Event Dates
From: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
To: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Spectacular parties, wild drag shows and impressive fireworks await visitors on Patong Beach.
Spectacular parties, wild drag shows and impressive fireworks await visitors on Patong Beach and across Phuket during the annual New Year’s even celebrations.
- Are you visiting Phuket for the New Year? Stay close to parties at the Grand Mercure Phuket featuring spacious rooms, excellent pool facilities and highly-rated breakfasts.
Phuket During New Year
- Phuket is one of Asia’s most popular New Year destinations offering a wide range of options to celebrate the arrival of 2023, including beach parties, gala dinners, fireworks and poolside events.
Patong Beach
- Patong Beach is the epicentre of New Year celebrations in Phuket. Hundreds gather on the sand to see in the new year.
- The beach organises live entertainment with a countdown and colourful fireworks display.
- Patong beach is 3.5 km long. The gay section is in front of La Lora Resort. You can’t miss it. Just keep an eye out for the rainbow flags.
- Afterwards, people head to the bars to continue the celebrations.
- Stay at the Homm Bliss Southbeach Patong, rated “Fabulous” by guests with ocean view rooms, spacious pool and high-end amenities.
Paradise Complex
- The liveliest gay parties are along Paradise Complex Patong, a short street with drag shows, dancing, go-go bars and massage parlours.
- Paradise Complex is located a 5-minute walk from Bangla Road (Phuket’s biggest nightlife and entertainment spot).
- The gay area is concentrated within a few pedestrianised streets, opposite the Royal Paradise Hotel and Thanon Ratuthit Songroipi Road.
- Zag Club is one of the most popular venues; large, flashy and with a busy outside terrace.
- Tangmo Club is the other late nightclub in the Paradise complex with sexy GoGos, drag shows and a high-energy atmosphere.
- Upgrade your Phuket experience at the “Superb” rated Skyview resort, offering 5-star service, a modern gym, classically decorated rooms and à la carte breakfast.
Other Beach parties
- Patong Beach is the most popular choice to celebrate NYE, but you’ll also find celebrations on Karon, Kata, Kamala and Bangtao beaches.
- South of Patong Beach, Karon and Kata beaches offer their own New Year’s Eve festivities.
- These beaches, famous for their fine white sand, are perfect for surfing, snorkelling, and other water activities. They are usually not too crowded on New Year’s night.
- North of Patong, Kamala Beach and Surin Beach (30 minutes from Patong) host some of Thailand’s most famous countdown events.
- The massive gathering on Surin Beach includes live music, a barbeque, and fireworks displays.
- Surin beach is one of the most extensive beaches in Phuket. December sunsets are quite dramatic. Experience them at The Surin Phuket, a beachfront tropical getaway, rated “Superb” by guests.
Other things to do in Phuket
- Toast to your holiday at Chalong Bay Rum Distillery
- Visit the island’s Big Buddha statue
- Stroll down Naka Weekend Market
- Explore the gorgeous, intricate, and large Wat Chalong temple complex.
- Take a trip to Karon viewpoint.
- Fly through the jungle Tarzan-style
- Visit the James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket.
Recommended Hotels in Phuket
We have chosen Hotels close to the gay bars that have high reviews,
Lub d Phuket, R-Mar Resort, Orchid Resortel, Phusita House 3
Hotels in Patong Beach tend to book
fast! Book now and Pay on arrival.
Westin Siray Bay is our Editors
Choice when we are in Phuket
For more information and advice on
New Years Eve in Phuket website
Most of the gay bars are in the Paradise Complex, so we have chosen Hotels close to all the gay bars in this area that have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner .
Book with confidence. Get the best Prices from our partner Booking.com
We have chosen hotels in Phuket that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Arial view of the Fireworks along the beach