Phuket Full Moon Festival Paradise Beach Party & Shuttle

The Beach Fills with Neon & Fire When the Moon Rises Over Phuket

You arrive by free shuttle, step onto a moonlit beach alive with DJs and fire performers, get your skin painted in UV neon, dance through multiple zones of music and light, refuel with Thai street food and bucket cocktails, and return on the same shuttle as the party winds down. The pass you choose determines how many drinks are included and whether you get a branded tank top.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Paradise Beach Full Moon Festival

• Arrive via free shuttle
• Enter vibrant beachfront party
• Listen to Thai and international DJs
• Watch fire dancers and jugglers
• Join UV body-painting
• Enjoy Thai street food and drinks
• Dance under the full moon

The experience

The free shuttle leaves Bangla Police Station and drops you straight onto Paradise Beach as the sun dips. By the time you step onto the sand, the main stage is already glowing: lasers cutting through the dark, the first DJ warming up the crowd. The Full Moon Festival transforms this stretch of Phuket coastline into something between a rave and a street fair: multiple zones, each with its own energy. Thai and international DJs spin house, techno, trance, reggae, and EDM across the night. You're not standing in one spot watching. You're moving between the stage, the fire dancers, the body-painting stations where UV paint turns your skin into something that glows under black light.

Fire performers work the beach: jugglers and LED artists moving through the crowd, the flames and light reflecting off the water. The body-painting tradition here is real. People line up to get covered in neon designs, and under the black lights they look like they're made of electricity. Food stalls run the length of the beach: Pad Thai, grilled skewers, local snacks, sweet things. Bucket cocktails and beer come from the beach bars, though these cost extra. The Party Pass includes either a bucket or two beers, the Premium Pass gives you two buckets or four beers. The shuttle is free both ways from Bangla Police Station, which saves you the negotiation with a taxi driver at 4am when you're ready to leave.

Security and first-aid staff work the event, so there's actual infrastructure here, not just a beach and speakers. You're dancing with travelers from everywhere. The crowd is genuinely mixed, not a single nationality owning the night. The party runs into the early morning, and the moon sits high over the water the whole time. Choose between the Premium Pass (more drinks included, a free tank top) or the Party Pass (fewer drinks, lower price). You need to be at least 20 to enter. Outside food and drinks aren't allowed, so plan to eat and drink from the vendors on site.

What’s included

• Entry to the Full Moon Festival on Paradise Beach.
• free roundtrip shuttle bus from Bangla Police Station.
• choice of Premium Pass (2 buckets or 4 beers, plus free tank top) or Party Pass (1 bucket or 2 beers).
• access to fire shows, LED performers, and UV body-painting stations.
• Thai street food and drinks available for purchase from beach vendors and bars.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pass for the Full Moon Party19:00Choose the Full Moon Party Pass, which comes with a free round-trip shuttle from designated points. Enjoy one bucket or two beers to keep your energy up while you dance and celebrate on the lively Paradise Beach. Lasts 7 hours. Pickup is included.

Premium Pass for the Full Moon19:00Upgrade option with the Full Moon Premium Pass, including a free shuttle from designated points. You receive two buckets or four beers and a tank top, so you can enjoy the festival with a fully charged party atmosphere. Lasts 7 hours. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (20 to 60 years) · Under 20: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to experience Phuket's nightlife without arranging their own transport or entry logistics: the free shuttle and included drinks take the planning out of getting to the beach and staying through the night.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the Full Moon Festival start and end?

The event runs into the early morning. The free shuttle departs from Bangla Police Station, so arrival time depends on when you board. Departure is flexible as the party winds down.

Is the shuttle included in both the Premium and Party Pass?

Yes. Free roundtrip shuttle service from Bangla Police Station bus stop is included with both pass types.

What's the difference between Premium Pass and Party Pass?

Premium Pass includes 2 buckets or 4 beers plus a free tank top. Party Pass includes 1 bucket or 2 beers. Both include shuttle and entry.

Can I bring my own food and drinks to the beach?

No. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. You'll eat and drink from the vendors and beach bars on site.

What music do the DJs play?

Thai and international DJs spin house, techno, trance, reggae, and EDM across multiple zones throughout the night.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes. Participants must be at least 20 years old to join.

What if I want to use my own transport instead of the shuttle?

You can use your own transport, though the shuttle is free and recommended to avoid delays. Public transportation options are available nearby.

Are there medical staff on site?

Yes. Trained security and first-aid staff are on site throughout the event.