If there’s one thing we can count on in Bangkok, it’s that the city never runs out of creative events. This time, Museum Siam is joining forces with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) for an art festival called Cultural District 2025.
Running from July 11–13, this extravaganza comes with a theme, ‘Phra Nakhon on Ong Ang: BKK by the Canal’, transforming the historic Ong Ang Canal into a living museum. Expect dynamic murals, eye-catching projection mapping and interactive installations that bring the Big Mango’s cultural memory back to the surface.
The fair spans six landmark buildings along the canal, which will be turned into massive canvases by a mix of local and international artists. Highlights include Ong Ang of Yesteryear by Dewy (Chanin Sriboon) at the MSM Building, Layers of Time: A Memory of Tramways Past and Present by Karoon Jeamviriyasatean at the S. Ampaiyon Building and Evolucar, a projection mapping piece by Phiphat Sawangwong-anan, lighting up the T. Siriyon Building on Boriphat Road.
There’s more than just art on walls as well. Expect panel talks, workshops and historical walking tours led by artists, designers and cultural historians. You can also check out the Ong Ang Art Market, where you’ll find handmade crafts, street food and live performances by BMA’s Music Division.
The event is free to attend and runs from 4pm to 8pm each day. Time to turn your attention to the canal!