Full Moon Party Koh Phangan is a beach party on Haad Rin that runs from about 9 pm until sunrise, once a month around the full moon. The next one is on 24 November 2026. Entry is paid in cash at the beach, and the real planning work is the boat, the room and the ride home.
This guide covers the dates for 2026 and 2027, what the party costs, how to get there from Koh Samui and where to sleep. It draws on Full Moon Party Thailand, Thai Holiday Guide, Home Is Where Your Bag Is and Theo Courant, plus the ferry pages on this site and three GetYourGuide listings we checked on 6 November 2026. Sources disagree on a few prices and times, and we say where.
- Next party
- 24 Nov 2026
- Entry fee
- ฿200 cash
- Hours
- About 9 pm to sunrise
- Crowd
- 5,000 to 30,000
- Where
- Haad Rin Nok beach
- Online tickets
- None sold at the gate
When is the next Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan?
The next full moon party Koh Phangan date is 24 November 2026, followed by 24 December 2026 and a New Year's Eve party on 31 December that is not a true full moon night. In 2027 the parties fall on 22 January, 22 February, 22 March, 21 April, 21 May, 19 June, 20 July, 17 August, 15 September, 16 October, 13 November and 13 December. Dates can move by a day or two around Thai holidays.
Full Moon Party Koh Phangan Dates for 2026 and 2027
The full moon party Koh Phangan calendar below follows the schedule published by Full Moon Party Thailand, and the dates match the list on Thai Holiday Guide. Both note that a date can shift by a day or two around national holidays and Buddhist holy days, so reconfirm a week before you travel.
| Month | Party night | Party week |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 24 Nov (Tue) | 22 to 26 Nov |
| December 2026 | 24 Dec (Thu) | 22 to 26 Dec |
| New Year's Eve 2026 | 31 Dec (Thu), not a full moon | 29 Dec to 2 Jan |
| January 2027 | 22 Jan (Fri) | 20 to 24 Jan |
| February 2027 | 22 Feb (Mon) | 20 to 24 Feb |
| March 2027 | 22 Mar (Mon) | 20 to 24 Mar |
| April 2027 | 21 Apr (Wed) | 19 to 23 Apr |
| May 2027 | 21 May (Fri) | 19 to 23 May |
| June 2027 | 19 Jun (Sat) | 17 to 21 Jun |
| July 2027 | 20 Jul (Tue) | 18 to 22 Jul |
| August 2027 | 17 Aug (Tue) | 15 to 19 Aug |
| September 2027 | 15 Sep (Wed) | 13 to 17 Sep |
| October 2027 | 16 Oct (Sat) | 14 to 18 Oct |
| November 2027 | 13 Nov (Sat) | 11 to 15 Nov |
| December 2027 | 13 Dec (Mon) | 11 to 15 Dec |
| New Year's Eve 2027 | 31 Dec (Fri), not a full moon | 29 Dec to 2 Jan |
The 27 October 2026 party has already happened. The 31 December parties are New Year's Eve events held on the same beach, and Full Moon Party Thailand notes there is no astronomical full moon on those nights. The “party week” column is the period when the island fills up, which matters for rooms more than for the party itself.
Check the date twice
Thai Holiday Guide also warns that full moon dates shift for Buddhist holy days. If you are booking flights, pick the party night first and then check it again on the day you book the room.
Full Moon Party Koh Phangan Entry Fee and Tickets
The entrance fee for the full moon party Koh Phangan is ฿200, paid in cash at the entrance to Haad Rin beach, according to both Full Moon Party Thailand and Thai Holiday Guide. Older articles quote ฿100, for example Theo Courant, so treat the lower figure as out of date. The fee gets you a neon wristband, per Thai Holiday Guide's Haad Rin page.
Thai Holiday Guide warns that advance tickets sold online for the beach entry are a scam, and Full Moon Party Thailand says there are no online tickets. That does not rule out packages from tour operators. Those bundle a boat, a pickup and sometimes the entry, and you are paying for the transport as much as for the party. The listing below says it includes party entry, so read what is included before you pay.
Where the Full Moon Party Koh Phangan Takes Place: Haad Rin Beach
The party is held on Haad Rin Nok, also called Sunrise Beach, at the southern tip of the island. Thai Holiday Guide puts the beach at about 700 metres long, while its Haad Rin page describes bars along a one-kilometre stretch, so expect roughly that length. Haad Rin Nai, or Sunset Beach, is a few hundred metres across the peninsula and stays quieter, with calmer water for daytime swimming.
Music changes along the beach. Thai Holiday Guide describes house and techno at the south end, drum and bass in the middle, and reggae and commercial dance towards the north, with hip-hop and R&B near the bars. Fire dancers, neon body paint and food stalls at the back of the beach complete the picture. Our Haad Rin beach guide covers the two beaches in daylight, and our Rin Nai Beach guide covers the calmer side.
How to Get to the Full Moon Party Koh Phangan From Koh Samui
There are two ways to reach the party from Koh Samui. A party-night speedboat runs to Haad Rin and back after the party. A regular ferry takes you to Thong Sala and a songthaew takes you south. The first is simpler on the night, and the second gives you a bed on the island.
| Option | How it works | Cost reported | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party speedboat | Leaves from Big Buddha or Bang Rak, runs to Haad Rin and returns after the party | ฿600 to ฿1,400 return (Thai Holiday Guide); packages from about ฿2,000 with hotel pickup (Home Is Where Your Bag Is) | Prices vary by operator and VIP tier, so confirm what the return time is |
| Regular ferry plus songthaew | Lomprayah, Seatran or Raja to Thong Sala, then a shared pickup to Haad Rin | Songthaew ฿50 to ฿100 by day, ฿200 to ฿300 after midnight | Regular boats usually stop around 5 or 6 pm, so you need a bed on Phangan |
| Taxi home after the party | Songthaew or taxi from Haad Rin between 3 and 6 am | ฿200 to ฿500 | Agree the price before you get in |
Our Koh Samui to Koh Phangan ferry guide has the full timetable and the piers, and our Thong Sala pier to Haad Rin guide covers the last stretch by songthaew. If you are travelling the regular way, the widget below searches the route on 12Go.
Three GetYourGuide listings cover the party-night transfer and the regular ferry. We checked their ratings on 6 November 2026.
Koh Samui: Full Moon Party Transfer by Speedboat
A speedboat transfer from Koh Samui to the party, described by the operator as a way to skip the ferry and keep flexible return times. It is rated 4.0 out of 5 from 76 reviews and priced from $41 per person when we checked on 6 November 2026.
Check on the listing before you book
- Which pier it leaves from and the return time
- Whether hotel pickup applies to your area
- The cut-off: it must be booked at least 1 hour ahead
Powered by GetYourGuide. Price, duration and availability depend on your date.
Koh Samui: Full Moon Party Tickets with Round-Trip Transfer
An all-inclusive package covering transfers, the speedboat and party entry. Its rating is lower than the other two, so read the recent reviews carefully. It is rated 3.5 out of 5 from 44 reviews and priced from $80 per person when we checked on 6 November 2026.
Check on the listing before you book
- What the package includes besides the boat
- Read the most recent reviews, as the rating is mixed
- The cut-off: it must be booked at least 7 hours ahead
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Koh Samui: High-Speed Ferry Transfer to/from Ko Pha Ngan
A daytime high-speed ferry transfer between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, with an airport or hotel shuttle as an add-on. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,087 reviews and priced from $10 per person when we checked on 6 November 2026.
Check on the listing before you book
- Departure time and the pier you leave from
- That the last regular boats leave early evening
- The cut-off: it must be booked at least 13 hours ahead
Powered by GetYourGuide. Price, duration and availability depend on your date.
Where to Stay for the Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
Rooms are the tightest part of the full moon party Koh Phangan, because Haad Rin fills first. Thai Holiday Guide advises booking 2 to 4 weeks ahead for December to March parties and 4 to 6 weeks ahead for December or January. It reports that budget rooms that normally cost ฿500 to ฿800 can reach ฿1,500 to ฿3,000 in party week, with dorm beds at ฿800 to ฿1,500. Home Is Where Your Bag Is adds that minimum stays of 3 to 5 nights are common around the party.
Ban Tai and Ban Kai are 5 to 10 minutes from Haad Rin by songthaew and usually cost less, and Thong Sala has the most services. Leela Beach, a few minutes from Haad Rin, is described as calmer. Our guide to where to stay in Koh Phangan compares the areas, and our Koh Phangan bungalows guide covers the cheaper end. You can compare current rooms for your dates on Agoda.
Avoid the scooter on party night
Full Moon Party Thailand advises against driving at night and says to stay close to the party beach. Home Is Where Your Bag Is gives the same advice, especially if you are drinking. Use a songthaew or taxi.
Full Moon Party Koh Phangan Costs: What One Night Adds Up To
| Item | Reported cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | ฿200, cash | Full Moon Party Thailand, Thai Holiday Guide |
| Bucket | ฿100 to ฿250 (up to ฿600 in one older list) | Thai Holiday Guide, Home Is Where Your Bag Is |
| Neon body paint | ฿50 to ฿100 | Thai Holiday Guide |
| Neon shirt or tank top | ฿150 to ฿250 | Home Is Where Your Bag Is |
| Songthaew to Haad Rin | ฿50 to ฿100 by day, ฿200 to ฿300 after midnight | Thai Holiday Guide |
| Ride home, 3 to 6 am | ฿200 to ฿500 | Thai Holiday Guide |
| Budget night out | ฿1,000 to ฿1,500 for drinks, food and entry | Thai Holiday Guide estimate |
The spread on buckets is wide because prices depend on the bar and the hour. Decide your drinking budget before you arrive and keep small notes handy, because Thai Holiday Guide suggests bringing ฿1,500 to ฿3,000 in small notes.
Full Moon Party Koh Phangan Safety Tips
Most trouble at the full moon party Koh Phangan comes from alcohol, the sea, scooters and drugs. Full Moon Party Thailand says clearly not to go into the ocean, because alcohol, the dark open sea and tricky currents at Haad Rin are a dangerous mix. Our Haad Rin weather guide explains the monthly sea conditions.
- Wear shoes you can throw away. Thai Holiday Guide says the sand has broken glass by midnight.
- Buy sealed bottles or watch your drink being made, and do not take free drinks from strangers.
- Leave passports, watches, cameras and cards in the hotel safe. Home Is Where Your Bag Is and Theo Courant both suggest carrying a copy of your passport instead.
- Skip the fire rope. Thai Holiday Guide advises keeping a safe distance from fire performers.
- Arrange the ride home before you start drinking, and agree the price.
- Check that your travel insurance covers Thailand, alcohol-related incidents and scooters. Full Moon Party Thailand notes that cover often requires a valid licence.
Thai drug laws are strict
Both Thai Holiday Guide and Full Moon Party Thailand warn that undercover police work at the party and that penalties for drugs in Thailand are severe. Thai Holiday Guide also describes scams where a seller works with corrupt officers.
What to Expect at the Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
The full moon party Koh Phangan started in the 1980s, with some sources citing 1987 and others 1988, according to Theo Courant, and grew after electronic music arrived in the early 1990s. Crowds depend on the season. Thai Holiday Guide puts a typical December to March party at 20,000 to 30,000 people and May, June and September parties at 5,000 to 10,000.
Expect a dozen or more sound systems, fire shows, neon body paint and food stalls. Thai Holiday Guide says peak hours are about 10 pm to 2 am. The party carries on to sunrise, and the Theo Courant article mentions an after-party that starts at 7 am for those who are still going. Allow a recovery day, because that article also suggests 2 to 3 days for the whole event.
What to wear and bring
- Closed or throwaway shoes, swimwear or shorts you do not mind ruining, and a light top.
- One key, small notes, a waterproof phone case on a lanyard, sunscreen and water.
- A copy of your passport, with the original locked up at your accommodation.
Other Parties Near the Full Moon Party Koh Phangan
Haad Rin is not the only party on the island. Thai Holiday Guide describes the Halfmoon Festival as a ticketed Baan Tai event and the Jungle Experience as a ticketed Baan Tai party, usually the night before the full moon. Our Half Moon Festival guide and Jungle Party guide cover them, and our Koh Phangan nightlife guide lists the rest.
If you want something quieter before or after the party, our things to do in Koh Phangan guide has day options, and the Koh Phangan island guide covers the rest of the island.
Full Moon Party Koh Phangan FAQ
When is the next full moon party Koh Phangan date?
The next party is on 24 November 2026, followed by 24 December 2026 and a New Year's Eve party on 31 December. The 2027 dates run from 22 January to 13 December and are in the table above.
How much is the full moon party Koh Phangan entry fee?
The fee is ฿200 in cash at the beach entrance, per Full Moon Party Thailand and Thai Holiday Guide. Older articles quote ฿100. Advance tickets sold online for the beach entry are described as a scam.
What time does the full moon party Koh Phangan start?
It runs from roughly 9 pm until sunrise, about 6 to 7 am. Most people arrive around 10 pm, and Thai Holiday Guide puts the peak at about 10 pm to 2 am.
How do I get from Koh Samui to the full moon party Koh Phangan?
Take a party-night speedboat to Haad Rin, reported at ฿600 to ฿1,400 return, or a regular ferry to Thong Sala and a songthaew south. Regular boats usually stop around 5 or 6 pm.
Where is the full moon party Koh Phangan held?
It is held on Haad Rin Nok, or Sunrise Beach, at the southern tip of the island. Haad Rin Nai, or Sunset Beach, is a few hundred metres away and quieter.
How far ahead should I book a room for the full moon party Koh Phangan?
Thai Holiday Guide advises 2 to 4 weeks ahead for December to March parties and 4 to 6 weeks ahead for December or January. Minimum stays of 3 to 5 nights are common.
Is the full moon party Koh Phangan safe?
It can be if you take basic precautions: wear shoes, watch your drinks, stay out of the sea, lock up valuables and skip the scooter. Thai drug laws are strict and undercover police work at the party.
Can I swim at the full moon party Koh Phangan?
Full Moon Party Thailand advises against it, because alcohol, the dark open sea and the currents at Haad Rin Nok are a dangerous mix.
Ready for the next full moon party Koh Phangan?
Check boat times, pickup and the return slot for the party-night speedboat from Koh Samui, and read the recent reviews before you book.
Photo credits: Haad Rin peninsula seen from above by zhaffsky (CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons); Full Moon Party crowd on Haad Rin beach by Per Meistrup (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons); Longtail boat off Koh Phangan by Per Meistrup (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons); Security check at the Full Moon Party by Per Meistrup (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons); Fire skipping rope at the Full Moon Party by Per Meistrup (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons); Buckets for sale at the Full Moon Party by Per Meistrup (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons). Tour photos: GetYourGuide.
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