This is only the second weekend in 2025, and Bangkok is already going big. This weekend will feature championship fights in Muay Thai and BJJ as well as live shows from some of the city’s favorite venues. Along with events for Children’s Day, it's a big weekend for movie lovers. In addition to the continuing Bangkok Open Air Film Festival, we’ve got Asian cinema at Asai Chinatown Bangkok and 1986’s “Little Shop of Horrors” at Arcadia. 

Thu

Thursday Movie Night: Asian Film Fest

The Asai Bangkok Chinatown movie nights continue this Thursday with another treat from the history of Asian cinema, this time with 2016’s epic “The Age of Shadows” directed with Kim Jee-woon, a tale set in Shanghai and Seoul in the 1920s. More info here, Asai Bangkok Chinatown 

Ma Cherie Ladies’ Night

It’s back to Pastel this weekend for ladies’ night. Kicking off at 5pm, ladies can expect free-flow sparkling wine from 9-11pm along with special cocktails for the evening and buy-one-get-one oysters for everyone. More info here, Pastel

Velvet Sins with Madame Rouge

The gentlemen’s evening at cocktail bar Iron Balls - The Parlour is getting taken up a notch with the talents of Madame Rouge, Bangkok’s only burlesque troupe. This party kicks off at 10pm and will go late. More info here, Iron Balls - The Parlour

Quiz at The Deck

In Phrom Phong, test your mettle against other teams of would-be boffins at The Deck, which bills itself at Bangkok’s Trendiest Quiz, all starting at 8pm and with prizes for the lucky winners. More info here, The Deck  

Fri

X-Rated

Things get a little kinky at this favorite pre- and post-club spot on Soi 11. They’re promising a dark, sexy night full of performances, all kicking off at 9pm and going late for the club crowd. More info here, Oskar Bistro 

Dance Ritual Featuring Elaheh

The 12x12 is one of Bangkok’s best places for underground shows, and the Dance Ritual event this weekend features Thailand’s Elaheh playing minimal, dub, acid, techno, and more after Moreno takes the decks. More info here, 12 x 12

Berlin Calling 

Mustache brought big parties all year in 2024, and their streak continues with Berlin Calling on Saturday, bringing Berlin vibes to Bangkok via Milla Lou and Justus, all kicking off at 10pm and going late. More info here, Escape Glass House

Mami Fridays

Mami really made the club scene its own last year, and they’re continuing their Mami Fridays at their Miami-themed venue with dining from 5-10pm and DJ sets and performances continuing until late. More info here, Mami Rose

Relentless BJJ Superfight Championship

If your New Year’s Resolution has left you itching for a fight, then the Relentless BJJ Superfight Championship might be the thing. These Brazilian Jiu Jitsu matches cost B200 to watch, but it’s only B500 if you want to try your luck in the ring. More info here, Elite Fight Club

Sat

CMNN Three

Bangkok’s favorite spot for local music, the third edition of Jam’s CMNN features this Saturday with four rock and pop bands tearing up the tiny stage, with Help, Aliens on Earth, YEEET, and Narrative Death. More info here, Jam 

ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev

Bangkok, once again, is ready to rumble. This Saturday, to be broadcast on Prime Video, Champion Tang Kai defends his featherweight belt against the fifth ranked contender Abdullaev. Prior to that Denice Zamboanga out of the Philippines takes on Alyona Rassohyna out of Ukraine for ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title. The fight card is packed with 20 fighters ready to make their name at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. More info here, Lumpini Boxing Stadium 

Swap Shop

Baan Talyer came onto the Thonglor scene last year, providing the city with a new community space for crafts, workshops, and coffee. This Saturday, they’re putting on their swap shop where you can swap, shop, drop off, or all three. More info here, Baan Talyer

Children’s Day Pizza Workshop 

Mimosa is a spot in Sathorn serving Mediterranean dishes from Italy, Spain, and France with high quality ingredients. In celebration of Children’s Day, they’re putting on an event where the little ones can explore their inner pizza chef, with guidance from an expert—starting at 11am. More info here, Mimosa 

Sun

Arcadia Rooftop Cinema: Little Shop of Horrors

“Feed me, Seymor!” There aren’t enough movies these days about people who raise plants that eat people and also there’s a sadistic dentist for some reason. Head up to the roof of Arcadia this Sunday for a screening of the classic 1986 musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors”. More info here, Arcadia Barcade 

Children’s Day Blues Brunch

It’s back to The Londoner the weekend for another celebratory Sunday brunch, this time for the kiddiwinks. Featuring a roast and brunch menu, look forward to the stylings of the Rebecca May Band, all starting at noon. More info here, The Londoner Brewpub 

Bangkok Open-Air Film Festival

After the Saturday showing of Dutch drama “Sea Sparkle”, the one to catch this week is “RedLife”, The barnburner film made waves at the Tokyo Film Festival in 2023 before finally receiving a theatrical release at home. The film is the directorial debut from Ekalak Klunson and explores sex work and life in Bangkok slums.  More info here, Phadung Krung Kasem Canal

League of Pétanque of 2025

Playlys returns in 2025 with their weekend petanque tournaments.Starting at noon, B500 gets you in the game, played in teams of two, and a buffet of barbeque. First place takes home a trophy, a Pastis bottle, and a Playlys shirt, and second takes a bottle of rose. More info here, Playlys