What's On in Bangkok

Bangkok is a city that never stops celebrating. On any given week, you will find night markets popping up in converted parking lots, rooftop concerts overlooking the Chao Phraya River, art openings in Charoenkrung's converted warehouses, and traditional Thai festivals filling temple courtyards with light and sound. The city's events calendar is packed year-round: Songkran (Thai New Year) in April transforms the streets into a massive citywide water fight, Loi Krathong in November sees thousands of floating lanterns released onto the river, and the Bangkok International Film Festival and Wonderfruit music festival draw global audiences.

Weekend markets are an event category of their own. Chatuchak Weekend Market — with its 15,000 stalls spread across 35 acres — operates every Saturday and Sunday and remains one of the world's largest open-air markets. Jodd Fairs at Rama 9 has become the trendy nightlife alternative, combining street food, craft cocktails, and live music. The Train Night Market at Srinakarin draws vintage lovers with its retro collectibles, while the One Ratchada night market near MRT Thailand Cultural Centre packs in locals with cheap seafood barbecue and carnival games.

Use the filters below to browse events by category and area. Whether you are looking for a weekend market, a live music show, a cultural festival, or a food event, there is always something happening in Bangkok.