Hua Hin Racer Marina Jazz Festival (January 10)

The owners of Why Not are also behind the second edition of the Hua Hin Racer Marina Jazz Festival, which will be held south of Hua Hin in Pranburi on January 10.

‘It’s an amazing venue, the marina is located between the river, the mountains and sea,’ says Eliot Nielsen, who organised the festival last year with his wife Surassawadee Phumbua and Philippe Oursel.

This year’s event begins at 4pm with the Swing Mother Funky Quintet and concludes with a fire show finale, finishing at 11pm.

‘I’ve worked on festivals in Nice in the south of France, where I come from, so I’m experienced at organising events. The vision is to have a community concert, with art events, games, food trucks, as well as quality wine and jazz of course,’ he says, adding, ‘Last year we had 500 people, this year we’re hoping for 700.’

January 10 2026. B500 at the door. Hua Hin Racer Marina, 4pm-11pm