CentralWorld Countdown is one of the most popular New Year's Eve events in Bangkok, where you can enjoy a countdown to New Year 2026 in the city center of Bangkok. Known as the "Times Square of Asia", the venue features stage performances, spectacular fireworks, and light & sound shows. Discover everything you need to know about the CentralWorld Countdown 2026 in Bangkok.
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CentralWorld Bangkok
CentralWorld, located in the heart of Bangkok, is one of the largest shopping malls in Bangkok. Among the places where the New Year is celebrated in Bangkok, CentralWorld is always on the top list. Many people liken CentralWorld to New York's Times Square as it gets extremely busy and vibrant. CentralWorld's New Year's Celebration is the most familiar venue to locals, featuring live concerts of popular artists and DJ sets. There is no surprise that thousands of people come here to enjoy time in the square in front of the large shopping center and wait for the fireworks display to welcome the New Year.
Why choose this New Year countdown event in Bangkok?
Reasons for choosing CentralWorld Countdown for your New Year's Eve celebration in Bangkok:
- New Year countdown in the heart of Bangkok
- Live performances by Thailand's top artists
- A breathtaking fireworks display with over 10,000 fireworks lights up the Bangkok skyline
- The countdown event is free to enter
Best hotels to stay for the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown
Ratchaprasong is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok. The countdown venue can be easily reached on foot if you choose to stay at one of these hotels near CentralWorld:
Centara Grand at CentralWorld is a beautiful hotel in the perfect location for CentralWorld Countdown, as it's adjacent to the shopping mall. The room decor at this hotel is fabulous, with great views of the city and Bangkok skyline opening up through the windows.
Novotel Bangkok Platinum is a hotel in a very centralized area for tourists, beside Platinum Mall and within walking distance of CentralWorld via the covered sky bridge. The rooms at this hotel have spectacular views, and some of them look directly to the upcoming fireworks show of the CentralWorld Countdown.
Holiday Inn Bangkok is a 4-star hotel with a more than perfect location, right next to Chit Lom BTS Skytrain and within walking distance from CentralWorld. Rooms at the hotel are spacious and clean, while the breakfast buffet is very nice with a lot of options to choose from.
Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong is a hip hotel, offering a cinematic atmosphere with awesome amenities. The location is very convenient, as it is just opposite CentralWorld, which is connected with a pedestrian bridge. The rooms here are cozy and comfortable with amazing views day & night!
The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam is a lovely 5-star hotel in an excellent location with easy access to Platinum Mall, CentralWorld, and Erawan Shrine. The hotel has spacious rooms, great facilities, and helpful and friendly staff.
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is a top-level 5-star hotel situated in central Bangkok, right beside the 4-faced Buddha shrine and Central World. The hotel features large, comfortable rooms, a fabulous wellness and gym center, and an outstanding breakfast buffet. Great views of CentralWorld and fireworks open up from some of the rooms.
CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown
Important!
Pay attention that details of Bangkok countdown event displayed below are for the previous New Year 2025 celebration, as new festive season events are normally presented not more than 2-3 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 changes and ticket prices tend to be slightly going up.
We will update this page once details of Bangkok New Year’s Eve events for New Year 2026 become available. Bookmark this page to find the updates easier.
CentralWorld is a local landmark for New Year's Eve celebrations. The CentralWorld Countdown event includes exciting stage performances, impressive digital fireworks, and vibrant light & sound shows. These features are designed to create the atmosphere of a global music festival, as the world's reputation is the “Times Square of Asia”.
When is this Bangkok countdown event?
The CentralWorld Countdown 2025 event was taking place on 31 December 2024, from 17:30 to 00:30.
Ticket price for CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown
This New Year celebration event in Bangkok can be joined free of charge.
Where to book a visit to this Bangkok countdown event?
No reservation needed.
Last Year's CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2025
The atmosphere of the CentralWorld Countdown 2025 event in Bangkok.
Photos from CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2025.
CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2025 reviews
Visitor reviews of the last New Year's countdown event at CentralWorld Bangkok:
"The last set of fireworks was amazing. I admire the security system. The event went very smoothly."
"Nice big mall. The place to be for the New Year countdown."
"People come on New Year's Eve for the ultimate countdown to welcome a new year."
How to get to CentralWorld Bangkok?
CentralWorld is easily accessible by public transportation. Here are a few options:
The most convenient way is to use the BTS Skytrain. CentralWorld is located between Chit Lom and Siam Stations. A skywalk connects the two stations and CentralWorld directly and can be reached in 5 to 10 minutes on foot. The BTS Skytrain service hours are extended on the night of 31 December and operate until 02:00 on 1 January. The last BTS Skytrain departs from the originating station at 02:00, while the last train to depart from BTS Siam Station to all stations is at around 02:24.
The Bangkok MRT doesn't directly connect to CentralWorld, but you can take the MRT to a station that interchanges with the BTS and then transfer to reach Chit Lom or Siam station. Similar to BTS, the MRT extends service hours on New Year's Eve until 02:00.
Many Bangkok bus routes pass CentralWorld, but the travel time varies depending on the route and traffic conditions that can be really harsh on New Year's Eve.
Book a hotel near CentralWorld Bangkok
To take the hassle of traveling on New Year's Eve away, stay at one of the hotels in the Bangkok Ratchaprasong area that is within walking distance of CentralWorld. The most popular accommodation options in the area around the countdown event are:
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
InterContinental Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Holiday Inn Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Centara Grand at CentralWorld (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
More affordable hotels can be found around the Patunam area, which is a great location if you like shopping, and it is within walking distance of CentralWorld:
Baiyoke Sky Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Centara Watergate Pavilion Hotel Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Leela Orchid Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Siam is also a great location with many hotels within walking distance of CentralWorld.
Hua Chang Heritage Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Daraya Boutique Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
LiT BANGKOK Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Mercure Bangkok Siam (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
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