📅 What's On In Pattaya

Alexa's weekly Friday free-flow session — house music all day, pool and beach beds, beach-club dining and a sunset finish. Every Friday, noon to 9pm.

Linda's birthday party at CatFlaps on Pratumnak on Friday 13 November, 1pm to 11pm — the Gents Clubs birthday format of free food, free shots and party games through the afternoon and evening, with the Friday taco session running alongside from 3pm. Walkable if you're on the hill.

Official opening party for Maggie's Mini, the Gents Clubs group's new closed-front bar that opened on 1 November across Thappraya Road from Maggie Mays Jomtien — a free buffet, free shots and the Maggie Mays crowd from 1pm until midnight on Friday 13 November. Draft Guinness and the new Guinness beef menu from the Jomtien kitchen are served at the bar.

Weekly pool party every Friday from 2pm at The Cosy Beach Club (formerly Heaven Club) on Soi Kasetsin 11, Pratumnak, near the Chocolate Factory — swim, chill by the villa pool or join the party, with DJ music, cocktails and pizza from the kitchen. Runs through the afternoon and into the evening.

Weekly Friday taco session at CatFlaps — fresh tacos served from 3pm to 6pm to start the weekend. Every Friday.

Tiger Club puts on a guest act on Friday 13 November: Francky the Cheat, billed by the bar as “he shows you how it’s done, and you still won’t see it” — by the sound of it a card-sharp and sleight-of-hand act. From 4pm with a free buffet. The post gave no cover charge or show time beyond the 4pm start.

Esmé's Friday beach session at The Standard — resident DJs playing tropical beach-house on the sand from 5pm till late, with a two-for-one sunset margarita hour from 6pm to open the weekend. Every Friday.

Relaxed jazz on the terrace at Mitton International Wines on Pratumnak Soi 5 — boutique wines by the glass and easy live music from 5pm to 8pm. Runs every evening, but Friday is the one they push as the weekend wind-down. Walkable if you’re on the hill.

All-you-can-eat Italian buffet at the Sportsman on Soi 13 — pizzas brought out fresh from the oven, pasta with bolognese, pork and chicken dishes, and a salad bar with plenty of dressings. 299 baht a head, 6pm to 10pm every Friday, with two-for-one cocktails from 6pm until close. Go early — the pizza refills tail off later in the evening.

Weekly Friday social down the coast in Bang Sare — a Rasta-yard style lounge with premium herbal teas from 5:30pm, chill music, comfy seating and sunset vibes, with optional tuk-tuk sightseeing add-ons. 18+.

Free outdoor movie night by the sea at Asia Pattaya Hotel on Pratumnak: a film at sunset with the sea breeze and free popcorn, 6:30pm to 9pm. Runs every Friday and Saturday. An easy walk if you live on the hill.

Singer Yves Baron brings a “La Dolce Vita” dinner set to Eatali on Pratumnak Soi 5 on Friday 13 November from 6:30pm — Italian romance and timeless favourites sung live over pizza and pasta, free to walk in. It is the first half of a two-venue evening: he moves on to Supermao Lounge on Thappraya Road Soi 12 for a Latin set from 8:45pm. Walkable if you’re on the hill.

Weekly Friday salsa and bachata social in Jomtien — an hour's lesson with instructors JC and Jesus, then a social dance party that runs late. Beginners welcome; every Friday.

Casual evening social and language exchange for expats, travelers and locals — make new friends over drinks at Beer Hubb on Soi Buakhao. Runs every Friday.

A Latin night beside the rooftop pool at Supermao Lounge on Thappraya Road Soi 12 on Friday 13 November — Yves Baron singing live, Viky getting people onto the dance floor and Latin hits from 8:45pm till late. Free entry. It follows his 6:30pm dinner set at Eatali on Pratumnak Soi 5 the same evening, a short ride away.

The Comedy Hall's Friday-night rock band — billed by the regulars as probably the best in Pattaya — on stage from 9:30pm. Every Friday.

Luk thung and mor lam star Hai Apaporn Nakhonsawan headlines a special night of the Beach Food Festival on the Sunken plaza at Central Pattaya on Friday 13 November — the food stalls and bar run as normal with the live set as the centrepiece. Free entry; Central lists her on stage at 9:45pm, so there is time to eat first.

Weekly Friday-night cabaret spectacular at The Venue showbar at the end of the rainbow soi in Jomtien Complex — drag queens, ladyboys and dancers, no cover charge and no reservation needed. Show from 10pm. Every Friday.

Central Pattaya’s Christmas and New Year dressing for this season is a Hundred Acre Wood theme — Winnie the Pooh and friends in festive displays and photo spots around the mall, from Thursday 12 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. Free to wander through. The mall is running extended hours to 11pm daily over the same period.

Food stalls on the Sunken plaza at Central Pattaya, the open-air deck on the beach side — Thai street plates, grills and sweets, cold drinks and live music with the sea breeze a few steps away. Free to wander in, pay stall by stall. Runs daily to 30 November, so it overlaps Halloween weekend, the Jazz Festival on 6–7 November and the Fireworks Festival on 27–28 November.

Three days of coffee culture on the sand, Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November — more than 60 cafes and roasters from across Chonburi pouring and selling by the sea, with sunrise runs, sunset cycling, tile-painting workshops and other creative sessions set up around the stalls. Run by Pattaya City with the Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization and the local tourism and business association. Free to wander in. The city’s latest planning note puts it on the beachfront opposite the Hard Rock Hotel, a short walk north of Central Pattaya, with the Diwali Pattaya Festival and a beach-volleyball tournament on the sand in front of Central the same weekend, so the whole stretch will be busy. Opening times have not been published yet.

Terminal 21's month-long Food Fun Fest, Monday 2 to Sunday 29 November — pop-up food stalls and street-snack vendors set up inside the mall alongside the regular food court, free to wander through whenever the mall is open. A handy stop if you are at the north end of town; the Sport & Motor Show runs on the G and M floors until 15 November, so the two overlap for the first fortnight.

Two months of food trucks parked up on the Sai 2 side of Central Pattaya, with live music through the evening and the beach a minute away. Savoury plates, street snacks and the usual Thai foodie trends — free to wander in, pay at whichever truck you like. Central’s own October line-up bills the same Sai 2 stretch as “Beach Food Fest” all month, so expect to see both names on the signage.

Guided Friday crawl through a rotating mix of external beer bars, gogos and Gents Clubs — venues like Hunny Lounge, Free Willy, Dirty Money, OXO, Playgirlz and Maggie Mays, 7+ stops with free shots in every bar. Run by Buzzin with hired Baht Bus transport (350฿); book through the Buzzin Discord.

Friendly killer pool competition at Benny's Roadhouse on Pratumnak Soi 5 — put your name down, play for the pot and enjoy some of the best drink prices on the hill. Runs every Friday and Sunday, with three tables and 39 baht beers.

Terminal 21's Sport & Motor Show fills the G and M floors from Wednesday 4 to Sunday 15 November — the latest cars and bikes from the dealers' showrooms plus sports-brand stands, free to wander through whenever the mall is open. Worth a look if you are passing on the way to the food court; not a destination in itself.

TAT’s nationwide Grand Diwali Festival comes to Pattaya in two parts. “Nine Nights of Candlelight” runs inside Central Pattaya from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 November on the 1st floor by the glass elevators — Dhol drum performances, Bollywood dance shows and the Aarti lamp ceremony, with the headline performances on the opening weekend of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November (Diwali Day). Then “Lamps Along the Shore” takes over Central Pattaya Beach from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November, organised by the Thai-Indian Business Association of Pattaya with the city — a beachfront diya-lighting ceremony on Friday 13 November from 6pm to 7pm, Bollywood-style performances and Indian food stalls presenting the festival of lights in an international setting. Between the two weekends the four shrines — Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesha and Shiva — stay up on the 1st floor by the glass elevators until Sunday 15 November for anyone who wants to pay respects or take photos. All of it is free. The beach is shared that weekend with a beach-volleyball tournament and the Chonburi Coffee on the Beach fair just up the sand, so expect the whole stretch in front of Central to be busy. Beyond the Friday lamp-lighting, exact times have not been published.

Unlimited order-what-you-want à la carte brunch served seaside at Esmé Beach Club — raw bar, grilled meats, tacos and premium specials, with guest DJs and fire performances taking over from 1pm. Every Saturday, noon to 4pm.

Home’s Cafe on Pratumnak Soi 5 runs its Saturday party from midday — all pizzas 199 baht, cold drinks, smoothies and iced coffee, baguettes and a snack menu, plus chess and a book swap if you want a slower afternoon. The hill’s easiest meeting place and a two-minute walk for most of Pratumnak. Every Saturday.

The Saturday pool party at Maggie Mays Resort — free entry, free BBQ, wet T-shirt, limbo and twerk contests plus pool games, from 1pm until midnight. Contests start at 3pm and the BBQ is served by 4pm.

Free Pussy Wagon crawl into East Pattaya's 'Darkside': Camel Toe → Free Willy → CatFlaps → Maggie Mays Jomtien → Maggie Mays Resort → The Brass House → Maggie Mays Darkside. Free shots, free chicken wings & dips at CatFlaps, a free 2-girl show and a beer-card raffle for 10 free beers at the final stop. No booking needed.

Relaxed Saturday-afternoon meetup in Jomtien for people practising their English and native speakers who fancy the company. Every Saturday, 2:30–4:30pm.

Weekly Saturday afternoon feed at CatFlaps — buy a lady drink and the chicken-wings buffet is free, with ten dips from truffle mayo to an XXX fire sauce. From 3pm until they're gone. Every Saturday.

Every Saturday afternoon in Duck Square — ‘70s to ‘90s funk, soul jazz, rare groove and quiet storm played properly on a good sound system, 3pm until 6pm and often later. Coffee, beer, wine and food. A rare daytime listening session rather than a bar night.

An Oktoberfest evening at G's Bangkok on Pratumnak Soi 6 with free-flow German food and beer: schnitzel, sausages, roast pork, currywurst, obatzda and pretzels, then Kaiserschmarrn and apfelstrudel. Weihenstephaner lager and wheat beer and soft drinks are included, with live music, games and giveaways. Saturday 14 November, 5pm to 11pm, 2,500 baht. Book on 038-252-531.

A small English-language conversation group for people curious about psychology, philosophy and film, built around one open question per meeting. Part I, “Grounded”, meets on Saturday 14 November at 5:30pm at Starbucks in The Avenue on Second Road. Limited to 10 seats and you need to register in advance through the group’s site. Organised independently by Mustafa and promoted through the Pattaya City Expats Club.

Order as much as you like off the à la carte menu, cooked fresh and brought to the table rather than sat under a buffet lamp, out in the resort’s garden with live music and a wine-tasting stand. Every Saturday from 6pm; seats are limited so book ahead on 038-370614 or 084-3241098.

Weekly seafood BBQ buffet on the sand at Pullman's Beach Club on Wongamat — rock lobster and imported oysters, a sushi and sashimi station, French cold cuts and cheeses, a live carving station, wok specialities and a dessert spread. Every Saturday, 6–9pm; book ahead, seating is limited.

Five Thai metal and punk bands on one bill: Carnivola (thrash/death metal), Dragkiller (death metal), Improwize (groove metalcore), Krasue (death metal) and Oxen Ratchathani (punk rock). Doors 6:30pm on Saturday 14 November; advance tickets via Rock Factory’s Facebook inbox.

A live saxophonist plays from 6:30pm every Saturday at The View Pattaya, the clifftop restaurant on Pratumnak with a panoramic sweep of the bay — go for the sunset, stay for dinner. Open 11:30am to 10:30pm, closed Tuesdays; no service charge or tax, easy parking. Book on 094 351 9399. Walkable if you’re on the hill.

Free outdoor movie night by the sea at Asia Pattaya Hotel on Pratumnak: a film at sunset with the sea breeze and free popcorn, 6:30pm to 9pm. Runs every Friday and Saturday. An easy walk if you live on the hill.

Los Amigos Latin Band live at Quba by Montraj on Pattaya Klang Soi 12 — salsa, bachata and Latin covers from 7pm to 11pm, with the guest singers and DJs changing week to week. Free entry; turn up and dance.

ZAMA's Friday and Saturday rooftop sessions above D Varee Jomtien — a 4pm sunset set of organic Afrohouse and melodic grooves, then deep Afrohouse, Afro Tech and tribal rhythms from 7pm with live performers, fire moments and full-scale shows. Every weekend.

Regular evening killer pool game at Dank Pizza Cafe on Pratumnak — names in from about 7:30pm, pizza and cold drinks while you wait your turn on the table.

Regular live-music night at the Sunset Bar on Pratumnak Soi 5 — a band on the stage from 8pm to midnight, cold beer, signature cocktails and a friendly local crowd. Walkable if you're on the hill.

Weekly Saturday cabaret show at The Venue showbar in Jomtien Complex — beautiful drag queens, ladyboys and dancers. No tickets or reservations needed, just walk in. Show kicks off at 10pm. Every Saturday through the period.

Two days of international powerboat racing just off Jomtien Beach on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, staged in front of The Now Hotel by Pattaya City with the Pattaya Jet Ski Club and Singha Watersports. Free to watch from the sand, with rescue boats on the water and the beach cleaned and screened for the weekend. Race times have not been published, so expect heats through the day and bring shade.

Zebra-themed birthday party for Tip Nung Jane at Buzzin Lounge on Cosy Beach on Saturday 14 November — stripes encouraged, with the lounge's usual afternoon-into-evening party format. No start time has been posted, so expect it to run through the afternoon and evening like Buzzin's other parties.

All-you-can-eat German breakfast and brunch buffet every Sunday at Beergarden Bramburi on Naklua Road Soi 12/2 — homemade cold cuts, cheese, salads, fresh bread and rolls plus warm German and Thai dishes from Stephan and Fai's kitchen. 279 baht, 9am to 2:30pm.

The Pattaya International Ladies Club’s annual charity Christmas fair at the Holiday Inn on Sunday 15 November, 10am to 4pm — more than 50 stalls from local charities, NGOs and businesses, a Christmas raffle and a Santa’s Grotto run with the Hand to Hand Foundation. Entry is 100 baht, children under 12 free, and the proceeds fund the club’s education and food-assistance programmes through 2027. The easiest early Christmas shopping in town.

All-you-can-eat Sunday special at Primo Bistro & Wine Bar on Thappraya Road by the Jomtien turnoff — fresh made-to-order pasta, stone-baked pizzas, baked lasagna, homemade soups, salads and garlic bread, cooked to order rather than sitting in trays. 399 baht for a two-hour seating, noon to 8pm.

All-you-can-eat Sunday carvery at the Sportsman on Soi 13 — roast meats, Yorkshire puddings, roast and mashed potato, veg, stuffing and gravy, with two soups and bread thrown in. 495 baht, from 12:30pm to 8:30pm. Book ahead, Sundays fill up.

A one-off party day at Maggie Mays Darkside on Sunday 15 November, 1pm to 11pm — “Bob’s Sunday Funday” on the Gents Clubs calendar, in the beer garden on the far side of Sukhumvit. The listing gives the name and hours only; expect the group’s usual party-day format of games and shots.

Weekly swimwear-themed party day at Maggie Mays in Jomtien, running from 1pm through to midnight. Every Sunday.

Weekly fishnet-themed bar party at Free Willy on Soi Chaiyapoon — "bring your own rod" — running from 2pm right through to 1am. Every Sunday.

Sunday-afternoon killer pool at Cloud9 Reloaded — everyone welcome, free cocktail shots if you pot the golden ball and complimentary Zip pizza for all. Kicks off at 3pm every Sunday.

The Maggie Mays Beer Bar complex on Soi Chaiyapoon turns one on Sunday 15 November with an evening-into-late anniversary party from 6pm through to 4am — the Gents Clubs party format of free shots, games and the full roster of ladies, with the beer bar's late licence keeping it going long after the other venues close.

Urban Night takes over V Lounge on Walking Street Soi 15 every Sunday — hip hop, trap, dancehall, Afrobeats and shatta in the main lounge, plus the -11°C Ice Room where you pull on a fur coat for ice-cold drinks between sets. Two rooms, one night; open from 6pm till late.

Five bands jamming across the evening at the Comedy Hall, kicking off at 7pm. Turn up, no ticket — the same room that does the Friday rock night and the Thursday acoustic session. Every Sunday. The Pattaya Musicians Hub runs an Acoustic Hour from 6pm to 7pm ahead of the jam on alternate Sundays — acoustic players can sign up through the Hub's LINE group.

A bit of Jamaica on the Darkside every Sunday — proper jerk chicken with rice and peas, cabbage and sauce for 285 baht eating in, alongside the pub’s regular Sunday roast dinners. Also on Grab if you would rather not move.

Two rooftops, one Sunday. Start on the Café La Plage terrace over Pattaya Bay for a cocktail and the sunset, then carry on upstairs at Romsai Brasserie where Mitch Benny — singer, percussionist and DJ — plays through dinner and on into the night. Every Sunday, free to walk in.

Monday is Bundy day at Maggie Mays Darkside — a rum-themed party day in the beer garden on the far side of Sukhumvit, 1pm to 11pm. Every Monday.

Saxophonist Aek plays two sets at Eatali on Pratumnak Soi 5 — 6:30pm to 7:30pm and 8pm to 9pm — over stone-baked pizza and fresh pasta. Free to walk in with no minimum spend; call 096 056 1118 ahead for a bigger group, as there is a private room. Runs every Monday and Wednesday. Walkable if you’re on the hill.

Siam Lounge’s weekly Monday pool tournament on Pratumnak, 7pm start — play or just cheer from the bar. The lounge is German-run and posts in German, but everyone is welcome. Every Monday; walkable if you’re on the hill.

Late-night killer pool at Maggie Mays Beer Bar on Soi Chaiyapoon — names in from 11pm, winner takes the pot, and the Beer Bar crowd runs on into the small hours. Every Monday.

Guided Monday crawl through a rotating mix of external beer bars, gogos and Gents Clubs — venues like Hunny Lounge, Free Willy, Dirty Money, OXO, Playgirlz and Maggie Mays, 7+ stops with free shots in every bar. Run by Buzzin with hired Baht Bus transport (350฿); book through the Buzzin Discord.

The fortnightly Pratumnak coffee morning at King of Coffee on Soi 5 — two hours of easy conversation with the What’s On In Pratumnak crowd, 11am to 1pm. All welcome, new arrivals especially. The group confirms each date on its events calendar a few days ahead, so check there before you go. Walkable if you’re on the hill.

Kik's birthday party at The Camel Toe on Tuesday 17 November, 1pm to 11pm — the bar's standard birthday format of free food, free shots and party games through the afternoon and evening. Walkable if you're on Pratumnak.

Free guided crawl on the Pussy Wagon: CatFlaps → Maggie Mays Jomtien → Camel Toe → Free Willy → Buzzin Lounge → Maggie Mays Pattaya → Club Fate. Free shots at every stop, free goulash at Free Willy, a free 2-girl show, and a beer-card raffle to win 10 free beers drawn at the final venue (~8:30 PM). No booking — just turn up at the 1 PM meet.

Free food for everyone, all day every Tuesday, at The Cosy Beach Club (formerly Heaven Club) — the lounge and pool-party villa on Soi Kasetsin 11, Pratumnak, near the Chocolate Factory. Open 2pm to midnight, with a swimming pool, DJ, cocktails and Italian pizza and grill from the kitchen.

Tuesday-afternoon killer pool over two floors at Cobra Lounge on Pratumnak Soi 5, with 59 baht beers from 3pm to 6pm. Walkable if you’re on the hill. Every Tuesday.

Weekly Tuesday goulash night at Free Willy — a big pot of Hungarian goulash served free with a lady drink, from 4pm to 8pm. Every Tuesday.

Sunset Bar on Pratumnak Soi 5 turns the playlist over to 100% Australian music — classic Aussie rock, indie anthems and coastal grooves — from 5pm to 11pm, timed to catch the sunset with a cold drink. Runs every Tuesday. Walkable if you’re on the hill.

Weekly Tuesday-night live set from Scott Lewis at The Classroom — golden oldies and singalong favourites, free entry, 8pm till 11pm.

Rock Factory’s Thai Rock Special — Skeleton Band playing classic, hard and alternative rock, Thai and Western, from 9pm through to 2:30am. Request a song, sing along, free to walk in. Every Monday and Tuesday.

The expats club’s weekly Wednesday-morning meeting in the Holiday Inn’s Executive Tower. On Wednesday 18 November the speaker is Darrel Vaught with “Words & Videos”. Doors 9am, program 10:30am; the member breakfast buffet is 300 baht. The club’s monthly dinner is at G’s Bangkok on Pratumnak Soi 6 the same evening.

Free Pussy Wagon crawl that ventures into East Pattaya's 'Darkside': Maggie Mays Jomtien → CatFlaps → Free Willy → Camel Toe → Maggie Mays Darkside → The Brass House → Maggie Mays Resort. Free shots, free lasagne at Camel Toe, a free 2-girl show and a beer-card raffle for 10 free beers at the last stop. No booking needed.

The fortnightly Darkside crawl out to the bars on the far side of Sukhumvit. Capped at twelve people so it books out early; 400 baht a ticket, leaving Buzzin Lounge at 1:30pm.

The expats club’s monthly dinner, on Wednesday 18 November at G’s Bangkok on Pratumnak Soi 6 — the Pattaya branch of the Silom Soi 4 German restaurant, with schnitzels, sausages, Thai favourites, cold draft beer and big portions. From 6pm; open to members and guests, pay your own way. Details and sign-up on the club’s Club Dinner page. Walkable if you’re on the hill.

Wine Down Wednesday at Primo Bistro & Wine Bar — the open mic and karaoke night hosted by Ramon & Bruce, 7:30pm to 10pm or later if the night is still going. Sing, play or just watch with a glass of wine.

Solo guitarist Jericho plays live at The Corner on Pratumnak Soi 6, a small cocktail lounge and coffee bar that has him on every Wednesday from 8pm to 11pm. Come early for a coffee and stay for the cocktails. It is an easy walk if you live on the hill.

Weekly Wednesday darts night on the hill — throw for the lucky draw at AirRy on Pratumnak Soi 4, cold drinks and prizes, kicking off at 9:30pm. Walkable if you're on Pratumnak.

The Venue Cabaret in Jomtien Complex throws what it calls a huge celebration for M’s birthday on Wednesday 18 November from 10pm, with everyone invited. It takes the showbar’s usual 10pm show slot; the post gave no programme beyond the date and time. The Venue’s regular show nights are free to walk in.

Meat pie with mashed potato, crispy onions and gravy for 199 baht, on all day every Wednesday at Wombat & Kiwi on Jomtien Beach Road. Drop in any time — the same bar runs the Monday and Wednesday killer pool.

Singer Yves Baron’s Wednesday slot on the Café La Plage rooftop, part of his 2026 Pattaya live tour across eight venues — sunset over the bay, then a set that runs on into the night. Free to walk in. The same rooftop hosts Mitch Benny on Sundays, and Yves runs the Riviera open mic on Thursdays.

Weekly Thursday lasagne day at The Camel Toe — buy a lady drink and the home-made lasagne is free. Doors open at 1pm and the lasagne is served until 9pm. Every Thursday.

Free Pussy Wagon crawl: Maggie Mays Pattaya → Buzzin Lounge → CatFlaps → Maggie Mays Jomtien → Camel Toe → Free Willy → Club Fate. Free shots at every stop, free lasagne at Camel Toe, a free 2-girl show and a beer-card raffle to win 10 free beers drawn around 8:30 PM. No booking — just show up at the 1 PM meet.

New weekly themed party day at Maggie Mays in Jomtien — towels the dress code, running from 1pm through to midnight. Every Thursday.

Cloud9 has added a second killer pool night to the week. Same deal as the Sunday one — everyone welcome to join in, and a free cocktail shot if you pot the golden ball. Starts 7pm every Thursday.

Weekly quiz at Home’s Cafe on Pratumnak Soi 5 — 7pm start every Thursday, free to join. Bring a friend or get a team together, and come early for food and drinks. Fun, social and walkable if you’re on the hill.

Thursday-night open mic on Soi 13/2 hosted by singer Yves Baron — bring a song or just sit in and listen. Free entry, 7:30pm to 10:30pm.

KickinChicken on Pratumnak puts a band on three nights a week — Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8pm. Small, friendly and walkable if you're on the hill.

Weekly Thursday-night live music from Barry Upton at The Classroom — a fab mix of pop and rock classics, free entry, 8pm till 11pm.

Thursday-night live set from Daisy Leigh & Friends at Cloud9 Reloaded on Soi Buakhao — free pool tables, live sport on the screens and cold drinks. Music from 8pm; get there early for a seat.

Ukrainian pianist Vitaly Pisarenko — a competition prize-winner who has played in more than 30 countries — gives a recital at Ben’s Theater, the small private music room in Jomtien, on Thursday 19 November at 8pm: Chopin, Clementi, Schubert, Liszt, Ravel and Schumann. 1,000 baht with complimentary drinks. Book by email through the Pattaya Mail article (name, number of seats and a mobile number) and the theatre replies with directions; a Bolt driver will find it under “Bens Theatre”. Smart casual, no shorts or sandals; wheelchair accessible.

Thursday-night acoustic session at the Comedy Hall with the Acoustic Masters — unplugged sets starting at 8:30pm. Every Thursday.

Pattaya's best-known pub quiz — picture rounds, general knowledge, sport and entertainment, plus a rollover jackpot question and free pie and chips. Every Thursday from 9pm.

Weekly Thursday talent night at The Venue showbar in Jomtien Complex — drag queens, acrobats and singers, with live singing, quick-change numbers, pole and aerial hoop performances, a diva battle and dancing waiters. Show from 10pm, low-price drinks from 100 baht all night, free entry and everyone welcome. Every Thursday.

Terminal 21 recreates a classic Thai temple fair on its G and M floors from Thursday 19 to Sunday 29 November — the old-school ngan wat mix of food stalls, shopping and fairground-style games for all ages, indoors and air-conditioned. Free to wander through whenever the mall is open, and it overlaps the mall’s Food Fun Fest, which runs to 29 November.

Pianist Andrei Kudriakov returns to the Eelswamp music room for “Beethoven by Moonlight” on Friday 20 November at 6pm, repeated with the same programme on Sunday 22 November. Seats are limited and go in order of payment, so book early: 1,000 baht a concert, by email to asiachart@hotmail.com or on 038 069681 in office hours. No tickets are issued; payment must be received before the day.

Thai rock heavyweights Silly Fools headline a special night of the Beach Food Festival on the Sunken plaza at Central Pattaya on Friday 20 November — a free beachfront show from one of the country’s best-known rock bands, with the food stalls and bar running as normal. Central has not published a stage time, so arrive early in the evening, eat first and expect a big crowd.

Birthday party for Apple at Maggie Mays Pattaya on Soi Chaiyapoon on Saturday 21 November, 1pm to midnight — the Gents Clubs birthday format of free food, free shots and party games through the afternoon and evening.

The Saturday pool party at Maggie Mays Resort — free entry, free BBQ, wet T-shirt, limbo and twerk contests plus pool games, from 1pm until midnight. Contests start at 3pm and the BBQ is served by 4pm. The Saturday 21 November party doubles as Nigel's birthday pool party, so expect extra shots and a bigger crowd than usual.

The lakeside sports bar near Mabprachan marks four years with live music, special drinks promotions and giveaways for the regulars, from 6pm on Saturday 21 November.

The final leg of MAX Muay Thai’s “The Future Landmark: 4 Man Central” tournament, a four-man Muay Thai series staged at Central shopping centres, lands at Central Marina in North Pattaya on Saturday 21 November. The third leg was held at Central Ayutthaya. Central has announced the date and venue only; fight times and the card have not been posted yet.

Second performance of pianist Andrei Kudriakov’s “Beethoven by Moonlight” at the Eelswamp music room, Sunday 22 November at 6pm — the same programme as Friday 20 November. Seats are limited and go in order of payment, so book early: 1,000 baht a concert, by email to asiachart@hotmail.com or on 038 069681 in office hours. No tickets are issued; payment must be received before the day.

The Rotary Club of Pattaya’s black-tie evening in the name of peace on Sunday 22 November, in the Siam Ballroom at the Royal Cliff from 6pm to 11:30pm — international guest speakers, a classical music ensemble and the formal marking of 20 years since Pattaya became Thailand’s first Rotary International Peace City. Tickets are 2,500 baht on the club’s event page; Pattaya Trader is also selling discounted seats through its Facebook post in the Pattaya Events group and expects it to sell out. It closes the five-day Pattaya Rotary Institute at the same venue. Dress code is black tie. On the hill, so a short ride for anyone on Pratumnak.

The Father Ray Foundation’s inclusive charity run along the Central Pattaya beachfront on Sunday 22 November — 1km, 3km and 5km walk-or-run options plus a 2.5km wheelchair event, with “Duo” categories pairing runners with people with disabilities and guide runners for the visually impaired. Entry is 800 baht solo, 1,000 baht for a duo, or 500 baht to come along as a non-running supporter. A feel-good morning out rather than a race.

Koh Larn's two-day Loy Krathong, themed “Eco-Friendly Loy Krathong, Local Ways of Koh Larn”, on the multipurpose grounds in front of Wat Mai Samran: boat-paddling races on both days, local food activities on Monday 23 November, a krathong-making contest using only natural materials, a Little Noppamas contest and free souvenirs, then krathongs on the water on the full-moon night of Tuesday 24 November. Take the ferry from Bali Hai pier and plan to stay late or overnight — the last boat back is early evening.

Pattaya City's main Loy Krathong night, consolidated as in past years at Lan Pho Public Park on the Naklua waterfront — krathongs floated off the pier under the full moon, a free stage concert, food stalls and the Noppamas beauty contest, with traditional Thai dress encouraged. The city has confirmed Tuesday 24 November 2026 with its official Facebook event, which lists daytime activities from 9am ahead of the evening floating. Beach-road footpaths in Pattaya and Jomtien are opened to krathong sellers the same night, and Jomtien Beach and Bali Hai pier fill with people floating their own.

The fortnightly minibus run down the coast to Maggie Mays in Ban Chang — Tuesdays now, having moved off Mondays, and only seven seats a trip. Noon meet at Maggie Mays Resort with a free bacon sandwich and a brew, transport out at 1pm, then from 2pm the afternoon on the Ban Chang bar strip — backstreet bars, cheaper and rougher round the edges than Pattaya, free shots laid on. Transport back at 7pm via Maggie Mays Jomtien for free snacks, a shower show and more shots, then back to the Resort by 9pm. Food beyond that and your own bar tab are on you. Book online or over the bar at Maggie Mays Resort — seats go fast.

Maggie Mays Jomtien on Thappraya Road marks Loy Krathong with a themed party day on Tuesday 24 November, 1pm through to midnight — the bar’s party-day format of games and shots with a Loy Krathong twist, on the night the rest of town is floating krathongs. The listing gives the name and hours only. Free to walk in.

A one-off Thai-themed party day at The Camel Toe on Pratumnak on Tuesday 24 November, 1pm to 11pm — the bar's usual party-day format of games and shots given a Thai twist, and it falls on Loy Krathong day, with the Tuesday CatFlaps bar crawl calling in during the afternoon. Walkable if you're on the hill.

The fortnightly Buzzin run down the coast to Ban Chang and its strip of friendly bars — a short 40-minute minibus ride out of the city, then ten-plus bars over the afternoon and evening. Air-conditioned minibus leaves Buzzin Lounge at 2pm and is back by 9pm; 400 baht covers transport and places are limited.

Monthly pool party by Buzzin at Cosy Beach, held the last Wednesday of every month — 2pm to 11pm, 1,000 baht a ticket. Book through the Buzzin Discord.

Birthday party for Kat at The Brass House, one of the Gents Clubs group venues, on Wednesday 25 November from 2pm to midnight — free food, free shots and party games in the usual Gents Clubs birthday style.

Midweek cabaret at The Venue in the Jomtien Complex. The performers get one hour to learn and master a song they have never sung, then take the stage and the audience judges who handled the pressure best. Free entry, drinks from 100 baht, show at 10pm. Every Wednesday.

Thailand's festival of light — floating decorated krathongs on the water to release bad luck, held on the full moon of the 12th lunar month (usually November). Beaches, lakes and hotels across Pattaya hold celebrations. Falls on 25 November in 2026.

Birthday party for Pusher at Free Willy on Soi Chaiyapoon on Thursday 26 November, 2pm until 1am — the bar's usual party-day format of free food, free shots and games, with the Gents Clubs Thursday bar crawl passing through in the afternoon.

The Sportsman on Soi 13 announced its Thanksgiving dinner for 2026 — the pub's annual American turkey feast with all the trimmings, served on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday 26 November. The pub's post gave no menu or price yet; book a table through the Sportsman directly, as the dinner sells out most years. A one-off, separate from the pub's regular Thursday quiz and Sunday carvery.

Buzzin’s three-day, two-night group trip to Kanchanaburi, Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November — the Bridge over the River Kwai, a ride on the Death Railway, a long-tail boat up the river, Erawan Waterfall, the War Cemetery, Hellfire Pass, the POW cave, the Skywalk and a few temples, plus a couple of nights out. 7,999 baht covers transport, accommodation, two breakfasts, two lunches and a guide. The minibus leaves Buzzin Lounge at 4am on the Friday. Book at Buzzin Lounge or by email to 247pattaya@gmail.com. Note it clashes with the Fireworks Festival weekend in Pattaya.

Two nights of international fireworks teams competing over Pattaya Bay, with food stalls and live music along Beach Road. Held in late November — 27–28 November in 2026.

Pattaya's biggest night of the year, over two evenings on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November: international pyrotechnic teams compete over the bay, judged on choreography, difficulty and synchronisation to music, with each night's display running around 40–50 minutes. Free from anywhere along the 3km of Pattaya Beach and Beach Road; rooftop bars and restaurants overlooking the bay book out early, as do hotels. Expect heavy crowds and closed roads around Beach Road.

The Saturday pool party at Maggie Mays Resort — free entry, free BBQ, wet T-shirt, limbo and twerk contests plus pool games, from 1pm until midnight. Contests start at 3pm and the BBQ is served by 4pm.

The fortnightly Darkside crawl out to the bars on the far side of Sukhumvit. Capped at twelve people so it books out early; 400 baht a ticket, leaving Buzzin Lounge at 1:30pm.

Thailand’s big arts, music and ideas festival returns to The Fields at Siam Country Club, about half an hour inland from Pattaya, from Thursday 3 to Monday 7 December — a week earlier than usual. Five days and nights of stages, art installations, workshops, wellness sessions and pre-bookable dinner experiences, with Youth, Intro and Family passes alongside the full pass. The one festival weekend of the year when the Pattaya area fills with Bangkok and international festival-goers, so book accommodation and transport early.

The Saturday pool party at Maggie Mays Resort — free entry, free BBQ, wet T-shirt, limbo and twerk contests plus pool games, from 1pm until midnight. Contests start at 3pm and the BBQ is served by 4pm.

Annual beach party thrown by Odin's Nomads MC Thailand and Sabai MC Thailand at the Odin's Nomads clubhouse bar on Mae Rumphueng beach, east of Rayong town — live music, Thai food and cold beer, bikes lined up on the sand. Everyone welcome, not just club members. The 2026 edition is Saturday 5 December from 3pm. About 79 km from Pattaya by road, roughly 70 minutes via Sukhumvit and Route 3; a natural ride out with the Mae Rumphueng beach road for the last stretch.

The One Flag Thailand skydiving team returns to Pattaya Beach on Saturday 5 December — Father's Day and the late King Bhumibol's birthday — to fly the Thai flag down onto the sand again, aiming to beat the world record for the largest flag flown they set over the same beach in October. Members of the public are invited to watch from the beach and join the celebration. Jump time is not yet announced; the October attempt landed at about 7:30am, so expect an early start and check the One Flag Thailand announcements before heading down. Central Pattaya is offering free parking in the mall for the day.

Two days of international dragon boat racing on the water at the Royal Thai Navy's rowing and canoeing centre in Ban Chang, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December — more than 1,000 paddlers and officials from 41 teams and 11 countries, racing heats through the day with the long boats, drummers and crews lined up along the bank. About an hour down the coast from Pattaya, and it falls on the Father's Day holiday weekend. Spectator timings have not been published; the Pattaya Mail article covers the logistics.

December’s monthly closure of Bang Saray beach road for the big seaside market — grilled seafood, Isaan food and Thai sweets, clothes and shoe stalls, and live music dotted along the strip. The biggest of the village’s three markets, and a mostly Thai crowd. First Sunday of the month, from 5pm, about 20 minutes south of Jomtien.

The fortnightly minibus run down the coast to Maggie Mays in Ban Chang — Tuesdays now, having moved off Mondays, and only seven seats a trip. Noon meet at Maggie Mays Resort with a free bacon sandwich and a brew, transport out at 1pm, then from 2pm the afternoon on the Ban Chang bar strip — backstreet bars, cheaper and rougher round the edges than Pattaya, free shots laid on. Transport back at 7pm via Maggie Mays Jomtien for free snacks, a shower show and more shots, then back to the Resort by 9pm. Food beyond that and your own bar tab are on you. Book online or over the bar at Maggie Mays Resort — seats go fast.

The fortnightly Buzzin run down the coast to Ban Chang and its strip of friendly bars — a short 40-minute minibus ride out of the city, then ten-plus bars over the afternoon and evening. Air-conditioned minibus leaves Buzzin Lounge at 2pm and is back by 9pm; 400 baht covers transport and places are limited.

Asia’s first Tomorrowland, Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December at Wisdom Valley in Khao Mai Kaew — about half an hour inland from Pattaya, on a 237-acre site built for 50,000 people a day, with the festival’s CORE and Freedom stages plus new stages made for Thailand, under the theme “Consciencia”. More than 100 acts announced, including Martin Garrix, Swedish House Mafia, Afrojack, Alan Walker, Steve Aoki and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, with 20-plus Thai artists. No camping on site. Every pass is sold out; the only way in is the official waiting list through a Tomorrowland account or an authorised travel partner. Expect hotels, roads and bars across Pattaya to be rammed that weekend and surge pricing on rides out to the site. Pattaya has the festival for the next five years.

The Saturday pool party at Maggie Mays Resort — free entry, free BBQ, wet T-shirt, limbo and twerk contests plus pool games, from 1pm until midnight. Contests start at 3pm and the BBQ is served by 4pm.

The fortnightly Darkside crawl out to the bars on the far side of Sukhumvit. Capped at twelve people so it books out early; 400 baht a ticket, leaving Buzzin Lounge at 1:30pm.

Christmas decorations, live music and party nights across Pattaya's bars and Walking Street on 24–25 December.

Thai New Year water festival. Pattaya's celebration runs longest in the country, finishing with Wan Lai on 18–19 April in Naklua and on Beach Road — city-wide water fights, parades and sandcastle-building.

Annual anniversary party at Tahitian Queen, Pattaya's oldest rock 'n' roll go-go bar — live band, drinks specials and a packed house every August.

Walking Street's bars and clubs go all-out for Halloween — costumes, themed nights and street crowds every 31 October.