24 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this March
A ton of international touring bands and outdoor markets, plus an exhibition from Spain's master of the colorful and macabre Joan Cornella.
The American-New Zealand rock band return to Bangkok to perform tracks from their latest album, Multi-Love, including "Can't Keep Checking my Phone" and "The World is Crowded".
Mar 2. Live RCA, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
The popular queer party team returns with another installment, this under a rainbow glitters and technicolor stripes theme. Expect danceable electropop, rock and disco beats courtesey of DJs Maehappyair and Dookie throughout the night.
Mar 3. Tapas, Silom Soi 4
The art-focused flea market returns for a second year, where local veteren and emerging artists will set up camp to sell their works, alongside a series of art workshops and live music by the riverside.
Mar 3-5. The Jam Factory, 41/2 Charoen Nakorn Rd.
Photographer Visarut Sankhum documents the lives of Bangkok's migrant workers who live in temporary tin-walled structures as they build the city's booming luxury condominium industry.
Mar 3-Apr 3. Foreign Correspondent’s Club Thailand, Penthouse/F, Maneeya Centre, 508/5 Phloen Chit Rd.
French-English photographer Didier Mayhew's first solo show documents the lives of children from the Terai, an area between India's border and the Nepali Himalyan foothills, and the struggles of their daily lives as nomads.
Mar 4-Apr 29. Kathmandu Photo Gallery, 87 Pan Rd.
The popular outdoor music festival returns for its tenth edition, featuring performances from over 20 local bands alongside workshops, talks, special screenings and a flea market.
Mar 4-5. CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd.
This brand new EDM festival comes under the theme "Unleash the Untamed," with a lineup currently including Coone, Noisecontrollers, Code Black, Zatox and Mightyfools.
Mar 4. Motor Sportsland, between Phaholyothin Soi 22-24.
Illustrator Kanith's latest collection explores aspects of traditional Chinese daily life in order to examine the contrast between the Asian round-table dining and Western microwaved meals.
Mar 4-May 5. Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, 188 Silom Rd.
After a 2-year hiatus, the popular outdoor market returns, this time taking over Thonglor's popular community mall with plenty of booths focused on lifestyle products and fine dining.
Mar 4-5. The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17
As part of Bangkok Underground Film Festival (also at Bridge Art Space on Mar 4), the Asian premiere of this German-Burmese documentary will be followed by a Q&A with the director Andreas Hartmann and the protagonists, The Rebel Riot Band, who will also perform live. The film tells the story of Kyaw Kyaw, the lead singer of the Burmese punk band Rebel Riot and activist agaisnt authoritarianism, racism and the persecution of ethnic minorities in Myanmar, who spreads the message that punk music and Buddhism can exist in harmony.
Mar 5. Gallery Ver, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Soi 22
The British electronic soul and pop duo, best known for hits like "Warm on a Cold Night" and "Someone That Loves You," make their Bangkok debut, with support from local bands X0809 and Plern Pan Perth.
Mar 7. Voice Space, BBD Building, 197 Viphavadi Rangsit Rd.
The Australian indie-alternative rock band, best known for their massive hit "Sweet Disposition", performs live as part of Live Nation's Soundbox live music event series, with support from local bands Scrubb and Electric Neon Lamp.
Mar 8. Muang Thai GMM Live House, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd.
Mar 8-15. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Chulalongkorn University and SF Cinema Central World
The English singer-songwriter, best known for songs like "The Love We Had" and "Stuck on You" stops by Bangkok for an intimate live gig at the rooftop bar.
Mar 9. Cloud 47, 47/F, United Center Building, Silom
Mar 9-12. Anantara Riverside (Soi Charoen Nakhon 57/1)
Mar 9-22. Alliance Francaise Bangkok, 179 Wireless Rd.
The Spanish cartoonist, known for his black humor-laced six-panel comic strips that touch on topics ranging from cannibalism to infanticide, makes his Bangkok debut. Expect plenty of his cheery, colorful comics displayed alongside limited-edition T-shirts, books and illustrations for sale.
Mar 10-23. Future Factory Bangkok, Phahon Yothin Rd.
This huge boat party on the Chao Phraya River takes place on the stationary Vanvarang Ship, featuring live music Hugo and The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band on the main deck, plus tracks from DJs Mendy Indigo, Sarayu, K9, Coran, DOTT and more on the lower deck.
Mar 11. Vanvarang Ship, Charoenkrung Rd.
The Canadian brother and sister electronic duo, best known for tracks like "Beautiful World" and "Fault Line", perform live in Bangkok with opening act Cyndi Seui and an after party with DJ Kova O' Sarin. Dress code is sportswear.
Mar 17. Live RCA, RCA, Rama 9 Rd.
The outdoor house and techno music festival returns, featuring two days worth of art, music and food. So far, the lineup includes international names like Wankelmut, Tube & Berger, Adana Twins B2B Animal Trainer and more. Local names include Sunju Hargun, Koish, Dan Buri, X0809 and many more.
Mar 18-20. Thai Wake Park, 18/4 Soi Sudsawas, Lieb Khlong 6 Rd.
The university's annual market all about art, music and DIY crafts returns, this year featuring performances from Yokee Playboy, Jinta, Ten to Twelve, Boy Imagine, Moving and Cut, Stoondio and more.
Mar 24-25. Faculty of Architecture, KMITL
A two-day festival featuring Grammy award-winning fusion quartet Yellowjackets, American saxophonist Benny Golson and guitarist Al McKay, formerly of Earth, Wind & Fire, plus local names like Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band, Soul After Six and Thailand All-Stars Jazz Orchestra.
One of the top orchestras in the world stops by Bangkok as part of their world tour for a special performance in remembrance of HM King Bhumibhol Adulyadej, in which they'll be playing a set including his compositions, joined by conductor Edward Gardner and piano soloist Benjamin Grosvenor.
Mar 28-29. Prince Mahidol Hall
The annual convention dedicated to films, TV and animation returns for its fourth year, promising cosplay contests, panel discussions, live performances, movie premiers and booths from the likes of HBO, Marvel, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox and many more.
Mar 31. BITEC, 88 Bangna Trad Rd.
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