The best things to do in Bangkok this weekend (October 29-November 1)

Bratwurst, giant pretzels and live music fill One Oktoberfest 2026 at One Bangkok Park. Alexander’s German Eatery, 25° burgers and Pete’s Pasta join the food line-up, with communal tables and European and Asian drinks. Jazz and swing start  from 6pm; H3F opens the festival on October 28, Safeplanet plays October 30 and LANDOKMAI and Phum Viphurit take Halloween night. Costume parties on October 30-31 include the Haunted Seat activity. The ceremonial keg tapping takes place at 6pm on October 28, if you’re starting the weekend early.

October 28-November 1. B200 per person per day, including B200 in food and drink credit. One Bangkok Park, One Bangkok. Wednesday-Thursday 4pm-11pm, Friday-Saturday 2pm-midnight, Sunday 2pm-11pm.

 Dinner before dancing gets a new option at Sing Sing Theater, where Steam Room launches on October 28 with Hong Kong’s Man Mo Dim Sum. Chef Nicolas Elalouf serves a Bangkok-specific menu, from French Peking Duck dumplings to Pla Manao with Songkhla Lake seabass, lime, chilli and garlic. There’s also soft-shell crab wonton and a vegetarian ratatouille-inspired bite. Spanish DJ and producer Henry Saiz takes over the decks after dinner, so you can swap bamboo baskets for the dancefloor without changing venues.

October 28, from 8pm. Tickets include 10 dim sum pieces and two cocktails via here. Regular service begins November 4.

A whole generation knows every word to ‘I’m Yours’. Now Jason Mraz returns to Bangkok for a fifth time, on his first Asian tour in seven years, with a full band behind his sunny folk-pop and acoustic anthems. The Grammy-winning singer-songwrriter marks a career spanning more than two decades, drawing on a catalogue that includes ‘Lucky’ and ‘I Won’t Give Up’ alongside newer material. A noughties-playlist reunion looks likely.

October 29. B2,000-7,000 via Ticketmelon. BITEC Live, Bang Na. 8pm-11pm; confirm the running time when booking.

What do butterflies and fish have in common? Butterfly & Fish, a collaboration between illustrator and storyteller Pi-near and papercut artist papeterie,looks for connections between creatures from very different worlds. Through drawing and cut paper, the artists explore growth, change, memory and the stories gathered along a journey. Butterflies transform above ground while fish navigate beneath the water’s surface; the works bring those separate paths together through the small moments and shared experiences that connect them.

October 29-November 24. Free entry. Soko Gallery, Sukhumvit Soi 32. Thursday-Tuesday 11am-6pm; closed Wednesday.

Central Department Store celebrates its 79th anniversary with Central Anniversary 2026: Where Wonders Bloom, turning Floors G to 5 into six floral-themed worlds, with art, workshops, food and a few familiar faces along the way.

Start on Floor G with white blooms before heading to Floor 1’s ballet-inspired floral displays, Floor 2’s whimsical meadow featuring 31 adorable sheep, Floor 3’s tree-root installation, Floor 4’s hanging floral art and Floor 5’s colourful meadow featuring playful dog sculptures for families. Japanese contemporary artist Yuta Okuda also presents an art-and-flower installation  at the floral tunnel connecting Central Chidlom and Central Embassy.

Actress duo Namtan Tipnaree and Film Rachanun showcase their creativity through a special Live Stencil Art Performance, followed by a charity art auction supporting the Kamlangjai Project Fund. Billkin takes the stage for a mini concert, while DJs ROOTS and PATRA B keep the music going on October 29.

Hungry? Ten restaurants, including Weng, Shichi, Mozza by Cocotte and Greyhound, serve special floral-inspired menus. Stop by Lofter on Floor 6 for the Blossom Bedazzling DIY activity and a photo at the Blooming Wall.

There’s also a Flower Stamp Rally across Central Chidlom and Central Embassy. Collect all eight stamps for a chance to receive a B100 Dining Cash Coupon, limited to 100 redemptions, subject to campaign terms and conditions. Check the campaign details before visiting for activity schedules and redemption conditions.

October 29-November 2. Free entry. Central Chidlom. 10am-10pm

Bangkok Art Biennale returns for its fifth edition with Angels and Mara, pairing Bangkok’s City of Angels identity with Mara, the Buddhist figure associated with temptation, desire and inner conflict. The announced programme brings together 72 artists and collectives from 29 countries, with more than 200 works exploring technology, spirituality, identity and the modern life’s contradictions. Eleven main venues spread the art across the capital, while BAB Plus and BAB Fringe partners extend the programme to Thonburi, Samut Prakan and Suphan Buri. Use the organiser’s venue guide to plan a manageable route.

October 29 2026-February 28 2027. Free biennale admission; check individual venue entry arrangements and opening hours. Eleven main venues across Bangkok. 

Anythingbutstr8 teams up with Lagoon Laundry for Hellaween at Tuff Bar, with a soundtrack that refuses to stick to one genre. Dark wave, trance, bass-heavy electronics and anime-inspired selections sit on the advertised menu, with iaphrid, Ackerlady, MOONBLUE and Warlock on the decks and visuals by yves. If your Halloween plan involves a dark room and loud speakers, here’s your Friday night.

October 30. B350 before 11pm, B450 after 11pm, at the door. Tuff Bar, third floor, 942/28 Rama IV Road. From 9.30pm until late.

Norwegian DJs Telephones and DJ Fett Burger share the decks at Parity, bringing a run of back-to-back sets to Bangkok. Telephones is familiar on the Asian circuit; the promoter bills this as Fett Burger’s Bangkok debut. The Berlin-based DJ, graphic designer and artist also runs the long-established Trushmix series. Brent Burns joins the line-up at Bar Temp., with house and Balearic sounds advertised for a six-hour night. Book early if this pairing is your sort of Halloween warm-up.

October 30. Advance tiers B400-500 via Megatix, subject to availability; B600 at the door. Bar Temp. 9pm-3am.

Sala Saneha’s first Halloween Party calls on every krasue, krahang, pop and pret to come out for the night The Thai Ghost dress code gives you an excuse to get creative beyond the usual vampire cape. Jakrin goes back-to-back with Payu, followed by SARAYU, with music scheduled from 9pm until 1am at the Silom wine bar and cinema.

October 30. B450 at the door. Sala Saneha’s Halloween party, Decho Road, Silom. 9pm-1am.

House of Films: Halloween Edition brings five films to The Pavilion at The Corner House Bangkok over three nights. Start with the quiet grief of A Ghost Story and zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead on October 30, then make Halloween itself a double bill of The Lighthouse and Alien. Folk horror The Witch closes the programme on November 1. With 35 seats listed per screening, book ahead for the film you want – and book both if you’re staying for the double bill.

October 30-November 1. B250 per screening, including a drink and snacks, via the booking form. The Pavilion, The Corner House Bangkok. Check individual screening times in the  venue announcement.

Phae Lee: Before Chapter 1 sends you walking through a Thai horror story rather than watching from a seat. A mother, father and their seven-year-old son disappear, then turn up dead two weeks later. During the 60-minute immersive theatre production, you rooms and follow clues while the spirits tell their side. Before entering, each audience member chooses a talisman that determines whose story they hear first, so friends may uncover different versions of the case. English subtitles are available throughout. The producers plan nine horror tales in the Pao Lee universe, unfolding each October through 2035.

October 30-November 1. B990 including one mocktail; B1,490 including one cocktail or mocktail and a burger set or vongle pasta, via Zipevent. Black Cabin Bar, Thong Lo Soi 16. 7.30-8.30pm. Recommended for ages 15+; includes strobes, theatrical fog and jump scares.

Koktail Magazine brings its food event series back to Bangkok with the Koktail Workshop Kraft Food & Drink Market, taking over The Forum at Gaysorn Amarin on October 31-November 1. Expect tasting plates from chefs and restaurants, alongside local makers and Bangkok’s growing craft food and drink crowd. The two-day market also features live music, hands-on workshops and chef-led sessions, so there’s plenty to keep you occupied between bites. Bring friends and come hungry!

October 31-November 1. Free entry. Gaysorn Amarin Forum. Sat: 10am-8pm, Sun: 10am-7pm

GalileOasis brings its monthly market back for a spooky-season with The Hidden Alley. Stalls fill the entrance alley and courtyard, exploring belief, faith and the objects people turn to for spiritual comfort. Expect contemporary amulets, modern spiritual accessories, mysterious artworks and collectibles with a dark fantasy twist. Come looking for an unusual piece to take home, or simply browse the courtyard and see which curious objects catch your eye.

October 31-November 1. Free entry. GalileOasis. 10am-6pm; check the venue’s latest market announcement before travelling.

DIAGE Festival returns to Cloud 11 on Sukhumvit 101 for Bangkok Calling, its third edition according to the organiser. Giant screens and programmed lighting frame Thai and international DJs, electronic acts and live bands. ‘Continental Affair (DIAGE Deconstruction)’ reworks the cult track by Cyndi Seui, aka Cesar B. de Guzman, while live coding, talks and workshops give you a reason to arrive before the later sets. Check the daily programme for stage times and workshop slots.

October 31-November 1. Regular one-day pass B1,990 or two-day pass B2,990 through October 30, plus 7% VAT and payment fees, via  Eventpop. Cloud 11, Sukhumvit 101. Eventpop lists noon on October 31 to midnight on November 1; check each day’s session and stage times. Ages 20+.

Gothic glamour meets queer ballroom culture at Go Grrrls’ Goth Halloqueen. Room one hosts the Goth Battle, led by Azxula and Thailand’s ballroom community, with OTA Vogue, a free-movement Goth Off and a costume contest offering a B5,000 for the best look. The Vogue and Goth Off winners each receive B1,000. In room two, Club Slayer brings ActionTha live alongside Digital Cherub, Sriracha Czaddy and Peachji, plus Morrigan Xaster’s ‘Dead Dance from the Grave’ performance. Cleo P. and Dookie handle the afterparty.

October 31. Early bird B500, online B600 or B700 at the door; advance tiers subject to availability. All include one drink. Tickets via Ticketmelon. FV39, Sukhumvit Soi 39. 9pm-2am.