FILM SCREENINGS: German Open Air Cinema

The Goethe Institut of Thailand hosts its annual series of weekly film screenings in a relaxed, garden environment. Celebrating contemporary German films and emerging filmmakers, this year’s movies include Dominik Graf’s The Beloved Sisters (2014), Robert Bramkamp’s Art Girls (2013), Stefan Haupt’s The Circle (2014), and Edward Berger’s Jack (2014).

Every Tue, Dec 1-Feb 14

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ART: Elephant Parade

An open-air exhibition featuring brightly decorated elephant statues hand-painted by a large group of artists and celebrities. The pieces will be auctioned for charity, with proceeds going to elephant conservation projects across the country.

Dec 1-Feb 17

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MUSIC: A Tribute to King of Jazz Concert

Grammy-nominated John di Martino performs acoustic jazz songs from his albums "A Tribute to King of Jazz Vol. 1" and "A Tribute to King of Jazz Vol. 2", in celebration of His Majesty the King's 88th birthday anniversary. He'll be joined by European jazz vocalist, Malene Mortensen. 

Dec 2

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ART: The Colours of Thailand Artistic Collaboration

A collection of fine art pieces by nine selected Thai artists including Sippawit Polsing, Somsak Sammatochanon and Aumnuysak Srisuk. 

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MARKET: Area Five Bangkok Art and Market Fair

Taking over the vast five-rai space at Airport Rail Link Makkasan previously home to Artbox, this fair promises 550 shops spread across six zones: art, food, fashion, music, design and craft. An opportunity for the young generation of Thai artisans to exhibit their artwork and design products.  

Dec 4-13

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ART: Bangkok Street Show

Acts from 30 street performers and buskers from around the world take over Lumphini Park with plenty of music, theater, dance, acrobatics and circus acts. Expect mime performances from the Babymime trio (Thailand), acrobatics from Chinese Acrobat Art Troupe (Japan/China), magic from Charlie Caper (Sweden), juggling and music from The Chipolatas (UK/Australia) and plenty more.

Dec 4-6

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MUSIC: Fung Jai Loy Concert

The team from the online music zine Fungjai presents live music from local artists Jinta, View from the Bus Tour, Youth Brush, Penguin Villa, and Jedsada and Prakasit. 

Dec 4

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MUSIC: Nathan East Charity Concert

The world-renowned American jazz musician, who's worked with everyone from Eric Clapton to Daft Punk, performs in celebration of His Majesty the King’s 88th birthday, with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to the Siriraj Foundation. The concert will also feature special guest appearances from famous Thai singers Nantida Kaewbuasai, Pijika (Lookwa) Jittaputta and M.R. Jiyakom Kittiyakara. 

Seattle-native Mike Hadreas brings his confrontational, emotionally raw brand of indie-pop to town, with songs such as "Queen", "Grid" and "Fool".

Dec 8

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MUSIC: Battles / Bottlesmoker / DXCNTR

The inventive US post-rock three-piece come to town on the back of its third album, La Di Da Di. Support from Indonesia's Bottlesmoker and locals DXCNTR.

Dec 9

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MUSIC FESTIVAL : 808 Festival

EDM fans will not want to miss this event headlined by Armin Van Buuren and Axwell Ingrosso. Also featuring other huge names including Jack U, Oliver Heldens, Porter Robinson, Jamie Jones, Sharam, Claude Vonstroke, Dan Buri, Coran, Sunju Hargun, Borys Rubin and more.  

Dec 9

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MARKET: The Great Outdoor Market

Returning to the awesome original venue, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Bangkok Docklands Company Limited, the outdoor festivities will feature pop-up cafes, art installations and designers' stores, plus live bands on a boat, all amid the chilled-out riverside atmosphere we fell in love with.

Dec 10

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MARKET: Bangkok Boxing Day

Because what would the end-of-year celebrations be without massive Boxing Day sales? This brand-new handmade and design market, organized by the same team behind Zaap on Sale, is set to be one of the biggest.  

Dec 12

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MARKET: Common Fest 

A music and design market by Chula's Industrial Design Faculty, featuring music from Gym and Swim, The Parkinsons, Solitude is Bliss, Nap A Lean and Lost Flower, plus an art exhibition by ID and CommDe student members. There will also be plenty of stalls to shop from, as well as silkscreen, ceramics and paper marbling workshops. 

This is probably the closest Bangkok ever gets to having an actual Christmas market. For the past couple years the T77 Sansiri Community has been hosting this outdoor market where shops and pop-up stores take over the scenic San Samran bridge. This year’s will be divided into six zones: food, stardust, trend, art and craft, pet and family.  

Dec 12

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CONCERTS: Super Junior-K.R.Y

A concert K-pop fans will not want to miss as the three main vocalists of the popular South Korean boy band take over the Bangkok stage with hits such as "Promise You" and "Join Hands". 

Dec 12-20

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NIGHTLIFE: Woobar Goes on Tour Boat Party

A huge boat party with music from the Kolour party crew's DJs Coran, Sebastian, DeLorean and more. Tickets include two free drinks with a chance to win a two night stay at the W Retreat and Spa in Bali.

Dec 12

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SPORTS: Thailand International Half Marathon

This car-free road marathon starts and finishes at Rama 8 Bridge on the Thonburi side of the river, offering distances 5, 10.5, 21.1km to both beginner and professional runners. Half marathon finishers will get a photo certificate. 

Dec 13

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CONCERTS: Concert in the Park

Bangkok Symphony Orchestra performs popular classics, pop songs and soundtracks from famous movies in the relaxing, winter breeze of Lumphini Park, promising a chilled Sunday picnic environment for family and friends. 

Dec 13, Dec 20, Dec 27

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ART: #NRCSSM 

UK artist Beejoir explores vanity in the digital age in this multi-disciplinary exhibition that draws inspiration from Greek mythology, super brands, iconic individuals and social media users. 

Dec 16-Feb 7

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GIGS: Two Play to Charity

Two veterans in the Thai music scene, Karabao and Pod Modern Dog, perform live with all proceeds going to the Thailand Council for Independent Living and the Children and Youth Development Foundation. 

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GIGS: Roscius

This French-born producer’s sound has been described as “world minimal disco” and is all about improvisation, featuring bells, organic keyboards, voice samples and various percussive isntruments. Also appearing at Wonderfruit festival in Pattaya.

Dec 19

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NIGHTLIFE: May The Beats Be With You

In celebration of the release of the 7th movie, join this huge Star Wars themed night out where LIVE RCA will be split into three zones of dirty tech house, afro beats/live instrumentals and disco grooves. 

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NIGHTLIFE: Francois K at Bangkok, Xmas Eve

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CONCERTS: Boyd Ko Awards

Some of the biggest names in Thailand's music industry will walk the red carpet to this much-anticipated end-of-year concert that celebrates the year's best of music in unique categories, as well as live performances of the greatest hits from the Love Is label. 

Dec 26

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SPORTS: Star Wars Run

Whether or not you're a fan of the classic movie franchise, this run promises a fun night of exercise as well as a huge EDM concert. Expect plenty to see plenty of costumes and light sabers. 

Dec 26

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NIGHTLIFE: Output Festival

Another huge night of EDM headlined by the world-famous French DJ and producer, David Guetta. The full line-up hasn't been announced just yet, but so far we know that he'll be joined by Indian-American EDM sensation, KSHMR, as his South East Asia debut. 

Dec 29

Stay tuned to BK for more Christmas and New Year events as they're announced