Bangkok's Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 festival lights up riverfront with drones, fireworks and performances

The event runs from November 13 to December 13 across 19 locations on the Chao Phraya River, featuring light shows, drone formations and free cultural performances.

By SafarSamachar Desk14 Nov 2026, 3:33 am IST

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Illustration: SafarSamachar Pix Desk, created with AI assistance. Not a photograph of the event.

Key facts at a glance

1The festival will take place from November 13 to December 13
2It spans 19 riverfront locations between Rama VIII Bridge and Rama III Bridge
3Features 800 drones, fireworks, projection mapping and free shows
4Organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

Bangkok's Vijit Chao Phraya 2026 kicks off on November 13 and continues through December 13, illuminating 19 riverfront sites from Rama VIII Bridge to Rama III Bridge.

The spectacle will feature 800 drones in choreographed displays, fireworks timed to music, projection mapping over the bridges, laser shows, creative installations, a floating light installation on the river, and free cultural performances.

Organised by Thailand's Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the festival blends technology and art into a month-long celebration of light and imagination.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you're planning a trip to Bangkok in late 2026, consider adding the Vijit Chao Phraya festival to your itinerary for a unique night-time experience with free shows and light displays.

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