You’re in holiday mode on Koh Samui, you’ve eaten a delicious dinner, there’s a gentle breeze and you’re feeling great. This is the perfect time to relax your night with some music and, preferably, a cold beverage in hand during moments like these. Is it going to be reggae, acoustic music, or rock and roll?
Mood Enhancer
If you've had a terrible day and need something to cheer you up, live music is a wonderful option. There's something about the adrenaline and thrill of watching a performance that helps people forget about their problems. Even listening to low-key, emotive live music may help you feel better. Good musicians have the ability to transport you to another time and place. This is a good method to momentarily forget about your problems if you have any in this beautiful setting!
Community
There's something incredibly social about watching live music. You get to enjoy an uplifting experience with complete strangers. Seeing a band you like is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people. Knowing that you have a common interest may assist to break the ice. It's possible that you'll make new acquaintances or perhaps meet someone special. Going out to watch live music also shows that you support the local scene. Musicians, venues, and artists all need this kind of help.
Koh Samui Venues
Samui Rock Bar
At Samui Rock Bar, the atmosphere is laid-back and comfortable. This beachside establishment is wonderfully eccentric, with a bar carved into a rock formation, decks strewn with floor cushions, and Bob Marley posters. It's the place to go for reggae music, cool drinks, and Thai cuisine - and there's even a bamboo tattoo studio on the premises if you want to be inked!
Nikki Beach
Nikki Beach is the place to go if you want to relax in luxury. It's no surprise that this beachside location is a popular hangout for tourists and ex-pats alike; there's something for everyone every day of the week.
Every Tuesday, Nikki Beach's famous sushi and sushi boat specials are served with live jazz music at Sushi Blues. Return on Wednesdays for Cinema on the Sand, a weekly event that includes dinner, a movie, and live music on the beautiful beaches of Lipa Noi beach.
Shamrock Irish Pub
Shamrock Irish Pub offers it all: sports, pool, and live music. Six huge TVs pull throngs of sports enthusiasts, slate pool tables entice billiard aficionados, and a lively live music scene (music artists perform five times a week during the peak tourist season) draws a fun-loving audience. Shamrock serves a wide variety of beers, from draft Guinness to Tiger and Fosters, as well as Kilkenny and Magners ciders, as well as a comprehensive cocktail menu, much like any good Irish bar.
Tropical Murphy’s
Beautiful decor, a large variety of beers, delicious pub food, pool, quizzes, live sports screens, live music, and a lively environment characterize Tropical Murphy's. Take a break from all the activity on the outdoor patio while sipping an ice-cold beer and taking in the views.
Secret Garden Beach Resort
A boutique beach resort, restaurant and bar in Bangrak that has live music events every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
TongSai Bay Resort
Get your fix of Jazz music here, where the hotel is known for its solitude and serenity, as well as its ardent love for the environment and the kindness of its employees, which are nestled amid 25 acres of stunning natural beauty and overlooking a sandy bay. A wonderful environment for live music and food.