You can experience some of Thailand's most elaborate and popular festivals right here in Australia, including the Songkran Water Festival and Loy Krathong. Find an event near you in our "Thai Festivals in Australia 2019" events calendar.

Sydney

Thailand Grand Festival 2019

  • When: Saturday, 30th and Sunday, 31st March 2019
  • Location: Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, Sydney

    • This popular weekend festival has been part of Sydney's "Living In Harmony" event series since 2014. Here you can spend the day enjoying Thai cultural performances and cooking demonstrations, and participate in cultural activities such as a handkerchief painting workshop. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has an information stand at the festival where you can pick up brochures for trips to Thailand and get advice from their team.

    Parramatta Loy Krathong

  • When: November 2019 (to be confirmed)
  • Where: Riverbank, between the Barry Wilde Bridge and the Elizabeth Street Bridge in Parramatta

    • Enjoy delicious food from a variety of food stalls and carts, relax with a cool drink in the brightly lit Thai Beer Garden sponsored by Singha Beer, and experience a series of Thai cultural festivals, cooking demonstrations by Sujet Saenkham, chef of 'Spice I Am', a Krathong procession and a spectacular fireworks display.

    Adelaide

    Songkran Thai New Year

  • When: Sunday, April 7, 2019
  • Where: Angus Neill Reserve, Seacliff

    • Experience Thai cultural performances and take part in one of Thailand's most popular (and entertaining) events! Learn more.

    Thai Festival 2019: Discover Thailand's Best

  • When: Saturday, March 23, 2019
  • Location: Kings Reserve, Torrensville, Adelaide

    • Experience a variety of Thai cultural activities such as painting umbrellas and fans, carving fruits and vegetables, and cooking demonstrations, and enjoy delicious Thai food. Visit the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) information booth, where experts will be happy to help you plan your next Thailand vacation. Learn more.

    Hobart

    Thai Food Festival

  • When: Saturday, March 30, 2019
  • Where: Sorell Memorial Hall, Sorell, Tasmania

    • A celebration of Thai cuisine with Thai cultural performances and information about traveling to Thailand.

    Darwin

  • When: Saturday, April 27, 2019
  • Where: Darwin Waterfront

    • Experience a day filled with Thai cultural performances, learn about holidays in Thailand, and have fun at the exuberant Songkran Festival, one of Thailand's most popular festivals. Find out more.