Festivals & events

Free Pattaya jazz festival on the beach, 6 and 7 November 2026

Pattaya's international jazz festival returns to the sand on 6 and 7 November 2026, with no ticket needed and music from 4 pm. The organiser has now published the full artist list, with Kenny G heading the second night.

Kylian Dev

Pattaya Beach in Chonburi at dusk, sand and seafront running along the shoreline
Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 4.0

In short

  • Pattaya Beach, Chonburi: 6 and 7 November 2026, programme from 4 pm on both days.
  • Entry is free both evenings, according to the organiser's announcement.
  • Kenny G headlines on 7 November; Ben Chalatit and The Shang Sisters lead the first night.
  • The event carries the Eco Jazz theme and is run by Pattaya's city hall and Chonburi's provincial administration.

What to do

  1. 1Arrive before 4 pm, when the music starts on both days.
  2. 2Book a room near the beach early if you want to walk to the concerts.
  3. 3Choose your night: no act is billed twice.
  4. 4Confirm times and access with the Pattaya Contact Center before you travel (LINE @prpattaya or 1337).

Who plays on which night?

The dates and free admission were already public. What was missing was the artist list, which the organiser has now released, The Pattaya News reports. The two evenings have nothing in common on stage.

NightOn stage
6 NovemberGroovy Doopy ft. Rachael & Adam, TOSH, Ben Chalatit, The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band and The Shang Sisters
7 NovemberKenny G as headliner, with Amp Saowaluck, WIM, the Rattanakosin Breakin Crew and 808 Band

Kenny G plays the closing night only, so anyone hoping to hear him should plan around 7 November.

What does it cost, and when does it start?

Nothing to pay: both nights are free, and the programme begins at 4 pm each day, according to The Pattaya News. The concerts happen in the open air on the sand rather than in a ticketed hall, so there is no box office and no queue to join.

Two public bodies stage the festival: Pattaya's municipal authority and the provincial administration of Chonburi. They have given it an Eco Jazz theme, with an environmental angle running through the two evenings.

Who is affected?

Anyone staying in Pattaya, or elsewhere in Chonburi province, on 6 or 7 November 2026 can simply turn up and listen: there is no admission charge and no restriction has been announced on the beach itself. Nothing changes for transport, visas or money.

If you are coming down from the capital for one night, our guide to Bangkok to Pattaya sets out buses, airport coaches and taxis. For the rest of the bay, see the Pattaya destination guide; for the November weather, when to go; for other ideas nearby, things to do.

What should you check before you go?

Everything here comes from the organiser's announcement as reported by The Pattaya News, not from a programme we have seen for ourselves. Times, stage position and access to the beach are worth re-checking in the days before you set out.

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FAQ

Questions

Do I need a ticket for the jazz festival?

No. Both evenings are free to attend, according to the organiser's announcement reported by The Pattaya News.

What time does the music start?

The programme begins at 4 pm on 6 and 7 November 2026.

Is Kenny G playing both nights?

No, he headlines on 7 November only. The first night is led by Ben Chalatit and The Shang Sisters.

Sources

We cross-check each story against official pages and several media, and rewrite it in our own words for travellers.

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