18 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (Mar 13-16)
Pelupo, blind beer tasting, Holi, Muay Thai, live music, comedy, and more.
If you’re in the mood for a fight, ONE Friday Fights 100 is happening. If you want to laugh, Olga Koch is in town. If you want a festival, Pelupo is right around the corner. The heat is coming back to Bangkok, but we’re not backing down. With Holi celebrations and plenty of live acts to see, the weekend is here.
DJ Yvan Polge, Lazykay, Joe Gradante, Kinky D, and Jack Haze will be ringing in 14 years of Oskar Bistro, the Soi 11 mainstay. As a bonus, this weekend’s a full moon, so they’re upping the game with a space faring theme for all you space cowboys and cowgirls out there. More info here, Oskar Bistro
It’s the 13th, so that means it’s Ricard Day at CALM Grill, Garden & Guinguette. It’s buy-one-get-one at one of Bangkok’s best al fresco bars, complete with nice outdoor seating and plenty of tunes. More info here, CALM Grill, Garden & Guinguette
What is the name of Chandler’s father’s all-male burlesque? If you knew the answer was Viva Las Gay-gas, then this quiz is for you. First prize takes home B2,000 at this Phrom Phong venue. More info here, Treehouse Cafe and Bar
Charcoal, as well as being one of the best spots for Indian food in Bangkok, knows how to party. Expect Bollywood performances, henna artistry, and really great food on both Thursday and Friday starting at 6pm. More info here, Charcoal
How many Mexican restaurants have luchadores? Like, actual wrestling luchadores? This is the eighth edition and will feature Wrestling, tacos, and DJ TMI. More info here, El Santo
For festival goers this Friday and Saturday, there is really only one event going on—and that’s Pelupo at the Treasure Hill Golf Club in Chonburi. Check out the latest set list for one of the biggest events on the Bangkok festival calendar here. More info here, Treasure Hill Golf Club
Everyone’s favourite smoking master from Arowmkwan will be climbing up to Mojjo Rooftop for a big party that plans to go late. If you like smoked food and views, this is the spot to be on Friday. More info here, Mojjo
Bangkok is in the mood for a fight. At Lumpinee Stadium, starting at 7pm, 24 warriors fighters will test their mettle and compete on the city’s biggest Muay Thai stage. Fighters from Canada to Russia for this slobberknocker. For your main event, Muangthai PK Saenchai and Ibragim Abdulmedzhidov will close out the card. More info here, Lumpinee Stadium
If you want to skip the festival, Jam, as ever, is on top of the local music scene. Two-person female rock group. Ainakanna, the YEEET trio, and Michigan Canyon out of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang will play starting at 8pm. More info here, Jam
We live in a godless, unkind universe. And that’s why St. Patrick’s Day is on a Monday this year. But, Trader Vic’s will be going all weekend and into Monday starting on Friday at 4pm with an ‘all-you-can-beer’ happy hour and live music. More info here, Trader Vic’s
Expect a mix of deep house, ambient, and leftfield club music from Lean Vynehall at Beam this weekend, alongside Moxie a longtime NTS Radio resident who will be playing house, deep rhythms, and percussive tunes. Yoongying and Accidental District are also on the line-up. More info here, Beam
Hair of the Dog is the only spot in Bangkok doing beer tastings properly. This weekend they’ll take it up a notch with a blind tasting of the latest beers in the city from 4-7pm. Brews will be paired with food, and you get a welcome drink. More info here, Hair of the Dog
March 15 is Espresso Martini Day. And over at Hemingway’s Brew & Savor 2025 will feature signature espresso martinis. Deepak of Crafted Spirits will create three variations on the classic drink. More info here, Hemingway’s
Siwilai Radical Club is coming in hard with the sounds of summer starting at 9pm, and they are bringing the heat to Bangkok with Fantastic Man, Logisticman, Payu, Chucheewa, DJ BrotherLuang, Ben, and Tom FKG. More info here, Siwilai Radical Club
You might know her from Mock the Week, you might know her from her show at the Apollo—Olga Koch will be playing for two nights in Bangkok at the Comedy Joint in Khaosan Road on Sunday and Monday. More info here, Comedy Joint
Iron Fairies has been putting on some killer shows lately, and this Sunday they’ll be welcoming the soulful singer Norwood Young. You’ll also find a complimentary soul food buffet and buy-one-get-one cocktails starting at 7pm. More info here, Iron Fairies
Known for their cocktails and their tunes, on Sunday Smalls puts on a show for all the troubadours and raconteurs. Expect spoken word poetry and live improvised music from the Kinetic Poetic Collective Band. More info here, Smalls
If you’re ever at a loss for something to do on a Sunday, Playlys always has their petanque league bowling with a B500 entry fee. And if you’d rather watch (and/or make fun) there’s barbecue merguez and chipolatas. More info here, Playlys
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