What’s on September 2026

Your guide to what’s on in Thailand during September 2026, with key events and festivals to look out for in Thailand, plus Thai-themed events in the UK and Ireland.

UK

5-6 September
Magic of Thailand Festival, London
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Thailand

19 August to 6 September
Por Tor Hungry Ghost Festival, Phuket
A colourful and important event for Phuket’s local Hokkien Chinese community, the Por Tor Festival is a month-long celebration that honours deceased family members. Known locally as ‘The Hungry Ghost Festival’, it allows the island’s Thai-Chinese inhabitants to pay tribute to their ancestors through a variety of merit-making ceremonies.
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Various dates for rehearsals
Royal Barge Procession, Bangkok
In September, rehearsals for this spectacular event will be held on:

• September 3
• September 8
• September 17
• September 23

The public can attend rehearsals. See the information here for the route, best viewing points, and what to expect:
https://fanclubthailand.co.uk/river-of-kings-royal-barge-procession-bangkok

28 September
Thai National Flag Day
It was during the reign of King Rama VI, on September 28, 1917, that the tricolour flag (thong trai rong), seen today, was adopted as the new national flag. September 28 is now designated as Thai National Flag Day.

Various dates in September
Longboat races
September marks the start of the longboat racing season in Thailand. This old tradition dates back centuries and takes place during September and October when river levels are at their highest. This is also the Phansa Rains Retreat period (‘Buddhist Lent’), a time for people to pay respects to the rivers that support local communities. The longboat races take place in various locations around Thailand, including Ayutthaya, Chonburi, Phitsanulok, and Nan.

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Events in Thailand aren’t always confirmed until much nearer the time. We will add details of more events when the dates are known.

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