Events Calendar 2026 (B.E.2569) Part I
Welcome to the 2026 calendar of events at Wat Phra Srisanphet UK in Bristol! This year, we would like to invite you to join us in celebrating Thai culture, spirituality, and community through a variety of special occasions and gatherings. From vibrant festivals to serene meditation retreats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and connect with. Let’s make 2026 a year of togetherness, joy, and cultural harmony.
05 Apr 2026
Songkran Fest Bournemouth
The Dorset Thai Society will celebrate the Songkran Festival in Bournemouth, monks from Wat Phra Srisanphet are invited to perform blessing chanting, receive alms and donation raised from the event.
The programme includes almsgiving ceremony, blessing chanting, offering food and money tree to the monks, Bathing Buddha Image and culural shows.
Venue: Bournemouth Electric Club, 1 Broadway Ln, Bournemouth BH8 0AA.
For more information, please contact Dorset Thai Society.
11-12 Apr 2026
Songkran Fest Buddhapadipa Temple
Songkran Festival at Buddhapadipa Temple celebrates Thai New Year with Buddha bathing, blessings, merit-making, traditional food, cultural performances, and joyful community gathering, promoting gratitude, renewal, and harmony among devotees worldwide.
Venue: Buddhapadipa Temple 14 Calonne Road, London SW19 5HJ
More details to be updated.
19 April 2026
Songkran Fest
Wat Mahathat Plymouth
Wat Mahathat Plymouth will host the Songkran Festival at Fort Austin Avenue, Plymouth PL6 5SR. Monks from Wat Phra Srisanphet are invited to participate in both the preparation and the celebrations.
26 April 2026
Songkran Fest
Sanghapadipa Temple
Penwern Rd, Morriston, Clase, Swansea SA6 7LW
Sanghapadipa Temple will host the Songkran Festival at Pengwern Road, Morriston, Clase, Swansea SA6 7LW. Monks from Wat Phra Srisanphet are invited to participate in both the preparation and the celebrations.
01 May 2026
Visakhapuja Day
Visakhapuja Day commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing away, inspiring reflection, mindfulness, and devotion through merit-making, meditation, and temple ceremonies.
Venue: Wat Phra Srisanphet, Berkerley House, 14a Berkeley Gardens, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2PN.
Events Calendar 2026 (B.E.2569) Part II
03 May 2026
Songkran
Bristol (free entry)
Please join us for the celebration of Songkran Festival in Bristol, enjoying traditional blessings, merit-making, Thai culture, food, and joyful community activities welcoming the Thai New Year together.
Venue: Long Ashton Community Centre, Keedwell Hill, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9DP
24-25 May 2026
Moreton Camping Festival
Camping Ticket: £40 Day Ticket: £10 Children under 15: Free
Monks and volunteers from Wat Phra Srisanphet are invited to run soft drink shop, lucky dip and blessing service.
Venue: Moreton House, Dorset DT2 8RH
More information, please contact Silalai Thamna
19 Jul 2026
Vessantara Sermon
Fear Hall, Keynsham BS31 1DQ
We warmly invite devotees to sponsor the Vessantara Jātaka Sermon, an act of great generosity. Your sponsorship helps repay the temple’s loan, supports our community, and creates lasting merit for yourself and your loved ones.
Free food to be provided between 12-1 pm.
Free parking all day at Ashton Way Car Park.
30 Jul 2026
Asalhapuja Day Buddhist Lent
We warmly invite all devotees to join the Asalha Pūjā Day celebration at the temple, commemorating the Buddha’s first sermon. The programme includes chanting, meditation, Dhamma reflection, and candlelit circumambulation around the Buddha Statue.
All are welcome to attend and make merit together.
1-2 Aug 2026
60th Anniversary Celebration of Buddhapadipa Temple
In 2026, the Buddhapadipa Temple joyfully celebrates its 60th Anniversary, marking six decades of Theravāda Buddhist presence in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1966 as the first Thai Buddhist temple in Britain, the Temple has served as a spiritual home for generations of practitioners and as a bridge between Thai and British communities.
As an affiliated temple, all monks from Wat Phra Sri Sanphet are cordially invited to participate in this significant and historic occasion.
08 Nov 2026
Kathina Robe Offering Loykrathong Fest
Fear Hall, Keynsham BS31 1DQ
We warmly invite all members to attend the Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony at a rented venue from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm, followed by the Loy Krathong Festival with cultural performances and entertainment from 5.00 pm onwards. These events also support fundraising to repay the temple’s loan.
Free parking all day at Ashton Way Car Park