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Bangkok's best Halloween parties 2014

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Thursday (Oct 30) 

Mr. Cho goes to Havana

Chinatown art venue Cho Why holds a Cuban revolution-themed night with the screening of Soy Cuba, a 1964 film once banned in the Soviet Union. There will also be mojitos and Cuban food. Film starts at 8:30pm. 

Oct 30

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Mariah The Elusive Chanteuse Show Live in Bangkok

Even though the front row tickets mysteriously vanished in less than 5 minutes, we hope you managed to get a ticket to see this pop and r&b diva hit the high notes and fill the halls of Impact Arena with her greatest hits. 

Oct 30

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Anchorsong Maw EP Release Party

Thursday is the night for EDM fans as Japanese artist Anchorsong will perform his idiosyncratic electro sounds at this release party for his new EP Mawa, with support from Thai Man Made (Champ the Violinist), Broken Kassette and DJ To-Ru.

Oct 30

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Friday (Oct 31)

Still undecided where to go this Halloween? Check out our fright night party list. 

Oct 31

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Inwhite

You have the option to go white this Halloween as the annual musical by Chula's Faculty of Communication Arts takes the audience to a fictional town called Khaowadi where there's only one rule - everyone has to wear white. Play in Thai. Tickets available at www.nitadechula.net.

Oct 31

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Deepsea Drive Machine Live in Bangkok

Another Japanese group hitting the Bangkok music scene this weekend. The J-rock techno band who last performed in Bangkok at Fat Festival 2010 return this Halloween, supported by local groups Monomania, Wednesday, Pupdub and Aire. 

Oct 31

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GTCC Oktoberfest Night 2014

If you've somehow forgotten that this is also the month to drink beer, the GTCC takes you to an evening of live music by German act Anton & The Funny Guys Band, a Munich-like original atmosphere of wooden benches, and a German buffet with a complimentary Paulaner beer (B220 per mug for the rest of the night). B1,500 for members.

Oct 31

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Five Days of Horror and Laughs

The final night to catch the screening of 3 selected horror films, The Poltegeist, Army of Darkness and the Rocky Horror Picture Show, at the quaint and cozy Cinema Wine House in Phra Nakorn in celebration of its first Halloween. 

Through Oct 31

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Rocky Improv Horror Show

A frightful evening of improv comedy musical, featuring Drew McCreadie, Toby Bemer and Chris Wegoda. B450 for advanced tickets and a free drink for anyone in costume. Great alternative if you're not keen on crowded costume parties. 

Oct 31

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Saturday (Nov 1) 

Bangkok Theatre Festival

Thailand's biggest names in the theater community and overseas guest artists perform at this citywide festival, kicking off this weekend at Santichaiprakarn Park (check out our Phra Athit guide). Expect traditional Thai performing arts, folk, contemporary and experimental theater, dance, likay folk dance, and acts for children and families.

Nov 1-Nov 16

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Bangkok in Technicolor

Manit Sriwanichpoom's new exhibition opens this Saturday, exhibiting his vibrant images of our city, capturing today's consumerist culture, a sharp contrast to his previous work, Black & White.

Nov 1

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The Music Run Thailand

Promising to be one of the biggest running events in Bangkok this year. Music lovers and running enthusiasts can embrace both pursuits in this interactive 5km run and party this Saturday. The party section will feature local DJs and a live performance by Getsunova for the warm-up party. 

Nov 1

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River Festival 

Starting this weekend, enjoy a week of cultural performances, workshops and traditional delicacies at selected riverside temples nearby six piers, from Wat Arun through to Asiatique the Riverfront. For highlights, see www.riverfestivalthailand.com/en.

Nov 1-6

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Harmony World Puppet Carnival 

More than 150 puppet troupes from over 70 countries take over Rattanakosin Island for the world's biggest puppet carnival, featuring shows, parades, film screenings and workshops this Saturday from 3pm onwards. Detailed schedule and bookings available on the website. 

Nov 1-10

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Aesthetics Makes Sense

The 3rd BACC art talk of 2014 will feaure Thai artist Arin Rungjang and Worathep Akkabootara, a curator of the 55th International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia. Talk is in Thai without translation. Check our our interview with Arin on installation art. 

Nov 1

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Cat Expo

Happening all weekend, Cat Expo promises four stages of performances from Thai rock and indie bands including Scrubb, Big Ass, Sqweez Animal, Slur, Lula, La-Oong Fong. Over 100 stalls will be selling Thai music and goods by Thai artists, alongside screenings of 11 cat-related films. Check out My life as Ali Thomas in the video above, who will also be performing at the festival amongst other indie groups that you should be listening to right now. 

Nov 1-2

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The Master Storyteller

A special one-hour show by stand-up comedian Jon Bennett, known for his shows Pretending Things are a Cock and Fire in the Meth Lab. B500 for advanced tickets with a drink. Special combo package with the Rocky Improv Horror Show (Oct 31) at B850. 

Nov 1

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Nowhere End 8

Expect electronic, alternative, folk and rock n' roll performances by DJ To-Ru, Govinda Bhasya, Alone Tournament, Ben Edwards and Monomania. Also gives you an opportunity to see the ongoing photo exhibition by Thakorn Jantrachot titled Monochrome.

Nov 1

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Sunday (Nov 2) 

TMB I ING Park Run 2014

An equally highly anticipated run this weekend. This charity mini-marathon hosted by TMB Bank takes place at Suan Rod Fai park and offers three distances: 10km, 4.5km and 2.5km. Proceeds go to The Cardiac Children Foundation of Thailand under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.

Nov 2

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Asiatopia

This weekend is your last chance to catch Asiatopia's 16th anniversary, featuring the work of artists from Israel, Ukraine, Poland, among many others from all over Asia. 

Nov 2

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The Cult

After a three-week run, this is the last weekend for you to catch this noir comedy musical by Nophand Boonyai, taking place in the year 1984, a time when schools across the country competed fiercely to partake in Thailand's national music contest. An official on the judging committee travels to an ordinary school and is soon confronted with its horrific secrets.

Through Nov 4

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Burium 2

If you haven't already been to the Jam Factory recently, this is the last day for you to see the latest exhibition of celebrated Ratchaburi artist Wasinburi Supanichworapat work with photography and ceramic crafts. 

Through Nov 2