12 massive concerts coming up in Bangkok
With news of so many big names headed to our city, we look at who’s coming, what to expect, and how to plan your budget for the rest of 2015.
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*All tickets are available at Thaiticketmajor, unless stated otherwise.
July
Date: Jul 8, 8:30pm
Tickets: B1,500 (B1,800 on the day). Also available at PMG (02-203-0423-5)
Take Note: The heavy metal band from Oakland are on an extended world tour this second half of the year, making stops in Japan, Taiwan and Thailand for the Asian leg. This will be their first live show in Bangkok.
Centerpoint Studio Thailand, 11 Sukhumvit Soi 105,s 02-361-9229.
Date: Jul 11 (7pm), Jul 12 (4pm)
Tickets: B1,500-B8,500
Take Note: The R&B K-pop boys make a return to Bangkok after three years, and VIP tickets are already sold out for both shows. Expect songs from their earlier years like “Lies” and “Last Farewell” along with their latest hits like “Fantastic Baby,” “Blue” and “Bad Boy.” Check out their "Bae Bae" performance at their 2015 Made in Seoul Tour.
Impact Arena, Popular Rd.
Date: Jul 22, 8:30pm
Tickets: B1,500
Take Note: BEC-TERO has something for Bangkok’s indie fans with a concert that brings together the niche American music duo Twenty One Pilots, Japanese singer-songwriter/guitarist Miyavi (also known from Angelina Jolie’s 2014 film Unbroken) and local DJ Ono. Stay tuned for our interview with the artist.
Muang Thai GMM Live House, CentralWorld, Ratchaprasong Rd. BTS Chid Lom
August
Date: Aug 5, 8pm
Tickets: B1,500, available at Indy Pop Concerts, HOF The Mall Bangkapi, Gram Siam Paragon, Sick Chaisaws MRT Chatuchak, and Musicland, Indra Square
Take Note: This is the American rock band’s debut in Bangkok, after the cancellation of Silverlake Music Festival Pattaya back in 2014. There are only 900 tickets available.
Hollywood Awards, 72/1 Ratchada Soi 8. 02-246-4311
Date: Aug 7, 6pm
Tickets: B1,500 presale tickets from Jul 1-15, B1,800 thereafter. Available at gixtix.com.
Take Note: Known for their hit "Cool Kids" (see above), the up-and-coming indy pop gorup are making a debut in Bangkok this August. They've also recently featured Zedd on a track from his latest album True Colors.
The Palladium Hall, Palladium Shopping Mall.
OD - THE PRODIGY & MORE LIVE
Date: Aug 11, 5pm
Tickets: Phase 1 (Jun 1-Jul 31) B2,000-3,000, Phase 2 (Aug 1-show day) B2,500-3,500
Take Note: On top of the pioneering trio, be prepared for two stages lined up with opening electro talents like Barbies, Gene Kasidit and Kidnappers (Main Stage) and The Triple S, Stylish Nonsense, DJs Pichy, Tul Apartment Khunpa, DJs from Superrzaaap, Sunju Hargun, Krit Morton and more (ME Stage).
NEW: BOYZ II MEN LIVE IN BANGKOK
Date: Aug 16, 7pm
Tickets: B1,500-5,000
Take Note: The legendary r&b group from the '90s, known for their previous hits like "One Sweet Day" (see above), "I'll Make Love to You" and "End of the Road," are promising a few hours of nostalgia, taking the Thai fans through classic hits and new tunes from their latest album Collide.
BITEC Bang Na, 88 Bang Na-Trat Rd. BTS Bang Na
Date: Aug 26
Tickets: B1,200 pre-sale available at Indy Pop Concerts, HOF The Mall Bangkapi, Gram Siam Paragon, Sick Chaisaws MRT Chatuchak, and Musicland, Indra Square or B1,500 at the door
Take Note: The popular cover band from Youtube, known for their collaborations with Kurt Hugo Schneider. This is the group's first time touring in Bangkok.
The Rock Pub, Hollywood Street, 93/26-28 Phaya Thai Rd. BTS Ratchathewi
IMAGINE DRAGON SMOKE + MIRRORS TOUR IN BANGKOK
Date: Aug 29, 8pm
Tickets: B1,500-4,000
Take Note: The Grammy Award-winning alternative rock band are playing in Bangkok for the first time, after releasing hit after hit like “Radioactive” and “Demons.” Here’s one not to miss as these guys have played at over 50 music festivals around the world.
Impact Arena, Popular Rd.
Date: Aug 29, 8pm
Tickets: B1,500 available at Indy Pop Concerts, HOF The Mall Bangkapi, Gram Siam Paragon, Sick Chaisaws MRT Chatuchak, and Musicland, Indra Square
Take Note: Local rock concert organizer Indy Pop Concerts has been busy this year. They've also managed to bring over the British power metal band from London, with perhaps one of the best guitarists around, to Bangkok this year. They recently performed at Download Festival last month.
Hollywood Awards, 72/1 Ratchada Soi 8. 02-246-4311
September
NEW: MAROON 5 WORLD TOUR 2015
Date: Sep 21-22, 8:30pm
Tickets: B2,000-5,000
Take Note: So we know that Adam Levine & Co. are back again. And all the tickets were sold out minutes after they were released. Are the scalpers at it again? Fans will be glad to know, though, that Live Nation are adding an extra day, with some zones exclusively reserved for those purchasing at ticket outlets. Check out the video above for a preview of their V World Tour.
Impact Arena, Popular Rd.
NEW: MUSE LIVE IN BANGKOK
Date: Sep 23
Tickets: B2,000-5,000, available from Jul 4
Take Note: After weeks of speculation, it's finally been confirmed that these British progressive rockers will indeed be making a stop in Bangkok. Make sure you don't miss out on the tickets.
Impact Arena, Popular Rd.
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