All your pre-Songkran party needs. 

Thursday (Apr 7)

NIGHTLIFE: Obsidian 

DJ Mendy Indigo hosts a night of quality underground techno tracks, with support from DJ Tristan Kino. 

Apr 7


CONCERTS: Fung Jai Mun

The team from the online music zine hosts a concert dedicated to local emerging bands like Vivid Dream, Shark Boy Alive, Lord Liar Boots, Telex Telexs and River Rhyme.  

Apr 7


THEATER: The Illusionists

Broadway’s biggest-selling magic show features seven of the world’s best illusionists in a series of logic-defying performances which combine dance, comedy and world-class props. 

Apr 7-10


THEATER: Up Pompeii

Bangkok Community theater presents the British comedy filled with innuendo and oneliners as part of a three-course "dinner theater" performance.

Through Apr 9 


ART: Particles Evolution

French artist Thibaud Tchertchian uses spray paint to create unexplored worlds and delve into the human imagination. 

Apr 7-Jun 5


THEME PARKS: Chang Global Carnival

Lumphini Park's brand new world-class carnival promises to get the adreline drushing for people of all ages with more than 20 intense rides including roller coasters, vertical drops, bumper cars and plenty of fairground stalls filled with games, food and drinks. 

Open daily


FAIRS: World's Pop Up Beach

This week's beach-themed fair at EM District dedicates itself to Phuket beach vibes, featuring food stalls from the likes of The Never Ending Summer, Nitiya Kaiyang, San Saab, Phuket Town, Saab Eli. Also expect plenty of pre-Songkran fun activities, live music from Rasmee Isan Soul, Paradise Bangkok, DJ Mafsai and more.

Apr 7-10


Friday (Apr 8)

NIGHTLIFE: Timmy Trumpet

The Australian house DJ known for incorporating trumpet solos into electro tracks performs live, with support from DJs Hell Kids, Romper and Ball. Dress code is red.  

Apr 8


NIGHTLIFE: Surrealistic People No. 7

DJ Paul Unglo spins plenty of psyched-out tunes ranging from cinematic funk to avant-garde jazz with support from DJ Maft Sai. 

Apr 8


NIGHTLIFE: Scotch Bonnet Session Vol. 2

A night dedicated to raw Afro & Latin sounds from across Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond, including the likes of  Cuban Son Montuno, Haitian Kompa, Puerto Rican Plena, Guadeloupe Gwo Ka and much more. 

Apr 8


ART: Painter Prestige

Verapong Sritrakulkitjakarn presents a series of intricate collage works on canvas about the artistic life. 

Apr 8-30


FILM SCREEINGS: Awas! 2016 Screening

A selection of animated short films from the first AWAS (A Week of Animation Shorts) Festival that took place in Kuala Lumpur this Mar 5-13. The festival featured more than 50 shorts from over 20 countries alongside workshops and discussions. For more details on the schedule, visit bit.ly/1pELWNp. 

Apr 8,10


Saturday (Apr 9)

NIGHTLIFE: Thai'm Out Sunset Session

A riverside sunset party hosted by the disco and house DJ who's performed at London's top night clubs including Ministry of Sound and Fabric. Support from local DJs Harrington, Zeek, Jaydubb and Chote.


NIGHTLIFE: Pete Herbert

The English DJ who's played at Ministry of Sound and Fabric takes over the night with his latest nu disco and indie dance tracks.  

Apr 9


NIGHTLIFE: Trinity

A party focusing on music from over 20 local DJs spread across three zones dedicated to hiphop/R&B, trap and EDM/future house. 

Apr 9 


GIGS: The Iron Fairies Dragonfly Opening Night

The opening night of Thonglor's much loved jazz bar features live music from Yazz, a Danish soul, jazz and RnB singer and her live band, plus plenty of delicious drinks. 

Apr 9 


NIGHTLIFE: Speakeasy Shabeen 

DJ Por Yai hosts a night dedicated to the jazz, ska, mambo and rhythm 'n' blues from the '40s, '50s and '60s that guarantees plenty of foot stomping and swinging dance moves.

Apr 9


GIGS: Pre Summer Session

A night of live acoustic folk and blues music from Beer Soranut and John Will Sail. 

Apr 9


ART: Foursome

A group exhibition by four local artists who present colorful portraits of nude bodies, taking inspiration from the Theater of the Absurd style of Eugene Ionesco.  

Apr 9-May 31


SPORTS: Colour Miles for Smiles

The international schools of Bangkok have teamed up for the third year to organize this charity fundraiser for Operation Smile, providing surgery for children with cleft lips around the country. Every kilometer completed at this run will surprise runners with a different colored powder.   

Apr 9 


Sunday (Apr 10)

GIGS: Drowning Pool

The popular rock and heavy metal band from Texas perform songs from their latest album, Hellelujah, including hits "By the Blood" and "Snake Charmer" as part of their Bangkok debut.  

Apr 10


CLASSICAL: SSMS Orchestra

Silapakorn University's faculty of music, conducted by special guest Hikotaro Yazaki, perform Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Massenet's Scènes Alsaciennes and Brahms' Symphony No.2 

Apr 10


WHY NOT: Bangkok Sketchers Tour

The group that organizes sketching tours of the city's landmarks holds its latest walking tour, this time exploring the Banglamphu area. 

Apr 10 

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