Free jazz lands at Lumphini Hall on May 3

Lumphini Park's a bit busier than usual right now – it's celebrating its 100th year, and International Jazz Day rocks up just in time to join the party. The occasion's sparked festivals, late-night sets and bar takeovers across Bangkok, but International Jazz Day: In the Key of Peace keeps things properly grounded with an open-air gathering on May 3.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Music Division (Office of Culture, Sports and Tourism) have put it together with UNESCO Bangkok, focusing on accessibility and community. The programme moves from emerging talent through to established names, with sets from Horwang School Big Band (Horwang Music Academy), C asean Consonant and Bangkok Big Band – each bringing their own spin on jazz's broad repertoire.

Two guest performers round things out. Koh Mr. Saxman delivers his signature smooth phrasing, whilst Saxpackgirl adds a contemporary touch that bridges classic and modern sounds nicely.

It all kicks off from 3pm at Lumphini Hall. Entry's free and you don't need to book, though seating is limited, so worth getting in early if you can.