What's going on in Koh Tao?

Koh Tao Nightlife & Weekly Events (2025)

Yes—there’s scuba every day, and plenty going on after sunset. From beach bars and fire shows to cabaret, live music, and the famous island pub crawl, here are the regulars to help you plan your nights.

Weekly staples

  • Koh Tao Pub Crawl @ Choppers — runs 4 nights a week (typically Sun, Tue, Wed, Fri). Sign-up and pregame at Choppers Sports Bar from early evening; your wristband gets you drink deals and entry at multiple venues. Always check the week’s schedule, as nights can shift around public holidays and Full Moon week. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Queen’s Cabaret (Sairee) — long-running ladyboy cabaret with a nightly show at ~9:30 pm; doors/ticket desk open earlier in the evening. Great fun for groups. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Lotus Beach Bar (Sairee) — Fire show & Latin nights — sunset fire show from ~7 pm every night; plus regular Latin/Latin-fusion party nights on end-of-week evenings (day varies by week). Check their latest post for which night it is while you’re here. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Choppers Open Mic (Sairee) — a popular Tuesday open-mic / jam night (musos welcome). Times vary; peek at their socials day-of. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Wednesday Quiz @ The Jungle Hostel — weekly pub quiz; fun traveler crowd. Confirm start time on their Instagram.
  • Fishbowl Beach Bar (Sairee) — one of the island’s liveliest beach bars with nightly party vibes, DJs, and games; a reliable stop on pub-crawl nights.

How Full Moon weeks affect things

Event lineups can shuffle in the days around Koh Phangan’s Full Moon Party (some venues go all-in; others take a breather). Always check the week’s posts or ask at the bar when you arrive.

Good to know

  • Where the action is: Sairee Beach is the main nightlife strip (bars along the sand and the lane behind). Mae Haad and Chalok are more low-key but still have a few live-music spots.
  • Cash & tabs: Most bars take cash; some accept QR/transfer. Happy hours are common—ask at the door.
  • Sound & closing: Closing times can vary by night and season. Beach bars often wind down around midnight–2 am; check the venue’s nightly plan.
  • Stay safe: Hydrate, respect fire-show space on the sand, and sort your ride home before it’s late (taxis queue at the main 7-Elevens and along central Sairee).

Where to check “tonight”

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