Bangkok This Week: 4 - 10 Dec

🌟 Highlights this week:

  • The Beatforest Park Edition event on Saturday in Benjakitti Park looks great! Outdoor setting with lots of greenery and good music.

  • The triple event in 23 Bar & Gallery on Saturday will be good, featuring two exhibition openings and good music if you are into Brit Rock, post-punk, etc.

⭐ = Recommended

πŸ“† WEDNESDAY - 4 DEC

Gummo at Friese-Greene Club

The cult movie Gummo is screening on Friese-Greene on Wednesday

🎬 Cinema: Recommended Movie
🎞️ Gummo (Dark Comedy) - Trailer
πŸ“ Friese-Greene Club

🎸 LIVE: Narongloud ⭐
Dive into the vibrant sounds of Isan Rock & Roll and Heavy Molam with Narongloud. Experience music inspired by the traditions and rituals of Northeast Thailand and Laos, blending raw energy with cultural depth.
🎡 Narongloud (Isan Rock & Roll / Heavy Molam)
πŸ•— 21:00 (Wed)
🎫 400 THB (Door)
πŸ“ Studio Lam, Sukhumvit 51

🎧 RAWME 1st Issue Launch Party After Party
Celebrate the launch of RAWME Magazine's debut issue with a night of music and creativity. Featuring an electrifying lineup from Pissawong Records and Detour, this after-party promises cutting-edge beats from house to techno, an immersive art atmosphere, and surprises throughout the night.
🎧 AN!KA (Pissawong Records)
🎧 Kornnlee (DETOUR)
🎧 Melt Mode B2B Wildalter
🎧 La Yumar
πŸ•— 22:00-Late (Wed)
🎫 399 THB
πŸ“ Beam, 72 Courtyard

🎡 Deep South Requiem
Experience Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem in D minor K.626, a chamber version performed by the Heavenly Voice Chamber Singers and Pro Musica Ensemble. Directed by Nancy Tsui-Ping Wei and Tasana Nagavajara, with visual art by Jirawut Ueasungkomsate, this emotionally rich performance explores themes of life, death, and rebirth. A profound reflection on loss and the resilience of storytelling in a world of conflict.
πŸ•— 19:30 (Wed)
🎫 900 THB
πŸ“ GalileOasis

🎬 Cinema: New Movies
🎞️ Moana 2 (Animation / Adventure) - Trailer
πŸ“ SF Cinema

πŸ“† THURSDAY - 5 DEC

Access Bangkok Art Fair 2024

Access Bangkok Art Fair 5-7 Dec

🎨 Access Bangkok Art Fair 2024 ⭐
A new art fair making its debut, ACCESS Bangkok brings together 30 galleries from South Korea, Thailand, and across Southeast Asia. Featuring contemporary works from renowned galleries like Nova Contemporary, SAC Gallery, and Johyun Gallery, the event celebrates the diversity of modern art. Enjoy public talks, tours, and exhibitions connecting local and global art scenes.
πŸ•— 11:00-19:00 (5–7 Dec)
🎫 FREE
πŸ“ Pinnacle Hall, ICONSIAM

πŸ§€ Raclette Party
Indulge in an all-you-can-eat experience with melty Raclette cheese freshly scraped onto delicious meats and veggies. Perfect for cheese lovers!
πŸ•— 18:00 (Thu)
🎫 990 THB (food only)
πŸ“ Cagette Canteen & Deli, Yenakart Road

🎬 Cinema: New Movies
🎞️ Here (Drama) - Trailer
🎞️ The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (Animation / Adventure) - Trailer
πŸ“ SF Cinema, Major Cineplex

⚽ Muangthong Utd - Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (KR)
AFC Champions League 2 - Round 6.
πŸ•— 17:00 (Thu)
🎫 100 - 300 THB.
πŸ“ Thunderdome Stadium

πŸ“† FRIDAY - 6 DEC

Cul De Sac Opening Party

Cul De Sac Opening Party on Friday

πŸŽ‰ Cul de Sac Opening Party
Step back into the 80s with Cul de Sac, Sukhumvit 49’s newest rooftop destination at The Quartier Hotel. Enjoy themed cocktails, comfort food, and a retro vibe in a stylish lounge and poolside seating. Highlights include DJs, live bands, and Bangkok’s largest outdoor movie screen. Bring friends, family, or even pets!
🎧 DJ BANKZOUT
🎡 Purida Band
🎀 Minizize Hip Hop Dance Show
πŸ•— 17:30-00:30 (Fri)
🎫 FREE
πŸ“ The Quartier Hotel, Sukhumvit 49

🎧 808 Festival 2024
Experience three days of electrifying performances featuring world-renowned DJs and artists! Highlights include Anyma, Adam Beyer, Alison Wonderland, Alok, Chase & Status (DJ Set), James Hype, and many more. With a special Drumcode stage takeover, the energy will be unstoppable!
🎧 Friday Highlights:
🎡 Sara Landry (Techno)
🎡 Alok (EDM)
🎡 Miss Monique (Progressive House)
🎧 Saturday Highlights:
🎡 Chase & Status (Bass)
🎡 Alison Wonderland (Electronic)
🎡 James Hype (House)
🎧 Sunday Highlights:
🎡 Anyma (Melodic Techno)
🎡 Zedd (EDM)
🎡 Mau P (Tech House)
πŸ•— 6-8 Dec 2024
🎫 4,300 (Ticketmelon)
πŸ“ Bitec Convention Center

🎧 DIAGE DEGREE Vol.3
Get ready for an electrifying club night as DIAGE DEGREE Vol.3 takes over BEAM Club. Dive into a night of cutting-edge sound where digital culture and arts collide. Featuring:
🎧 Jensen Interceptor (International Chrome)
🎧 Club Mascot
🎧 Coexist_Research
πŸ•— 22:00 (Fri)
🎫 800 / 1,000 THB (Ticketmelon / Door)
πŸ“ BEAM

🎬 Hideout Film Night - Movies in the Garden
Experience magical movie nights outdoors with BITEC BURI FEST x Skyline Film. Relax in a serene garden setting while enjoying cult classics and heartfelt tales. This is the very first open-air cinema event in Bangna!
🎞️ Notting Hill (Comedy/Romance) - Trailer
πŸ•— 20:00 (Fri)
🎫 250 THB - Ticketmelon
πŸ“ BITEC Buri

🎧 GIAM TUA na ha 2-Year Anniversary
Celebrate two years of GIAM TUA na ha with a night of motorbike vibes, dancing, and Southeast Asian beats! Featuring Bali’s TIKKOII with high-energy tunes blending Funkot, Budots, and Vinahouse, and Berlin-based Wanton Witch from their debut party. Special drag performance by Bangkok’s Gawdland (Drag Race Thailand Season 3).
🎧 Tikkoii (ID)
🎧 Wanton Witch (MY)
🎧 Soup snakes
🎧 Not a morning person
🎧 Rawessissy
🎭 Drag: Gawdland
πŸ•— 20:00 (Fri)
🎫 500 THB (Ticketmelon)
πŸ“ DECOMMUNE (1st Floor)

🎸 LIVE: The Tarantinos
Get ready for a thrilling night of 60s-inspired surf rock! Led by composer and actor Christopher Gerber, The Tarantinos bring energy and fun with their groovy beats and retro vibes.
🎡 The Tarantinos (Movie Soundtrack / Surf Rock)
πŸ•— 21:00 (Fri)
🎫 FREE
πŸ“ Smalls

🎸 LIFESICK Live in Bangkok
Get ready for raw intensity and crushing sound as Danish death-metallic hardcore band LIFESICK storms Bangkok on their "Loved by None, Hated by All" album tour. Special guests include Thailand's heavy hitters UGOSLABIER and CARRY ON for an unmissable night of hardcore energy.
🎡 LIFESICK (Death-Metallic Hardcore)
🎡 UGOSLABIER (Post-Hardcore)
🎡 CARRY ON (Metal / Hardcore)
πŸ•— 19:00 (Fri)
🎫 500 THB
πŸ“ Blueprint Livehouse

πŸ₯ŠπŸ₯Š ONE Lumpinee #90
Experience elite Muay Thai and MMA action at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium! Headlined by Kongklai vs. Antar Kacem, with thrilling matchups like Rambong vs. Patakake and Alessio Malatesta vs. Fabio Reis. Witness electrifying bouts with knockout bonuses on the line!
πŸ•— 19:30 (Fri)
🎫 1,000 - 3,500 THB (Thaiticketmajor)
πŸ“ Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok

🎸 Sahon - 25th Anniversary World Tour
Celebrate 25 years of SAHON, the pioneers of thrash metal from Korea, live in Bangkok! Expect an electrifying lineup with support from:
🎡 SAHON (Thrash Metal - Korea)
🎡 Krasue (Death Metal - Russia)
🎡 Vampire Hotel (Metal Core - Korea)
🎡 Blood Stone (Metal Core - Korea)
πŸ•— 20:00 (Fri)
🎫 399 THB (includes 1 drink)
πŸ“ Immortal Memories, Khaosan Road

🎨 Access Bangkok Art Fair 2024 (See Thu’s listing)

πŸ“† SATURDAY - 7 DEC

BeatForest Park Edition

BeatForest Park Edition in Benjakitti Park on Saturday

🎧 Beatforest Park Edition ⭐
Experience an open-air sonic adventure with cutting-edge live acts amidst the serene landscape of Benchakitti Park. Free, family-friendly, and vibrant! Picnic-friendly, but no alcohol will be sold.
🎧 NO KNOW (Live)
🎧 GRES TEH
🎧 VELL
πŸ•— 15:00-18:00 (Sat)
🎫 FREE
πŸ“ Benchakitti Park

πŸŽͺ 23 Bar & Gallery Triple Feature Night ⭐
Join a dynamic evening at 23 Bar & Gallery with three unique events in one space. Dive into indie rock, Brit rock, and post-punk tunes with DJs spinning electronic and big beat. Marvel at the evocative "Ing Solo Exhibition + Badhayak," and let loose at the vibrant Sleepy Mint Open Party. A perfect blend of music, art, and creative vibes awaits!
🎧 Carbomb
🎧 Shin
🎧 Nonkeaw
🎧 Wormba
🎧 Anutthawut
🎨 Ing Solo Exhibition + Badhayak
🎨 Sleepy Mint Exhibition Opening Party
πŸ•— 19:00-00:00 (Sat)
🎫 FREE
πŸ“ 23 Bar & Gallery

🎨 Exhibition Opening: Sukhumvit - Adam Birkan
Explore the ordinary yet intricate life of Bangkok's Sukhumvit area through the lens of Adam Birkan, an acclaimed American photographer based in Thailand. This exhibition captures vivid street scenes reflecting class, culture, and history in a visually striking narrative. 7 Dec 2024 - 1 Feb 2025.
πŸ•— 18:30 (Sat)
🎫 FREE
πŸ“ Kathmandu Photo Gallery

πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ Mikkeller Running Club Bangkok #110
Join the monthly Mikkeller Running Club for a 5.6KM run around Ekamai! Open to everyone, this fun run ends with a complimentary house beer for all participants. Purchase an MRC shirt to become a lifetime member and enjoy runs worldwide.
πŸ•— 17:30 (Sat)
🎫 FREE
πŸ“ Mikkeller Bangkok

βš“ Pride Cruise Bangkok 2024
Celebrate love, diversity, and joy aboard the iconic Bangkok Island! This vibrant LGBTQ+ event features drag queen performances, live DJs, karaoke, and an unforgettable dance-off across two electrifying stages. Everyone is welcome to shine under the rainbow.
🎧 DJ Nafta Lee
🎧 DJ Tannix
🎧 DJ Dani8l
🎀 Drag Show: Pan Dah, Naomi Merq
🎀 Karaoke by Zymone
πŸ•— 18:00-23:00 (Sat)
🎫 From 600 THB (Early Bird) / 900 THB at the door / VIP options available
πŸ“ Wat Worachanyawas (Charoen Krung Soi 72)

πŸŽͺ Rangoon Tea House Pop-Up Market Vol. 1
Experience a unique blend of Burmese culture at the Rangoon Tea House Bangkok's first-ever pop-up market. Indulge in Rangoon Shaved Ice, colorful A-Sone-Thoke Rainbow Salads, shop curated goods from Usage Store, or even get a fresh cut from Burman Barber Shop. Perfect for a day of bites, retail therapy, and relaxation. Pet-friendly outdoor area available!
πŸ•— 11:00-20:00 (Sat-Sun)
🎫 FREE
πŸ“ Rangoon Tea House Bangkok

🎬 Hideout Film Night - Movies in the Garden
Experience magical movie nights outdoors with BITEC BURI FEST x Skyline Film. Relax in a serene garden setting while enjoying cult classics and heartfelt tales. This is the very first open-air cinema event in Bangna!
🎞️ About Time (Romantic Comedy)
🎞️ Before Sunset (Drama / Romance)
πŸ•— 18:30 / 21:15 (Sat)
🎫 250 THB - Ticketmelon
πŸ“ BITEC Buri

🎨 Access Bangkok Art Fair 2024 (See Thu’s listing)
🎧 808 Festival 2024 (See Fri’s listing)

πŸ“† SUNDAY - 8 DEC

CafΓ© Gina - 3rd Anniversary

CafΓ© Gina - 3rd Anniversary on Sunday

🎧 Café Gina - 3rd Anniversary ⭐
Celebrate 3 years of CafΓ© Gina at Sasxi Rooftop! This Sunday series promises house music, premium food, and drinks in a rooftop setting. Bring your swimwear for a perfect chill-to-dance vibe as the sun sets.
🎧 Alex Zaldua
🎧 E-Nick
🎧 Gaspray
🎧 Readhwan
🎧 Shinfish
🎧 Vanderbeak
πŸ•— 14:00-22:00 (Sun)
🎫 200 - 500 THB (Eventpop)
πŸ“ Sasxi Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

🎸 Pythagorean Sound
Discover intricate math rock and ambient-infused melodies as two rising bands from China take the stage.
🎡 ζ­ͺ理思 VARIS (Math Rock/Ambient/Jazz - China)
🎡 HINT (Instrumental Rock - China)
🎡 NUMAN (Math Rock)
🎡 JANUARY (Math Rock)
πŸ•— 19:00 (Sun)
🎫 300 THB (Ticketmelon)
πŸ“ Blueprint Livehouse

🎬 Hideout Film Night - Movies in the Garden
Experience magical movie nights outdoors with BITEC BURI FEST x Skyline Film. Relax in a serene garden setting while enjoying cult classics and heartfelt tales. This is the very first open-air cinema event in Bangna!
🎞️ The Shawshank Redemption (Drama)
πŸ•— 18:30 (Sun)
🎫 250 THB - Ticketmelon
πŸ“ BITEC Buri

πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒ Sunday Swing Dance
Experience the timeless joy of swing dancing every Sunday at Buddha & Pals! Beginners are welcomeβ€”no fancy footwork is required - just bring your enthusiasm. Dress in vintage style for a classic touch, or arrive early for a 50ΰΈΏ discount. Enjoy an open class from 2:30 to 3:00 pm before diving into the fun.
πŸ•— 14:30-17:30 (Sun)
🎫 250 THB (includes 1 water bottle)
πŸ“ Buddha & Pals

🎧 808 Festival 2024 (See Fri’s listing)

πŸ“† MONDAY - 8 DEC

It looks like Monday is taking a little break from the action this weekβ€”we haven’t found any events just yet. But don’t worryβ€”if anything pops up, we’ll post it on our social media! Make sure to follow us there as well.

πŸ“† TUESDAY - 9 DEC

Sauna Soul Connect

Sauna Soul Connect on Tuesday

πŸ”₯❄️ Sauna Soul Connect
Explore authentic connection and self-expression through breathwork, meaningful sharing, sauna sessions, and an invigorating cold plunge. A perfect way to rejuvenate your mind and body.
πŸ•— 18:00-20:00 (Tue)
🎫 Included with Dip Onsen Day Pass (500 THB)
πŸ“ Dip Garden Onsen & Ice Bath

🎬 Cinema: New Movies
🎞️ Black Dog (Drama / Thriller) - Trailer
πŸ“ SF Cinema, Major Cineplex

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The next newsletter will be sent on December 11. See you then!

All information provided in this newsletter is accurate as of the publication date to the best of our knowledge. However, events are subject to change, and errors or omissions may occasionally occur. We strongly encourage you to double-check details directly with the venues before making any plans.