Your ultimate guide to what to do in Bangkok this weekend. 

Thursday, Aug 30

 

MARKET & FAIRS: Travel Expo Bangkok - Thai Teaw Thai

Presenting great deals and special offers from a ton of travel companies—perfect for planning your next trip.

Aug 30-Sep 2, 10am-4pm. Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Free.

 

ART: Othello's Room by Maurizio Mistretta

The Italian Festival in Thailand 2018,  supported by the Embassy of Italy, presents this staging of Shakespeare's masterpiece, Othello.

Aug 30, 7pm. Music Hall Bldg. of Art and Culture, Chulalongkorn University. Free ticket on Eventbite.

 

LIVE MUSIC: Phum Viphurit X Temp. Live At Nineteens up

The Thai-born, New Zealand-raised crooner who stole hearts with his summery single “Lover Boy” performs alongside four-piece electronic band Temp.

Aug 30, 6pm. Nineteens Up, Silom Soi 19. Tickets are sold out.

 

STAGE: Thunder From Down Under

Having performed to over 20 million people around the world in their sell-out shows, this all-Australian crew of guys will bring you a night of unforgettable dirty dancing and fun.

Through Sep 1, 7pm. Levels, Sukhumvit Soi 11, 082-308-3246. B1,000 on Ticketmelon.

LIVE MUSIC: Holy Roller & The Smoking Guns Live in Bangkok

The new emerging rock band from London bring their rock music inspired by ‘60s/’70s rock vibes to Bangkok.

Aug 30, 9pm. Hard Rock Cafe Bangkok, Siam Square Soi 11. Free entry.  

 

NIGHTLIFE: Bollywood Masti

A one-off Bollywood night with popular Indian tracks from DJs Ven Meister and Veer, as well as live percussion.

Aug 30, 9pm. Revolucion Cocktail, Sathorn Soi 10. Free entry.

 

DANCE: The Firm Pres. Between Us

DJs Cortex, Jack Haze and Aneesh Medina take their energetic beats to the dancefloor.

Aug 30, 10pm. The Firm - Night Club, Sukhumvit Soi 33, 065-880-0333. B200 with a drink.  

 

COMEDY: Comedy Magic Show by Charles The French

The Bangkok magician and famed Youtuber brings out all the tricks and jokes he's got up his sleeves before embarking on an Asia tour.

Aug 30-Sep 1, 8pm. The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17, 089-152-2677. Tickets B800 available on thecommonsbkk.com.

 

NIGHTLIFE: Flower with Zuyack & Alesha.

Kyoto-hailing DJ Zuyack joins forces with Moscow’s Alesha Voronin for a night of techno and house.

Aug 30, 9.30pm. GLOW, Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B250 with a drink.

 

NIGHTLIFE: BASS HEAD Temple x Violett

A bass-heavy lineup of DJ led by Kartypartyy, Startron, STAYGOLD, JWP, I33, BURNED HOG and DARKSEID.

Aug 30, 9pm. Violett, the Third Place Bldg., Thonglor Soi 10. Free entry.

 

ART: Based on True Stories A Duet Exhibition by Juli Baker & Jaruwat

Discover the stories of Juli Baker and Jaruwat through their painting of everything around, everyday memories, strangers, and even themselves.

Aug 30-Sep 23. YELO House, Soi Kasemsan 1, Rama 1 Rd.

 


Friday, Aug 31

 

NIGHTLIFE: Musician Corner at Whiskey Room "Plays Wayne Shorter"

Live jazz from saxophonist Wayne Shorter and the Juthamas Saisaeng Trio.

Aug 31, 8pm. Penthouse Bar + Grill, Whiskey Room, 35/F, Park Hyatt Bangkok, 02-011-7464. Reservations: [email protected]

 

DANCE: Berlin Beats with Gary Holldman & Yadin Moha

DJ Gary Holldman, owner of the International Day Off (IDO) label, collaborates with Yadin Moha and The Outsider to perform techno and house music that’ll keep you glued to the dance floor.

Aug 31, 9.30pm. GLOW, Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B350 with a drink.

 

NIGHTLIFE: MYRNE at VIOLETT

The Singaporean DJ who played Tomorrowland 2018 brings his trap and future bass set to the stage alongside residents Zamasta, Bvbyscsh and DJ PAKA.

Aug 31, 9pm. Violett, the Third Place Bldg., Thonglor Soi 10. B400 with 1 drink.  

 

NIGHTLIFE: Bangkok`s Best-kept Secret - Kuroten

Rock the dance floor with the South African DJ and his hypnotic, emotional grooves.

Aug 31, 11pm. CUBE Nightclub, Silom Plaza. B200 with a drink.

 

FILM: German Films: Western

Catch a screening of Valeska Grisebach’s film following a group of German construction workers who are sent to work on a EU infrastructure project in a small Bulgarian village near the Greek border.

Aug 31-Sep 4. Doc Club Theater, Warehouse 30, Charoenkrung Soi 30. Full schedule on bit.ly/2wmtm2B. B100.

 

NIGHTLIFE: Nowhere presents StellarSounds

Nowhere BKK collaborates with Federbräu to offer electronic musics with the beautiful view of Ekkamai skylines. The lineup are Peking Opera DJ set, Dora Deep, Hype Viper, and B-Sakkarn.

Aug 31, 8pm. Nowhere BKK, 6/F, THA City Loft Hotel, Ekkamai Soi 6. Free entry.

 

NIGHTLIFE: We're Queer, We're Here #5

The incredible showcases from LGBTQ+ artists back for the fifth edition and also open the doors to anyone interest to be an LGBTQ+ artist. All profits will donate to the scOUT and yOUTh for education and advocation for LGBT+ acceptance in Bangkok.

Aug 31, 7pm. Live Lounge Bkk, Trendy Bldg., Sukumvit Soi 13. Ticket B200 on entry and Eventpop.

 


Saturday, Sep 1

 

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.

 

DANCE: Beats by the Pool x Bangkok Invaders

W Bangkok hotel announces its new pool party with a DJ lineup from Bangkok Invaders including Ono, DJAYBUDDAH, Fatfingaz, T-Double E and Double B supported by Unda, Calo and Coga.

Sep 1, 2pm. W Bangkok, North Sathorn Rd., 02 344 4000. B600 on Eventpop.

 

NIGHTLIFE: Ambar Pool Party

DJs Cortex and Jules Blons spin back-to-back at this pool party. Free-flow beer and punch from 2-3pm.

Sep 1, 2pm. amBar Bangkok, Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 15. Entry fee B250 on Ticketmelon.

 

ART: Many Rivers

A photographic exhibition by Bruce Gundersen exploring the cultural legends and myths of Southeast Asia. Opening party Sep 1 from 6:30-9pm
 
Sep 1-Oct 27. Kathmandu Photo Gallery, 87 Pan Rd. Free.

 

DANCE: 3rd Anniversary Neon Party

The urban beach club turns three with body painting and giveaways.  

Sep 1, 9pm. Superflow Beach Club, Khao San Rd., 094-292-2646.

 

LIVE MUSIC: NOMA Folk Night: It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)

A night of organic and chill folk music from  Thai acoustic bands t_047, Abandoned House and Into the Air.

Sep 1, 8pm. NOMA, 21/66 RCA Block C. B200-250.

 

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: DJ Woken Farewell Party

Say farewell to the Bangkok Reggae Appreciation Society’s founder Dj Woken as he spins alongside his crew for the last time.

Sep 1, 9pm. 12 x 12, Soi Thrara Rom 2, 094-260-4713. B200.

 

NIGHTLIFE: SLAM DRUNK #1

A day and night of heavy underground music headline by Ex's and Oh's, Sudden Face Down, Hopeless, Ugolabier and Coma, joined by many more acts.

Sep 1, 3pm. Brownstone, Sukumvit Soi 77. B219.

 

NIGHTLIFE: Phum Viphurit X Fwends

After his show on Thursday quickly sold out (see above), Nineteens Up brings the indie wonderkid back for another concert alongside dream-pop band, Fwends.

Sep 1, 6pm. Nineteens Up, Silom Soi 19. Ticket B450. Reservations on Line: @nineteens_up

 


Sunday Sep 2

 

LIVE MUSIC: Sunday Afternoon Jazz Jam

Get into the jazz vibes with Kevin Wood's acoustic session and Cotton Mouth from noon till late.

Sep 2, 3pm. Check Inn 99 Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 33. Free.

 

NIGHTLIFE: GLOW Sunday Sessions w/ Victoria & Kklarn

A deep techno party with Victoria Gewinnen (S.L.I.D) and the experience DJ Kklarn.

Sep 2, 9.30pm. GLOW, , Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B250 with a drink.

 


Ongoing

 

ART: T I F O S T E R - Borderline

The striking furniture showroom slash gallery’s latest exhibition features the work of British photographer Ti Foster and images taken from 1991-1998.

Through Sep 8. PT-Gallery, Charoenkrung Soi 30, 02-266-4344. Free

 

ART: Life and Beauty

The first solo art exhibition of Tanupon En-on which emphasize on the relationship between the beautiful of nature and artworks.

Through Aug 30, 10am. YuYuan Art & Antique, 248 Chiangmai Rd., 094 554 8883.

 

ART: Bangkok Through Poster 2018

More than 70 artists will share their ideas through posters under the concept of “What is your Bangkok?” along with other activities including visual, sound, video and performance art and a rooftop party. See bit.ly/2OAkOMb for more details.

Through Sep 8, 6pm. Kinjai Contemporary, 44 Rajvithi Rd., 089-815-3082.

 

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