As the calendar turns, the world awakens with a vibrant surge of creativity, natural wonder, and athletic triumph. Starting from the neon-lit creative hubs of Bangkok to the frost-kissed peaks of the Italian Alps, January and February 2026 promise a global stage for the extraordinary.
The season’s most essential experiences come into focus. Witness a city reimagined through the lens of urgent, innovative design in Thailand’s capital, then lose yourself in the ethereal, misty blooms of Udon Thani’s pink water lilies. Beyond borders, Tokyo pays a masterful tribute to Claude Monet’s Impressionist legacy. Finally, the spotlight shifts to the glamour of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo as they welcome the world for the Winter Olympics.
CREATIVE SOS
Bangkok, Thailand
January 29 – February 8, 2026
Bangkok Design Week 2026 will allow you to take the pulse of one of Asia’s most exciting creative scenes. During its 9th edition, installations will reimagine urban spaces, workshops will spark fresh thinking, and creators of all stripes will reveal how they are tackling climate change and industry challenges. All over the city, exhibitions, performances, and creative programs will offer unique perspectives on contemporary design and problem solving – each one centered around the theme “Design S/O/S”, and geared towards unlocking Bangkok’s potential.
Discover the exciting events in Bangkok. Fly to Bangkok with Thai Airways!
PRETTY IN PINK
Udon Thani, Thailand
January 1 – February 28, 2026
Picture this: thousands of pink water lilies on a vast freshwater lake, their petals unfurling in the golden light of sunrise. Welcome to Talay Bua Daeng, where traditional boats glide through a living Impressionist painting, and the morning mist dances above carpets of flowers that stretch to the horizon, creating scenes so ethereal that no filter is needed. Board your boat between 06:00-11:00, breathe in the serenity, and lose yourself in one of Thailand’s most photogenic natural phenomena.
