Mega Bangna Countdown is one of the most popular New Year's Eve events in Bangkok, where you can enjoy a countdown to New Year 2026 at the biggest shopping center close to Suvarnabhumi Airport while having fun with live performances by popular artists and watching the night sky glow with fireworks in Bangkok. Discover everything you need to know about the Mega Bangna Countdown 2026 in Bangkok.
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Mega Bangna Countdown in Bangkok
Mega Bangna is a massive shopping complex located on the outskirts of Bangkok in the Bangna area, not far from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The shopping complex includes IKEA, Central, HomePro, BigC, and other stores. Every year, Mega Bangna prepares a grand New Year's Eve concert that brings together top artists for everyone to enjoy a countdown. It's the place where you can come to take photos and share fun, happy, and memorable moments on New Year's Eve.
Why choose this New Year countdown event in Bangkok?
Reasons for choosing Mega Bangna Countdown for your New Year's Eve celebration in Bangkok:
- The biggest countdown landmark on the eastern side of Bangkok in the Bangna area
- An area where young people gather to count down with lively ambiance
- Live performances by Thailand's top artists
- A spectacular experience with lighting, sound, and music
- Mega Bangna countdown is free to enter
Best hotels to stay for Mega Bangna Countdown
While it's not very central, Bangna is another area in Bangkok where you could choose to stay during New Year holidays, especially if you wish to stay not too far from the airport. The location of Mega Bangna is about 20–25 kilometers southeast of central Bangkok. The Mega Bangna Countdown venue can be easily reached if you choose to stay at one of these Bangna hotels near Mega Bangna:
Novotel Bangkok Bangna is a chain hotel closest to Mega Bangna, not far from Suvarnabhumi Airport, and with easy access via the highway into downtown Bangkok. The hotel itself is great, with nice and comfortable beds, good food options, and overall great value for money. The hotel also has a free shuttle service to the Mega Bangna.
The Journey Hotel Bangna is a budget-friendly hotel located in soi Bangna-Trad 39 (Sornhiran Alley), ideal for getting to Mega Bangna. The hotel is designed in a modern loft style, offering quality, comfort, and great value for travelers.
ORION Hotel & Residence Bangna is a nice hotel with a good location, not far from Mega Bangna. Rooms at the hotel are spacious and clean, and the atmosphere is great. The hotel is offering accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center, and a garden.
VSK RESIDENCE is a daily room accommodation located next to Bangna-Trad and King Kaew Road, 8-10 minutes drive to Mega Bangna. The accommodation has a spacious and airy common area, emphasizing privacy.
De Botan Bangna is a budget hotel near Mega Bangna, offering accommodations for a few hundred baht. There is a swimming pool, a smart TV for watching Netflix, and convenient parking.
Mega Bangna Countdown Event
The Mega Bangna Countdown is the biggest New Year's Eve event in the eastern part of Bangkok. With “Mega Countdown,” you can enjoy a New Year’s Eve celebration with over 10 hours of full entertainment. Last year’s concept was “A Sonic Journey Into Mega Pop City”, taking everyone to enjoy the lights, colors, and sounds with a creative combination of entertainment and art. Everyone can join in the celebration and create special memories on New Year's Eve with colorful fun and entertainment from 7 top artists: Three Man Down, Potato, Urboytj, Ink - Waruntorn, Joey - Phuwasit, Atlas, and D Gerrard. In addition, there were many activities for everyone to join in the fun at the event.
When is this Bangkok countdown event?
The Mega Bangna 2025 event was taking place on 31 December 2024, from 15:00 to 01:00.
Ticket price for Mega Bangna Countdown
This New Year celebration event in Bangkok can be joined free of charge.
Where to book a visit to this Bangkok countdown event?
Booking is not needed. However, you must register to receive a free ticket by adding their Line account @megabangnaofficial to receive an E-ticket. Show it along with your ID card at the entrance.
Last Year's Mega Bangna Countdown 2025
The atmosphere of the Mega Bangna Countdown 2025 event in Bangkok.
Photos from the Mega Bangna Countdown 2025 event in Bangkok.
Mega Bangna Countdown 2025 reviews
Visitor reviews of the last New Year's countdown event at Mega Bangna:
"MEGA COUNTDOWN 2025 was so much fun!"
"There are a lot of people. There is a show at midnight, which is like daytime."
How to get to Mega Bangna?
Mega Bangna is accessible by public transportation. Here are a few options:
The BTS Skytrain and MRT Metro don't directly connect to Mega Bangna, but you can take the free shuttle bus from BTS Skytrain Udomsuk Station (Exit 5) to Mega Bangna. On New Year's Eve, the shuttle bus between BTS Udomsuk and Mega Bangna is operating from 08:00 to 02:00. The first bus departs from Udomsuk BTS Station at 08:00, and the last bus leaves at 01:30. In the opposite direction, the first bus departs from Mega Bangna at 08:30, and the last bus leaves at 02:00.
Many Bangkok bus routes stop at Mega Bangna (bus No. 2, 23, 145, 180, 206, and 207), though travel time may vary depending on the route and traffic conditions.
For a more direct route, you can take a taxi or use Grab. Simply input “Mega Bangna” as your destination. It's about a 15-20-minute ride from the BKK Airport and 30-45 minutes from the city center.
On New Year's Eve, the BTS Skytrain extends its service hours until 02:00.
Mega Bangna shuttle bus route.
Book a hotel near Mega Bangna Countdown
To take the hassle of traveling on New Year's Eve away, stay at one of the Bangkok hotels in the Bangna area, not far from Mega Bangna. The most popular accommodation options in the area around the countdown event are:
Maple Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Novotel Bangkok Bangna (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Leon Lasalle Hotel and Residences (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
C Hotel Bangna (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Thomson Residence Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
You can also choose to stay in the Suvarnabhumi area, as it takes about 20-30 minutes to travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Mega Bangna. You can easily get to the Mega Bangna Countdown venue if you stay at one of these Suvarnabhumi Airport hotels in Bangkok:
Summit Windmill Golf Suite Hotel @Suvarnabhumi (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Eastin Thana City Golf Resort Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Amaranth Suvarnabhumi Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Oriole Residence - Suvarnabhumi Airport (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Miracle Suvarnabhumi Airport (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
More hotels can be found in the downtown Bangkok areas, like Silom, Sukhumvit, or Siam. The distance from Mega Bangna to Bangkok city center is about 25-30 kilometers by road, and it takes about 30 to 45 minutes to drive, depending on traffic. The Mega Bangna Countdown venue can also be easily reached by a combination of BTS and shuttle bus if you choose to stay at one of these hotels in central Bangkok:
Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Holiday Inn Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
The Landmark Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Pullman Bangkok Hotel G (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
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