Koh Phangan, this season
The island moves with the moon. The next Full Moon Party Koh Phangan is Friday, 28 August 2026 at Haad Rin — here’s the rest of what’s coming up.
- Tue25Aug
Jungle Experience
≈ moon-alignedBaan Tai jungle
A jungle dancefloor in the hills above Baan Tai, traditionally the nights before the full moon.
- Fri28Aug
Full Moon Party
ConfirmedHaad Rin Beach
The original — tens of thousands gather on Haad Rin’s sands for neon, fire shows and music until sunrise, every full moon.
- Fri28Aug
Full Moon Sound Healing
≈ moon-alignedWellness centres, Sri Thanu & west coast
The quiet counterpart to Haad Rin — gong baths, singing bowls and full-moon meditation circles at the island’s yoga and healing centres.
- Fri04Sept
Half Moon Festival
≈ moon-alignedBan Tai jungle
A polished open-air jungle party held around each half moon, roughly a week either side of the full moon.
- Fri11Sept
New Moon Cacao Ceremony
≈ moon-alignedWellness centres, Sri Thanu
Intention-setting cacao circles and breathwork around the new moon, the west coast’s monthly reset.
- Sat12Sept
Waterfall Party
≈ moon-alignedPhaeng / Sramanora
A party deep in the jungle by the waterfalls, held around the new moon.
- Wed23Sept
Jungle Experience
≈ moon-alignedBaan Tai jungle
A jungle dancefloor in the hills above Baan Tai, traditionally the nights before the full moon.
- Sat26Sept
Full Moon Party
ConfirmedHaad Rin Beach
The original — tens of thousands gather on Haad Rin’s sands for neon, fire shows and music until sunrise, every full moon.
- Sat26Sept
Full Moon Sound Healing
≈ moon-alignedWellness centres, Sri Thanu & west coast
The quiet counterpart to Haad Rin — gong baths, singing bowls and full-moon meditation circles at the island’s yoga and healing centres.
- Sat03Oct
Half Moon Festival
≈ moon-alignedBan Tai jungle
A polished open-air jungle party held around each half moon, roughly a week either side of the full moon.
- Sat10Oct
New Moon Cacao Ceremony
≈ moon-alignedWellness centres, Sri Thanu
Intention-setting cacao circles and breathwork around the new moon, the west coast’s monthly reset.
- Sun11Oct
Waterfall Party
≈ moon-alignedPhaeng / Sramanora
A party deep in the jungle by the waterfalls, held around the new moon.
- Sat24Oct
Jungle Experience
≈ moon-alignedBaan Tai jungle
A jungle dancefloor in the hills above Baan Tai, traditionally the nights before the full moon.
- Tue27Oct
Full Moon Party
ConfirmedHaad Rin Beach
The original — tens of thousands gather on Haad Rin’s sands for neon, fire shows and music until sunrise, every full moon.
- Tue27Oct
Full Moon Sound Healing
≈ moon-alignedWellness centres, Sri Thanu & west coast
The quiet counterpart to Haad Rin — gong baths, singing bowls and full-moon meditation circles at the island’s yoga and healing centres.
- Tue03Nov
Half Moon Festival
≈ moon-alignedBan Tai jungle
A polished open-air jungle party held around each half moon, roughly a week either side of the full moon.
- Tue10Nov
New Moon Cacao Ceremony
≈ moon-alignedWellness centres, Sri Thanu
Intention-setting cacao circles and breathwork around the new moon, the west coast’s monthly reset.
- Wed11Nov
Waterfall Party
≈ moon-alignedPhaeng / Sramanora
A party deep in the jungle by the waterfalls, held around the new moon.
- Sat21Nov
Jungle Experience
≈ moon-alignedBaan Tai jungle
A jungle dancefloor in the hills above Baan Tai, traditionally the nights before the full moon.
- Tue24Nov
Full Moon Party
ConfirmedHaad Rin Beach
The original — tens of thousands gather on Haad Rin’s sands for neon, fire shows and music until sunrise, every full moon.
- Tue24Nov
Full Moon Sound Healing
≈ moon-alignedWellness centres, Sri Thanu & west coast
The quiet counterpart to Haad Rin — gong baths, singing bowls and full-moon meditation circles at the island’s yoga and healing centres.
Full Moon Party dates are confirmed for 2026 (held on the full-moon night). Satellite parties (≈) follow the moon and can shift by a night or two — confirm locally before you plan around them.
The island’s weekly rhythm
Beyond the parties, Koh Phangan runs to a quieter beat — daily yoga, sound healing, cacao circles and sunset gatherings, mostly around Sri Thanu. These happen most weeks year-round; exact days and venues shift, so check locally.
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Drop-in yoga & breathwork
DailySri Thanu & west coast
Studios across Sri Thanu run daily drop-in classes — hatha, vinyasa, yin, pranayama and breathwork — most before the heat of the day.
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Ecstatic dance
WeeklySri Thanu
The island’s signature free-form dance journeys — barefoot, no talking, no shoes — held weekly at several west-coast venues.
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Cacao ceremony & sound healing
WeeklySri Thanu & Hin Kong
Heart-opening cacao circles and gong / singing-bowl sound baths run through the week at the retreat centres.
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Zen Beach sunset gathering
Most eveningsSri Thanu
The west-coast ritual: drums, fire and a slow crowd gathering in the shallows to watch the sun drop. Free.
Upcoming retreats & trainings
Fixed-date yoga teacher trainings, Vipassana retreats and breathwork immersions starting soon on the island — pulled from each centre’s own calendar. Dates can change, so confirm with the venue before you book a flight around one.
- Tue18–31 Aug2026
100-Hour 'Prana' Breathwork Teacher Training
- Sun6 Sept – 3 Oct2026
200HR Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
- Mon14 Sept – 8 Oct2026
The Embodied Path · 200hr Holistic Yoga Teacher Training
- Fri9–11 Oct2026
3-Day Breath & Somatic Foundation Course
- Sun1–28 Nov2026
200HR Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
The four recurring parties at a glance
Koh Phangan runs on a monthly lunar cycle of four distinct recurring events. Here is how the Full Moon Party Koh Phangan, Half Moon Festival Koh Phangan, Jungle Experience and Waterfall Party compare — so you can pick the one that fits your trip.
| Party | Location | Moon timing | Vibe & scale | Music | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon Party | Haad Rin (Sunrise) Beach — south-east coast | The night of the full moon — once a month, every month | Tens of thousands of people; fire shows along the beach; the largest recurring beach party in South-East Asia | Multiple sound systems the length of the beach — commercial dance, drum and bass, electro; no single genre dominates | Anyone wanting the iconic Full Moon Party experience; first-timers on the island |
| Half Moon Festival | Open-air jungle venue near Ban Khai, south-east Koh Phangan | Roughly a week before and a week after the full moon — can run twice in one cycle | Ticketed, more curated than the FMP; jungle-arena setting with a few thousand attendees; better organisation than a beach free-for-all | Mostly psy-trance and electronic music; multiple stages in a jungle clearing | Those who want a structured, ticketed festival night rather than the open chaos of Haad Rin beach |
| Jungle Experience | Open-air jungle venue, island interior | Usually a few nights before the Full Moon Party | Smaller and more underground than the Full Moon Party; intimate, alternative crowd; fire performers and stage art | Underground electronic, tribal bass, psychedelic — single-room vibe with one main sound system | Alternative-music fans, those who prefer a smaller crowd and a deeper underground atmosphere |
| Waterfall Party | Open-air jungle venue, typically central or west side of the island | Around the new moon — midway between Full Moon Parties | The smallest of the four main events; more local-feeling crowd; draws long-stayers and regular island residents as much as visiting tourists | Electronic and psy-trance; underground, relaxed in energy compared to the full-moon events | Those on the island for a longer stay who want to experience the quieter, more regular nightlife scene away from the full-moon rush |
Satellite party dates (Half Moon, Jungle Experience, Waterfall Party) shift with the moon and sometimes move by a night. Confirm all non-FMP dates locally or via the venue once you arrive on the island.
Koh Phangan events FAQ
- What other parties happen on Koh Phangan each month?
- Around each full moon the island also hosts the Jungle Experience (a few nights before), the Half Moon Festival (about a week either side of the full moon) and the Waterfall Party (around the new moon).
- What is the monthly events calendar on Koh Phangan?
- Koh Phangan runs on a lunar cycle. The Jungle Experience takes place a few nights before the full moon. The Full Moon Party happens on the full-moon night at Haad Rin. The Half Moon Festival falls roughly a week either side of the full moon. The Waterfall Party takes place around the new moon, midway between Full Moon Parties. Alongside these, the island holds full-moon sound healing gatherings and new-moon cacao ceremonies at its wellness centres.
- How often does the Half Moon Festival happen on Koh Phangan?
- The Half Moon Festival runs roughly twice per lunar cycle — once about a week before the full moon and once about a week after it, so visitors who stay for two or three weeks can catch both editions. Exact dates shift slightly with the moon and sometimes move by a night; confirm dates locally or via the venue once you are on the island.
- Are there wellness events on Koh Phangan outside of the party scene?
- Yes. The west coast — particularly Sri Thanu and Hin Kong — has a dense weekly rhythm of yoga and breathwork classes (daily, mostly before midday), ecstatic dance journeys (weekly), cacao ceremonies and sound healing sessions with gongs and singing bowls (several times a week), and a sunset gathering at the beach on most evenings. Around each full moon and new moon, retreat centres also hold dedicated sound baths and intention-setting ceremonies.
- What is there to do on Koh Phangan besides parties?
- Quite a lot. During the day: snorkelling and diving day trips, kayaking, waterfall hikes and island-hopping boat tours. In the evenings: fire shows, live music nights and sunset bars. For slower travel: yoga teacher trainings, detox and fasting programmes, breathwork immersions and multi-day meditation retreats — most based around Sri Thanu, Haad Salad and Thong Nai Pan. The island also has a thriving café and food scene centred on Ban Tai and Sri Thanu.
Plan your time on the island
The Koh Phangan Full Moon Party: Everything You Need to Know
A practical guide to one of the world's most famous beach parties: when it happens, how to reach Haad Rin, where to stay, what to bring and the safety essentials that matter — because the Full Moon Party is genuinely worth doing once, and significantly better when you're prepared.
Read guide → GuideHalf Moon Festival Koh Phangan — The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Koh Phangan's twice-monthly jungle rave: a purpose-built Ban Tai forest venue with multiple stages, a curated electronic program and a crowd that comes for the sound. When it happens, how to get there, what to bring and how it compares to the Full Moon Party.
Read guide → GuideThe Koh Phangan Waterfall Party — What to Expect
The third major party in Koh Phangan's lunar calendar — an open-air music event deep in the jungle near the Phaeng and Sramanora waterfalls. It happens around the new moon, draws a crowd that comes for the jungle setting and the sound, and requires different preparation from the Full Moon Party on the beach.
Read guide → GuideThe Koh Phangan Jungle Experience — What to Expect
The first beat of Koh Phangan's lunar party calendar — an outdoor jungle rave in the hills above Ban Tai, held three nights before each full moon. Smaller and more underground than the Full Moon Party, it draws a crowd that knows the island's monthly rhythm and comes for the forest setting rather than the spectacle.
Read guide → GuideKoh Phangan Nightlife & Party Guide
From the legendary Full Moon Party at Haad Rin to jungle raves, east-coast conscious events and west-coast beach bars — a complete guide to Koh Phangan's full party scene, with honest safety notes.
Read guide → GuideYoga & Wellness Retreats on Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan is one of Southeast Asia's most established wellness destinations — a year-round scene of yoga teacher trainings, silent retreats, breathwork immersions and drop-in classes centred around Sri Thanu on the west coast. Here's how to find the right experience for where you are.
Read guide →Explore the event scene
Where to stay for the party.
Haad Rin books out fast around each full moon. Browse the island’s rated stays and lock in early.