A celebration of Thailand’s creativity, diversity and contemporary spirit arrives in Paris this weekend.
What does Thailand look like today? At Tout à Fait Thaï 2026, the answer will go far beyond its traditional cuisine and cultural heritage. Returning to Paris on October 3-4 at Parc de Bagatelle, the Thai Festival will bring together traditional arts, gastronomy, craftsmanship and Muay Thai alongside contemporary music and entertainment, offering visitors a broader look at the country and its creative identity.
Organised by the Royal Thai Embassy in Paris, this year’s edition carries particular significance as Thailand and France celebrate 170 years of diplomatic relations. During a press conference held on October 1, H.E. Mr. Nikorndej Balankura, Ambassador of Thailand to France, presented the festival as both a celebration of this milestone and a new chapter for Thai Festivals around the world.
A New Vision for Tout à Fait Thaï
For its 2026 edition, Tout à Fait Thaï is embracing a broader and more contemporary vision. The gathering is part of a wider effort to renew the concept of Thai Festivals around the world, bringing together different facets of Thailand while adapting the experience to each country and its audience.
This year’s edition is built around the concept “Creative Life and Creative Heartbeat,” following last year’s “Creative Pulse.” The ambition is to highlight the strength of Thai creators and creations across a wide range of fields, from music, fashion and design to technology, innovation, gastronomy and the creative industries.
The festival also comes at the end of a year filled with major diplomatic and cultural events celebrating the relationship between the two countries. As the Ambassador explained during the press conference, Tout à Fait Thaï will serve as the final major event of the Embassy’s 170th-anniversary celebrations, bringing the year’s programme to a close through a public celebration of Thai culture.
From Thai Heritage to Contemporary Culture
Across the two days, visitors will be able to move between different sides of Thai culture. Traditional craftsmanship and heritage will have a strong presence, with displays of Thai textiles and Chud Thai, alongside traditional dance, Muay Boran, Thai massage and cooking demonstrations. The Embassy is placing particular emphasis on Thai textiles and Chud Thai, with the aim of contributing to their preservation and promotion towards potential inscription on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
But the programme does not stop with tradition. Contemporary Thai culture will take centre stage through a diverse line-up of artists and performers.
On Saturday, October 3, audiences will be able to meet Boun and Prem, while contemporary music will be represented by OMP and Leew Ajareeya, alongside a performance by Q Flure + OMP later in the afternoon. The day will close with a DJ set by TukTuk Radio, extending the festival into the evening.
On Sunday, October 4, Sea and Keen, alongside CLO’VER, will bring GMMTV’s contemporary entertainment scene to the festival, followed by performances from Q Flure + OMP and Leew Ajareeya.
The inclusion of these artists is part of the Embassy’s broader intention to introduce audiences to different facets of contemporary Thailand, including its music and the growing international visibility of its entertainment industry. The Ambassador specifically highlighted actors from LGBTQ+ series, music, arts, design and creative industries as important elements of the renewed Thai Festival concept.
Two Days to Experience Thailand in Paris
With free admission, Tout à Fait Thaï is designed to allow visitors to experience the festival at their own pace, choosing between cultural demonstrations, performances, food and contemporary entertainment. As the Ambassador put it during the press conference, the idea is for everyone, from French visitors and tourists to the Thai community and friends of Thailand to experience the festival “à la carte” and discover Thailand through its many different dimensions.
The festival will take place at Parc de Bagatelle on October 3 and 4, with the programme running from 10:00 AM each day. Saturday will continue until 9:30 PM, while Sunday will close at 6:00 PM. A free shuttle will also connect Charles de Gaulle–Étoile with Parc de Bagatelle throughout the weekend.
Ultimately, Tout à Fait Thaï 2026 is intended to be more than a celebration of Thai culture abroad. For the Royal Thai Embassy, it is also a platform through which Thailand can present itself as a creative, innovative and constantly evolving country, while strengthening the cultural connection between Thai and French audiences.
As the festival opens its doors this weekend, Paris will therefore get the chance to experience Thailand not as a single image, but as a meeting point between heritage, creativity and contemporary culture.
Soul Stage Media would like to thank the Royal Thai Embassy in Paris for the press materials, programme and information shared ahead of Tout à Fait Thaï 2026.