Bangkok This Week: 11 - 17 September

⭐ = Recommended

📆 WEDNESDAY - 11 SEPT.

🎧🎉 New Venue: Midori Grand Opening Week
Midori kicks off its grand opening week with a fantastic mix of DJs, art shows, and workshops, running from Wednesday to Saturday. Each day will bring something new and exciting! Here's what's happening on Wednesday:
🎧 DJ Zombie
🎧 DOTT
🕗 21:00 - 01:00 (Wed)
🎫 FREE
📍 Midori Music Bar (Phrom Phong)

🎸 LIVE: Rattanakosin Breakin Crew ⭐
A dynamic instrumental band blending Thai funk and brass with a unique fusion of traditional Thai influences, funk, psychedelic rock, and modern world music. Expect an innovative mix of organic sounds and electronic embellishments.
🎵 Rattanakosin Breakin Crew (Thai Funk/Brass)
🕗 21:00 (Wed)
🎫 400 THB (Door)
📍 Studio Lam, Suk 51

🎸 LIVE: The Tarantinos ⭐
Get ready for an electrifying night of surf rock revival with The Tarantinos! Led by actor and composer Christopher Gerber, this five-piece band brings the iconic sounds of the 60s to life. Expect infectious energy and a fun-filled atmosphere.
🎵 The Tarantinos (Surf-Rock)
🕗 21:00 (Wed)
🎫 FREE
📍 Smalls

🎨 Kimono - Japanese Traditional Performing Arts Meets Thai Silk
Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese kimonos made with Thai silk. Explore an exhibition of Bizen ceramic wares by Hiroyuki Matsui, featuring pieces fired for 14 days using an 800-year-old technique. Enjoy a special kimono dressing demonstration from 14:00-15:00.
🕗 11:00-16:00 (Wed)
🎫 FREE
📍 BACC, 5th Floor

📆 THURSDAY - 12 SEPT.

🎪 Swap Up Festival Vol. 02
Join the Swap Up Festival for a circular lifestyle event featuring an eco-market, sustainability talks, workshops, and live music! Swap your clothes, books, and toys (up to 5 items with a 150 THB service fee), and learn about sustainable living through talks and workshops. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while listening to live music and DJs.
🎧 Live DJs
🕗 10:00-19:00 (Thu-Sun)
🎫 FREE (150 THB service fee for swap)
📍 The PARQ Life, 2nd Floor

🎧 FUMP with Ecilo (Indonesia)
Experience raw and hypnotic techno with an international lineup led by Indonesia’s Ecilo, known for releases on Axis Rec and Planet Rhythm. Expect modular techno from Phase Øbjekt (USA) and a debut performance by Capitan Anderson (Chile), along with FUMP residents BLAC Koncept, SanguzJ, and Nanny Satisfy spinning groovy minimal house and hard-hitting techno across two levels.
🎧 Ecilo 🇮🇩
🎧 Phase Øbjekt 🇺🇸
🎧 Capitan Anderson 🇨🇱
🎧 BLAC Koncept 🇦🇺
🕗 20:00 (Thu)
🎫 350-700 THB (online/door)
📍 ETA, Suk26

🎧 Excessiva x Inakoma
A night of intense techno awaits as Excessiva and Inakoma bring peaktime and hard techno beats to Mustache Bangkok. Prepare for a driving, high-energy experience.
🎧 Dani8l
🎧 Lonskii
🎧 Sam Laxton
🕗 21:00 (Thu)
🎫 250 / 400 THB (Presale / Door) – incl 1 free drink
📍 Mustache, Suk 23

🕺💃 KU Swing Dance Workshop
Learn the basics of swing dance at this fun and welcoming workshop. No prior experience is needed, and everyone is invited to join the social dance session afterward. Don’t miss this chance to get into the rhythm and meet new people! 🕗 17:30 (Thu)
🎫 Pay As You Wish
📍 IUP Building, Kasetsart University

🎸 LIVE: Khana Bierbood x HINANO
Get ready for a night of groovy psychedelic rock and pop/alternative sounds as Khana Bierbood and HINANO take the stage at Decommune. Experience the nostalgic 60s/70s vibe of Khana Bierbood paired with HINANO’s unique pop-alternative tunes.
🎵 Khana Bierbood (Psychedelic Rock)
🎵 HINANO (Pop/Alternative)
🕗 21:00 (Thu)
🎫 450 THB (Door)
📍 Decommune, Phra Sumen Rd.

🎧 Unusual Suspects
Get ready for a night of beats with a stellar DJ lineup, including EM-J, Guni, and Reilly, delivering the best in electronic music. Free entry means you don’t want to miss this party.
🎧 EM-J
🎧 Guni
🎧 Reilly
🕗 21:00 - Late (Thu)
🎫 FREE
📍 BEAMCUBE

⚽ Port FC - Buriram
Thai League 1 - Round 6. This is a top match you don’t want to miss if you are a football fan in Bangkok.
🕗 19:00 (Thu)
🎫 120 - 200 THB
📍 PAT Stadium

🎬 Cinema: New Movies
🎞️ Speak No Evil (Psychological Thriller) - Trailer
🎞️ Bad Genius (Thriller) - Trailer
🎞️ Prey (Action / Thriller) - Trailer
🎞️ Taklee Genesis (Sci-Fi) - Trailer
📍 SF Cinema, Major Cineplex

🎧🎉 New Venue: Midori Grand Opening Week
Midori Music Bar is opening its doors with a fantastic mix of DJs, art shows, and workshops, running from Wednesday to Saturday. Each day will bring something new and exciting! Here's what's happening on Thursday:
🎨 Art Exhibition by Sidehouse Sunshine & Cosmicnipps
🎨 Workshop by Razzle Dazzle Clay
🕗 21:00 - 01:00 (Thu)
🎫 FREE
📍 Midori Music Bar (Phrom Phong)

📆 FRIDAY - 13 SEPT.

🎭 Swan Lake by Bolshoi Ballet ⭐
The legendary Bolshoi Ballet brings the world-renowned "Swan Lake" to Bangkok for the first time, accompanied by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. A masterpiece by Tchaikovsky, this tragic tale of love and betrayal is performed by a cast of 170 artists. Don't miss this historic event with stunning choreography by Yuri Grigorovich.
🕗 19:00 (Fri, Sat), 14:30 (Sun)
🎫 3,000 - 8,000 THB
📍 Thailand Cultural Centre

🍻🎉 Hair of the Dog turns 8
Celebrate the 8th anniversary of Hair of the Dog Phrom Phong with a throwback to 80s sleepaway camp vibes. Enjoy 13% off everything all night long, with 13 taps, gin, cans, bottles, cocktails, and nostalgic campfire hot dogs. Extra fun with Jello Gin shots and a dress code that takes you back to the 80s. Free Jello Gin shots for those who dress up!
🕗 11:00 - Close (Fri)
🎫 FREE
📍 Hair of the Dog, Phrom Phong

🎨 Exhibition Opening Party: Mongkol Sanla ⭐
Renowned artist Go is back for his final exhibition before leaving for the UK. Explore his iconic watercolor pieces. Join the celebration and say goodbye to this beloved artist at the newly reopened 23 Bar & Gallery. If you love Britpop, post-punk, darkwave, punk, and alternative rock - you will like the music this evening.
🕗 19:00
🎫 FREE
📍 23 Bar & Gallery (2nd Floor), Rama 4

🎧 Kimoji 🇮🇩
Get ready for an epic night of dancing with Kimoji, a DJ from Indonesia’s Perky Club Records, known for his vibrant blend of disco and house music. He will be joined by Brent Burns and Mumsfilibaba, promising a night full of fun and energy. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!
🎧 Kimoji 🇮🇩 (Disco/House)
🎧 Brent Burns
🎧 Mumsfilibaba
🕗 21:00 (Fri)
🎫 200 THB (online) / 400 THB (door)
📍 BEAMCUBE

🍷💬 Drink & Dialogue - Talk That Talk
Looking for something different on a Friday night? Grab a drink and engage in lively conversations at "Talk That Talk" at Kilik Social Club. It's like speed dating, but without the speed and without the dating! Meet new people, sip cocktails, and enjoy live music throughout the evening.
🕗 19:30-21:00 (Fri)
🎫 550 THB (includes 1 free drink)
📍 Kilik Social Club, Sukhumvit 26

🥊🥊 ONE Lumpinee 79
Get ready for a thrilling night of Muay Thai and MMA action at Lumpinee Stadium. Witness Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion Kongchai face off against Russia's Amir Abdulmuslimov, along with exciting matchups like Nonthakit vs Türkiye's Soner Sen.
🕗 19:30 (Fri)
🎫 1,000 - 3,500 THB (Tickets)
📍 Lumpinee Boxing Stadium

🎧 LIGHT.TER
Get ready for a night of Break Beat, Electro Punk, and Hard Techno at LIGHT.TER. Expect an intense and raw underground vibe that will keep you dancing until the early hours.
🎧 HALF BAKED
🎧 EUPHORIC
🎧 SAVEMEKILLY
🎧 IAMHOLLOW
🕗 22:00 (Fri)
🎫 300 THB (Door)
📍 AVVE, Phra Khanong

🎧🎉 New Venue: Midori Grand Opening Week
Midori Music Bar is opening its doors with a fantastic mix of DJs, art shows, and workshops, running from Wednesday to Saturday. Each day will bring something new and exciting! Here's what's happening on Friday:
🎸 The Photo Sticker Machine
🎧 Kornlee
🎧 DJ Dragon
🕗 21:00 - 01:00 (Fri)
🎫 FREE
📍 Midori Music Bar (Phrom Phong)

🎪 Swap Up Festival Vol. 02 (See Thu listing)

📆 SATURDAY - 14 SEPT.

🎸 Rock Alarm Music Festival 2024 ⭐
Hard music for hard people! Over 50 bands across three stages at the Rock Alarm Music Festival. Two days of headbanging with Thailand's best rock and metal bands, along with international acts. Pre-sale tickets include a limited edition Jersey for the first 500 attendees! Check out the video from last year’s edition. Lineup for Saturday:
🎵 Retrospect
🎵 Sweet Mullet
🎵 Bomb At Track
🎵 Oblivious
🎵 Big Ass
🎵 Ebola
🎵 Mad Pack It
🎵 Kluaythai
🎵 Earthists
🎵 Sleeping Sheep
🎵 Tazzmanian
🎵 Sudden Facedown
🎵 Tariot [SG]
🎵 Torrayot
🎵 Bad Baboon
🎵 Gooddick [TW]
🎵 Jimmy Revolt
🎵 Last Dream
🎵 Versus
🎵 Uppercut
🎵 Teresa
🎵 Silence of Genocide
🎵 Owl Town
🎵 Akira Kuro
🎵 Saint After Six
🎵 My Chemical Rotee (Awesome name!)
🎵 Sisweet
🕗 11:00-23:30 (Sat)
🎫 2,000 THB (Pre-sale, 2 days)
📍 Warehouse Stadium, Khlong Toei

🪕 Bluegrass by Moonlight - Fully Unplugged, Barely Rehearsed ⭐
Enjoy an evening of soulful bluegrass music with Chaya & The Big Banjo. Expect a fun, unplugged set in a cozy setting with acoustic vibes. Perfect for all ages!
🎵 Chaya & The Big Banjo (Bluegrass)
🕗 19:30-21:30 (Sat)
🎫 FREE
📍 Sarnies Bangkok

🎧 Phase Underground Hip-Hop Party ⭐
Featuring an epic lineup of DJs spinning beats all night long in an amazing venue. Expect top-notch vibes and great tunes from a diverse range of artists.
🎧 Bowie 🇨🇳
🎧 DJ To-Ru
🎧 DJ Kaygee
🎧 DJ Volumes
🎧 Jun Matsumoto
🕗 20:00 - Late (Sat)
🎫 200 THB (Includes 1 drink)
📍 Goja, Phra Khanong

🎸 Govinda Bhasya ⭐
Experience a unique blend of jazz and Indian fusion with Govinda Bhasya. This improvisational band incorporates sitar and tabla, creating mesmerizing soundscapes that push the boundaries of jazz. Perfect for fans of experimental and inspirational music.
🎵 Noparui Satjawan (Sitar)
🎵 Prabh (Tabla)
🎵 Thanadol (Nut) (Bass)
🎵 Nitidol (William) (Drums)
🕗 21:00 (Sat)
🎫 FREE
📍 Smalls

🎨 Exhibition: No Heart Here by Gongkan
Enter Gongkan's surreal world in "No Heart Here," where familiar scenes like grasslands and starry skies become symbols for deep psychological and emotional exploration. The exhibition delves into the complexities of modern life through a unique connection between body and mind, blending pop culture with profound artistic expression. Gongkan’s distinct style combines dream-like visuals, raising questions about reality and imagination. Don’t miss his first solo exhibition in Thailand in three years.
🕗 16:00 - Artist talk
🎫 180 THB
📍 MOCA Bangkok (6th Floor)

🥾 Day Hike: Stonehenge & Hidden Banyan Trail
Embark on an adventurous day trip combining two scenic trails near Bangkok. Start with a 4 km loop at the Stonehenge Trail, featuring a striking vertical rock formation and stunning viewpoints. After lunch, hike the Hidden Banyan Trail at the Nakhon Nayok Military Academy, leading through a hidden forest and to the Golden Naga Hill. This trip is perfect for intermediate hikers looking to explore nature.
🕗 07:55 (Sat)
🎫 1,600 THB (includes transport, lunch, and entrance fees)
📍 Pickup at Lotus Supermarket near Onnut BTS Station

🎵 LIVE: Nulbarich 🇯🇵
Experience the unique blend of R&B, jazz, and electronic music by the Japanese neo-city pop band Nulbarich live on stage! This is your chance to catch the band before they go on hiatus later this year. Expect soulful vocals and infectious hits like "ASH" and "Liberation."
🎵 Nulbarich 🇯🇵 (Neo-City Pop)
🕗 18:00 (Sat)
🎫 2,500 THB (Pre-sale) / 3,000 THB (Door)
📍 Sphere Hall, Emsphere

🎸 LIVE: Mirko Liang Asia Tour 2024
Get ready for a night of swashbuckling punk from Taiwan as Mirko Liang brings his high-energy performance to Bangkok! Joined by local favorites Just Another Band and Filter Cigarette, this is a must-attend for punk and shoegaze lovers.
🎵 Mirko Liang (Swashbuckling Punk)
🎵 Just Another Band (Dirty Punk Rock)
🎵 Filter Cigarette (Shoegaze)
🕗 18:00 (Sat)
🎫 300 THB
📍 Noise House Ladprao

🎧 No Music No Life
Get ready for a night of minimal house, breaks, and techno beats in a cozy, intimate setting at 12x12. Featuring international and local DJs.
🎧 DEVIN 🇧🇪/🇰🇷
🎧 KPODKPOD
🕗 21:00 (Sat)
🎫 200 THB (Free drink before 21:00)
📍 Twelve x Twelve (Thonglor)

🎪 Swap Up Festival Vol. 02 (See Thu listing)
🎧🎉 New Venue: Midori Grand Opening Week (See Fri listing)
🎭 Swan Lake by Bolshoi Ballet (See Fri listing)

📆 SUNDAY - 15 SEPT.

🎵 LIVE: Olivia Rodrigo - GUTS World Tour ⭐
Experience Olivia Rodrigo's first-ever arena tour as she brings the energy of her GUTS album to Bangkok! Don't miss the chance to hear hits like "Vampire" live in this critically acclaimed show taking the world by storm.
🕗 19:00 (Sun)
🎫 1,800 - 5,800 THB (Thaiticket Major)
📍 Impact Arena

🏅 League of Pétanque Tournament ⭐
Get ready for a friendly pétanque tournament in teams of two with an all-you-can-eat BBQ. Prizes for the winners include a trophy, t-shirts, and bottles of pastis or rosé wine!
🕗 12:00 (Sun)
🎫 500 THB per person (includes BBQ)
📍 Playlys

🎵 LIVE: Ape Fredda
Ape Fredda, known for his explosive energy and hard-hitting 808s, takes the stage at Noisehouse. Expect a night of genre-bending beats and raw talent alongside underground heavyweights Maximus!, Ape Highenergy, Sparo, and Quintin. Whether you’re a dedicated fan or just looking for an unforgettable night, this is the event to be at!
🎵 Ape Fredda (Rap)
🎵 Maximus! (Rap)
🎵 Ape Highenergy
🎵 Sparo
🎵 Quintin
🕗 21:00 (Sun)
🎫 350 THB
📍 Noise House

🍹 Guest Shifting - Röda Huset at Tropic City
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Sweden’s best cocktail bar, Röda Huset, comes to Bangkok! Don’t miss award-winning founder Hampus Thunholm as he brings his Scandinavian cocktail expertise to Tropic City for one night only. Expect seasonal cocktails crafted with pristine ingredients and cutting-edge techniques.
🕗 20:00 (Sun)
📍 Tropic City

🧊🛁 Ice Bath Open Workshop
Experience a refreshing session of ice bath and sauna, and connect with like-minded folks for stress release and a dopamine boost.
🕗 11:00-14:00 (Sun)
🎫 Day Pass for Dip Onsen (500 THB)
📍 Dip Garden Onsen & Ice Bath

🎸 Rock Alarm Music Festival 2024 ⭐
Hard music for hard people! Over 50 bands across 3 stages at the Rock Alarm Music Festival. Two days of headbanging with Thailand's best rock and metal bands and international acts. Pre-sale tickets include a limited edition Jersey for the first 500 attendees! Expect an epic lineup with various rock genres, including metal, emo rock, hardcore, and more. Check out the video from last year’s edition. Here’s the lineup for Sunday:
🎵 The Darkest Romance
🎵 Annalynn
🎵 Whispers
🎵 Lomosonic
🎵 Dezember
🎵 Ugoslabier
🎵 GGPD
🎵 Last Fight for Finish
🎵 Tragedy of Murder
🎵 Defying Decay
🎵 Down For Life (ID)
🎵 Empty Glass Means Nothing
🎵 Meltsgnow (SG)
🎵 The Creation of Adam
🎵 Don’t Try This at Home
🎵 Carry On
🎵 Cut Lon (VN)
🎵 Nopen
🎵 The Greed
🎵 KNO3
🎵 Sound of Desolate
🎵 Foolish the Bastards
🎵 Rat’s Eye View
🎵 Puppets
🎵 Location Unknown
🎵 Deathruction
🎵 Someone Said
🕗 11:00-23:30 (Sun)
🎫 2,000 THB (Pre-sale, 2 days)
📍 Warehouse Stadium, Khlong Toei

🎸 LIVE: Solitude Is Bliss
Enjoy a powerful one-hour performance by Solitude Is Bliss, an alternative rock band from Chiang Mai under Pollinate Records. Known for their thought-provoking lyrics that touch on social, political, and human themes, this band will offer an energetic and impactful show that you won't want to miss.
🎵 Solitude Is Bliss (Alternative Rock)
🕗 19:00 (Sun)
🎫 550-700 THB
📍 12 Plato Brewing

🎸 Live Blues: Stoned Duck
Get ready for a soulful blues night with Stoned Duck as they take the stage at Saxophone. Perfect for lovers of classic blues rhythms and live guitar riffs.
🎵 Stoned Duck (Blues)
🕗 21:00 (Sun)
🎫 FREE
📍 Saxophone (Victory Monument)

⚽ Muang Thong Utd - Sukhothai
Thai League 1 - Round 6.
🕗 18:00 (Sun)
🎫 150 - 250 THB
📍 Thunderdome Stadium

🎭 Swan Lake by Bolshoi Ballet (See Fri listing)

📆 MONDAY - 16 SEPT.

🍽️🚢 SO Amazing Chefs Dinner Cruise
Set sail on a luxury dining experience with an 8-course menu by four Michelin-starred chefs aboard a river cruise along the Chao Phraya. Enjoy gourmet excellence and an exclusive after-party under the Rama VIII Bridge with a guest DJ. Featuring Chefs:
🔸 Mickael Viljanen (Chapter One, Dublin)
🔸 Keelan Higgs (Variety Jones, Dublin)
🔸 Clément Bonano (La Mécanique des Frères Bonano)
🔸 Janice Wong (Asia’s Best Pastry Chef)
🕗 18:00-22:00 (Mon)
🎫 9,000++ THB (Dinner)
🎫 11,300++ THB (With wine pairing)
📍 River City Pier

🎵 LIVE: Olivia Rodrigo - GUTS World Tour (See the Sun listing)

📆 TUESDAY - 17 SEPT.

🎸 LIVE: Nile Rodgers & CHIC Live in Bangkok ⭐
Get ready to groove with Nile Rodgers, the legendary guitarist, producer, and mastermind behind iconic hits like Madonna’s Like a Virgin, David Bowie’s Let’s Dance, and Daft Punk’s Get Lucky. A true pioneer of funk and disco, Rodgers has shaped the sound of modern music for decades with his band Chic and unforgettable collaborations that have defined generations.
🎵 Nile Rodgers (Funk/Disco)
🕗 19:00 (Tue)
🎫 2,800 - 5,800 THB
📍 UOB LIVE, Emsphere

🍽️🍶 Vegan & Sake - A Flavorful Journey
Enjoy a unique pop-up event pairing vegan cuisine with free-flow Japanese sake. Featuring a special vegan course by HUGS, this experience promises a delicious exploration of flavors you don’t want to miss.
🕗 18:00-20:00 (Tue)
🎫 1,600 THB
📍 Sake Forest, Rain Hill (Sukhumvit 47)

🏎️ Gumball 3000 Display
The 25th annual Gumball 3000 Rally arrives in Bangkok! Get a chance to see luxury cars and meet other car lovers. Expect an exciting display of supercars at this event.
🕗 17:00-20:00 (Tue)
🎫 FREE
📍 CentralWorld