Phuket is dialling up the December heat with a week that swings from beachfront DJ takeovers to family pantos, night markets, BBQ feasts and moonlit dance rituals.
Whether you’re chasing afro-house on the sand, shouting ‘he’s behind you’ at a festive Junkyard Theatre panto, or grazing through a local craft market before stuffing your face with sizzling seafood buffet grills, the island has you covered for any excuse or celebration. This is where your weekend plans get a whole lot better.
Cafe del Mar brings in UK powerhouse DJ and producer Kitty Amor for a night of deep, soulful afro-house. Fresh from stages like Glastonbury, Tomorrowland and Ibiza, she lands in Phuket ready to throw her signature intensity to the crowd. If any of her other sets are anything to go by, expect a powerful, emotionally charged performance that’ll make every grain of sand vibrate from lights up to mic drop.
Dec 12. Free. Cafe del Mar. 10pm onwards
Theatrix turns Shakespeare upside down with a riotous, family-friendly panto packed with songs, slapstick comedy and gloriously bad jokes, marking the official start of the theatre’s Christmas season – British style. Take to the stands and prepare your gut for big laughs, silly audience participation and plenty of chances to cheer the heroes and boo the villains. It’s loud, silly and easily Phuket’s funniest festive night out for all ages.
Dec 7-12. B850 per person. Junkyard Theatre. 6.30pm
Sundays get a serious glow-up at Casuarina Beach Club, where sea-fresh oysters meet crisp, sparkling wine and champers at Casuarina, a buzzing beachfront club just steps from the sand. Settle into the chic, laid-back setting and work your way through a premium selection of oysters and other seafood delights, perfectly paired with all the fizzy booze you could ask for. Sure, Monday is just around the corner, but don’t the best weeks start on a Sunday?
Dec 14 (and every Sunday this month). B1,550 per person. Casuarina Beach Club. 12pm-4pm
Maya Beach Club ignites the season with the return of Omnya, the DJ duo celebrated for their organic, mystical and pulse-deep sets. Aptly named ‘Tulum Moon’ – this party is all about channeling the rhythm of ancient tribal sound, elevated with psytrance beats, huge drops, fire rituals and immersive lights that transform the beach into a jungle-festival dreamscape for a classic Phuket beach party that doesn’t stop at midnight.
Dec 13. Free. Maya Beach Club. 6pm-2am
Dusit Laguna brings the island’s culinary culture to life with an evening that blends a bustling night market with a mouthwatering BBQ buffet bonanza. Wander through stalls of handmade crafts and local treasures before sitting down to a chef-crafted feast of grilled favourites, seafood classics and a helping of homebaked sweetness. Relaxed, family-friendly and certainly filling, it’s one of those nights perfect for groups, kids and food lovers alike. Come on time to make the most of the buffet.
Dec 11. B1,790 per person, market entry is free. Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket. 6pm-10pm
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