The best things to do in Bangkok this June

H0M0HAUS starts as an open artistic home, welcoming all genders and identities whilst using art to connect lived stories, shared histories and the emotional weight of right now. After two previous editions, the festival's back in 2026 with a sharper focus, asking audiences to really look at the body and confront patriarchal structures through performance. 

Now in its third run, the theme ‘The Last: Radical Reincarnation’ centres on renewal after rupture. It traces what happens when silence breaks, when something once suppressed finds its voice again, and how pain can shift to become a catalyst for making. The idea reflects an ongoing reality. Across the region, people of diverse genders still negotiate rights, freedoms and dignity, often facing scrutiny despite legal progress like Thailand's move towards marriage equalThis year brings four performance programmes that pull together different strands of live art with technology, offering a proper mix of formats and approaches. Panel discussions open up space for dialogue with queer artists, workshops invite hands-on engagement with drag and its many questions, and networking sessions encourage fresh connections across communities. A behind-the-scenes exhibition of H0M0HAUS adds context, with special programmes running throughout

H0M0HAUS #3 takes place from June 5-14 across multiple Bangkok venues including Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and Goethe-Institut Thailand, alongside Phahonyothin Rama, Buffalo Bridge Gallery, Angoon Garden, PoA White Box and One Bangkok. Register and grab tickets via here.

Daniel Caesar, the 30-year-old soul and R&B artist often described as ‘the man with the voice of heaven’, brings his Son of Spergy Tour to Bangkok this June. He first started turning heads back in 2014 with early EP releases, but Freudian properly launched him into global attention. Tracks like ‘Get You’ and ‘Best Part’ quickly became modern soul staples while Grammy recognition and collaborations with bigger names quietly cemented his place among contemporary R&B’s most compelling voices. 

His latest, Son of Spergy, pushes further into folk, soul and more emotionally restless territory while circling faith, identity and the messier parts of being human. Live shows blend newer material with reworked favourites, meaning everyone gets something to cling onto – from ‘Who Knows’ and ‘Japanese Denim’ to the inevitable singalong moment  when ‘Best Part’ arrives.

June 9. B1,900-6,400 via here. Impact Arena. 5pm onward

Set beside the Chao Phraya River, this slow-paced vintage market swaps frantic bargain hunting for long afternoons spent browsing carefully sourced fashion, handmade crafts, home décor and old-school collectibles. Every stall earns its place, so expect less clutter and more standout pieces with actual personality. 

Streetwear regulars arrive dressed for the occasion, traders happily explain the history behind their rarities and returning shoppers wander through searching for faded jackets, strange ornaments and forgotten treasures carrying just enough history to justify taking them home.

June 12-14. B100. Yodpiman Riverwalk. 3pm-11pm

Bangkok’s restaurant crowd heads to F*nkytown this month as the cocktail bar teams up with Baan Lamyai for a one-night kitchen takeover shaped by Thai provenance, family recipes and seriously good drinking. Chef Chalita Uttasart, whose intimate Thong Lo Tower dining room already draws industry regulars from across the world, serves a lineup that includes oysters phla, Phuket-style moo hong, crab-packed hoi jor and Songkhla sea bass wrapped in ngob. Behind the bar, F*nkytown mixes cocktails with Choeng Doi Distillery spirits, from the fruity kluay taak Colada to the savoury mango nam-pla whan and a sharp lamyai martini. Expect retro soundtracks, low lighting and plenty of hospitality with personality.

June 17. Free entry. All four cocktails are B420. Reserve via hello@fnkytown.bar. F*nkytown. 7pm-11pm

Inspired by France’s beloved Fête de la Musique, this free city-wide festival returns after attracting nearly 7,000 music lovers last year. More than 30 Thai and international acts now take over five stages across One Bangkok and Alliance Française Bangkok, covering indie, pop, hip-hop, jazz, mor lam, electronic sounds and late-night DJ sets. 

One of the biggest draws comes from the Ballroom showcase celebrating Voguing culture, promising fierce dance battles and unapologetically theatrical performances. Food stalls, busking corners and interactive activities keep the atmosphere lively all day long. Fancy wandering Bangkok with a soundtrack? This easily earns a place on June’s social calendar.

June 13. Free entry. One Bangkok and Alliance Française Bangkok.2pm onwards

Anyone craving a few evenings of  thoughtful cinema should keep the EU Film Festival 2026 firmly on the calendar. Returning to Thailand under the theme ‘See Beyond. Feel Beyond.’, this year’s programme gathers intimate dramas, political stories and character-driven films from across Europe, each selected by individual EU member state embassies. 

Rather than feeling overly polished or neatly packaged, the line-up works more like a quick cinematic tour through different cities, languages and perspectives. Bangkok screenings spread across Siam Society, House Samyan and Lido Connect, while Chiang Mai and Phuket also host packed schedules. Best of all, every screening remains completely free – though arriving early definitely helps.

June 18-28. Free entry. Siam Society, House Samyan and Lido Connect. Full programme at eeas.europa.eu.

Fresh from its 19th edition earlier this year, the cult-favourite market returns for round 20 with a new indoor home at Pat Arena, the stomping ground of Port Futsal Club in Khlong Toei. Air-conditioning, tighter walkways and a more compact setup slightly change the energy, though regulars still come for the same reason: over 250 vendors selling vintage fashion, vinyl, handmade goods, books and wonderfully unnecessary things you absolutely do not need but somehow buy anyway. 

Food stalls keep everyone fed, DJs soundtrack the day and stylish regulars roam the venue with equally stylish dogs trotting beside them.

June 19-21. B160 at the door. Pat Arena. 1pm-11pm

Calling all book lovers and drink enthusiasts.  Bangkok’s chillest book festival returns with free entry across  10 leisurely days of reading, browsing and casual day drinking. Vistors are encouraged to settle in with a book and a cold drink while exploring craft markets, workshops, live music sessions and talks from fellow literary obsessives.

Honestly, it feels less like a festival and more like a very well-organised excuse to keep adding books to your already dangerous reading pile while staying pleasantly hydrated. 

June 26-July 5. Singha Complex. 11am-10pm

Missed The Kid LAROI the last time he rolled through Bangkok? Consider this your second chance. The Sydney-born singer, born Charlton Howard, exploded globally with 2021 megahit ‘Stay’ alongside Justin Bieber before spending the following years stacking up collaborations, arena crowds and emotionally chaotic singalong tracks. 

Earlier this year he returned with Before I Forget, a heartbreak-heavy record packed with moody R&B confessionals and perfect material for staring moodily out taxi windows at night. Bangkok now lands a stop on the accompanying tour, with the 22-year-old set to take over Samyan Mitrtown Hall.
June 29. B3,500-11,000 via here. Samyan Mitrtown Hall. 7pm onwards