The Kolour crew hosts their biggest afternoon outdoor party to date on Feb 21, with a maximum capacity of 2,000, picturesque views of rice fields and three lakes (one for swimming) at the open-air venue. Expect 12 hours of gourmet food, art, and an exclusive live performance by the renowned German DJ Väth, founder of Ibiza's Cocoon parties. Others confirmed to play include DJs Nakadia and Sunju Hargun. Tickets available at www.kolourinthepark.com. Limited B1,100 tickets available at the door.
Thai Wake Park, 18/4 Soi Sudsawas, Lieab Klong 6 Rd. Prathum Thani. 02-904-7722
 
 
The riverside bar is transformed into a festival-style daytime gypsy party on Feb 28 from 2pm onwards, with an on-site gypsy market, fortune tellers, a spiritual corner, art displays, sunset meditation, food, specialized cocktails and live performances curated by the Inhale Exhale crew.
Viva Aviv, B/F, River City Shopping Complex, 23 Yotha Rd., 02-639-6305
 
 
Here’s the next big one for fans of Ultra and Waterzonic. Ex-member of the legendary Swedish House Mafia Steve Angello headlines this massive EDM festival on Mar 7. Other big names include Markus Schulz and Vicetone, with support from local electro DJs Ono, 22Bullets, Machina and Paulie. General tickets at B2,500 and VIP tickets at B4,000, which come with two free drinks, access to a private lounge area, private restroom and fast-lane privilege.
11th Infantry Regiment, King's Guard, Phahon Yothin Rd. www.mayamusicfestival.com
 
PARADISE FEST
JJ Mall welcomes the city’s alt crowd on Mar 14 from 3pm-midnight for 10 hours of hard rocking by local acts like Ebola, Sweet Mullet, Retrospect, Lomosonic and Kluay Thai. Tickets are B900, purchase five tickets to get one free. Don’t forget to wear black.
6/F, JJ Mall, Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd. 061-414-5265. BTS Mo Chit, MRT Kamphaengphet
 
SUNSILK PERFECT STRAIGHT PRESENTS
Impact Arena transforms into a UFO Dance Arena on Mar 28, welcoming some of the biggest local pop and rock acts around like Potato, Tattoo Colour, Joey Boy, DJ Spydamonkee and Tata Young, as well as one of our fave party organizers, Trasher Bangkok. Miss Thailand World 2014 Maeya will be a special guest. General tickets are B800, but a Sunsilk product receipt of B500 or more gets you a B300 ticket (only available at Thaiticketmajor outlets).
Impact Arena, Popular Rd., 02-833-4455

OUT OF TOWN

 
TRANG MUSIC FESTIVAL
Situated right by the beautiful Ratchamongkhon Beach in Trang Province, this festival on Mar 21 features performances by local pop acts like Lula, Singto Numchok, Lipta, Pang, 25Hours and Paradox. Tickets are B1,000, and you can party till dawn at its “sleepless party” from 1:30am.
Ratchamongkol Beach, Trang Province. www.fb.com/trangmusicfestival