The Laanta Lanta festival is the biggest and best of all the festivals we get here in Ko Lanta. The festival takes place in Old Town and brings together tourists and locals alike in a celebration of the cultural diversity that is unique to the island. This years festival takes place in Old Town on 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th March.

The festival site is very large and runs from the main street to the market area and playing field. The main street is closed to traffic and lined with all manner of stalls, selling everything from food and drink to arts and crafts. The whole street is beautifully decorated and lit by many Chinese lanterns, creating an atmosphere that lifts the heart.

The rest of the festival site is given over to entertainment with two big stages and many temporary bars built by some of the larger establishments from the west coast. The stages host many different kinds of shows and attracts bands from all over Thailand, playing everything from Sea Gypsy ( Rong-Ngen) folk songs to contemporary jazz and Reggae.

The festival starts in the early evening and runs late into the night throughout the three day event, which leaves plenty of time to cruise around the many islands within easy reach from here during the day or relax in Old Town and enjoy the special discounts of 10-20% offered to all visiting yachts by many establishments here. (register with LMS to get your discount card)

There will be ferry services from the pier throughout the evening to avoid problems with dinghies. Anchor anywhere in the channel between Ko Po and Ko Lanta Old Town.