The light returns to the river!

Vijit Chao Phraya 2025 is back. Enjoy one of the biggest and brightest cultural celebrations along the Chao Phraya River with light displays, building projections, fireworks, and cultural performances. 

From 1 November - 15 December 2025, Bangkok’s riverfront will come alive both sides of the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok for 45 magical night, with iconic landmarks illuminated by light displays, laser shows, projection mapping, Thai cultural performances, and fireworks. 

This event is free-to-attend. Most of the performances can be enjoyed from various riverfront locations daily from 1 November - 15 December 2025, between 18:00 – 22:00 hrs. But if you’d like to see the highlights, there will be places for you. Let’s keep an eye on the official announcement for this year’s location. 

For your reference, here were the locations last year.

Rama VIII Bridge

Light and sound displays with laser artistry and musical accompaniment

Royal Navy Institute

Dynamic laser displays and soundscapes 

Wat Arun

Awe-inspiring light and drone display celebrating the temple’s heritage

Wat Kalayanamitr

Laser shows, cultural performances, and fireworks 

Sunanthalai Building (Rajini School)

Projection mapping with light and sound 

Memorial Bridge (Phra Phuttha Yodfa)

Illumination, lasers (16 November – 15 December, 6 shows daily; and fireworks 

Abandoned Building at Soi Lhong 1919

A dramatic light and sound spectacle 

Other locations: 

📍Iconsiam

📍Phra Pokklao Bridge

📍Wichai Prasit Fort

📍Siriraj Bimuksthan Museum

📍Wat Kharuhabodi 

📍Giant Tree at Yok Yor Marina (Tha Din Daeng)

📍Wat Rakhang Khositaram Woramahawihan

📍Big Tree Behind the Ministry of Interior

The light displays will feature special effects across 15 locations; however, please check the date and time for each display before you go, as some locations will host shows primarily on weekends.

🗓️ From 1 November - 15 December, 2025.

🕒 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

🤝 Organized by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

Source: 

• TAT News: Vijit Chao Phraya 2025
• Official Thailand's festival page