The Best Beach Party on Earth?
Located on the gorgeous tropical island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, for over twenty years the world famous Full Moon Party has enticed thousands of revved up travellers each month who flock to the island to experience what is probably the best beach party on earth! And now, with the added allure of the ‘Half Moon Festival’ and ’Black Moon’ Parties the island has become even more of a seductive magnet for pleasure seeking travellers the world over. Discover more about each event and find out those important party dates to make sure you don’t miss out!
Full Moon Party, Koh Phangan, Thailand
The Original Full Moon Party
- There are various stories about the origin of the Full Moon Party, but so one rumour goes, it all started with a group of backpackers playing guitars on the beach to celebrate someone’s birthday party. Whoever’s party it was, it must have been one cool kinda guy or gal to have left behind such an impressive legacy! Today, up to 30,000 people congregate on Haad Rin Sands each month for a frenzied concoction of dance, drink and devilishness from dusk until dawn. Smear that multi-coloured paint all over your body, get a glow stick in one hand and a bucket in your other and get ready to party!
Full Moon Party Dates for 2011:
- 18th April 2011
- 18th May 2011
- 16th June 2011
- 17th July 2011
- 14th August 2011
- 12th September 2011
- 12th October 2011
- 10th November 2011
- 10th December 2011
- ** 25th December SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
- ** 31st Decemeber NEW YEAR’S COUNTDOWN
Full Moon Party Dates for 2012:
- 8th January 2012
- 8th February 2012
- 7th March 2012
- 6th April 2012
- 6th May 2012
- 4th June 2012
- 3rd July 2012
- 4th August 2012
- 1st September 2012
- 30th September 2012
- 30th October 2012
- 28th November 2012
- ** 25th December SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
- ** 31st Decemeber NEW YEAR’S COUNTDOWN
The Half Moon Festival
Hedonists and party animals delight! Don’t miss this huge professional dance event taking place twice a month amidst the atmospheric setting of Baan Tai Jungle, Koh Phangan. Playing an eclectic mix of tech house, progressive beats and psychedelic trance, the all night party showcases the island’s finest resident DJ’s, with regular special guest appearances. With an unparalleled sound system, unique UV illuminations, astounding fire dancers and live visuals, the event promises to be a tantalizing treat for all your senses.
Half Moon Festival Dates for 2011:
- 11th, 26th April 2011
- 10th, 25th May 2011
- 9th, 24th June 2011
- 8th, 23rd July 2011
- 7th, 22nd August 2011
- 5th, 20th September 2011
- 5th, 20th October 2011
- 3rd, 18th November 2011
- 3rd, 18th December 2011
Black Moon Culture
Underground trance and progressive beats resound through the air as party goers dance on the beautiful sands of Baan Tai Beach once a month. With amazing décor, live visuals and an international DJ line up every month, including special guests, the Black Moon Culture is an intense partying experience.
Black Moon Culture Dates 2011:
- 2nd May 2011
- 1st June 2011
- 30th June 2011
- 30th July 2011
- 28th August 2011
- 27th September 2011
- 26th October 2011
- 25th November 2011
- 24th December 2011
Where to stay in Koh Phangan?
Haad Rin:
The most popular backpacker enclave ‘Haad Rin’ is full of all sorts of accommodation; from your rough backpacker digs to some swanky flashpacker resorts. As the tiny area fills to the seams every month with party-going backpackers, the accommodation can get booked up pretty fast! Consider arriving a few days earlier and securing your room to make sure you don’t end up kipping on the beach!
Elsewhere:
There are tonnes of great places to stay in Koh Phangan located in some beautiful areas. If you’re looking for somewhere quieter try Sri Thanu or Haad Gruad. It’s not a large island and you are only really ever an hour’s drive from anywhere you want to be. Most places that you stay on the island would help you organise transport to the party spots!
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What else is going on in Koh Phangan?
While many people make Koh Phangan an essential part of their backpacking trip to experience the world famous ‘Full Moon Party,’ it seems that many don’t stay long enough to discover all that this stunning island has to offer. If you stick around for a while as the hangover subdues, the shakes from too many buckets have calmed and you’ve managed to rid the aluminous paint from your hair, you’ll discover a very different island. And with something to satisfy almost every need, you may just find this place hard to leave!
