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The New Year’s beach festival ARKbar on Koh Samui will take place on December 31, 2026 at ARKbar Beach Club on Chaweng Beach. Doors open at 17:00, and the celebration continues after midnight on January 1, 2027. The program features guest and resident DJs, a fire show, a countdown, and fireworks. The date and venue are confirmed by the official event page.
Admission is open to guests 18 and older. You can buy a ticket without a table or reserve a table; according to the organizer, both options are now on sale. If you plan your evening in advance, check the purchase terms on the venue’s website.
What’s happening at the festival
Guest and resident DJs will provide the music. The fire show is scheduled for 20:00, while the countdown and fireworks are set for midnight, Koh Samui time. This way, the December 31 evening turns into the January 1 celebration.
When and where
The holiday begins on December 31, 2026 at 17:00 at ARKbar Beach Club. The venue is on Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui, in Surat Thani province. The organizer suggests telling your driver this landmark: Chaweng Beach Road, Soi Green Mango.
The evening continues after midnight on January 1, 2027. The organizer does not specify an exact end time. If you are looking at other dates for your trip, check the Thailand events and holidays calendar 2026 and Surat Thani events listings.
Participation Terms
The organizer sells tickets without a table and table reservations. Admission is for guests 18 and older only. If you need a table, choose this option when buying: the ticket without a table is listed separately.
The venue is on Chaweng Beach; for your trip, you can use the landmark the organizer provides. Door opening times and table prices are listed in the venue’s answers to frequently asked questions, and details about the ticket without a table are on the organizer’s main page.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When does the New Year's festival start?
Doors open on December 31, 2026 at 17:00, Koh Samui time. The fire show is scheduled for 20:00, and the countdown and fireworks are at midnight on January 1, 2027.
How much is admission?
A ticket without a table costs 500 baht. Tables cost from 15,000 to 50,000 baht; the organizer has put both options on sale.
Where is the festival, and who can attend?
The venue is ARKbar Beach Club on Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui. Admission is open to guests 18 and older.
Conclusion
The New Year’s festival brings together DJ music, a fire show, and welcoming midnight on Chaweng Beach. If you want to spend New Year’s on Koh Samui by the sea, check available tickets and tables on the organizer’s website.