18 things to do in Bangkok this weekend (July 24-27)
Tequila, mob party, karaoke, disco, brunch, live music, and more.
From Peruvian Independence Day to three days of Cuban celebration and salsa, it’s shaping up to be a very Latin weekend. Beyond that, you’ll find some karaoke at the Fatty’s Bar and Diner dive bar, a mob party at The Red Door, and great local and international music from Speakerbox to Jam. Do whatever you want this weekend, but bring an umbrella.
Are you sitting around wondering how you’re going to celebrate Peruvian Independence Day this year? Well, the answer is simple because it’s always on the Above Eleven Anniversary, celebrating 13 years this year with live DJs and two hours of freeflow. More info here, Above Eleven
Tequila means trouble, so if you’re in the mood for it, go down to celebrate international tequila day at Escape where they’ll have bartender Lucha Libre handing out the drinks. The party continues the next day with Maestro Tequilero. More info here, Escape
Spanish restaurant Uno Mas is inviting Luce Kieu Trang to start mixing cocktails at this Central World hang starting at 7pm. Go early and get some Spanish bites in before you try the tipple from this renowned mixologist. More info here, Uno Mas
We don’t know how Latin dance became such a big deal in Bangkok, but if you’re hitting the events, you’ll want to know how to Salsa. Head down to BBG Dance Studio where every Friday the Bangkok Bachata gang are teaching folks how to move for beginners, intermediates, and experts. More info here, BBG Dance Studio
Havana Social is putting on a three-night event kicking off on Friday as a Tribute to Cuba, each a different celebration. Expect DJs and Madame Rouge on Friday as well as a live band. Check out their Saturday and Sunday offerings to keep your whole weekend in Cuban style. More info here, Havana Social
Have you ever wanted to be a mob wife? Hopefully the part where you’re wearing big coats and lots of jewelry and not the part where you get smacked around and buried in a shallow grave like Adriana. This shindig at The Red Door comes with mobster missions, competitions, and music. More info here, The Red Door
Everyone loves the tiny stage by the door at Fatty’s. Well, now’s your chance to hit up the mic and try to belt out your tone deaf tunes in the city’s best dive bar. Here’s the kicker: Sing a song and you get a drink ticket—but just one, you diva. More info here, Fatty’s Bar and Diner
Sadia is spinning her tech house at Apt 101 this Friday for the ninth chapter of the Disco Diaries. This one will be particularly disco-y, so be sure to wear something shiny to this one. More info here, Apt 101
Mustache consistently brings some of the best tunes in town for the techno crowd. This Friday, you can expect Richie, Jules Blons, and Evgeny Sviridov with the spinning starting at 10pm. B500 gets you in the door. More info here, Mustache
Kicking off at 9pm, Blaq Lyte Rover will have Seoul’s h4rdy headlining their Spin Da Up event, supported by a big cast of five other acts to heat you up and keep you going until late. More info here, Blaq Lyte Rover
This will be a big one. Speakerbox is one of the city’s top live music spots, and on Saturday they’re turning up the noise with Paradise Bangkok headlining and Zound to Zion and Head Space Sound System getting things going, all starting at 5pm for an all-out bash. More info here, Speakerbox
It’s back to Mojjo this weekend for a little rooftop and a whole lot of music. The dress code for this one suggests you reach back to the 70s to pair with tunes from Parish, Vas, and Heller, all starting at 5pm and going late. More info here, Mojjo Rooftop
You know Blue Parrot can party, and this one starts at 9am. The Aqualicious Brunch Party starts with an AquaGym from Coach Jang early in the morning, then it’s on to ice baths, brunch, and a buffet until the DJs play you out at 4pm. More info here, Blue Parrot
If you want to know what Bangkok’s music scene is really up to, you go to Jam to see them first and see them loud. Saturday features The AA, Move Along, and Emused kicking off their sets at 8pm. B300 will get you in the door. More info here, Jam
You know this spot for its golf and for its party vibes. But this weekend, starting at 6:30am, Topgolf is about wellness. This event will feature a pilates class, golf, and a breakfast buffet. So if you’re looking to skip the sauce and treat your body to break on Saturday, this is the one. More info here, Topgolf Megacity
You should know Cul de Sac by now, it’s the cocktail spot with a wildly cool design and this Sunday they’re going for a BBQ to fuel their party vibes. Go ready to swim, go thirsty, and go with a group if you want the best deals. More info here, Cul de Sac
One of the best spots to go for live music lovers on a Sunday is Noise House Lat Phrao, where, starting at 1pm, Bangkok’s bands have a jam. If you’re just there for the music, great. If you’re there to jam, even better. More info here, Noise House Lat Phrao
Another one for you local music lovers out there, Hexs Space is putting on a show for you folks out there near the Bearing BTS station. Found at the Ton Sai market, this could be the low-key club you’ve been missing. More info here, Hexs Space
Thonglor is known for its nightlife on Friday and Saturday, but on Sunday you can give the drinks and boozy brunches a miss for a life drawing class at Thong Lo Center of the Arts starting at 5pm. More info here, Thong Lo Center of the Arts
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