Where to celebrate Chinese New Year in Phuket

Celebrate Chinese New Year in style at the Laguna Phuket Lunar Fest 2025, a family-friendly festival blending traditional culture with modern entertainment. Set at Laguna Grove, within the stunning Laguna Phuket resort complex, this event invites both local and international guests and tourists to experience the very best of Chinese traditions in a world-class setting. Festival highlights include a mini concert by Proxie (Feb 1) and China Dolls (Feb 2), live music by Khaitun Yannarint, winner of The Golden Song Season 5, 2023, a lion dance, Chinese cultural performances, food stall markets, handicraft activities and kids contests. Feb 1-2. Free admission. Laguna Grove at Laguna Phuket. 5pm-10pm

Head to Patong Beach and celebrate the Year of the Snake as you feast on a Happy Lunar New Year Buffet featuring traditional Chinese cuisine at The Phuket Eatery. Enjoy a delicious spread of food and live entertainment including a Chinese Lion Dance show in a family-friendly environment. Jan 29. B1188. The Phuket Eatery at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort. 6pm-10pm

Central Phuket always hosts a great party and to welcome the Year of the Snake, Phuket’s biggest shopping landmark has a lineup of family-friendly activities to enjoy while embracing the festive spirit of Chinese New Year. Highlights include a face changing magic show, traditional Chinese Guzheng performances, underwater lion dance show, dragon and lion dance show, as well as the Little Chinese Contest – it’s better than you think. Activities and events are spread out over a number of days at Central Phuket, and the shopping mall is adorned with Chinese New Year decorations to enhance the festive vibe.  Jan 25-29. Free admission. More information here. Central Phuket. 

Ring in the Year of the Snake at Banyan Tree Phuket and enjoy an unforgettable Chinese New Year Dinner at The Watercourt. Feast of a sumptuous spread featuring the famous Roasted Whole Pig from Trang province, succulent Roasted Peking Duck and an assortment of fresh, flavourful seafood. Live entertainment includes a captivating lion dance, elegant Chinese dance performances and enchanting tunes from a traditional Guzheng.  Jan 28. Book here. The Watercourt at Banyan Tree Phuket. 6.30pm-10.30pm

embracing the festive spirit that comes with this auspicious Year of the Snake – the wood snake to be exact, something that only comes around every sixty years. Dine on a specially crafted set menu designed for happiness, luck and prosperity in the year ahead. Snack on traditional Chinese cake and embrace good fortune with great company in the hills overlooking Patong. Jan 28-30. B599. Email fbm@patongbayhill.com for reservations. Patong Bay Hill. 6.30pm-11pm