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Nightlife in Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan runs on a lunar calendar and on the jungle. The Full Moon Party at Haad Rin is the thing everyone has heard of, but it is one night, and the island has a scene the rest of the month that looks nothing like it. Bantai holds the largest cluster of venues, with Haad Yao, Haad Yuan and Thong Sala spread around the coast. The jungle clubs sit inland and uphill, which is where the long nights happen.
Techno and house carry most of the programming here, with psytrance and goa keeping their own circuit. The island runs festivals rather than one off nights, and the same names come back month after month, so it is worth checking dates before you plan a week. Sunsets start on the beach in the late afternoon, the jungle parties open around nine and run until sunrise. There is no public transport at night, so a scooter or a shared taxi is the only way between venues, and the roads to the jungle clubs are steep.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan?
It runs on the night of the full moon at Haad Rin, once a month, with extra editions around New Year. Dates shift with the lunar calendar, so check the events page for this month.
What is there to do on Koh Phangan between full moons?
Most of the island's nightlife is not the Full Moon Party. Jungle clubs and beach bars run their own weekly nights, and the island hosts multi day festivals through the season. The events page lists what is on this week.
What music plays on Koh Phangan?
Techno and house dominate, with a strong psytrance and goa circuit alongside them. Progressive and trance nights appear regularly at the jungle venues.
How do you get between parties on Koh Phangan?
There is no night transport on the island. Most people ride a scooter or share a taxi, and the roads up to the jungle clubs are steep and unlit, so plan the way back before you go.