Hua Hin Event Guide 2019

In addition to lazing by the pool, walks along the beach and night market shopping, there are some great festivals and events happening in Hua Hin in 2019. Get excited about all the activities, events and festivals happening in this relaxed seaside resort town.

Scan our Hua Hin Events Calendar by month below to see what’s on. Keep scrolling for more details about Sports Events, Festivals and Parties in Hua Hin in 2019.

January | February | March

28 January – 3 February WTA Tennis Tournament Hua Hin: Watch the top players in women’s tennis play in a world-class facility at True Arena Hua Hin.

2 February Joseph Boroski Mixology Night at Azure Bar Hua Hin: Drink cocktails designed and mixed by one of the best in the business for one night only.

8 – 10 February Hua Hin Wellness and Yoga Festival: From the studio to the sands of Hua Hin beach, stretch, breathe and meditate your way to true relaxation. Free yoga class on the beach from 5:00PM – 6:00PM every day of the festival.

26 January, 23 February & 30 March Beachfront Movie Night at Vana Nava Water Jungle: Watch a movie at Coconut Beach with popcorn and cola. Stay cool and refreshed as you enjoy 5 attractions at the best and newest water park in Hua Hin from 5:00PM-9:00PM.

April | May | June

27 April The 10th Asian Beach Polo Championship: One of Hua Hin’s most popular and famous events. Enjoy the festivities from 1:00PM onwards and continue into the evening with cocktails and canapés. All ticket proceeds go to charity.

13 – 15 April Songkran, Thai New Year will be celebrated and in 2019, the official Songkran holiday time is from April 12 – April 16.

May Visakha Busha day: On 18 May, experience one of the most important memorial days in Buddhism. Visit any temple in Hua Hin and experience this event in real life. See the monks. Watch merit making. Light incense and candles.

May Hua Hin Marathon: On Sunday, 12 May, get raady to run or cheer on thousands of participants. For up-to-date info on the race visit Hua Hin Forum. There’s a thread that’s open on the Hua Hin Marathon for 2019 already. You’ll be able to see the maps showing the course. All of the runs listed above start and end at Wat Khao Krailat.

June Hua Hin Bartender Competition at Vana Nava Sky Bar: Watch the cocktails masters compete and taste the results from your stylish and comfy booth with panoramic ocean views stay for dinner and more cocktails and watch Hua Hin sparkle from above.

June Hua Hin Jazz Festival: This free, fun and festive music festival returns to the beachfront of Hua Hin. See the best local and international acts perform on the main stage on the beach. Local resorts and hotels will also be serving up drinks and snacks on the beach from Fri 7 – Sat 8 June.

June Run for Love: Get fit, get healthy and have fun in this 10k and 5k run on Sunday 2 June at Queen’s Park Hua Hin. The 10k starts at 5:00AM and costs 600 THB. The 5k starts at 5:20AM and costs 550THB. Register online. We’re entering just to get the official race shirt with its cool, pastel design.

July | August | September

July PahLa-U Durian Festival: For the durian lovers out there, get ready for the buffet of your dreams from the 8-10 July at The Venezia, a themed shopping and amusement village. For 359THB enjoy this odorous fruit with the first round of the buffet starting at 2:00PM.

July Saints and Sinners mixology and music event over two nights at Azure Beach Bar July 26 and Vana Nava Sky July 27. Spend the weekend partying over two nights in two of the best venues in Hua Hin each featuring two hours of free-flow cocktails by master mixologist Konstantin Wulf and complemented by devilishly delicious canapés.

July/August Hua Hin Wedding Fair: Easily accessible from Bangkok by car, sunny weather all-year-round, beautiful beach clubs and luxury resorts — Hua Hin is an ideal wedding destination in Thailand.

August – September Hua Hin Golf Festival: Enjoy discounts at some of the best golf courses in Hua Hin. Get all the info you need on prices and courses at Golf Savers.

August Hua Hin Food Festival: Taste the skills of international and local chefs in Hua Hin from 17-27 August. Experience 88 pans of hot and spicy fried rice with seafood during this unique food festival in Hua Hin. Get more info at Go Where When.

October | November | December

October – November River of Raptors: For birdwatchers this is the event in Hua Hin for you. From Radar Hill, located before the Khao Pho Highway Service Center on Phetchakasem Road in Bang Saphan, Prachuab Khirikhan, watch the migration of a variety of species of hawks. The best times to see the migration are during September to November from either 7 – 11 AM or 2 – 5 PM.

October Tri-Factor Triathlon Hua Hin: Held at Suanson Pradipat beach on 13 October. Get ready to sweat, swim, bike and run at one of Hua Hin’s cleanest, calmest and most comfortable beaches. Register for the race here.

13 November Loy Krathong: Forget Chaing Mai this Loy Krathong and experience the Festival of Lights like a local in Hua Hin. Visit local temples, take part in festivities at your resort, buy your floating candle and release it at the beach and let all your worries, stresses, and anger go with the tides.

December: Stay tuned for Christmas and NYE events in Hua Hin for 2019. Read our 2018 NYE countdown guide and get an idea of what NYE in Hua Hin is like.

Hua Hin has some of the best sporting events and facilities in Thailand. From WTA tennis to Golf to Beach Polo. Find out what’s on in Hua Hin sporting-wise in 2019.

WTA Tennis Tournament Hua Hin 2019

From January 28 – February 3, 2019 the WTA Thailand Open will be held in Hua Hin for the first time in 15 years. This tournament is perfect for WTA circuit fans who want to experience fierce competition in world-class facilities with lots to see and do before or after the tournament in Hua Hin.

The InterContinental has a special WTA World Tennis Package that includes tickets to the tennis tournament for 2 people plus daily buffet breakfast for two. You’ll also get unlimited access to Vana Nava Water Park and the True Arena gym.

Golf Festival Hua Hin 2019

From August to September 2019, play on some of the best courses and sample the facilities at discounted prices. Golf Savers has the full list of participating courses with prices for the Hua Hin Golf Festival.

Experience some of the most traditional and famous festivals in Thailand in Hua Hin. Get a real insider’s experience and take part in ceremonies with locals. Enjoy special celebrations and events at resorts as well.

Songkran Festival in Hua Hin 2019

From April 13 – 15, splash and cool off by the sea this Songkran in Hua Hin. Celebrate this cultural event at your resort with special events for kids plus buffet dinners and friendly water fights.

Loy Krathong Festival in Hua Hin 2019

Celebrate the Festival of Lights this November 13 by the sea in Hua Hin. Get a real insider’s experience, not a touristy one. Visit local temples and take part in the festival’s ceremonies. Buy the floating candles for your kids and release them on the beach with other Thai families. Be a participant. Experience a cultural festival in Thailand and create lasting memories of your trip to Hua Hin.

Drink cocktails mixed by masters, watch sunsets from the highest roof top bar in Hua Hin, party at one of Hua Hin’s premier beach clubs with DJs, bands and wine tasting. There are lots of events and parties happening in Hua Hin all year. Read on for more.

Joseph Boroski Mixology Night

Joseph Boroski, master cocktail mixologist, is coming to Hua Hin for one night only to show what the art of cocktail making truly encaptures.

It’s at Azure Bar at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort on Saturday, 2 February 2019, from 7:00PM – Midnight. For 2 hours it’s THB 1,499 and for 3 hours it’s THB 1,799 .

Don’t worry if you’ve missed the event; you can still order one of Boroski’s cocktails from the menu he designed at Azure Bar and Vana Nava Sky Bar in Hua Hin. Both are great bars to enjoy sundown cocktails with views of the sea.

Saints and Sinners Mixology and Music

Parties come and go and often you wish they would last longer than one night, well Saints and Sinners is a unique mixology and DJ event that lasts 2 nights at two incredible party venues in Hua Hin.

On Friday July 26, head to Azure Beach Bar for an evening of divine ambience by the sea with masterfully mixed cocktails by J. Boroski’s protege Konstantyn Wulf.

Keep the party going on Saturday July 27, 110 meters above sea level at Hua Hin’s highest and most luxe rooftop bar, Vana Nava Sky, with stunningly angelic views of Hua Hin to match your saintly cocktail creations by Konstantin Wulf balanced with devilishly delicious canapés.

On both nights, guests will receive 2 hours of free-flow cocktails and canapés included in the ticket cost. For reservations and tickets contact: reservations@vananavasky.com or ichh.dining@ihg.com

Beachfront Movie Night at Vana Nava Water Jungle

If you’re looking for something fun to do at night in Hua Hin, head to Vana Nava Water Jungle for a movie night. From 5:00PM-9:00PM, you’ll have access to the park and the following attractions: the Abyss, Boomerango, Coconut Beach, Kiddie Cove and the Rain Fortress plus the movie with popcorn and cola.

On January 26, February 23 and March 30 (the last Saturday of each month) spend an evening in Hua Hin feeling refreshed and cool as watch a movie outdoors at Coconut Beach with the whole family.

Adult tickets cost 450 THB and Child tickets cost 300 THB. Tickets for kids are based on height at the water park.

Guests staying at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort and the Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin will get free entrance with complimentary popcorn and cola.

Check out what’s on in Hua Hin every week below. Dinners on the beach, breakfast in the sky and some great night markets will give you ideas for what to see and do at night in Hua Hin.

Beachcombers BBQ: Every Friday on Hua Hin beach in front of the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort. Meet friends and family for a casual yet chic bbq on the beach with live cooking stations serving up the freshest catch of the day.

Infinity Breakfast: Taste the sky every Sunday from 10:00AM-2:00PM with access to the incredible infinity pool till 5:00PM located on level 26 at the Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin. Enjoy a continental buffet breakfast paired with panoramic views of Hua Hin and the ocean. Ideal for couples, friends and families.

Cicada Night Markets: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 4:00PM-11:00PM. Eat, shop and watch some live music. Support local artists as you tour the open-air gallery. Find some great bars across the road to continue your evening out in Hua Hin.

Tamarind Night Markets: Every Thursday to Sunday from 5:00PM-11:00PM start your evening at the Tamarind Markets that’s great for kids, has some neat pop-up stores and some say the food is better than the Cicada Markets next door.

Hua Hin Night Market: Every day from 6:00PM-11:00PM experience an authentic Thai night market with clothing, electronics and souvenirs with great food stalls and seafood restaurants. Grab a banana crepe before you head back to your hotel.

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