See also: Here are all the big international concerts coming up in Bangkok

NIGHTLIFE: Kolour 7 Year Anniversary!

To mark seven years since starting as a small riverside sunset event series, Kolour heads back to the banks of Chao Phraya River for an intimate open-air sunset party with DJs like Jam on Toast, Ekception, Time Roemer, Dan Buri and more.

Sep 1, 3pm. Mango Tree on the River at Yodpiman, 240 Khwaeng Wang Burapha Phirom Free entry until 5pm, B250 between 5-7pm, B400 after 7pm.

NIGHTLIFE: Beat and Beyond #5 : Kllo (Live!)

The Australian duo of Chloe Kaul and Simon Lam present their sexy electro-pop meets R&B hits like “Make Me Wonder,” “False Calls,” “Under Lie.”

Sep 1, 9pm. De Commune, 1/F, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 088-419-7380. B650 on Ticketmelon.

LIVE MUSIC: Movements Live In Bangkok

The Californian four-piece bring their blend of post-hardcore, emo and alternative rock to the Bangkok stage in support of their debut album, Feel Something.

Sep 3, 8pm. De Commune, 1/F, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 088-419-7380. Pre-sale B750 on Eventpop/B1,200 at the door.

FAIR: World Gourmet Festival

Anantara Siam hosts dinners prepared by chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants around the world. In total there are 24 dinners this year, cooked by 13 chefs from 12 restaurants. In addition, they’ll host five masterclasses and a Sunday brunch. This year’s lineup includes four two-star chefs, among them Bernard Bach, whose restaurant, Le Puits Saint-Jacques in Toulouse, France, turns out imaginative takes on Southern French ingredients. Dinners start from B7,500, masterclasses cost B1,400.

Sep 3-9. Anantara Siam, Ratchadamri Rd. For full chef lineup and bookings, visit www.worldgourmetfestival.asia

LIVE MUSIC: Joshua Bell plays Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto and Sarasate

The violin soloist performs his first concert in Thailand in honor of King Rama X, playing Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto and Sarasate.

Sep 4, 8pm. Main Hall, Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd. B800-B5,000 at Thaiticketmajor.

ART: Bangkok Art Book Fair 2018

For the second time, Bangkok's independent and small publishers converge on Sathorn to show off their printed wares. 

Sep 6-9, 1pm. Bangkok CityCity Gallery, Sathorn Soi 1, 083-087-2725. B60.

LIVE MUSIC: BAM Weekender - Cuco, Giraffage & Mild High Club

On the weekend of Sep 6-9, concert organizers Medium Rare Live, Hype Events Bangkok and Conflakes welcome concerts from three rising stars of the indie music world—Taiwan-based American electronic artist Giraffage (Sep 6), L.A. psych-pop band Mild High Club and Mexican lo-fi pop artist Cuco (pictured, Sep 9). Ticket details for the festival will be announced soon, including what the promoters call a "well-priced" combo ticket.

Sep 6-9. RCA Live Arena, Royal City Avenue (RCA). Tickets TBA.

NIGHTLIFE: Output Festival 2018

An EDM and house music festival with global big names like Boombox Cartel (pictured), NGHTMRE, Slander, Cash Cash, The Him and more.

Sep 7, 3pm-2am. BITEC, 88 Bang Na-Trat Rd. From B1,355 on Ticketmelon.

MARKET: Heartisan Weekend

A weekend fair devorted to the best in Japanese and local crafts with pop-up stalls, workshops, live music and special restaurant collaborations.

Sep 7-9, 10am. The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17, 02-712-5400. Free.

ART: Better Being Art Week

An art and music event looking to pose the question, “What does a sustainable humanity look like and how can we get there?” Live music from the likes of Pyra (pictured, TH), Ralphy.wav (US), Outfit (SG), Noxro (TH) and Eck (TH), photography by Simon Cracknell (UK), film from Nick Donnelly (UK), fashion by Titat (TH), fine art by Amonwan Mirpuri (TH), installation art from Flavien Rouse (FR) and illustration by Rachel Tan (SG) and Aeicha (TH). For more on the lineup, see here. Opening party on Sep 8, 6pm. 

Sep 8-28. 1x1 Wall Gallery, Park Avenue Home Office, Pridi Phanomyong Soi 20/1. Free.

ART: Cities Opening

American artist Jeff Ross, who created artwork for Sub Pop, Mudhoney, Nirvana and Afghan Whigs back in the ‘80s, explores painting, drawing, collage, screenprinting and the photographic documentation of textures and found printed matter in this solo exhibition. Opening on Sep 8, 4pm.

Sep 8-13. Galleria Rosa, 402/69 Charoenkrung Soi 57. Free.

LIVE MUSIC: Enslaved Live in Bangkok 2018

The Norwegian black and progressive metal who have been performing for almost 30 years play a live show. 

Sep 8, 8pm. Overtone, RCA. Tickets on sale at Metal Quest, Rm 116, 3/F, Palladium Mall. B1,300-1,500.

LIVE MUSIC: Intervals Live in Bangkok 2018

The Canadian progressive metal band bring their 2017 album The Way Forward to the stage. 

Sep 9, 8pm. The Rock Pub, Phayathai Rd. Pre-sale tickets B1,100 on Indy Pop Concerts/B1,200 on entry.

LIVE MUSIC: Le Muse Ensemble Tribute to Ennio Morricone

As part of the Italian Film Festival’s opening ceremony, Le Muse will perform some music from the Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone, known for his dramatic soundtracks to everything from The Good, The Bad and the Ugly to Cinema Paradiso.

Sep 9, 6pm. Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC). Free entrance register on Eventbrite.

STAGE: The International Music and Dance Festival

Back for the 20th year, the festival promises world-class opera, ballet, orchestral concerts and performance pieces. Headlining the event are international superstars the San Carlo Opera from Naples in Italy led by the acclaimed orchestral conductor Zubin Mehta from India, while other show highlights include a Michael Jackson tribute and Spain's Born to Dance. Check program schdule on www.bangkokfestivals.com

Sep 13-Oct 18. Tickets are now available on Thaiticketmajor.

CLASSICAL: Teatro Di San Carlo & Orchestra / Zubin Mehta (Conductor)

Europe’s oldest opera house and their orchestra perform works by Carmen, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky.

Sep 12-15, 7.30pm. Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd. B2,000-10,000 available on Thaiticketmajor.

LIVE MUSIC: Jay Sean Performing Live in Bangkok

The autotune-loving R’N’B singer will rock Bangkok for the very first time performing hit tracks like his Billboard smash number one “Down,” as well as “Stolen”, “Make My Love Go”, “Do You Remember,” and more.

Sep 13, 9pm. Levels, 6/F, Sukhumvit Soi 11. From B490 on Ticketmelon or B890 on the door.

FOOD: So Amazing Chefs

So Sofitel's celebration of high-wire gastronomy returns with seven dinners and seven further culinary activities, including cooking classes, a Sunday brunch and a Diageo-helmed mixologist night. Between them, the 21 guest chefs and culinary whizzes count 14 Michelin stars, among them Guy Lassausaie (pictured), chef-owner of the century-old, two-starred Restaurant Guy Lassausaie in Lyon, France, and Paul Liebrandt, chef-owner of the two-starred Corton in New York. The international guests will join forces with nine AccorHotels Thailand chefs for nightly So Amazing Chefs dinners (from B3,000/person for four courses on Sep 14, up to B13,000 for 14 courses on Sep 23). See the website for the full lineup.

Sep 14-23. So Sofitel, 2 Sathorn Rd., 02-624-0000.

FOOD: BK Restaurant Week

BK Magazine and 60 of the city’s best restaurants join forces to serve hundreds of special dinners at a knockout fixed price of B1,000++ per person (B1,170 total) for a minimum of three courses. That’s a pretty awesome deal! In fact, it represents a saving on average of 50 percent across all BK Restaurant Week participating venues (and a lot more at some places). Restaurants taking part include perennial BK Magazine “Top Tables” such as Bunker, Quince, Appia, Gianni and Err as well as hip newcomers like 100 Mahaseth, Freebird (pictured) and Haoma.

Sep 14-29. Visit www.bkrestaurantweek.com for the full list and to make reservations.

LIVE MUSIC: TOPS Live in Bangkok

The Canadian indie band bring their soft-rock sound to Bangkok in support of their 2017 album Sugar at the Gate.

Sep 14, 8pm. NOMA BKK, Block C, RCA. B850 available on Ticketmelon.

NIGHTLIFE: Chang Carnival presents Waterzonic 2018

The 5th edition of this  EDM-slash-water festival welcomes Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Mike Williams, Sem Vox, Andrew Rayel, Gammer and more.

Sep 14-15, 5pm. Live Park Rama 9, 02-593-2224. From B3,500 on Waterzonic.com

NIGHTLIFE: BEAM Launch Party ft. Snakehips

Thonglor’s buzzing club reopens after a few weeks of upgrades and welcomes back British electronic music duo Snakehips.

Sep 15, 8pm. Beam, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B500 at Tickettmelon.com

LIVE MUSIC: Wolf Alice

The Smooth-rocking Jeremy Corbinites take a break from making viral Youtube clips for Britain’s Leader of the Opposition to visit Bangkok and rock the stage at Voice Space. Supported by Yello Fang and Violette Wautier. 

Sep 15, 6:30pm. Voice Space, BBD Building, 197 Viphavadi Rangsit Rd., 02-261-3883.Tickets are B2,200 at Ticketmelon.

LIVE MUSIC: Dua Lipa Live In Asia

British pop-singer Dua Lipa is performing live in Bangkok on Sep 17. You’ll be sure to hear the singer perform her self-titled 2017 album—a collection of cheeky tunes about the commitment issues and frustrations that come with modern romance—spawning hit singles like "New Rules," "IDGAF," "Hotter than Hell" and of course her new club banger "One Kiss" in collaboration with Calvin Harris.

Sep 17, 8pm. GMM LIVE HOUSE @CentralWorld, 8/F, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. Tickets start at B2,000 on ThaiTicketMajor.

LIVE MUSIC: The Killers Live in Thailand, September 2018

The Las Vegas four-piece fronted by Brandon Flowers will perform live in Bangkok. After forming in 2001, the band rose to acclaim with their 2004 album Hot Fuss packed with catchy post-punk hits like "Mr. Brightside," "Somebody Told Me" and "Smile Like You Mean It."

Sep 17, 7pm. Bangkok’s Thunder Dome Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd. B2,800-B3500 on Ticketmelon.com

ART: Nazareno Biondo Sculptures Exhibition

Italian artist Nazareno Biondo’s Carrara marble sculptures of a Fiat 500 car, bundles of dollars and a Vespa motor scooter symbolize his country's post-war economic boom and today's consumerist society.

Sep 18-30. L/F, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama I Rd. Free.

COMEDY: Stephen Carlin

The Scottish comedian is the latest act to visit Bangkok thanks to Singapore-based live comedy outfit Magic Rock (past acts: Doug Stanhope, Jimmy Carr, Bill Bailey). A long-time standout from the Edinburgh Fringe (the UK’s Glastonbury for comedians), Carlin’s acerbic, dour and precisely crafted act has won praise from the likes of standup legend Stewart Lee, who personally selected Carlin for an appearance on his BBC show, and has described the comic as “really brilliant.” 

Sep 21, 8pm. Westin Grande Sukhumvit, 259 Sukhumvit Rd. B500-1,200 at www.ticketflap.com/stephencarlin-bkk18

SPORT: TRIIB City Obstacle

Run laps through a 320-meter neon laser jungle with 11 obstacles, accompanied by the electro playlists of 15 DJs, for a chance to win prizes. More details on www.c55events.com and www.runlah.com.

Sep 21-23, 10am. CentralWorld. B2,400 for group of 5/B600-900 for solo. Register on RUNLAH.

SPORT: Riverside Plaza Bangkok: Charity Bike Rally

To mark Car-Free Day, a 30-kilometer charity bike rally promising amazing views of Chao Phraya River. The event is supported by the Riverside Plaza Bangkok, with proceeds will be donated to a disability-inclusive shelter in Prapadaeng district.

Sep 22, 6am. Start from the Riverside Plaza Bangkok to Bang Krachao. Apply at Riverside Plaza Bangkok. B99 for registeration fee.

LIVE MUSIC: D A N Live in Bangkok

The electronic indie-pop band from Japan performs live with support from local talent Summer Dress.

Sep 23, 7pm. PLAY YARD by Studio Bar, Ladprao Soi 8. Early bird ticket B500 on Ticketmelon/B600 on entry.

FAIR: Beervana Carnival

Craft beer importer Beervana celebrates its sixth birthday with a huge craft beer event that’s set to gather over 100 brewers from 20 breweries new and old, including Stone, Deschutes, Rogue, Founder, Knee Deep, Behemoth and more. The party promises 1,000 liters of draft beer from over 60 labels, plus games, music and food from the likes of Daniel Thaiger, Nitrolab and Fatty’s Bar and Diner.

Sep 29, 6pm. The Link Asoke-Makkasan, New Petchaburi Rd. Free entry.

FILM: Bangkok Underground Film Festival 2018

The celebration of local indie cinema returns with an outdoor screening as part of Bangkok Biennial. Submissions have closed, though the film lineup is TBA.

Sep 29-30, 7pm. Gallery Ver carpark, Narathiwas Ratchanakarin Soi 22. Free.