The Click Five, modified street cars, vinyl fairs and book-inspired tattoos – here’s what to do in Bangkok this weekend
Bangkok’s weekend line-up gives the sofa some serious competition. The Click Five bring back 2000s pop-rock, while modified cars, vinyl crates and book-inspired tattoos all make a strong case for proper clothes and a night out.
Anyone who wore out ‘Just the Girl’ as a teenager should clear their diary. The Click Five return with Kyle Patrick, Joe Guese and Ethan Mentzer reunited on stage, nearly two decades after their hits soundtracked a generation of crushes. Expect glossy hooks, singalong choruses and ‘Throwback’, their 2025 reunion single.
At Terminal 21 Rama 3, Bangkok Underground Riverside gathers modified street cars, Tokyo-style builds and DJs for anyone who likes their engines loud. Book(s) Your Ink turns seven books into exclusive tattoo designs, while BKK Vinyl Fair fills REM Hotel with crates, hi-fi gear and secondhand finds. Prefer dinner? A seven-course journey through Kolkata's home kitchens opens with a burnt mango welcome drink, with Alex Zaldua on music duty.
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Arendelle, the Madrigal house and a galaxy far, far away all land at centralwOrld this September for four days of characters, collectibles and nostalgia. Following last year’s collector favourite, this bigger edition brings Darth Vader, Stitch and plenty more familiar faces to central Bangkok, alongside themed displays and photo spots. Browse exclusive figures, toys and memorabilia, or queue for character meet-and-greets.
September 3-6. Free entry. centralwOrld. 10am-10pm
Anyone whose MP3 player once had ‘Just the Girl’ on heavy rotation may want to clear their diary. Nearly two decades after soundtracking countless teenage crushes, The Click Five return to Bangkok with Kyle Patrick, Joe Guese and Ethan Mentzer back on stage together. The American band helped define glossy 2000s pop-rock with irresistible hooks and singalong choruses. Fresh from their reunion and the 2025 single ‘Throwback’, they arrive with a setlist primed to stir fond memories.
September 3. B2,600 via here. Sphere Hall, Emsphere. 8pm
Laufey fans, this one’s for you. A Very Laufey Day turns five Song Wat venues into a trail of special menu items and collectible stickers inspired by the singer’s love of music, art and sweet treats. Start at Koff & Bun with Rhapsody in Green or Blue, browse Thai-made goods at Saan Songwat, then order Laufberry, Dreamer Matcha or Lovesick Chocolat ice cream at The Krusty. Nuury Chestnut Ice Cream serves two exclusive flavours, while Sober Record Bar pairs its Rhapsody in Blue mocktail with music. Collect the lot as you wander.
At five venues across Song Wat Road: Koff & Bun, Saan Songwat, The Krusty, Nuury Chestnut and Sober Record Bar.
Until September 6. Free entry.
Bangkok party collective NON NON NON returns with Vietnamese DJ YASMIN for a cross-border night of underground sounds. Emerging from Saigon’s underground and queer party circuit, YASMIN movest between techno, trance, breakbeats, acid and hard dance, and has played across Japan, China, Taiwan and Mongolia. Bangkok newcomers EM-J and Malaii.exe join the bill, while Mae Happyair goes back-to-back with NOON. Expect a packed floor and plenty of left turns.
September 4. HORN. B500-650 via here. 10pm-3am
The inaugural Mahanakorn Fair brings ten days of food, shopping, books and cultural performances to Bangkok City Square. Browse street food from across Thailand, budget buys from Thong Fah shops and fashion, then catch live music and performances. The Book and Educational Media Distributors Association runs a dedicated book fair, while the Cultural Tourism Ambassador 2026 competition spotlights Thai communities and traditions. Bring a tote bag and comfortable shoes.
August 28-September 6. Bangkok City Square, Bangkok City Hall. Free entry. 10am-10pm
BKK Vinyl Fair turns REM Hotel over to analogue music for three days, with more than 30 Thai sellers bringing new, secondhand and limited-edition pressings to the Market Zone. This year’s theme, ‘Something You Can Hold Again’, sums up the appeal. Browse turntables and hi-fi gear, catch live recording sessions and talks, then test a record in the Activities Zone, whether you’re a first-time buyer or seasoned collector. When your ears need a break, the Food & Beverage Zone has drinks and room to swap recommendations.
September 4-6. B300 per day via here. REM Hotel. 4pm-11pm (Sep 4); 1pm-10pm (Sep 5-6).
SIWILAI Radical Club marks 15 years of Darker Than Wax with a special night at DISCOTHEQUE, bringing the independent label’s sound from New York to Bangkok. Co-founder Marco Weibel, a favourite among fellow DJs, joins Bangkok selector Pam Anantr behind the decks. Weibel represents the label’s broad approach to jazz, soul, house and electronic music, while Pam brings her own selections spanning disco, boogie, jazz-funk and house. A regular on the regional circuit, she has played Wonderfruit, Magnetic Fields and Potato Head Klymax. Expect plenty of digging, good records and music made for dancing.
September 4. B500 via here and B700 at the door. SIWILAI RADICAL CLUB. 9pm onwards
Skyline Film turns Dib Bangkok’s roftop into an open-air cinema, screening six favourites against the city skyline. Settle in with the provided wireless headphones and a large-format screen as Bangkok carries on below. The programme pairs Once with The Secret Life of Walter Mitty on Friday, The Proposal with Cinema Paradiso on Saturday, and The Grand Budapest Hotel with Materialists on Sunday. Come with friends, a date or on your own, grab a drink and settle in.
September 4-6. B500 via here. Dib Bangkok. First screenings 6.40pm (doors 5.30pm); second screenings 9pm (doors 8.30pm), except Cinema Paradiso at 9.10pm (doors 8.40pm).
Did you make it to the last one? A few hundred people have already gathered to do nothing together, and the deliberately uneventful event now returns for a third outing. The idea is simple: for one hour, put away your phone, books and music, stop chatting and just sit. There’s no timetable, pressure or prize for lasting the full stretch. Arrive 15 minutes early, find a comfortable spot and settle in before everyone goes quiet at 5pm. When the national anthem plays, stay for a chat, wander off or head home.
September 5-6. Free entry. Playground 1, Rod Fai Park. 5pm-6pm
Badego.bodega and P.S. Publishing give bookworms and tattoo fans a fresh reason to visit Somewhere Bookshop & Home Cafe. Book(s) Your Ink pairs seven books by seven authors with exclusive flash designs inspired by their stories, characters and ideas, with tattoo artists working side by side. Not ready for permanent ink? The bookmark workshop draws on the same seven titles, offering an altogether less committed way to ear your reading taste.
September 5-6. Free entry. Somewhere Bookshop & Home Cafe. 11am-7pm
Dream Alone makes its debut at Bar Temp, bringing together DJs from Japan and South Korea for a night built around local connections and underground club culture. Founded by CowboyFamily Records’ Wada Yosuke, the new series pairs one guest from each city, starting with Seoul’s Mihak and Bangkok’s Sarayu. Yosuke’s sets move between minimal, deep house, electro and raw house, while Mihak draws on more than 15 years in Seoul’s house and techno scene, mixing vinyl selections with precise, understated technique. Expect a late-night session shaped by the DJs themselves rather than big-name bookings.
September 5. B300-400 via here. Bar Temp., 9pm onwards
Bangkok Underground Riverside returns to Terminal 21 Rama 3 with a Tokyo-inspired theme. The Fast Tokyo Drift brings Beer Baiyoke and Top Secret Team, showing off an RX-7 and 180SX fitted with Liberty Walk kits alongside rows of modified street cars. Proud of your own build? Bring it along and park up with the crowd. DJs play until 9pm, while display cars and photo spots fill the riverside venue. With the Chao Phraya behind you, the whole meet looks even better after dark.
September 6. Free entry. Terminal 21 Rama 3. Midday-9pm.
One of the most influential bands of the era, officially announce their first full-scale concert in Thailand. Formed in 2012, Higedan reshape the J-Rock and J-Pop scene, blending intricate arrangements with melodies that stay instantly accessible. Their aim stays clear: create music that moves across generations, earning worldwide recognition and a loyal global fanbase. In 2026, momentum builds with ‘Make Me Wonder’, opening theme for trending anime ‘THE DARWIN’ on Prime Video and TV Tokyo, alongside behind-the-scenes footage and a glimpse of their striking ‘LED Box’ production set for Bangkok.
September 6. B3,500-4,600 via here. UOB Live. 6pm
Roll up, roll up. Drag Race Thai Fans brings its circus-themed flagship night back to Calypso Bangkok Theatre at Asiatique The Riverfront, led by three major names from the Drag Race universe. Season 3 winner Raja Gemini makes her first official appearance on a Thai stage, joined by Season 16 finalist Morphine Love Dion and Chiang Mai-born Gawdland, the first Thai queen to win RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs the World. More performers are still to be announced, while the Best Drag Look competition returns for queens in attendance.
September 6. B1,500-4,500 via here. Calypso Bangkok Theatre, Asiatique The Riverfront. From 7pm
Mustard and memories returns for a sixth edition with seven courses inspired by Kolkata’s late-summer home kitchens and recipes passed through generations. A burnt mango welcome drink opens the evening, while the much-loved flambé rosogolla returns. The recipes are gently adapted without losing their stories or familiar flavours, and Alex Zaldua provides the soundtrack. Expect a shared table, a changing menu and every reason to linger.
September 6. B1,700. Reserve via LINE OA: @fvevents. F.V Sukhumvit 39. From 5pm
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