See also: Bangkok Year-End Guide: Where to wine and dine this Christmas and New Year 


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PHATFUNK DRUM & BASS CHRISTMAS PARTY

Heady drum n’ bass awaits those who join this early Christmas party at Glow on Dec 19 by DJs Azek, DeLorean and Instinct. There’ll also be a Christmas lucky draw, with CDs from Exit Records UK, Phatfunk posters, T-shirts and two bottles of Stoli Vodka to be won.
96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23. MRT Sukhumvit. B350 (one free drink).

THE SEVEN BARS OF CHRISTMAS

A Santa-inspired pub crawl on Dec 20 at 4:30pm, kicking off at Tribeca in Nihonmura Plaza. Purchase a wristband when you arrive, which gets you a craft beer at each festive bar. All participants must be in Christmas wear which can be purchased at Prissina Fancy Shop, 4/F, Seacon Square. Other hosts include: Surface, Bad Motel, Castle, Mikkeller, Sway and Brew. Age restriction 18+. 
Tribeca Restobar, Nihonmura Mall, Thonglor Soi 13, 02-712- 9209. B1,800 (one wristband).

POPSCENE CHRISTMAS PARTY

The indie party organizer hosts a DJ set on Christmas Eve, Dec 24, at Overground Bar and Cafe, including big hits from Elvis, Elton John, The Beach Boys, Blur, Nirvana, The Who, The Beatles and plenty of 80s favorites.
6/1 Sukhumvit Soi 22, 081-701-7664. BTS Asok. Free entry.

SNEAK DELAY CHRISTMAS EVE

Head over to Play Yard by Studio Bar for Speakerheads' Christmas-themed night of love/sad music by Ten to Twelve, Nap a lean, Summer Stop and 2549 on Christmas Eve Dec 24. Dress code is Christmas. 
Play Yard by Studio Bar, Lad Phrao Soi 8, 081-173-3616. MRT Phahon Yothin. B200 (one free Singha Light).

FAMILY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL feat. DANIEL SANCHEZ

Glow presents a "Family" Christmas on Dec 24 with music by DJ Daniel Sanchez, with support from Koish and Coran. Family is a new platform for Kolour Krew DJs to perform every week.  
96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23. 02-261-3007. MRT Sukhumvit. Free entry. 

ZEIGHT: ILLUMINATE GARDEN LAB

A night of special music at Thonglor's outdoorsy French restaurant Surface by Jazky & The Soulsters and DCNXTR, with a Christmas eve special menu, only on Dec 24
Surface, 107 Sukhumvit Soi 53, 02-258-2858. BTS Thong Lor. Free entry.  

CHRISTMAS PARTY @ OCEAN BANGKOK

Hip pool party venue Ocean Urban Lounge & Boutique Resort invites you to a Christmas dinner on Dec 24, and the special Christmas Escape on Dec 25 with free open bar from 3pm-4pm. 
7 Sukhumvit Soi 33, 02-261-2800. BTS Phrom Phong. Free Entry. 
 

JAZZ COMMUNITY #02/ PART II: CHRISTMAS

A small, alternative Christmas party at the art space/cafe Goja on Dec 24, in collaboration with Sweets Records and BKKFM. Live performancs from 9pm onwards by Joe Darin, Destination Unknown, Vekit Vittanon and Pey Saxes.
Goja Gallery Cafe, 5/2 Pridi Soi 3. 085-848-7576. B350 (one free drink).  

A JAZZY CHRISTMAS AT SMILES 

The jazz and bistro joint organizes a series of Christmas cheers, from Dec 24-26, with a new holiday menu, with Pomme & The Trio and Mellow Motif performing your favorite Christmas carols. Make your reservations at Smiles now at 091-780-3171. 
20-20/1 Ruamrudee Village, Soi Ruam Rudi. 091-780-3171. Free entry. 
 

KOWABUNGA! IT'S CHRISTMAS

All star DJs at JAM will unite on Christmas Day Dec 25 for a huge range of live tracks, from Hip Hop, Drum n' Bass to Reggae and Brazilian. 
41 Charoenrat Soi 1BTS Surasak. Free Entry. 

XMAS PARTY 2014

A special acoustic concert by popular Thai Youtube cover artists Tong & Jennie on Christmas eve, Dec 24, at the sky-high bar Cloud 47. B1,700 for a bottle of Chivas 12 years or B1,300 for a bottle of Absolut Vodka. Free membership card for 10% discounts on food, and lucky draws all night.
47/F, United Center, Silom Rd., 091-889-9600. BTS Sala Daeng. Free entry.

BLING BLING XMAS

Show off your best bling-bling accessories and costumes at Sugar Club on Suk 11, with Japanese DJ To-Ru spinning tunes, free welcome bubbly and special promotions for the ladies all night. Best costume wins a free bottle of Gold Label, only on Dec 24.
37 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 082-308-3246. BTS Nana. Free entry.

HIPPIE CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY

For an alternative Christmas Eve, head over to Khaosan Road’s Hippie De Bar for a mini-concert by Leck Proud with some 90s music on Dec 24. Order a tower of beer to go with the music. Reserve your spot now at 081-820-2762. 
Khaosan Rd., 02-629-3508.

BAD SANTA’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

For a night of Yuletide craziness with lots of Christmas decorations, drop by Levels on Dec 24 where there’ll be a Baddest Santa and Sexiest Santa’s Helpers costume contest. Bottles of Ciroc, Gold Label and more to be won.
6/F, Aloft Hotel, 35 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 082-308-3246. BTS Nana. B300 (one free drink).

UNDERGROUND XMAS WITH JASON CHANCE

You can also party the next night at Aloft Hotel as tech/house DJ Jason Chance makes his Bangkok debut on Christmas Day, Dec 25, at its recently renovated V Club, the “mysterious club” behind Levels. Strict dress code applies.
6/F, Aloft Hotel, 35 Sukhumvit Soi 11. BTS Nana. B400 (one free drink).

JARB PARTY EP. 8

A Fallabela Christmas party on Dec 25 by RSVP and Friends, featuring pop music by Aof Pongsak and hip-hop and R n'B by DJ Tob of the Bangkok Invaders. Lots of Xmas surprises throughout the night. Early bird tickets B700.
100 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-252-5131. BTS Ratchadamri. B800 at the door.

DOPE AS FUNK CHRISTMAS

The final party of the year by the crew takes place on Dec 26, featuring old school sounds by DJs Luck-E, Logan Bay, Karl Andy Official and Hosted by UNDA, taking over Discotheque - the top two floors of Wine Bibber Sangria's Discotheque
Ekkamai Soi 2, 02-712-0709. BTS Ekkamai. B300 (one free drink).

PANDA VS SANTA - CHRISTMAS PARTY ft. SUPERSTAR PANDA

An excuse to party the day after Christmas on Dec 26 with electro/techno DJ Superstarpanda at Ocean Urban Lounge, organized by Elektro Delikatessen a
7 Sukhumvit Soi 33, 02-261-2800. BTS Phrom Phong. B250 (one free drink).

TGIF PARTY

Head to the Penthouse suite on 25/F of Hilton Sukhumvit for the monthly party to celebrate the last Friday of this year on Dec 26. The theme is Bitchy Santa, and dress code is white, green and red. The best male, female and most creative costumes will win a Weekend Brunch for 2 at Scalini modern Italian fine dining restaurant. Special drag queen show at 8:30pm, with music by DJ Yui, and 50 VIP guests receive free flow cocktail from 7pm-9pm.
11 Sukhumvit Soi 24, 02-620-6666. BTS Phrom Phong. Free. 

CHRISTMAS STAND-UP COMEDY SPECIAL

After some partying with Popscene on Christmas eve, here's an alternative night of Christmas stand-up comedy at the Overground Bar & Cafe, featuring international performers Mick Savage, Leandro Soares, David Ale, James Coon, Delfin Solomon, and special guest Santa MC Grem Wood. Opening music by Alex Thomas and special guest DJ Luise Ganser. Aspiring comics can also book their open mic slot at bangkokhilariouscomedy@gmail.com. 
6/1 Sukhumvit Soi 22, 081-701-7664. B250 (one free drink).

INTERNATIONAL XMAS PARTY

Bring your santa hats on Dec 26 to Bangkok Betty and get one free mojito to start the weekend, with music by Earthquake Live Band. Also the last night to get the American Christmas dinner with roast turkey to end the Christmas celebrations. 
G/F Holiday Inn, Sukhumvir Soi 22. 02-663-4223. BTS Phrom Phong. Free.