Pre & post full-moon
Waterfall Festival
A ticketed jungle festival above Ban Tai that bookends the full moon — once a couple of days before, once a couple of days after. The party cycle's warm-up and cool-down.
What it is
The Waterfall Festival is a purpose-built jungle party site in the hills near Ban Tai, among the island's waterfalls. It runs twice around each full moon, making it the easiest way to extend a short trip into a proper Full Moon Week without only relying on the one beach night.
When & where
- Pre-party: ~2 days before the full moon.
- After-party: ~2 days after the full moon.
- Where: jungle venue near Ban Tai — see the exact location & how to get there.
- Price: ~1,000–1,500 THB ticket.
Next Waterfall Festival dates
- Thu 24 Sep 2026＋ Calendar
- Mon 28 Sep 2026＋ Calendar
- Sun 25 Oct 2026＋ Calendar
- Thu 29 Oct 2026＋ Calendar
- Sun 22 Nov 2026＋ Calendar
- Thu 26 Nov 2026＋ Calendar
Good to know
- Jungle terrain after dark — closed shoes, again.
- It can rain in the hills; a light layer helps.
- Hold onto your ticket/wristband for re-entry.
Waterfall Festival FAQ
When is the Waterfall Festival?
It runs twice per cycle — roughly two days before and two days after the full moon — so you can catch it on the way in or the way out.
How much are tickets?
Around 1,000–1,500 THB. Available from agents, hostels and at the gate.
Is it near an actual waterfall?
The venue is in the jungle near Ban Tai in the same area as the island's waterfalls. It's a built festival site rather than a party literally under a waterfall.