25 events you don't want to miss in Bangkok this April
The markets, fairs and live concerts just keep coming. Oh, and there's a little thing called Songkran, too.
ART: Art Ground
The Jam Factory Magazine's market for upcoming artists, where they can display their artworks in a casual, open-air exhibition features work from some of Bangkok's coolest artists including Lolay Thaweesak, Kanith, Note Kritsada, Pomme Chan, Rukkit Kuanhawate and many more. On top of this, plenty of art workshops, live music from band from the likes of Moving and Cut, Youth Brush, Freehand and Stoondio, plus on-site food booths complete the event.
Apr 1-3
POOL PARTY: Rip Curl Summer Carnival
A massive beach party filled with watersports ranging from "flow-riding" to wakeboarding, bikini contests and a huge day and night pool party featuring beats from British DJs Jackbeats and Gotsome, plus 10 other local DJs. Tickets are available at any Ripcurl store in Bangkok. There will also be plenty of food booths from the likes of Knock, La Monita, Surface, Bad Motel, Maison Jean Phillipe, Forkers and many more. Tickets are B350, available at any Ripcurl store in Bangkok.
Apr 2
NIGHTLIFE: Karma Kruise
A charity boat party to raise funds for the Duang Prateep Foundation that provides education and work opportunities around the country, the charity party will set sail along the Chao Phraya River to a soundtrack served up by DJs Takayu Harrington, Sunju Hargun, Eddy Frampton and Boris Rubin while it passes some of Bangkok’s most scenic riverside landmarks. Tickets are B900-1,100 at bit.ly/1UeWEHt.
Apr 2
MARKETS: Zaap on Sale Aloha Summer
The market, which brings together all the big online fashion shows returns for its sixth installment. Expect some 400 booths and a huge (but fashionable) crowd to fill Royal Paragon Hall. Unlike most markets in town right now, don’t expect any food stalls or much sitting space—this one’s all about shopping.
Apr 2-3
ART: The Great Outdoor Pop Up Experiment
The team behind the popular market returns, this time with plenty of live music and good food set in a six-meter-tall "Rustic Warehouse" made of bamboo and iron steel. It promises booths from The Kitchen Mess, Guss Damn Good, Blue Dye Cafe and more, plus live music from Gym & Swim, Inspirative Band, X0809 and Marathon. There will also be a "Neon Club" featuring live DJs, a river bar and an outdoor theater screening experimental films.
Apr 2-3
WORKSHOPS: Thaitay Rap Boot Camp
The popular rap group Thaitanium hosts Thailand's first ever hip-hop boot camp where participants will learn the ins and outs of the industry through an intensive day of workshops covering everything from song-writing to marketing tips. Space is limited to 50 participants.
Apr 3
CONCERTS: Asking Alexandria Live
The English metalcore band perform their biggest hits from three studio albums: Death to Destiny, Reckless and Relentess, and Stand Up and Scream.
Apr 3
ART: Painting with History in a room Filled with People with Funny Names
Korakrit Arunanondchai presents a video series on denim art, featuring light design by Alex Gvojic and music by Harry Bornstein, plus an opening performance by indie rock band Yellow Fang.
Apr 3
SPORTS: Songkran Run
Kick start Songkran with some healthy exercise at this run offering 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10km distances. Three fun stations will take place along the track: water, powder play and Thai folk dancing.
Apr 3
CONCERTS: Triggs & the Longest Day Album Release Party
The garage-rock four-piece release their long-awaited debut album at Moose. Supported by Hariguem Zaboy and more special guests.
Apr 5
THEME PARKS: Chang Global Carnival
This world-class carnival promises to get the adrenaline rushing for people of all ages with rides hailing straight from Europe. Expect more than 20 intense rides including the Booster, a 40-meter tall crane drop for height-lovers; the Euro Star, a high-speed hanging roller-coaster; Extreme, a massive robotic spider that guarantees a dizzying ride, and many more. Away from the rides, expect a fairground atmosphere filled with games, food and drinks. Entrance is B90 (excluding the price of each ride).
Apr 5-Oct 10
CONCERTS: Tom Jones
Welsh crooner Tom Jones has been doing his thing since the mid-‘60s, but this now he returns to Bangkok for the third time to prove he’s still got the moves. Expect plenty of his danceable hits on the night, including “Sex Bomb,” “It’s Not Unusual,” and “She’s a Lady,” all delivered in that unmistakable Welsh brogue. Tickets are B2,500- 4,500 from Thaiticketmajor
April 5
CONCERTS: Fung Jai Mun
The popular music zine shifts the spotlight onto young talent at this concert that introduces bands ranging from alternative punk to hip-hop, going by colorful names like Vivid Dream, Shark Boy Alive, Lord Liar Boots, Telex Telexs and River Rhyme. Tickets are B250 at bit.ly/22zbDk9.
April 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.
April 7-10
FILM SCREENINGS: 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
SPORTS: Colour Miles for Smiles 2016
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
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
MUSIC FESTIVAL: S20 Songkran Music Festival
Get a dose of EDM at the three-day music festival where the Dutch progressive house DJ Nicky Romero will be making his official Bangkok debut. Other big names including Afrojack, Deorro, Makj and Quintino will be joining him.
Apr 13-15
SONGKRAN: Water Festival 2016
Away from the mean streets of Silom and Khao San, seven riverside venues, including Wat Arun, Wat Prayoon, Wat Kalayanamitr, Tha Maharaj, Yodpiman River Walk, Asiatique Riverfront and Wat Pho, host activities ranging from traditional games to Thai dance performances in a more traditional celebration of Songkran. There’ll also be free water transportation running between each of the seven venues.
Apr 13-15
OPERA: Diary of Anne Frank Opera
A monodramatic opera piece in 4 scenes and 21 episodes, following the story from the original Diary of Anne Frank, featuring Kaleigh Rae Gamaché as Anne Frank and music from the Siam Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Adrian Tan.
Apr 20
CONCERTS: Destroyer
Making his Bangkok debut, the Canadian indie rocker behind hits like "Times Square," "Kaputt" and "The Laziest River" performs live after taking a big hiatus from the stage. Support by Yarinda & Friends and Gorn Clw. Tickets are B1,000 at ticketmelon.com or B1,200 at the door.
April 23
ART: Lost in Connection
Local graffiti artist ASIN presents a collection of works exploring the power of social media and its influence of people's daily lives. The opening reception features live painting and music from DJ Method to my Madness.
Apr 23 - May 20
CONVENTION: Bangkok Comic Con
The massive fair for film, comic, animation and cartoon lovers returns for its third year for three days of movie premiers, cosplay contests, anime mini concerts, games and panel discussions with people behind some of the biggest film and animation works across Asia and Hollywood
Apr 29-May 1
MARKETS: LOL Market
The popular market returns to the grounds of CentralWorld under the theme "Summer is Again Pink," this time focusing on introducing new, emerging brands rather than big names that feature at every market in town.
Apr 29-May 1
CONCERTS: Cat Threeshirt
Cat Radio's indie music concert returns for its third edition, featuring bands from the likes of Somkiat, Polycat, Slur, Slot Machine, Gym and Swim, The Ghost Cat, Paradox and much more for a two-day festival from 1pm-10pm. Tickets available at all 7-Eleven convenience stores.
Apr 30-May 1
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