PATTAYA, THAILAND – Pattaya confirmed the return of the Pattaya International Jazz Festival in December 2025 with international stars, leading Thai performers and a nature-themed concept on the seafront.
Open-air jazz on Central Beach
The 2025 edition of the festival carried the motto “Jazz Harmony With Nature”, combining classic jazz and R&B sounds with the backdrop of Pattaya Central Beach in Chonburi province. Organisers turned the central beachfront promenade into an open concert arena over two evenings, where live music blended with the sound of the sea.
International headliners and Thai jazz elite
Headlining the event was the US R&B group ALL-4-ONE, internationally known for the hit “I Swear”, which remained a popular wedding ballad. From the United Kingdom, the jazz-funk band SHAKATAK travelled to Pattaya, joining some of Thailand’s best-known jazz acts, including TOR SAKSIT, BE PEERAPAT, VARITDA, NATT BUNDITA, NOK PHRIMPHAA, NOTE SARUN, TON THANASIT, WIM, B5 and THE SWING KINGS. The mix of international names and local stars was intended to underline Pattaya’s appeal to a broad audience, including visitors willing to travel for music events.
Program and seaside atmosphere
The festival was scheduled for two evenings, on Friday, 12 December, and Saturday, 13 December 2025, starting at 4 p.m. each day. Plans called for a continuous stage programme featuring melodic saxophone lines, expressive piano solos and prominent brass sections. Organisers highlighted the special atmosphere of an open-air concert directly on the beach, where live jazz met the soundscape of the surf.
Free entry and city branding
Admission to the Pattaya International Jazz Festival 2025 was free in order to make it accessible to both residents and tourists. The festival was organised by the City of Pattaya and the Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization, which used the event to strengthen Pattaya’s profile as a “Festival City” and an international entertainment destination.
Information and contact channels
For questions and further information, authorities provided several contact options, including the Pattaya Contact Center on 1337 and the Line account @prpattaya. With the renewed seaside jazz festival, the city focused on live music, beach culture and an international audience drawn by the combination of concert atmosphere and coastal setting.