See also: This week's foodie happenings / Where to wine and dine this Christmas and New Year / New Year's Eve parties in Bangkok 2015-2016

Thursday (Dec 24)

NIGHTLIFE: Francois K

The legendary French-born, New York-based producer, considered one of the forefathers of house music, celebrates Christmas Eve.

Dec 24

NIGHTLIFE: Mr. Mike Returns - Sing Sing Xmas Special

A night of underground deep/tech house from the British DJ known for his hit track "Why Can't We Live Together".

Dec 24

NIGHTLIFE: Swanky Tunes

The progressive and electro house trio take over the night with some of their best tracks, including hits like "Here We Go".

Dec 24
 

NIGHTLIFE: Go Grrrls Queermas Party

Celebrate Christmas Eve with DJs Maehappyair, Dookie and Cleo P who'll be spinning plenty of queer-disco, hip-hop, electro, and rock for their last party of the year. 

Dec 24

NIGHTLIFE: X-Mas Snow Rave

A one-of-a-kind festive rave that promises to be the only techno party in town with a snow machine.

Dec 24

GIGS: Adam’s Apple: Christmas Eve Live Jazz Duet

Dec 24

GIGS: Mahajamroen Live

The Thai band known for merging blues, pop and ska into their tunes performs live, with support from DJs Moogly and Fred Canal. 

Dec 24 

MARKETS: Marshmallow Market 

The up-and-coming food and bike focused, riverside community mall celebrates the end of the year with a cozy market featuring DIY Christmas cards and scarf-knitting workshops, a cute outdoor chocolate fondue party as well as outdoor movie screenings through the rest of the year.

Through Jan 2

Friday (Dec 25)

NIGHTLIFE: Wondertoots Festival

Dudesweet presents two nights of "golden flowers music" for those who couldn't afford going to Wonderfruit Festival last weekend.

Dec 25-26

NIGHTLIFE: Naughty or Nice Christmas

DJ Buddah hosts this night of holiday celebrations with loads of party beats. Dress code is red and white. 

Dec 25

NIGHTLIFE: Glow Christmas Weekend

Two nights of partying with music from some of Bangkok's favorite DJs, including Kimball Collins, Boris Rubin, Coran, Krit Morton, Wintix and Jack Haze. 

Dec 25-26

NIGHTLIFE: Trasher All I want for Christmas is #BringCarmenHome

A charity party to raise funds for Bud Lake and Manuel Santos, the gay couple fighting to keep their baby daughter after surrogacy complications. 

Dec 25

GIGS: Urban Happiness

A concert series in celebration of the festive season, featuring Boy Pokorn, Toomtam Yootana from The Star, Tao from Academy Fantasia and Tattoo Colour.

Dec 25-27

GIGS: Are you 90’s II

Local rock bands Outro, Jimmy Revolt, Silly Machine, Madman, Conductor, The Octopuss and Planet T-Rex cover hit songs from massive '90s bands like Korn, Nine Inch Nails, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Oasis and Radiohead.

Dec 25

ART: Parallax

A photography exhibition by four Thai emerging photographers presenting their various perspectives on controversial and political subjects in Asia.

Dec 25-Jan 17

ART: Wheel of a Dark Soul

Nipon Jungkina presents his graphic, complexly detailed paintings that blur the line between religion and nudity.

Dec 25-Jan 23

Saturday (Dec 26)

NIGHTLIFE: Dapayk & Padberg

The German DJ and model duo take over the night with their set of minimal techno tracks with support from DJs Messie Joe and Dog on the Turns.

Dec 26

NIGHTLIFE: Sick Individuals

The Dutch EDM duo, known for their singles  "Lost & Found", "Made for This" and "Wasting Moonlight," host a multi-coloured neon glow-themed party with plenty of electro and progressive house.

Dec 26

NIGHTLIFE: Rabih Beaini aka Metamorphosis

The electronic music DJ brings his unique blend of dark wave, Krautrock and techno to the stage straight from Berlin.

Dec 26

CONCERT: 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 music, as well as live performances of the greatest hits from the "Love Is" label.

Dec 26

SPORTS: Star Wars Run

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

Dec 26

MARKETS: The Knack Market Boxing Day

The monthly pop-up at the lawn of the Jam Factory expands into a new zone that stretches all the way to the river bank, featuring more vintage items and more “chill” music. Gifts and lucky draws for visitors.   

Dec 26-27

MARKETS: OMG Market Ep. 1: Bring Me To Santa 

Over 200 fashion stalls taking over Quartier Hall at this new pop-up, with fashion, craft, food and lifestyle brands offering year-end discounts.

Dec 26-27

Sunday (Dec 27)

NIGHTLIFE: Dirty Disney Party ft. Pangina Heals 

The fabulous drag queen hosts a party dedicated to our favorite childhood icons with plenty of music and free flow Chandon Brut from 8pm-10pm. 

Dec 26