An evening with the Bangkok Metropolitan Orchestra is even richer when the set list is built from the catalogue of legendary Irish bands and singers. These songs, usually heard in pubs, stadiums or late-night playlists, have been reshaped for a full orchestra, giving familiar melodies a fresh sort of weight. It’s the kind of concert where you catch yourself hearing an old favourite in a new light. The event comes from a collaboration between the Embassy of Ireland in Thailand and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties. A cultural celebration sounds formal on paper, yet this one leans more towards shared joy, a musical nod to the connection between both places. A good chance to sit back and let the arrangements do the storytelling.
December 7. Free. Lakeside area, Gate 1, Benjakitti Park, 5pm onwards