24 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this July
It's raining markets, live music, theater and more this month.
SEE ALSO: Massive concerts coming up in Bangkok this year
FAIRS: 35th Thai Teaw Thai Fair
So, it’s pretty rainy in Bangkok—all the more reason to seek out some bargain low-season deals elsewhere around Thailand. Due to increasing popularity, the 35th Thai Teaw Thai Fair will take place in an even bigger space at BITEC (88 Bang Na-Trat Rd. BTS Bang Na) this Jul 2-5, with booths from resorts around the country, tour operators, low-cost airlines, spa packages, transport companies and experience organizers. Tip: check out the exhibitors’ list in advance at www.thaiteawthaiplaza.com.
Jul 2-5
NIGHTLIFE: Phatfunk 5th Anniversary Party
Glow Nightclub (Sukhumvit Soi 23) plays host to drum n’ bass specialists Phatfunk this Jul 3 who will celebrate their 5th Anniversary Party (B450, one free drink), with headlining Austrian DJ RoyGreen, supported by resident DJs. They're also promising extra subs for bigger and better sounds.
Jul 3
NIGHTLIFE: SuperrZaaap! 7th Year Anniversary Mega Hits! Party
For a taste of the Thonglor nightlife scene, head over to Badmotel on Jul 3 for the SuperrZaaap! 7th Year Anniversary Mega Hits! Party. The first floor will turn into a Thai ‘90s waikanong nightclub featuring DJs Scoobydoo and YP, while the music up on the second-floor High Voltage Pop-Up Club will be provided by Japanese guest DJ Monkey Timers and the crew’s resident DJs.
Jul 3
NIGHTLIFE: Red Bull Thre3Style Thailand 2015
After a long search for the best DJ talents in town, the final round of Thailand’s Red Bull Thre3Style 2015 will take place this Saturday, Jul 4. Route 66 (RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 02-203-0936) will be the stage as selected DJs Spydamonkee, Dragon, Maiam, Nutty, Tnt, Bomber Selecta, Zlexii and Jedie battle it out for the title of champion over 15-minute sets that must incorporate at least three musical genres. The national champions will compete at the world finals later this year. Entry is B300, and doors open at 8:30pm.
Jul 4
GIGS: Pow! Fest
Parinam Music's first official mini-music festival Pow! Fest takes over Live House BKK this Jul 4, kicking off at 3:30pm. Organized by live music organizer Seen Scene Space, the stage will be packed with local indie acts to watch like Gym & Swim, Slur, Summer Dress, Seal Pillow, Aire, Hariguem Zaboy, Wave and So, Fwends and Safe Planet, plus a set by Japanese act The Fin. B700 tickets are still available at the door.
Jul 4
ART: Proximity: Part 2
This collaborative project between Inspiracje International Visual Art Festival, 13 MUZ and the BACC brings over the works of 11 contemporary Polish artists, comprising installations, photography and video art that deal with unconventional issues.
Jul 4-Oct 25
ART: Signs
A series of street photographs by local artist Akkara Naktamna, who captures nightmarish, apocalyptic messages through the objects of everyday life, as though they were scenes from a horror sci-fi movie. Opening party on Aug 1 at 6:30pm, as part of Photo Bangkok 2015 fest. For the rest of the art exhibitions opening this week, see here.
Jul 4-Aug 30
MARKETS: TGIF Market: Checkmate
Despite the rain, July promises to be another big month for Bangkok fashionistas (see our roundup here). For starters, TGIF Market will return at one of the newest popup venues, Quartier Hall at EmQuartier this Jul 4-5 under the theme Checkmate. Expect over 200 stalls of leading fashion brands like Isawan, Something Boudoir, Mimi by Milin (pictured), Mywishlist and multi-brand pop-ups like Fablab and SOS. You’ve also got plenty of trendy food options close by at Helix Quartier.
Jul 4-5
THEATER: Iceberg
The Bangkok performing arts community is busy this rainy season. One of which is a restaging of veteran B-Floor director Ka-ge Teerawat Mulvilai’s controversial production Iceberg from Jul 7-18 as part of the Monsoon Theater Program at B-Floor Room. Tickets are B490.
Jul 7-18
NIGHTLIFE: Levels 3rd Anniversary
If you’re more of a Suk 11 trawler, the Levels 3rd Year Anniversary will take place this Jul 8 under the theme “Mystery.” Entry is free, and open to the general public from 11pm onwards.
Jul 8
CONCERTS: Machine Head Live in Bangkok
The veteran heavy metal band from Oakland are on an extended world tour this second half of the year, making stops in Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. This will be their debut live show in Bangkok. B1,800 tickets also available at the door.
Jul 8
THEATER: According to Marguerite Duras
One of the shows launching at the beginning of this month is an experimental performance of “An Epilogue to the Malady of Death,” along with a series of film screenings dedicated to the French playwright of the ‘60s-’90s, According to Marguerite Duras, at Thonglor Art Space.
Jul 9-Aug 1
GIGS: Inspirative: Mysteriously Awake
The album launch concert for the Thai indie band, with special guests Free Typewriter and Monomania. Tickets are available now through bank transfer at on.fb.me/1J4hoMK. Limited band T-shirts available for sale, designed by Sahred Toy. Tickets are already sold out.
Jul 11
NIGHTLIFE: Sunn - The Journey Continues
Kolour crew's second installment of its new party concept will also take place at Live RCA, featuring a huge new food truck, new visuals by Kor.Bor.Vor, a redecoration of all the rooms, and long hours of partying from the afternoon till late with new headlining DJ Robosonic.
Jul 11
MEETUPS: The Colours - Creative Collaboration
The first Kinfolk gathering event in Thailand, featuring two days of food, art installations, music, conversations and networking under the theme "In Praise of Slowness." Day 1 is the Kinfolk Gathering Dinner (B4,500), a five-course dinner designed by Gai Lai Mitwichan, with live music by Jacopo Gianninoto, an art installation by F.A.C.T. and an open discussion on "slowness." Day 2 is the F.A.C.T (B1,000) gathering which features a creative workshop and food and drinks stalls. Apply for a ticket at bit.ly/1e11d55.
Jul 11-12
MARKETS: Made by Legacy VI
The Brooklyn-style vintage flea market returns this month under the theme "Modern Market," set to take over an exclusive part of the luxury mall that has never been opened to the public before. Expect the usual antique finds in a 4,000-sq-meter space, with a panoramic view of urban Bangkok.
Jul 11-12
OPERA: The Snow Dragon
Recently premiered in the US to rave reviews, this is the latest production by renowned Thai-American composer Somtow Sucharitkul, known for his contemporary take on opera. Sponsored by Skylight Music Theatre (Milwaukee, USA), Department of Cultural Promotion and Opera Siam, the fantasy opera is a short story of an abused young boy and a troubled counsellor who enter an imaginary world filled with dragons and princesses. This is said to be the composer's best production to date.
Jul 15-16
NIGHTLIFE: Retox Sessions Presents TJR
The DJ/producer, known for his collaboration with Pitbull for "Don't Stop the Party" makes his Bangkok debut, with opening sets by Ninegod, Skinny Mark and Zuper L.
Jul 16
GIGS: Braids x Monomania
The Canadian experimental dreampop band will be supported by Panda Records' synth-oriented rockers Monomania at this Mind The Gap Thailand gig. One free drink from Sandport craft beer. Pre-sale tickets available at www.fb.com/mindthegapthailand.
Jul 17
MARKETS: The Great Outdoor Market
The popular outdoor pop-up market returns to the city, this time taking refuge in the creative parking lot on the 9-10/F of the BBC Building in Ekkamai, promising a panoramic view of Bangkok. Expect a parade of food trucks, fashion pop-ups and live music performances on the rooftop.
Jul 17-19
FILM: A Design Film Festival
Launched in Singapore back in 2010, A Design Film Festival will be making a stop in Bangkok this Jul 18-26 at TCDC. Previously shown in Portland, Berlin, Taipei and Kaohsiung, the film fest focuses on films related to architecture, fashion, photography, street art, motion graphics, technology and the subcultures of design. Some of the official selections for Bangkok include: Capital C, Dior and I, Print the Legend and the Asia premiere of Time Zero: The Last Year of Polaroid Film. For more trailers and ticketing information, see www.fb.com/designfilmfestival.
Jul 18-26
CONCERTS: Soundbox: Music to be Heard
A brand new touring live music series powered by Live Nation, a group aiming to promote cutting-edge music across Asia. The first edition in Bangkok features the niche American "schizophrenic" pop duo Twenty One Pilots, the "Samurai" Japanese rock singer-songwriter/guitarist Miyavi (also known from Angelina Jolie's 2014 film Unbroken) and local hip-hop DJ Ono.
Jul 22
THEATER & DANCE: Cirque Du Soleil Quidam Live in Bangkok 2015
The world's most legendary circus premieres its first show in Thailand. Under the tutelage of director Franco Dragone, the ninth edition of the show takes you into the imaginary world of Zoey, a girl who wishes to escape her mundane daily life. Expect acrobatic artistry from over 100 performers along with exceptional sound and stage production. Eleven rounds of performances, with 4:30pm rounds from Jul 30-Aug 2.
Jul 29-Aug 3
ART: Photo Bangkok Festival 2015
Expect exhibitions, interactive installations, talks, workshops and portfolio reviews held across Bangkok. Some of the participating spaces include: Kathmandu Photo Gallery, the BACC, Adler Subhashok Gallery, The Jam Factory and Bangkok University Gallery. Detailed schedule TBA. More information at www.photobangkokfestival.com or www.fb.com/photobangkok.
Jul 30-Oct 4
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