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Peter Hook and Basement Jaxx lead the charge as Manchester’s legendary Haçienda lands in Bangkok

The spirit of ‘Madchester’ arrives for one night only. With just 2,000 tickets available, here is your guide to the lineup, the stages and one of the most anticipated dance event of the year

Kaweewat Siwanartwong
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Kaweewat Siwanartwong
Staff writer, Time Out Thailand
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The Haçienda first opened its doors back in 1982 in Manchester, and pretty much changed clubbing forever. The legendary venue didn't just define the music scene of its era but helped spread dance music culture across the entire world.

Everything that makes a great club today can be traced back to The Haçienda. That energy you feel on the dancefloor, the forward-thinking programming, the commitment to diversity, it all started there, and clubs in cities everywhere are still copying the blueprint.

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Now FAC51 The Haçienda is bringing that iconic spirit to Bangkok with an impressive lineup of artists and DJs. The event's supported by the crew behind Maho Rasop, Bar Temp, Transport and Bangkok Community Radio, so you know it's in good hands.

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Only 2,000 tickets are up for grabs though, so if you're planning to go you'll want to sort yours out sharpish. Need the lowdown on tickets, the lineup and what stages to expect? Here's everything you need to know about The Haçienda coming to town.

What is Haçienda?

It’s the legendary Manchester club that basically defined acid house and rave culture. The baggy, dance-focused ‘Madchester’ sound of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s was born here and now, the Haçienda experience will be reborn in Bangkok for one night only.  

When is Haçienda in Bangkok?

This iconic Manchester club comes to Bangkok on January 24.

Where is Haçienda in Bangkok?

The event takes place at Ambience Space, a 2,000-capacity cultural hub that will honour the enduring musical ties between Manchester and Bangkok.

How to get tickets

Tickets are now available on Ticketmelon here, with several options to choose from.  

The Presale tickets, priced at B2,250, are already sold out; the 1st Tier tickets are available for B2,600; Early Entry tickets cost B1,800 and require entry before 4pm on the event day; Group tickets for four people are priced at B9,250; and VIP tickets are available for B6,000, including a The Haçienda goodie bag valued at B2,500, access to a private bar, priority stage access, premium food, a Thai massage and separate restrooms.

The lineup we know so far

  1. Peter Hook
  2. Basement Jaxx
  3. Jon Dasilva
  4. DJ Paulette
  5. Move D
  6. Huerta
  7. Liquid Earth
  8. Transport
  9. Yellow Fang
  10. Pissawong
  11. More Rice
  12. Kangkao
  13. Romrom

What time do gates open?

Gates open at 2pm, and the event runs until 1am, with final entry at 7.30pm.

Stages

The event features three distinct stages:

Main Stage: hosts iconic international acts, highlighted by a rare DJ set from Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order), alongside Basement Jaxx, 808 State, Jon Dasilva, DJ Paulette and Move D.

Room 2: Transport is curated by Bangkok-based collective Transport in celebration of their 10th anniversary, with a focus on underground electronic music.

Room 3: Spotlights local artists and crews including Yellowfang, Pissawong, More Rice, Kangkao and Romrom, complemented by pop-up record stalls.

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