Film fests, photo exhibitions, club nights, Death Cab for Cutie...oh, and 1,600 pandas.

See also: 24 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this March


Thursday (Mar 3)

CONCERTS: Death Cab for Cutie

The American alt-rock band known for their hits "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" and "You are a Tourist" also perform tracks like "Black Sun" and "Little Wanderer" from their eighth studio album, Kintsugi.

Mar 3 


CONCERTS: Take That

The English pop group promote their seventh studio album, III, with songs like "Greatest Day," "Love Love" and "Patience" while also bringing fan-favorites like "Back for Good," "Rule the World" and "Never Forget" to the stage. 

Mar 3


NIGHTLIFE: Gainsbourg Night 

A night of live music from Laurent Cousin who tributes the best songs by the legendary French singer and composer Serge Gainsbourg, including his various jazz, reggae and pop hits. 

Mar 3


NIGHTLIFE: Get a Room

Plenty of quality house, techno and disco beats from DJs Seelie and Jaydubb at Thonglor's brand new night club, Beam.

Mar 3 


THEATER: How I Learned to Drive

Paula Vogel’s award-winning and Off-Broadway hit play follows a controversial love story between a confused young girl and her driving instructor. Performed in English with Thai subtitles. Tickets are available at www.peelthelimelight.com/tickets.  

Mar 3-13


Friday (Mar 4)

NIGHTLIFE: Kirk Degiorgio

The British techno DJ and producer, known for his Detroit-influenced techno sets, returns to Bangkok.

Mar 4


NIGHTLIFE: Rich White Ladies

The confrontational female rapper duo makes their Bangkok debut with their signature mix of electronic and hip-hop beats, with support from Powderpuff and the Go Grrrls team.
 
Mar 4 

ART: 1600 Pandas

As part of a global art project by artist Paulo Grangeon and WWF Thailand that aims to raise awareness for panda conservation, each one of these papier mache figurine pandas represent the shockingly low number of pandas currently left in the wild: 1,600. They'll be making their way through town starting at Sanam Luang and moving onto CentralWorld, Chong Nonsi Skywalk, BACC, Lumpini Park and various other spots in town before settling at Central Embassy.

Mar 4-Apr 10 


ART: This is Not a Political Act

Jirawut Ueasungkomsate's first solo exhibition questions the effect repressive powers can have on art for both the creator and viewers. The audience will be guided through a pitch-dark room and given a torch to view the 15 low-resolution portraits on display.

Mar 4-Apr 3 


ART: Insomnia 

Annabelle Henderson presents her after-dark photography while wandering late-night hubs like Khao San Road.

Mar 4-16


FILM SCREENINGS: Signes de Nuit in Bangkok

Originating in France, this worldwide festival hosts special screening of recent international short films, documentaries and audio-visual works from over 70 countries spanning across 3 days. 

Mar 4-6


Saturday (Mar 5)

NIGHTLIFE: Alle Farben & Younotus

The German tech and deep house DJs, whose hit "Supergirl" currently has 57 million views on YouTube, return to Bangkok to spin their biggest hits. 

Mar 5


NIGHTLIFE: NIGHTLIFE: Tech Danse

Underground electronic DJs, including Zidov Akuma, Richoe, Ikono and Zomzii, throw a huge party at the bar-slash-art gallery.  

Mar 5


NIGHTLIFE: Skinny Dips with Hunni'd Jaws

The monthly party dedicated to the best of electronic tunes, including future-garage, footwork, juke and experimental bass. This edition welcomes Brooklyn DJ Hunni'd Jaws, with support from DJs Stuart Nombluez and Will. 

Mar 5


GIGS: The Windbreaks 2

A night of live rooftop music with local bands Srirajah Rockers, Two Million Thanks, Haruguem Zaboy, Fwends, Wave and So and White Collar.

Mar 5


GIGS: Monstrous Victorious Album Launch Party

Degaruda, the local punk rock, instrumental and pop band, celebrates the launch of their latest album with a full hour-long live set.
 
Mar 5

ART: All That Glitters

American photographer Adam Birkan presents his works capturing the economic disparity in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore as part of his first solo exhibition in Asia.

Mar 5-26


ART: Danse Macabre

Parparhn Sirima Chaipreechawit’s latest photography exhibition captures the people of Kathmandu post earthquake with an eerie maze-like quality in a series of stunning black and white photographs.

Mar 5-Apr 30 


FILM SCREENINGS: 9FilmFest Screening 

For its fourth year, the annual short film festival received entrants from 92 countries with 9-minute films based around the theme of "Flower". The nine finalists from the categories Best Film, Best Script, Best Cinematography, Best Actress, Best Actor and Best Director will be screened on the night. 

Mar 5


Sunday (Mar 6) 

THEATER: Dracula - Blood is Life 

Director Joe Harmston presents Steven Dietz’s 1996 stage adaptation of Dracula in a play that combines magic, illusion and music. The performance follows Dracula’s arrival in England, where he tries to drink the blood of two young women only to be defeated by their suitors. 

Through Mar 6

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