattaya City and listed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. It has been named the best marine tourism festival in Asia by the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA). Japan and Italy are new this year; last year’s teams came from Malaysia, Germany, Finland, the Philippines and the UK.
The Programme, Night by Night
All times are Thailand time, as published by the city on 12 November.
Friday 27 November
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| 17:30 | Live music: ZEROX BAND |
| 18:30 | Live music: Shinobi |
| 19:15 | Opening ceremony |
| 19:45 | Fireworks — Japan |
| 20:05 | Fireworks — Finland |
| 20:25 | Concert: YourMOOD |
| 21:15 | Fireworks — Malaysia |
| 21:45 | Fireworks — Italy |
| 22:05 | Fireworks — the Philippines |
| 22:25 | Concert: Slapkiss |
| 22:30 | Listed end of programme |
Saturday 28 November
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| 17:45 | Live music: ZEROX BAND |
| 19:00 | Live music: Swagen |
| 19:45 | Fireworks — Italy |
| 20:05 | Fireworks — Malaysia |
| 20:25 | Concert: PALMY |
| 21:25 | Fireworks — the Philippines |
| 21:45 | Fireworks — Finland |
| 22:05 | Fireworks — Japan |
| 22:25 | Concert: ROOFTOP |
| 22:30 | Listed end of programme |
One oddity worth knowing: the published timetable has the closing concerts starting at 22:25 and the programme ending at 22:30, five minutes later. The Nation flagged the same thing. Expect the final concert to run past 22:30, and check the city’s final programme before you plan your way home around it.
Which night? You see all five countries either way — only the order changes. If you can only do one, pick on the headliner you would rather hear (YourMOOD on Friday, PALMY on Saturday) or simply the night that suits your trip.
Road Closures and Traffic
At the preparation meeting at Pattaya City Hall on 12 November, the city confirmed that Beach Road will be closed as far as Walking Street on both nights. Pattaya Mail has reported that the closure starts at 15:00.
What that means in practice:
- Do not plan to drive to the beach. Park well away from the beachfront and walk in through the sois from Second Road.
- Allow far more time than usual. The organisers and every outlet covering the festival say the same: big crowds both nights, so build in extra travel time and plan parking in advance.
- Getting home is the slow part. Everybody leaves at once after the last display. Walk a few blocks inland before you try to order a Grab or flag a baht bus.
- The final traffic order — exact closure times, side streets, parking areas — is usually published by the city shortly before the event. We will add it here when it appears.
Where to Watch
On the beach
The free option, and the one most people choose. The main stage is at Central Pattaya Beach, so that is where the concerts are and where the crowd is densest. Thai media estimated around 100,000 spectators last year, with people claiming spots on the sand from midday.
If you want the atmosphere, go early and stay central. If you just want the fireworks, the bay is wide and the displays are fired high over the water, so the beach further north or south of the stage still gives you the show with more room to breathe.
Bring a mat, water and a fully charged phone, and agree a meeting point with your group before you go in — finding each other in a crowd this size is harder than it sounds.
From a rooftop
Pattaya Mail recommends booking a rooftop table with a view over Pattaya Beach early, because the good ones go first. Avani Pattaya Resort, for example, has announced a fireworks evening at Avani Rooftop on both nights. Ask any venue whether the view faces the bay before you pay, and whether there is a minimum spend.
More options with a bay view: our guide to rooftop bars and restaurants in Pattaya.
From your hotel room
The most comfortable seat in the city is a sea-view room on or near Beach Road. You skip the crowd, you skip the traffic, and you can walk down to the stalls whenever you like. Book a room category that explicitly says sea view or bay view — “partial” views on lower floors often look at the building next door.
Where to Stay
Unusually for a Pattaya event weekend, there is still room. On 13 November the president of the Chonburi Tourism Federation Association said bookings are above normal but weaker than in previous years, when hotels were often full two to three months ahead. The mayor said earlier in the month that rooms are still available. That is good news if you are booking now — but it will not last into the last week.
Hotels on or close to Beach Road, from our reviewed list:
- Hilton Pattaya — luxury, directly above Central Festival with views across the bay
- Avani Pattaya Resort — 4.6 (5,827), luxury, Central Pattaya, home of the Avani Rooftop event
- Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya — 4.5 (4,923), luxury, on Beach Road
- Holiday Inn Pattaya — 4.6 (6,741), mid-range, Central Pattaya
- OZO North Pattaya — 4.6 (3,248), mid-range, Beach Road
- The Bayview Hotel Pattaya — 4.4 (2,177), mid-range, Beach Road
- Siam Bayshore Resort Pattaya — 4.2 (2,353), mid-range, Beach Road
Ratings are Google guest scores with the number of reviews. Each hotel page has current rates on Booking.com and Agoda.
If you would rather sleep somewhere quieter, Pratumnak and Jomtien are a short ride away — but remember you will be coming in on foot from wherever the traffic stops. All areas are compared in where to stay in Pattaya.
Book refundable. Prices for these two nights move late in either direction, and a free-cancellation rate costs you nothing if plans change.
Getting to Pattaya
From Bangkok and both Bangkok airports, the options are buses, minivans, Grab, taxis and pre-booked transfers — all compared with prices in Bangkok to Pattaya: every route.
Coming just for the evening? Arrive in daylight and well before 15:00 if you are being dropped near the beach, and check the time of the last service back before you go — the displays end around 22:25 and the crowd leaves all at once.
Food, Stalls and Prices
The city has allocated 600 stalls free of charge to local traders through a lottery. Only traders registered in Pattaya could enter, and the mayor said vendors are required to keep their prices reasonable. Expect food, drinks and desserts the length of the beachfront.
Make a Week of It
Late November is the busiest stretch of the year for events in Pattaya:
- 24 November — Loy Krathong at Lan Pho Public Park in Naklua and on Koh Larn
- 27–28 November — the fireworks
- 3–7 December — Wonderfruit at Siam Country Club
- 11–13 December — Tomorrowland Thailand at Wisdom Valley
Everything with dates and sources is on our Pattaya events calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Pattaya Fireworks Festival 2026?
Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026. The first display starts at 19:45 on both nights and the published programme ends at 22:30.
Is it free?
Yes. Watching from the beach costs nothing. Rooftop bars and hotels sell their own viewing packages separately.
Which countries are taking part?
Japan, Italy, the Philippines, Malaysia and Finland. Each team fires once on each night, in a different order.
Is Beach Road closed?
Yes, as far as Walking Street on both nights. Pattaya Mail reported the closure starting at 15:00. Do not plan to drive to the beachfront.
Who is playing?
Friday: ZEROX BAND, Shinobi, YourMOOD and Slapkiss. Saturday: ZEROX BAND, Swagen, PALMY and ROOFTOP.
Are hotels sold out?
Not as of 13 November. The local tourism federation says bookings are weaker than in previous years and rooms are still available. Book early and refundable anyway.
What is the best place to watch?
For atmosphere, the beach around the main stage at Central Pattaya Beach — arrive early. For comfort, a rooftop table or a sea-view room on Beach Road, booked in advance.
Sources
Checked 13 November 2026:
- TAT Newsroom — November Event and Calendar (29 October 2026): dates and venue
- Thaiger — Pattaya fireworks festival 2026: full schedule for both nights (12 November 2026): programme, stalls, road closure, last year’s teams and crowd
- The Nation — Pattaya fireworks festival returns with free shows and concerts (11 November 2026): programme, artists, the 22:30 timing note
- Thaiger — Pattaya warns of stall scams ahead of fireworks festival (10 November 2026): stall lottery and price rules
- Pattaya Mail — Pattaya International Fireworks Festival returns on November 27–28 (6 October 2026): rooftop and hotel advice
- Pattaya Mail — Pattaya fireworks hotel bookings lag behind previous years (13 November 2026): hotel booking situation
- Pattaya Mail — Watch the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival from Avani Rooftop (13 November 2026)
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- Walking Street Guide
- First Time in Pattaya
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