Nightlife BKK: 'Star Wars Jazz - The Rebel Night,' Plus 9 More Hot Events
Another weekend in Bangkok is upon us and this spells for a jam-packed schedule of happy hour and cocktail nights, fresh raves and club nights, and dinners and food pop-ups you must not miss. We saved you the stress of planning your weekend with our rundown of the best nightlife events you cannot miss.
To keep your finger on the pulse of the city, follow The Beat Bangkok to see what’s best in store for nightlife and partying in the city from this Friday to next Thursday.
1. Babe Fest 2023
Sip ice-cold craft beer as you munch on beefy delights at Babe Fest, Bangkok's beef and beer festival! The three-day event will feature more than 100 booths in three zones, namely the Beef Hunter Zone, the Yakiniku Zone, and the Craft Beer Zone. There are also outlets for those who do not eat beef. Violette Wautier, Numcha/Rosalyn, and Yokee Playboy will perform on the first, second, and third days, respectively.
When: April 7-9
Where:Sermsuk Warehouse, 721 Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San
How much: THB200 per day via Eventpop
2. Movin Fest Pop-up Art & Music Party
This pop-up event is at once an art exhibit and a music party! Hosted by Siam Sound Salon and Wet & Warm Studio, Movin Fest promises a night filled with heart-pumping beats, visual arts, and comfort drinks and chow. A couple of artists will be exhibiting their works, namely Buddhaanz, Poyd 1, and EightyeightTGU, while DJs Babyaspirin, Thrixept (live performance), Terada (vinyl set), and Panlert, among others, will be taking care of the music. A ticket comes with one free drink!
When: 5 PM-1 AM, April 8
Where: @94, Nana Sukhumvit
How much: THB150-THB200
3. 'Star Wars' Jazz - The Rebel Night
Fans of our favourite galaxy far, far away, this "Star Wars" jazz night at Ron Ron Slow Bar is not to be missed! This special event, "The Rebel Night," will see swing jazz quartet Swing Dude Band play the rebel melody "The Imperial March," "A New Hope," and other memorable tunes from the franchise as you sit back and sip on cocktails.
When: 6 PM-9 PM, April 8
Where:Top Knot Rooftop Bar, Hotel Once Bangkok, 2074/99 Charoenkrung 72/2, Bangkorlaem,
How much: Free entry
4. Tropic City 5th Anniversary Party
Tropic City, which ranked 24th on the World's 50 Best Bars in 2022, turns five years old this weekend! In celebration of this feat, the cocktail bar will be throwing an anniversary party, with music by artists Darker Than Wax Daryl Knows and Dexter Colt, Mumsfilibaba, NK Chan, Issasha, and Koish. Look forward to food and drinks by Offtrack's Joash Conceicao, Gabriel Gliga, Little Market, and Cholos Bkk. Come early, so you don't miss the free flow drinks from 4 PM-5 PM!
When: 4 PM 'til late, April 8
Where:Tropic City, 672/65 Charoen Krung 28, Bang Rak
How much: THB200 after 8 PM
5. The Standard Presents Disco Diaries
Disco Diaries is an event that celebrates the things that make us happy – good music, drinks, and food – all under one roof! This Saturday, get your disco getups on as you head to the highest cocktail bar in Bangkok to dance the night away. This party is presented by Disco Diaries, event planner DARK WHITE, and five-star luxury hotel The Standard. Get your tickets via Megatix.
When: 8 PM 'til late, April 8
Where: Sky Beach, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, 114 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road, Silom, Bang Rak
How much: THB1,080-THB120,000
6. Bartender Takeover With Wakana Murata
This Sunday, Wakana Murata, a bartender from Gold Bar at EDITION, The Tokyo EDITION, will be taking over The Bar at The House on Sathorn to treat Bangkokians to a night of cocktails from Japan's iconic capital. It can be remembered that last December 2022, bartenders Jan Martin Villareal and Cassandra Sim from Republic Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Millennia, Singapore were guests at The Bar for the takeover.
You can book your reservations here.
When: 7 PM-11 PM, April 9
Where:The Bar, The House on Sathorn, 106 North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangrak
How much: N/A
7. International Friends and Party
CONNECT Club organises parties every Tuesday to allow partygoers to make new connections from the world over. Open to all, the party is perfect for language and culture enthusiasts and those who just want to build their circle this 2023. Excellent Mexican food from La Lupita restaurant will be available to nourish you throughout the night, while a fire show and flair bartender show will provide extra entertainment. Register here.
When: 7 PM-11 PM, April 11
Where:Revolucion Cocktail, Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom, 981 Silom Road, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak
How much: Free entry
8. Wednesday Night Gypsy Jazz
Jazzheads, here's another live jazzy event for you. Get your dose of music from The Loner Manouche, which plays every Wednesday at the bar. Comprising Kenji on double bass, Wax and Paap on guitars, Ter on violin, and Pear as vocalist, the band focuses on gypsy jazz and will be playing a lot of sweet and soft rhythms throughout the night – perfect for sitting back and relaxing in the middle of the week.
When: 9 PM, April 12 (every Wednesday)
Where:Buddha & Pals, 716 Krungkasem Rroad, Wat Sommanat, PomPrap SattruPhai
How much: N/A
9. SIAM Songkran Music Festival 2023: SIAMYSTIQUE
Don't miss out on one of the biggest events in Bangkok this year! SIAM Songkran Music Festival 2023: SIAMYSTIQUE brings culture and music under one roof, and is made even more fun with a water festival thrown in. It promises four full days of fun, with internationally renowned DJs Afrojack, Hardwell, Head Hunter, and Yellow Claw headlining each day, along with other regional artists. Get your one- or three-day passes via Eventpop.
When: April 12-14 and 16
Where: Urban Yard Bangkok, เลขที่ 149 Kamphaeng Phet 7 Road, บางกะปิ, Huai Khwang
How much: THB1,900-THB4,600
10. Waterbomb Festival 2023
If you're frustrated by the sweltering heat, then the Waterbomb Festival should be up your alley. Considered one of South Korea's hottest music and water battle festivals, Waterbomb is coming to the kingdom to let Thais share in this memorable experience.
The two-day event will be held in Nonthaburi, around an hour's drive from Bangkok, and will feature live performances from K-pop stars and DJs. Make sure you're geared up for water fighting, so don't forget to bring your own water gun, which you can only refill inside the venue. There will be a "waterbomb" every hour, which are exploding water cannons to help you and your friends cool off. You can get your tickets via Ticketmelon!
When: April 13-14
Where:Thunderdome Stadium, Tambon Ban Mai, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi
How much: THB3,300-THB8,200
Promote your upcoming event now! Click here to submit your event and have it considered for inclusion in our upcoming coverage and newsletters.
Get the latest curated content with The Beat Asia's newsletters. Sign up now for a weekly dose of the best stories, events, and deals delivered straight to your inbox. Don't miss out! Click here to subscribe.
