Where to go on songkran festival in Bangkok 2019

Sawasdee Pee Mai! (Happy New Year!)

Celebrating Songkran in Bangkok is one of the best things to do in Thailand! Songkran is the Thai New Year with a three-day holiday. It is an event that everyone shouldn’t miss. For this year, the dates for Songkran are officially April 13 to 15. This is a very fun festival where water is definitely everywhere; people soaked with water and splash water on each other. Therefore, we’ve picked the most popular places to celebrate Songkran festival in Bangkok!

S2O Songkran Music Festival

The original and largest Thai New Year (Songkran) music event in Bangkok. It combining the EDM festival format with water party.The event will take place from 13 to 15 April at the Live Park Rama 9. It will be headlined by Fatboy Slim (13 April), Tiësto (14 April) & Steve Aoki (15 April) respectively. The weekend will also feature support acts 1788-L, 3Lau, Bassjackers, Cat Dealers, David Gravell, EDX, Illusionize, Netsky, Rave Radio, Robin Schluz, Said the Sky and Throttle amongst many more. The ticket is 2,000 Bath for one day. Now on sale at  http://www.s2ofestival.com/ticket/.

Silom

Silom is Bangkok’s main financial district. However, during Thai New Year this place transforms into the biggest and best place to experience water fighting in Bangkok. The whole street is closed to traffic with people carrying water guns. In addition, there’s lots of supplies for Songkran and street food offer along the entire road. Since Silom is closed to traffic, we suggest you to take the MRT to Si Lom Station or the BTS to Sala Daeng and you’ll be dropped off right in the action!

Wisutkasat

On Wisutkasat (Bang Khun Phrom intersection), under the Rama 8 bridge, best known for Miss Songkran Beauty contest in Thailand with several other cultural activities. Enjoy merit making and cultural performances and a colourful parade. This year, the event offers free entry to the Bank of Thailand Museum (Bangkhunprom Palace).

Blast Pool Series Songkran Festival 2019

For pool party lover, head over to this cool event at DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit. Cool off from the Bangkok heatwave and head over to this cool 3 day pool party with the best House & Techno music. The organizers of the party will make you feel wet and savage, which transforms the elegant Mosaic pool bar into a war zone of stimulating water. To start the party, the free flow sangria will be available from 2 pm to 3 pm. Women enter free from 1pm to 2pm. For more information visit https://www.eventpop.me/e/5089

Siam Square

For teenagers looking to celebrate Songkran, Siam Square is the place to be! It is teen’s most popular choice for Songkran event. This place will be packed with a lot of teenagers looking for fun and amusement. Many music bands and DJs will perform all day. At this place, locals and tourists are encouraged to celebrate the festival without alcoholic drinks or wearing too revealing clothes.