Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026: 3 Provinces

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joined forces with the Indian Association of Thailand (IAT), the Thai-India Trade and Tourism Association (TITTA), the Embassy of India in Bangkok, and public- and private-sector partners to launch the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026. The large-scale festival will bring seven distinct celebrations across three key Thai destinations—Bangkok, Pattaya in Chon Buri, and Phuket—running from November 3 to 29, 2026, to showcase cultural traditions and boost the tourism high season.

Diwali, or Deepavali, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. This year, the festival falls on November 8, 2026, traditionally marked by lighting oil lamps known as diyas, family gatherings, prayers, and exchanging gifts. Thailand's expanded celebrations will stretch throughout November, anchored by five signature diya-lighting ceremonies as the core programme highlights.

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The schedule and details across the seven official event locations include the following highlights:

• The First Light: Hosted at Central Bangrak in Bangkok from November 3-4, featuring a diya-lighting ceremony on November 3 from 17.00-18.00 hrs. alongside live Bollywood music.
• Lotus by the River: Held at ICONSIAM's Riverpark in Bangkok from November 6-8, featuring a diya-lighting ceremony on Diwali Day (November 8) from 17.00-18.00 hrs. and riverside fireworks at 18.00 hrs.
• Lamps Along the Shore & Nine Nights of Candlelight: Located along Pattaya Beach Road and Central Festival Pattaya Beach from November 7-15, with a beachfront diya-lighting ceremony on November 13 from 18.00-19.00 hrs.
• A Sunday of Flavour: Taking place at Central Patong in Phuket on November 8, featuring an Indian food festival and festive activities.
• Threads of Faith: Centered in Bangkok's historic Little India in Phahurat from November 20-24, culminating in a diya-lighting ceremony on November 24 from 17.00-18.00 hrs. coinciding with Dev Deepavali, Loi Krathong, and Gurpurab on the same full-moon night.
• Music on the Avenue: Concluding at Quartier Avenue, EMQUARTIER, from November 26-29, featuring the final diya-lighting ceremony on November 29 from 17.00-18.00 hrs.

In addition to the lighting ceremonies and riverside festivities, participating shopping centers including Central Bangrak, Central Festival Pattaya Beach, Central Festival Patong, ICONSIAM, and EMQUARTIER will offer seasonal promotions and special privileges throughout November to welcome Indian travellers and general visitors. Admission to all seven celebrations is entirely free of charge. For further information, visitors can contact the TAT Contact Center at 1672.

Source: TAT Newsroom