The 2026 Korat Songkran Festival was staged on a grand scale with sparkling lights, featuring the 'Proud City People' show on the stage beside Ya Mo Plaza, where thousands of tourists danced to the rhythm of the music.
On 14 April 2026, reports from the second day of the Songkran festival in Nakhon Ratchasima Province showed that the Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality organized activities. "Great Korat Songkran" Korat Grand Songkran Festival 2026 under the concept "Fun and refreshing water play, with free delicious Pad Mee throughout the city" At the Thao Suranari Monument (Ya Mo) plaza area
An 80-meter-long bubble water tunnel was installed on Ratchadamnoen Road, creating a refreshing space for tourists to enjoy splashing water during Songkran. They also joined in fun with famous artists and retro Ramwong dancing, highlighting the charm of local Songkran that blends lively celebration with the preservation of Thai New Year cultural traditions—Korat's cultural heritage—harmoniously. This was held with safety measures, traffic facilitation, and organized water play zones to ensure everyone enjoyed safely.
On the multipurpose stage, contemporary cultural performances titled 'Proud City People K-BATTLE DAY OF UNITY' showcased the “DAY OF UNITY,” a day of togetherness to declare to the world that Korat is a city of culture, arts, and global creativity. All sectors are pushing Korat to step onto the world stage.
K-BATTLE is the largest street culture festival in ASEAN, running continuously for 17 years, featuring world-class artists from over 15 countries.
Thousands of tourists playing water during Songkran moved their bodies dancing to the energetic beats of DJs including THE DOGGY DIRTYZ from Nakhon Ratchasima College of Dramatic Arts, cover dance groups B-maiden and Catzy, and a special HIPHOP DANCE performance from K-BATTLE, creating a lively and joyous atmosphere.
