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Full Moon Party — August 2027

Moon-aligned estimate Tuesday, 17 August 2027 · Haad Rin, Sunrise Beach

2027 dates are moon-aligned estimates — confirm the exact date locally when the Haad Rin Business Association publishes the official 2027 schedule.

Haad Rin Sunrise Beach, Koh Phangan — Full Moon Party August 2027

Full Moon Party August 2027 — the essentials

Date
Tuesday, 17 August 2027
Location
Haad Rin Sunrise Beach (Haad Rin Nok), south-east tip of Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, Thailand
Entry
Beach entrance fee paid in cash at the gate on the night (wristband issued). No advance tickets — ignore any site claiming to sell them.
Hours
Bars open from early evening; peaks midnight–4 am; continues until well after sunrise
Footwear
Closed shoes only — the sand hides broken glass and fire ropes catch exposed feet

What to expect on 17 Aug

The format on 17 August 2027 is exactly what it has been for decades: tens of thousands of people on Haad Rin's Sunrise Beach, dozens of bars and sound systems lining the sand, neon UV body paint vendors working the strip from late afternoon, and fire shows that run all night. There is no single stage, no headline act — just zones you move between at your own pace.

Plan to arrive before midnight to see the beach fill up progressively; the atmosphere from around 10 pm onwards is its own spectacle. Phone signal collapses in the thick of it, so agree a meeting spot with your group before you go in. Bring cash (small notes) for the entry fee, drinks and your ride home. Leave passport and extra cards locked at your accommodation.

Getting back from 17 Aug is the part most people underplan: songthaew demand after sunrise is high and prices go up. Arrange or pre-book your return before you leave for the night, or be prepared to wait and pay a premium.

Where to stay for the August Full Moon Party

Haad Rin books out for full-moon nights — the closer to the date, the harder it gets. Staying in Haad Rin means you can walk to the beach and back without worrying about transport. More about the Haad Rin area →

About Haad Rin Sunrise Beach →

Other Full Moon Party dates

The Full Moon Party runs every month at Haad Rin. Browse adjacent dates or see all confirmed 2026 and 2027 dates →

Full Moon Party August 2027 — answered

When is the Full Moon Party in August 2027?
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The Full Moon Party in August 2027 is on 17 August 2027 — a Tuesday. This is a moon-aligned estimate for 2027 — accurate to within a day or so. Confirm the exact date locally before booking travel, as the Haad Rin Business Association will publish the official schedule closer to the time. The party takes place on Haad Rin Sunrise Beach (Haad Rin Nok) on the south-east tip of Koh Phangan.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
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No — there is no advance ticket for the Full Moon Party. You pay a beach entrance fee in cash at the gate on the night and receive a wristband. Ignore any site claiming to sell advance tickets. What you do need to book ahead is accommodation: Haad Rin fills out weeks in advance for every full-moon night, especially in peak season (December to April).
What time does the Full Moon Party start and finish?
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Bars on Haad Rin Sunrise Beach open from early evening and the beach fills progressively from around 9 pm. The energy peaks between midnight and 4 am, with fire shows and fire-skipping rope performers running throughout the night. Most people leave between 6 and 10 am once the sun is fully up; the last bars stay open longer.
What should I wear to the Full Moon Party?
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Dress casually in something you do not mind getting paint, drinks or sand on. UV and neon body paint is the signature look and is sold at stalls along the Haad Rin strip in the hours before the party — you do not need to bring any from home. The firm rule is footwear: wear closed shoes (trainers), not sandals or flip-flops. The sand hides broken glass and fire performers regularly catch exposed feet.
How do I get to the Full Moon Party from other parts of Koh Phangan?
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Haad Rin sits at the southern tip of Koh Phangan. From Thong Sala and most beaches, shared songthaew pickup-trucks run to Haad Rin on party nights; from south-coast beaches a longtail boat straight to Haad Rin pier is often quicker. Line up your transport back before you arrive — demand after sunrise is high and prices climb. Some night ferries from Koh Samui also dock at Haad Rin pier directly.

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