Festival
10 to 18 October
Phuket Vegetarian Festival
The nine-day Jia Chai festival brings shrine ceremonies, street processions and community traditions to Phuket from 10 to 18 October.
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October 2026
What is happening in Phuket this month
Events
Throughout October
October events across Phuket
The current island calendar includes dining, nightlife, family, music, sports and Halloween events across Phuket's main visitor areas.
Open the Phuket events calendarMarine season
From 1 and 15 October
Island-trip season is changing
Maya Bay access resumes in October and Similan Islands trips normally restart mid-month as the seasonal marine closures end.
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Dates and plans can change. Open the cited source before travelling to an event or marine departure.
| When | Update | Where | What it means for your trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 to 18 October | Phuket Vegetarian Festival | Phuket Town and participating shrines | Allow extra time around procession routes and dress respectfully near ceremonies. |
| Throughout October | October events across Phuket | Island-wide | Use the live calendar to confirm the venue, ticket policy and latest start time. |
| From 1 and 15 October | Island-trip season is changing | Phi Phi and the Similan Islands | Reopening dates do not guarantee sailings. Operators can cancel when wind or sea conditions are unsafe. |
| All month | October remains a flexible-planning month | Island-wide | Keep one indoor option available and check the marine forecast before boat or swimming days. |
| Tickets from 10 October | Phuket Pop Rush Fest tickets announced | Saphan Hin, Phuket Town | Book only through the published ticket channel and recheck event details before making transport plans. |
Coming up in Phuket
A quick look at notable island events and Thai public holidays.
06Oct
Culture
Sattha: The Power of Faith
Limelight Phuket, Phuket Town
A cultural programme at Limelight Phuket exploring faith, spirituality, and local traditions.
10Oct
Culture
Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Phuket Town and participating shrines
Nine days of shrine ceremonies, street processions, vegetarian food, and Phuket's Chinese-Hokkien traditions.
15Oct
Featured DJ
EKANAN
Café del Mar Phuket, Kamala, Club Room
EKANAN is listed on the official Café del Mar Phuket events calendar for the Club Room.
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