ICONSIAM Countdown is one of the most popular New Year's Eve events in Bangkok, where you can enjoy a countdown to New Year 2027 by the Chao Phraya riverfront with live light shows, music, and magnificent Bangkok fireworks above the river. Discover everything you need to know about the ICONSIAM Countdown 2027 in Bangkok.
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ICONSIAM in Bangkok
ICONSIAM is a huge shopping and entertainment complex that is home to many famous brand stores, over 100 restaurants and eateries, and various entertainment activities next to the Chao Phraya River. This shopping mall is designed in a modern and luxurious style. Here you will find beautiful architecture, stunning interiors, and also panoramic views of the river and the city of Bangkok. Various events are held in celebration of festivals, including New Year, Loy Krathong, Songkran, and many more. ICONSIAM is definitely a good place for watching fireworks and counting down the New Year in Bangkok. Every year, ICONSIAM becomes the greatest countdown landmark in Thailand with the event “Amazing Thailand Countdown" taking place to celebrate the end of the year and welcome the new year.
Why choose this New Year countdown event in Bangkok?
Reasons for choosing ICONSIAM Countdown for your New Year's Eve celebration in Bangkok:
- The biggest-scale New Year's countdown event in Bangkok.
- The most spectacular fireworks along the scenic Chao Phraya River.
- Many famous Thai and foreign artists appear at the event on a 360-degree stage.
Best hotels to stay for ICONSIAM Countdown
Bangkok Riverside is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok. The ICONSIAM Countdown venue can be easily reached on foot if you choose to stay at one of these hotels close to ICONSIAM:
Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Riverside is a new hotel in the Hilton chain, featuring beautifully designed rooms with wide windows that offer a view of both the city and the Chao Phraya River and are fully equipped with amenities. The location is extremely convenient for attending the ICONSIAM Countdown, as the hotel is right next to ICONSIAM.
The Lair Bangkok is a beautiful classic accommodation, established after the renovation of a 5-story commercial building in the Charoen Nakhon area, just a 3-minute walk to ICONSIAM.
FOODOTEL is an affordable, unique design hotel with a Thai food concept that serves rice with curry on the ground floor. ICONSIAM is located just across the street, and the BTS Skytrain station is around the corner.
If you want to avoid the crowds and enjoy the fireworks in peace, the best option is to book a river-view room at one of these riverside hotels:
Millennium Hilton Bangkok is a 5-star hotel by the river and beside ICONSIAM. Breakfast at the hotel is excellent and comes with a huge selection. The rooms offer absolutely stunning views, as you can see the fireworks of the New Year's celebration above the river.
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok is a great location to access all the top attractions in Bangkok. River view rooms have really great views. There's also a free boat shuttle to ICONSIAM every 30 minutes.
The Quarter Chaophraya is a beautiful hotel with a perfect balance of modern and traditional design. The hotel's location is great, right by the Chao Phraya River and a 10-minute walk to ICONSIAM.
ICONSIAM Amazing Thailand Countdown 2027
Important!
Pay attention that details of some Bangkok countdown events displayed below are for the previous New Year 2026 celebration, as new festive season events are normally presented not more than 1-2 months before New Year’s Eve. In most cases, the events and inclusions remain similar every year, so you can know what can be expected, even if party theme and schedule slightly changes.
We will update this page once details of Bangkok New Year’s Eve events for New Year 2027 become available. Bookmark this page to find the updates easier.
Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026, held under the concept “A Global Phenomenal Celebration at The Icon Unrivaled,” will captivate the world, merging the very best of Thailand with world-class marvels. This year, visitors will experience a breathtaking drone show and a special fireworks tribute in remembrance of the boundless grace and compassion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
Global superstar Mark Tuan returns to ICONSIAM with an exclusive performance created especially for this countdown stage, ushering everyone into 2026 with unforgettable moments. Even more, he will join forces with iconic Thai artists for a special collaboration show prepared as a gift for all attendees.
Top Thai artists will also deliver a world-class entertainment experience on the grand panoramic stage over the Chao Phraya River, including 4EVE, PIXXIEs, ATLAS, Urboy TJ, Paul Sirisant (DJ), Three Man Down, Slot Machine, Bodyslam, Ling-Om, Keng-Namping, Zee-NuNew, Tle-FirstOne, Bus Because of You I Shine, Proxie, Jeff Satur, and more.
When is this Bangkok countdown event?
The Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026 event at ICONSIAM will be taking place from 27 to 31 December 2025, lasting 5 days and nights.
Ticket price for ICONSIAM Countdown 2027
This New Year celebration event in Bangkok can be joined free of charge.
However, if you want to watch live performances at ICONSIAM Countdown, tickets are required. You must take part in a special activity on ICONSIAM's Facebook page or website to obtain your ticket/wristband that is needed to attend the event.
Where to book a visit to this Bangkok countdown event?
To join the ICONSIAM Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026 celebration, you need to get a wristband or a ticket. There are a few different ways to do that.
1. Free! Join activities on ICONSIAM Social media (ICONSIAM Facebook page). 760 standing tickets will be available for 31 December 2025.
2. Free! Walk-in entry on 31 December 2025. Simply present ONESIAM SuperApp before entering an event (3,900 standing tickets available).
3. Register as a new ONESIAM SuperApp member. 200 standing tickets for members who accumulate the first receipt with a minimum of 100 THB via Snap & Collect from 1 to 31 December 2025.
4. ONESIAM members: Shop & collect spending of 2,500 THB in a single day is required to receive one event seat on 27-30 December 2025.
5. ICONSIAM x MARK TUAN Exclusive Fan Meeting (Top Spender + Lucky Fan). First 100 customers with the highest accumulated spending during the campaign period. 200 Lucky Fan privileges are available who accumulate 6,000 THB in spending and take a chance to draw a Gachapon.
6. Fast Fan — for ICONSIAM’s dedicated shoppers. Receive 1 VIP Zone Seat when you spend 150,000 THB in a single day.
7. Shop your favorites & join the Gachapon activity. Enjoy a Gachapon draw when you accumulate 6,000 THB in spending.
8. ONESIAM Global Visitor Card. Get free pass to join the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026 on 31 December 2025. To be eligible, apply for the ONESIAM Global Visitor Card and spend a minimum of 2,000 THB.
Last Year's ICONSIAM Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026
The atmosphere of the ICONSIAM Countdown 2026 event in Bangkok.
The countdown and fireworks display at Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026:
ICONSIAM Amazing Thailand Countdown reviews
Visitor reviews of the last New Year's countdown event at ICONSIAM:
"We can spend a whole week here. Celebrated New Year's. They throw the best New Year celebrations in all of Bangkok."
"Had an amazing experience here; witnessed the countdown; Lisa from Blackpink performed."
"The atmosphere of the New Year celebration is very colorful, and there are a lot of tourists."
"Creative, beautiful, exciting Welcoming the New Year with spectacular fireworks, truly amazing."
"There were many people, but the place is beautifully decorated to bid farewell to the old year, welcome the new year, and welcome Lisa as well."
How to get to the ICONSIAM Countdown venue?
To reach ICONSIAM, you have several public transport options:
The easiest way to get there is to take the BTS Gold Line to Charoen Nakhon Station.
Another option is to take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin Station and transfer to the ICONSIAM shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier.
Several Bangkok bus routes (3, 6, 84, 88, 89, 111, 149, 167, 111, and 177) go to ICONSIAM.
The Chao Phraya Express Boat (Blue Flag) gives you direct access to ICONSIAM.
On New Year's Eve, the BTS Gold Line, connecting Krung Thon Buri Station with Charoen Nakhon Station, extends service hours until 02:00, and the ICONSIAM shuttle boat service is extended until 03:00.
Book a hotel near the ICONSIAM Countdown
To take the hassle of traveling on New Year's Eve away, it is recommended to stay at one of the hotels in Bangkok Riverside. The most popular accommodation options in the area around the countdown event are:
Millennium Hilton Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Riverside (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
The Peninsula Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Shangri-La Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
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