Your curated guide to this week’s essential experiences in Phuket
Phuket steps into mid-September with cultural depth and curated indulgence. The Kabaya Festival anchors the week with Peranakan pride in Old Town, while a 4-hands dinner at Jaras and mixology on the beach keep Kamala at the forefront. Add in a global DJ’s Phuket debut, immersive wellness, and Sunday rituals that stretch into afternoon, and the calendar feels rich with intent.
Wednesday, September 17
Ladies Who Dine
Aja Bistro and Bar | 7:00 PM onwards
Phuket’s newest dining club debuts with a three-course menu by Chef Jamie Wakeford. Designed for women who pair appetite with ambition, it blends fine cooking with conversation that lasts beyond the table. Seats are scarce, but those at this inaugural edition shape a series that may soon define midweek dining.
Book: Reservation link | Price: Food THB 1,200 |
Thursday, September 18
Max Styler at Illuzion Phuket
Illuzion, Patong | 10:00 PM–late
From Coachella to EDC, Max Styler has honed a sound that moves between deep percussion and peak-time house anthems. His Illuzion set brings that global energy to Patong’s cavernous stage, with visuals and scale built for impact, and secure it as DJ Magazine’s #9 club in the world.
Book: Max Styler at Illuzion Phuket | info@illuzionphuket.com / +66 (0) 64 454 4985 | Price: THB 500
Friday, September 19
FKA Mash at Café del Mar Phuket
Café del Mar, Kamala | 10:00 PM–late
South African producer FKA Mash, championed by Black Coffee and Dixon, makes his Phuket debut. His deep-house grooves, textured with melody, find resonance on Café del Mar’s shoreline stage. It’s a rare opportunity to catch a talent whose sound is expanding beyond Africa into global recognition.
Book: FKA Mash at Cafe Del Mar | Price: THB 500
Saturday, September 20
Mixology Unleashed #41 – Crystal Foo (Offtrack)
Pine Beach Bar, InterContinental Phuket, Kamala | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Crystal Foo, from Singapore’s Offtrack (#23 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025), brings her vibrant cocktail style to Kamala’s shoreline. Expect signatures that balance playful creativity with city-sharp technique, all against the Andaman backdrop.
Book: Mixology Unleashed #41 | icphuket.dining@ihg.com / +66 76 629 999 |
Wim Hof Method Workshop with Laura Hof
Banyan Tree, Laguna | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Laura Hof leads a full-day Wim Hof Method immersion at Banyan Tree. Through guided breathwork, cold immersion, and mindset training, guests explore resilience in refined surroundings. A nourishing lunch is included; a staycation option extends the reset into the evening.
Book directly at Laura Hof Alchemy | Price: THB 210
Jaras 4-Hands Dinner: Electric Sheep
Jaras, InterContinental Phuket, Kamala | 6:00 PM onwards
Chef Nui of Jaras partners with Amerigo Tito Sesti of Bangkok’s Electric Sheep to present a Thai-Mediterranean dialogue. Zero-waste philosophy meets storytelling across a one-night collaboration, sharpened further by high-end wine pairings. For those who travel for the table itself, this is the dinner not to miss.
Book: icphuket.dining@ihg.com / +66 76 629 999 | Price: THB 3,650++ (menu); THB 4,950++ (wine)
Phuket Creative City Kabaya Festival 2025
Chalermprakiat 72nd Anniversary Queen’s Park (Dragon Plaza), Phuket Town | 4:00 PM–9:00 PM (Sept 20–21)
The island’s Peranakan heritage takes centre stage across two days of parades, concerts, stage plays, and exhibitions. Performances by Gam Wichayanee and Dome Jaruwat highlight a programme that bridges ancestral pride and contemporary creativity in a pure local atmosphere. Kabaya affirms Phuket Town’s place as a cultural capital beyond its streetscapes.
Visit: Free entry | Event link
The Wildest show on the island
Junkyard Theatre | 7:30 –10:00 PM
Immersive theatre staged among found objects and industrial grit. The rotating programme is intentionally rough-edged, drawing its power from spontaneity and place, to deliver performances with hilarious impact. For those who want culture away from the usual refinement, but with all the same luxury, Junkyard delivers Saturday unpredictability for chaotic craziness that leaves the crowd in stitches.
Book: Junkyard Theatre | 093 579 1911 | Price: From THB 1,500
Sunday, September 21
Sunday Brunch at The Slate
Rivet, The Slate, Nai Yang | 12:00 PM onwards
The Slate’s industrial-chic hall sets the stage for The Original Sunday brunch: oysters and wagyu from live stations, sashimi and sushi from a Japanese corner, and a crepe suzette finale. A DJ soundtrack stretches brunch into a full day. Indulgent and precise, it’s Phuket’s most prized Sunday brunch.
Book: The Sunday Brunch | contactfb@theslatephuket.com / +66 76 327 006 | Price: THB 3,250++ (food); THB 3,950++ (wine & cocktails); THB 8,500++ (champagne)
Next Week’s Whisper
Hints of a Grammy-winning saxophonist in Laguna, a Bangkok supper club drifting onto Surin sands, and lanterns quietly readied for Old Town’s Moon Festival.