21 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this April
All this month's biggest and best events, Songkran parties included.
Cat Radio presents the fourth edition of their two-day music festival, featuring performances from some of the country's favorite pop and rock artists including the likes of Stamp, Scrubb, Paradox, Hugo, Greasy Cafe and more.
Apr 1-2. Makkasan Airport Link Station
A weekend-long market and music festival, with Saturday focused on electronic music courtesy of DJ Moola, Cut the Crab, Plern Pan Perth and Gene Kasidit, while Saturday sees live music from The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band, Srirajah Rockers and more. There will also be a yadong bar from Studio Lam available on both days.
Apr 1. The Street Ratchada, 139 Ratchadaphisek Rd.
Artist Angkrit Ajchariyasophon presents a series of 112 small red paintings developed after Thailand's coup in 2014, as inspired by an enlarged image of the B100 bank note.
Apr 1-May 20. Gallery Ver, Narathiwas Soi 22
After postponing from late 2016, the popular fun run dubbed "The Happiest 5k on the Planet" returns to Bangkok promising tropical-themed color throws and island-style music as you make your way to the finish line. There will also be a music festival after the finish line with even more color throws and party music. Registration closed.
Apr 1-2, Makkasan Airport Link Station
This special edition of the popular trendy fashion market collaborates with SCB Bank to guarantee credit card-friendly shopping alongside discounts up to 50%.
Apr 1-2. Royal Paragon Hall, 5/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd.
Thai-Australian travel photographer Diane Durongpisitkul hosts a special talk on her 15-month journey around African where she travlled from Ethiopia to Mozambique in a local minivan. Check out our interview with her here.
Apr 4. The House of Lucie, 17/1, Ekkamai Soi 8
The British rock band who have sold over 80 million records worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling artists, returns to the Bangkok stage for the first time since 2003 as part of their Head Full of Dreams tour.
Apr 7. Rajamangala National Stadium, Sports Authority of Thailand, 286 Ramkhamhaeng Rd.
The techno boat party returns for its second edition, this time welcoming special guest DJ from Hong Kong, Ocean Lam, who'll be joined by local DJs Sunju Hargun, Moreno and Coran. All profits go towards helping Warm Heart Worldwide and their Stop the Smoke campaign.
Apr 8-9. Asiatique the Riverfront, 2194 Charoenkrung Rd.
The last installment of the Low Fat Art Festival is a night dedicated to local experimental music, where 10 chill wave, synth-pop, ambient bands, including X0809, Morning Depth, F-, Kijjaz and more, will perform live.
Apr 8. Thonglor Art Space, Sukhumvit Soi 55
Photographer Nipon Intarit presents a series of political landscape shots capturing the role of individuals and their geographical contexts in late stage capitalism. The opening night also features a live poetry performance on the topic.
Apr 8-30. Bridge, Charoenkrung Soi 51
A 7-day event to celebrate the grand opening of Rama 9's new mall, promising live music from the K-Pop sensation Psy alongside other huge Korean acts like Cnblue, Aoa and Apink. Meanwhile, while local favorites like Scrubb, Lipta, Jetseter and Toe Saksit will also be taking on the stage.
Apr 10-16. Oasis Arena at Show DC, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
This 3-day Songkran party welcomes huge international EDM DJs to the stage for a night of danceable beats and water fights. Headlining this year are Dash Berlin, Don Diablo and Kaskade, who’ll be joined by the likes of Laidbake Luke, Yellow Claw, Jay Hardway, and many more.
Apr 13-15. Oasis Arena at Show DC, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
The popular surf house hosts free sessions from 11am-12pm, 1pm-2pm, and 3pm-4pm in celebration of Songkran. On top of that, they’ve teamed up with several thai craft beer brands, ranging from Changwon Express to Mahanakhon, to bring special beer promotions throughout the event.
Apr 13-15. Flowhouse, Sukhumvit Soi 26
The Kolour party crew host their first 10-hour day/night party in a modern industrial warehouse, featuring music from DJs Wankelmut (Berlin) and Breach (UK) across two indoor and outdoor stages, alongside a huge craft beer garden.
Apr 22. Tigger Twins Studio, 5 Ramkhamhaeng Soi 22
The non-profit multimedia project dedicated to creating short videos about local culture present ten of their documentaries capturing the daily lives of local people in Songkhla, ranging from a shaman who calls the spirits of the dead to Mrs. Yew who serves raw egg yolk on ice cream
Apr 23. Jam, Charoet Rat Soi 1, BTS Surasak
Now in its sixth edition, the massive EDM festival returns with headliners like Marshmello, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix and more.
Apr 28-Apr 30. BITEC, 88 Bangna Trat Rd.
Indonesian photographer Angki Purbandono presents a series of images he captured during his imprisonment in 2012-2013, inspired by community relationships within a limited space. The images are creatively created from a scanner, as a camera was prohibited.
Apr 29. Bangkok University Gallery, 2-4/F, BU International College Building (Bld.7), 119 Rama 4 Rd.
The British electronic music duo return to Bangkok to perform some of their biggest hits, including "Gold," "All I See" and "Giving it All", with support from local DJ Dark White.
Apr 30. Live RCA, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
The collaborative art event returns, inviting creatives to submit their films, poetry, spoken word, music videos and other creations to be showcased on the night alongside quality tracks from DJ Rory Breaker Morant.
Apr 30. Mustache Bangkok, 544/5 Ratchadapisek Rd.
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