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Phuket Vegetarian Festival

The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is a nine-day traditional event featuring spiritual rituals and vibrant street processions held across Phuket City. Scheduled for October 10–18, 2026, the celebration centers on local shrines and is famous for its intensive firecracker ceremonies and cultural displays.

Date
Oct 10-18, 2026
Location
Phuket City
Status
Upcoming
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Phuket Vegetarian Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Iew Keng ceremonies featuring firecrackers
  • Elaborate street processions
  • Spiritual rituals at local shrines
  • Nine-day duration
This annual cultural festival is one of Phuket's most iconic traditions, attracting thousands of visitors for its nine-day duration. In 2026, the event will take place from October 10 to October 18, focusing on spiritual cleansing and rituals held at various shrines throughout Phuket City.

The festival is characterized by elaborate street processions and the Iew Keng ceremonies, which involve significant firecracker displays. While the event is deeply spiritual, local authorities also focus on logistical management, including coordinating with the Phuket Shrine Association to handle the waste and debris generated by the massive crowds and ceremonial activities.

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