Feel like partying this festive season? Here are Bangkok's best Christmas Parties through Dec 26 


Thursday (Dec 25)

The Magic Flute

The Christmas performance conducted by Trisdee na Patalung features international opera stars Emilio Pons and Falko Honisch as well as Thai talent Nadlada Thamtanakorn. They will be joined by young soloists of Opera Siam and the Orpheus Choir. Music in German, dialogue in English and Thai. 

Dec 25-28

 


Friday (Dec 26)

Stand-up Comedy with Brian Alyward and William Childress

Brian Alyward headlines this Friday night of stand-up comedy, with support from William Childress and local Bangkok comics picked from Santa's hat. Advanced tickets at B250 with one free drink at www.comedyclubbangkok.com.

Dec 26

The Magic of the Musicals

The New Broadway Company takes the stage to perform Aladdin as the final musical of the series on Dec 26. At B1650++ per person, the show Includes a tapas étagère, unlimited wine and selected cocktails from 8-10pm. Call 02-207-7777 for reservations or email fb.bangkok@stregis.com. 

Dec 26

Planet Dao Solo Exhibition

The latest exhibition by local artist Dao Paoviman opens at GOJA, influenced by Asian pop culture, graffiti and the streets of Bangkok. If you have some time to spare, check out what you can do in the Phra Khanong neighborhood

Through Jan 25

Film Screening: 'William S. Burroughs: A Man Within' 

A special documentary screening on the influential postmodern Author at Jam this Friday, followed by a Q&A session with director Yony Leyser Yony Leyser. The show starts at 7:30pm, but we suggest you get there early as the crowd looks to be bigger than the usual Wednesday screening.
 
Dec 26
 

Saturday (Dec 27)

Bangkok in Technicolor

This is your last chance to see Manit Sriwanichpoom's vibrant images of our city, capturing today's consumerist culture. The exhibition is a sharp contrast to his previous romantic work, Bangkok in Black & White.
 
Dec 27
 

Bangkok Farmers' Market End of Year Event

The last, and biggest, weekend market of 2014 at K-Village takes over K Square with the usual parade of of organic produce ranging from food and flowers to eco-friendly products, plus organic workshops, baking class, ponies, kids' activities and live music. The monthly market returns in 2015 on the second weekend of every month.
 
Dec 27
 

So Pool Party at the Water Club

What better way to see out the year than lazing by the pool to the tunes of three international DJs and a nice view of Lumpini Park. The final So Pool Party of 2014 at The Water Club of Sofitel So takes place on this Saturday from 1pm-9pm. There will also be drink specials on offer all day long.

Dec 27

Street Art Party Happy New Year 2015

If you haven't been to the weekend night flea market, here's a chance to head over for its early end of year art party, with music by Supersup, Student Ugly, Poomjit and Trix O'Treat, live street art painting, a skateboard show and an aerial silk performance, with prizes to be won throughout the night.

Dec 27

Winter Jazz and Arts Festival

Head to Phra Athit this Saturday, where you can have brunch and a dance at Dickinson’s Culture Café’s After Friday: Bangkok Dance and Brunch Party. While you’re there, you have the perfect excuse to head to the second event of the Winter Jazz & Arts Festival at the nearby National Gallery, which kicks off at 5pm, with great jazz performances by Roykhian Quintet feat. Opal The Voice, jazz rock tunes by Roccoon and InDeadweNeed, and some modern jazz by Dan Phillips BKK Quartet to end the night. Check out the trailer above. 

Dec 27

CRM With Lafidki

The electro music event organizer presents its last event of the year at Jam, a night of abstract electronica by Remy Gold, Ro-Jaws and French-Cambodian sound and visual artist Lafidki. 

Dec 27

 


Sunday (Dec 28) 

Concert in the Park Season 22

The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra performs popular tunes from a wide range of genres every Sunday through Feb 1 for its 22nd series, at Lumpini Park's Sala Bhirom Bhakdi. Note: Alcohol is not permitted.

Dec 28

The Return of Phuong's Pho

If you haven't been to one of the Vietnamese-themed nights at Smalls, here's your chance to try the famous and authentic chicken & beef pho made by Ms. Phuong, which some are calling the best in town. The feast begins at 7:30pm until the Suan Phlu bar closes. 

Dec 28

9*88: The Happiness Concert

This is the third annual free concert by the Siam Sinfonietta, taking place at Thailand Cultural Centre at 7:30pm, featuring a highlight performance of Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony. The event is sponsored by the National Legislative Assembly. Apply for your tickets at http://ow.ly/GnZV6

Dec 28

8-Bit Bangkok - Sega Dreamcast Night 

The monthly video-gaming meetup is back this Sunday at Jam, with countless Sega Dreamcast games being played on the large projector screen this Sunday. 

Dec 28

 


Want to plan ahead? Here are the best New Year Parties to end 2014