The best things to do in Phuket this weekend (January 22-25)

The legendary Peggy Gou is back and we can’t deny that’s incredibly exciting news. Fresh off a run of sold-out shows and global festival headlines, the producer behind funky club classics ‘Starry Night’ and ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’ brings her feel-good house energy back to the seafront stage for another night to remember. You know the drill – party all night then shift indoors as Xinobi takes over the afterparty club room, guiding things late with a blend of deep house, disco and electronic curves that keep the night moving as long as you want it to.

Jan 22. From B3,500, tickets here. Cafe del Mar. 5pm onwards

One of the UK’s most influential drum ’n’ bass crews brings some real community-first energy to Asia for the very first time, taking over Phuket for a three-day, three-night weekender. DnB Allstars unites global heavyweights and local talent across beachside parties and late-night sessions, blending high-energy sets with the kind of shared dancefloor spirit the scene is built on. We’re talking BOU, Turno, Camo & Krooked, Amplify, Artan, Grooverider, EJ Kitto and many more – this is surely one for the DnB heads out there. 

Jan 23-25. Weekend tickets from B8,000. More details here. Chalong area. 4pm-11pm

Seafood lovers, this one’s for you. Market Place Buffet turns your weekend into a full-blown seafood affair, serving up unlimited chilled snow crab legs alongside a generous spread of international buffet favourites. Choose the classic option for a belly-pleasing spread of seafood and grilled meats, or go all in with the deluxe package, which ups the ante with whole premium snow crab, Alaskan king crab, top-quality Wagyu beef and extra gourmet highlights. Come hungry, you’ll need the stomach space to get it all in.

Jan 23-24. B1,350 for classic, B1,890 for deluxe. Krua Talad Yai, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town. 6pm-10pm

Let your dreads down and ease into the night with live island-inspired beats, Caribbean flavours and a crowd that knows how to take it slow. This is Churchill Bar & Restaurant in full reggae mode – the place to be for the best reggae on the island all weekend. Add a menu that sets the scene, from shrimp tapas and pineapple chicken skewers to big ole servings of ‘rasta pasta’, plus bar specials made for steady sipping, and you’re all set. Ready to feel the rhythms, man? 

Jan 23. Free. Churchill Bar & Restaurant. 7pm-midnight

Yamagucci makes his YONA debut, bringing his signature blend of organic percussion, deep house grooves and melodic lift to Phuket’s biggest floating dancefloor. The Japanese-Israeli DJ and producer is known for soulful productions and high-energy sets that build slowly, then lock you in – a great way to forget about the busy week behind you. Sure, a weekend chilling on the beach sounds delightful, but the sounds coming out of YONA are always far more inviting. 

Jan 23. From B2,000. YONA Beach Club. 3pm-11pm