Are you looking for an amazing cultural experience? 

If your answer is a YES, you must visit the Ayutthaya Khon Festival this year! 

The event is happening from April 24th - 29th, 2025, at the beautiful Wat Mahathat and Wat Langkha khaow in Ayutthaya Historical Park.

Highlights of Ayutthaya Khon Festival 2025

This festival is a big celebration of Thai arts and culture. You will see wonderful Khon performances, which are traditional Thai masked dramas. The stories are usually from the Ramayana epic, and the costumes and masks are so elegant!

• Khon Performances every night from top troupes and young talents
• Special Ramayana Parade and live opening ceremony
• Traditional Thai Music & Dance Shows
• Cultural Games & Storytelling from Thai folklore
• Fan Quiz: Ramakien Super Fans!
• Live Theater, Muay Thai, Thai Puppets & Brass Band Music

Why You Shouldn't Miss It

The Ayutthaya Khon Festival is a significant cultural event which deeply rooted in the history and unique characteristics of Khon in Thailand, particularly its connection to the former capital of Ayutthaya.

The festival plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting Khon, which was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018. By showcasing various Khon troupes, including youth performances, it encourages the continuation of this tradition across generations. It also shows everyone how amazing Thai culture is, with its stories, music, dances, and the beautiful things they make like the masks.

Lots of things will be happening every day! 

You can see music, different Khon groups (even kids!), Thai dancing, and even Thai boxing. There will also be special talks and fun contests about the Ramakien story. And on some days, you can even see puppet shows and listen to traditional Thai music.

April 24th

• Live Music by TWK Brassband
• Khon Performance by young performers from Nattarak Club 

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  Khon Performance by Satit Prasarnmit Elementary School 

April 25th

• Thai Dance by Ban Ram Thai Kanoknat
• Music from Bang Pa-in Rachanuthat School Khon by Youth Art Association for Youth Promotion, Department of Cultural Promotion
• Khon by Ban Khon Krungsri 

April 26th

• Khon by Thetsaban Sarapasamitbamrung School
• Khon by Amphawa Art and Culture Club
• Ramayana Parade and Opening Ceremony
• Khon by the Office of Performing Arts, Fine Arts Department

April 27th

• Khon performance by Nattasin Ratsadon Witthaya
• Royal Folk Plays by by Kai Kaew Karn Lakorn Kai Kaew Lakorn
• Special Talk: From Royal Lineage to Relatives
• Ramakien Super Fan Quiz Contest
• Short Play: The Origin of Aranyik's Knife-Making Village
• Khon performance by Kai Kaew Karn Lakorn 

April 28th

• Standard Thai Dance by Ayutthaya Elderly Club
• Thai Boxing by Phra Chao Suea Boxing Club
• Performances by Ton Tan  and Perth Phavimol
• Khon Narration and Dialogue Contest
• Joe Louis Puppet Theatre
• Thai Classical Music by Ban Khun Phra Ayothaya
• Khon performance by Ruam Sin Kon Khon Group

April 29th

• Khon performance by Ban Suwat Ratsami
• Khon performance by Pratu Chai School
• Ayutthaya Dance by Thai Classical Dance Conservation Club
• Music performance by Thai students
• Khon performance by Khon Sasthaban Khukrit Institute

More than just Khon! 

This event is part of a bigger celebration in Ayutthaya province. You can also enjoy local food and many delicious local dishes here. The festival is an amazing opportunity to experience the beauty and richness of Thai culture in a historical setting. 

Make sure to follow the Ayutthaya Tourism and Sports' official Facebook page for more details and live broadcasts of the performances!

Source: Ayutthaya Tourism and Sports' official Facebook page