Time Out's Nightlife Awards are bringing live music and one big party to Hua Lamphong

Bangkok knows how to throw a party. But when you bring together some of the city's most exciting performers, a crowd of nightlife lovers and one of the capital's most iconic landmarks, things are bound to get interesting.

On November 18, the inaugural Time Out Bangkok Nightlife Awards 2026 will take over Hua Lamphong Railway Station for a night of live music, entertainment, drinks and, of course, recognition for the people and places that keep Bangkok buzzing after dark.

And here's the important bit: everyone's invited. You don't need to own a bar, know a DJ or have your name on a VIP list to join the fun. Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur, a dancefloor regular or simply someone who enjoys a great night out, this party is for you

What’s happening at Time Out Bangkok Nightlife Awards 2026?

Leading the musical line-up is Paradise Bangkok Morlam International Band, the genre-bending collective bringing the sounds of Thailand's northeast to dancefloors around the world. Expect the hypnotic rhythms of molam, traditional Thai instruments and a psychedelic groove that's practically impossible to stand still to.

Joining them is Réjizz, bringing another dose of live energy to the evening, while Bangkok's beloved drag destination Stranger Bar will turn up the fabulous with a performance guaranteed to bring plenty of personality, attitude and spectacle to the station.

DJ BRAVERY will also bring the tunes, leading the party and closing the night with a selection of funk, house and party beats.

Beyond the music, more than a dozen food and drink stalls will keep the party fuelled. Expect ice-cold Heineken and Guinness, cocktails from Jim Thompson's The O.S.S. Bar, Bombay Sapphire gin, Dandy Whisky and Knott's Hard Iced Tea. Wine lovers can head to THAIFEX and WNLQ9 for a glass or two, while Solisca adds to the mix. And for those needing a little extra energy to keep dancing, Red Bull has you covered.

Feeling peckish? Cholos Tacos, Frickin' Fried Chicken, Deckles Smokehouse, Monkey Pod and plenty more will be serving up bites to keep you dancing long into the night.

Each ticket comes with three free drinks of your choice, as well as some free food bites – it basically pays for itself!

Celebrating the city that never calls it a night

And this wouldn’t be a Time Out Bangkok Nightlife Awards without a few awards to hand out along the way.

Over 150 shortlisters have been selected, and winners will be crowned at the event across 30 categories, live on stage. 

The full list of categories covers everything, from neighbourhood dives and hidden cocktail bars to rooftop hangouts, live music venues and late-night institutions. 

But this isn't a black-tie industry ceremony where everyone sits politely waiting for their name to be called. It's a party first and foremost, open to everyone who loves life after dark. A celebration of Bangkok nightlife itself, bringing together the people behind the bars and the people who keep them busy.

The categories

People’s Choice Award

Bar of the Year

Club of the Year

Best New Opening

Hotel Bar of the Year

Rooftop Bar of the Year

Dive Bar of the Year

Lecture Bar of the Year

Sports Bar of the Year

Best Hidden Venue

Best Jazz Venue

Best LGBTQ+ Venue

Best Livehouse Venue

Best Entertainment Venue

Best Listening Bar 

Best Karaoke Bar

Best Karaoke Bar

Best Bar for Craft Beer

Best Bar for Wine

Best Transformative Venue

Best Date-Night Venue

Best Non-Alcoholic Venue

Best Concept Venue

Best Party Event Series

Best Nightlife Complex

Best Resident DJ 

Best Local Spirits Programme

Best Cocktail Programme

Bartender of the Year

Best Late-Night Eats

Best Entertainment Dining Venue

How do I join the Time Out Bangkok Nightlife Awards 2026?

Tickets are B1,000 per person, which includes three free drinks and some free food bites. Not a bad deal for a night out at one of Bangkok's most recognisable landmarks.

So round up your friends, clear your Wednesday evening and get ready to see Hua Lamphong in a whole new light. The trains might have slowed down, but Bangkok's nightlife certainly hasn't.

Tickets are available through Nightify. Grab yours and come celebrate the bars, the clubs, the DJs, the dives – and everyone who makes this city worth staying up for.

Time Out Bangkok Nightlife Awards 2026

November 18. 

6pm-11pm

Hua Lamphong Railway Station, Bangkok. 

Tickets via Nightify

ABOUT TIME OUT BANGKOK

Time Out Bangkok is the city’s guide to the best things to do, see, eat and experience in Bangkok and across Thailand. Part of the global Time Out brand, it combines local expertise with Time Out’s international perspective to cover the restaurants, bars, nightlife, culture, entertainment, travel and people shaping the city.

Through its website, social channels, video, events and special publications, Time Out Bangkok helps locals and visitors discover the very best of Bangkok – from established favourites to the people and places defining what comes next.

To find out more, visit www.timeout.com/bangkok 

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