With the weather this hot, sitting and sweating just adds to the frustration. Thairath Entertainment has compiled 7 venues hosting free Songkran 2026 concerts where you can enjoy water splashing to your heart's content—since it only comes once a year—along with fun music from your favorite artists.
1. Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 at Benjakitti Park, former Tobacco Factory zone (BTS Asok Station).
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is organizing the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2026 featuring many famous national artists and a variety of entertainment activities throughout the day. Experience local culture and wisdom while enjoying full-scale Songkran water splashing to cool off over five days, from 11-15 April 2026.
The opening ceremony and Maha Songkran World Event parade will take place on 11 April 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the central stage in Benjakitti Park, featuring the 2026 Songkran Queen “Nang Raksasadevi” portrayed by Opal Suchata Choongsrisuk, Miss World 2025.
Enjoy performances by artists every day for five days at the central stage from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., including Full Step, Sani, Zeal, Kratae, Asia Seven, The Mousses, Laem-Sompol, Ink Waruntorn, Monica, Playground, Palmy, Maiyaraap, Clockwork Motionless, Four-Eve, Bodyslam, Thaitosmith, MEYOU, Getsunova, Tilly Birds, and Joey Boy, among others.
Additionally, there will be a drone light show with no fewer than 1,200 drones, zones representing the five regional Songkran traditions, a senior citizen Songkran zone with water pouring to elders, a children's Songkran zone, a water play area and EDM stage, over 100 Thai food and product vendors, and activity booths from partner organizations.
2. Central World Songkran Festival at the front plaza of CentralWorld shopping mall (BTS Siam or BTS Chidlom Station).
This Songkran, get ready for nonstop fun at the CentralWorld Songkran Festival 2026, packed with entertainment from start to finish, running from 10 to 19 April 2026. Special highlights include a grand parade and exclusive activities with your favorite artists such as FREEN BECKY, PERSES, SHELLY PUNDAO, YIN WAR, and OPAL SUCHATA.
Enjoy a variety of activities and special performances that everyone can join, including a ritual bathing of five Buddha images for Thai New Year blessings, Iconic Thai Experience shows such as Khon dance, Muay Thai art performances, orchestra music, and mini concerts by young artists.
Concert lovers should not miss two massive free concert festivals featuring over 100 top Thai artists: PEPSI Presents THAI LIZM 2026 from 11-13 April and the finale FWD Music Live Fest 5 from 17-19 April 2026.
3. ICONSIAM THAICONIC SONGKRAN 2026 “Splash, Fun, Happiness, and Auspiciousness of Thai Songkran” at ICONSIAM shopping mall (BTS Gold Line Krung Thonburi Station).
ICONSIAM elevates the Thai Songkran Festival into a Global Festival, gathering icons of Thailand from water play spots, cultural heritage, national symbols to contemporary icons, creating a beautiful blend of culture and making Songkran at ICONSIAM 2026 full of Thai identity. It aims to become a proud Global Experiential Destination from 10-15 April 2026.
Enjoy full-scale Songkran fun especially at the River Park where ICONSIAM transforms the area into THAICONIC SPLASH. Everyone can come and enjoy free water splashing together! Highlights include a 9-meter-tall giant water-spraying elephant landmark and holy water from 9 famous temples, combining fun and auspiciousness for the Thai New Year. A Kids Zone is provided for children’s water play under close supervision.
The festival also features vibrant mini concerts by many artists and contemporary icons, including Zee - NuNew, Tle - Firstone, TeeTee - Por, AuAu - Save, Ryujin - Patji, DOMUNDI GEN 5, Tah Woo - Offroad, KT KRATAE, New Country, Sornam Nam Phet, ALTERS, INC MATAWEE, CIR*CRL, 4EVE, ATLAS, JAZZ SPKK.
4. One Bangkok Sunsational Songkran Festival 2026 at One Bangkok shopping mall (MRT Lumpini or BTS Phloen Chit Station).
The "One Bangkok Sunsational Songkran Festival 2026" is a grand celebration turning the city center into a summer water park blending water fun, colors, art, culture, and music harmoniously from 10-15 April at One Bangkok Park.
Enjoy the city-center water park suitable for both young and older children, along with many art, culture, and creative workshops such as fan making, garland crafting, and personalized inhaler design. Delight in creative photobooths allowing you to design unique Mini CD covers and the Thai Thai Photo Studio inviting you to wear traditional Thai costumes and capture memorable pictures in a contemporary atmosphere at The Stories Square.
Plus, enjoy nonstop free concerts for six days on the Summer Sound Stage featuring famous artists across genres like Tilly Birds, ATLAS, Potato, BAMM, VIIS, BUS, Da Endorphine, PROXIE, MILLI, PERSES, Nont Tanont, Palmy, Joey Boy, Jeff Satur, URBOYTJ, PIXXIE, and more.
5. Songkran Siam 2026 at Siam Square (BTS Siam Station).
Get ready for fun at the city-center Songkran festival, "PMCU with Coca-Cola Presents Songkran Siam 2026," transforming Siam Square into WATERLAND, a lively city water park open for safe water play for all ages from 12-15 April 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Level up the fun with famous artists including DICE, ALTERS, INC MATAWEE, Bamm, MEAN Band, MINDY, SuperThai, LAZYLOXY & SAMBLACK, FLI:P, Wizzle, NEVONE, COSMOS SUN, CYGNUS, AB Group Trainee, CHiLLiZ, JoaNine-Khaimoog, Pai-Golf, Oat-Earth, Aom-FoK, Lung-Arm, Praifa-Bible, Best-Big, and more, along with free activities throughout the four-day, four-night event.
6. RANGNAM SONGKRAN FESTIVAL 2026 at King Power Rangnam (BTS Victory Monument Station).
King Power Rangnam Songkran Festival 2026 (Grand Rangnam Songkran) runs from 9-14 April 2026 at King Power Rangnam near BTS Victory Monument, transforming Rangnam Road into a large Water Bomb Zone, with a parade and famous food stalls.
Enjoy thrilling free concerts featuring more than 60 top artists this Songkran, such as Jeff Satur, Apo Nattawin, URBOYTJ, Tle Firstone, Gemini Fourth, Pond Phuwin, Jimmy Sea, Serious Bacon, Polcasan, Permpoom, Avocean, and more.
Also joining is newcomer Noey BUTTERBEAR in her first Songkran festival, collaborating with country music queen Hai Arpaporn on “Maha,” this year’s cutest and hottest collaboration not to be missed!
7. SAMYAN MITRTOWN SONGKRAN FESTIVAL 2026 at Samyan Mitrtown shopping mall (MRT Samyan Station).
Samyan Mitrtown is ready to bring full-on Songkran fun in the city center with a spectacular 100-meter-long water tunnel and unlimited free water refills! The water fun station opens from 13-15 April 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Experience exciting free concerts by 12 popular bands including PIXXIE, PERSES, TILLYBIRDS, PROXIE, Patrick Noel, Kwanjai, Le Fronce, ALALA, CHiLLiZ, BENZ KHAOKHWAN, LA MOON, and RedSpin.
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