It’s Easter weekend and Bangkok is not slowing down for anyone. This week you can chill out with women in the craft beer industry or paint white chocolate Easter eggs with the chocolate magicians at Kad Kokoa. If you’re looking to party, you’ll find DJs spinning at nightlife staples like 12x12 and Mustache, and there is a lot to enjoy this weekend for music lovers—from bluegrass at a brew space to old school favorites at pubs in Phra Khanong. 

Thursday 
 

Please Don’t Yodel Anymore

PJ O’Brien’s isn’t your average live music venue, but this week they’ll be putting on some favorites like Bang Sue Electrix, DJ Old School Dave, Geckoblaster, Rum Pilgrims, DJ Yellowbelly, and Rich Boyle on banjo. Six acts will play this pub on Thursday, and it’s a can’t miss for fans of the local music scene. B300, PJ O’Brien’s

Hoppy Heroines

Down at Le Café des Stagiaires on Thursday with a talk and craft beer sesh with important women on Thailand’s craft brew scene, including Yossaya Chula-Olarnkun of Craft components, Prapavee Hematat with Group B Beer, and Panida Rattanupakarn of Maxbeer and Ther. Tickets here, Le Café des Stagiaires

Live at Speakerbox

Thonglor’s best spot for live music will see Matthew Fischer, John Lindsay, and visiting duo Stanley Brinks and Freschard straight out of Belgium take the stage for a night of original songwriting and heartfelt lyrics. B200, Speakerbox

Dreamland Techno

Dreamland takes over Baccarat for one night of tunes. Six DJs will take to the decks in Khlong Toei this Thursday with Thailand’s Mac Rattana, Ashima, and Kris Uolombiaz and with Odd Thomas, Danish, and Davide Nicolucci. Tickets here, Baccarat

Friday

Freaky Circus

Fire breathers, stilt walkers, and live music. The circus kicks off this weekend starting on Friday and going through Saturday at Pastel with food and entertainment for a two-day circus starting at 5pm. Tickets here, Pastel

Rock the Boat

There’s always a party on Bangkok’s floating river party island. This weekend, again, it’s all about the tunes with your entry fee going to support local acts in Bangkok. The party starts at 5pm. More info here, Bangkok Island

Salsa Bangkok Party

It takes two to tango, and at Quaint there will be two rooms where you can try out your salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba with two live DJs, including Johnny O and Reynan, all starting at 8pm. Book here, Quaint

Live at Mustache

Doors open at 9pm for shows with Charlie Kwenta, Jade, and Nanny Satisfy at one of Bangkok’s hottest clubs—and you can get in for free between 9-10pm. B400, Mustache 

Saturday

Swap Social

Got some old digs? Need some new old digs? Swap Social is at it again at Earth House this Saturday. Check out the rules for this clothing and home goods trade center here. B350, Earth House 

A GastroNOM and Beyond

On March 30 “A GastroNOM and Beyond” fine dining event by Gourmet Theatre will be hosting their first project in Bangkok, uniting top chefs and mixologist’s in one place—hosted by The Food School. The Gourmet Theatre has been around since 2020 and launched its first event in Hong Kong, but this is the first time the moveable feast will be available in Thailand. Book here, Food School Bangkok 

The Ovenbreakers V

Turbo Star, Cindy, and Captain Morgan’s take the stage at one of the city’s most beloved live music dives. Doors open at 8pm at Jam for a night of original music—extra points for anyone who yells “Bangkok city” as loud as they can. B300, Jam

Sukhumvit Space Program

The folks at 12x12 know how to party. This Saturday it’s all about tunes from Sweden’s The Outsider and the mysterious Beta Boy. Doors open at 8pm for these live DJ sets in Thonglor. More info here, 12x12

Sunday

Bluegrass Night

The crew from Rooftopia take their bluegrass jam to the craft beer know-it-alls at Eight Days A Week Homebar for a mix of banjos and beer; expect fiddles, guitar, mandolins, and more starting at 6pm. More info here, Eight Days A Week Homebar

Easter Hamstravaganza

There are a lot of fancy places to do Easter Sunday this weekend, but why not go to Wisconsin via Din Daeng for some ham sandwiches and bloody marys? Kick things off early with their breakfast, starting at 11am. Free entry, Fatty's Bar and Diner

Total Recall

It’s also time for a holiday on Mars (or is it?). Check out the original Paul Verhoeven classic from 1990 that answers the big questions about space, reality, pulling big bulbs out of your nose, and what it would be like to have three hands or a little psychic mutant guy growing out of your chest. Open your mind. Free entry, Arcadia Barcade 

Easter Egg Painting

They know their chocolate, so you know they’re doing something special for Easter starting at 9am. With all the gear on site, you can paint your own edible white chocolate Easter eggs to share with your loved ones—or to eat by yourself because no one is watching. More info here, Kad Kokoa