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Festivals & events in Bangkok

Festivals, fairs, shows and one-off events on in Bangkok this week.

5 picks · 5 free · updated 12 November

FreeICONSIAM Bangkok Illumination 2026Thu 12 November · ICONSIAM River Park (G floor) and ICONSIAM Park (2nd floor)FreeVijit Chao Phraya 2026Fri 13 November · Chao Phraya River (Rama III Bridge to Rama VIII Bridge)FreeLoy Krathong at Rama VIII BridgeMon 16 November · Rama VIII Bridge riverside, Bang PhlatFreeLoy Krathong and Golden Mount Temple Fair at Wat SaketTue 17 November · Wat Saket (Golden Mount)FreeThai Teaw Thai 80th (Discovery Thailand 2026)Thu 19 November, 10am · Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Exhibition Hall 5-6
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Festivals & events in Bangkok, answered

What are the best festivals & events picks in Bangkok?

Right now: ICONSIAM Bangkok Illumination 2026, Vijit Chao Phraya 2026, Loy Krathong at Rama VIII Bridge and Loy Krathong and Golden Mount Temple Fair at Wat Saket. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels, FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: ICONSIAM Bangkok Illumination 2026, Vijit Chao Phraya 2026, Loy Krathong at Rama VIII Bridge and Loy Krathong and Golden Mount Temple Fair at Wat Saket, and 1 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Bangkok and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Bangkok, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.