Parisian Pop and Danish-Tanzanian afrobeats caravan JJ Paulo play Chiang Mai this Friday

Ahead of the renowned Bangkok World Music Day taking place this Saturday in the capital, Alliance Française and the Danish Embassy are bringing two of the event’s headline acts to Chiang Mai for a pre-event performance at MAI the Sky Bar for a one-night-only showcase this Friday, June 12.

Leading the bill is Ojos, a Parisian alternative-pop duo made up of singer-songwriters Élodie Charmensat and Hadrien Perretant. Blending moody electronic production with French and Spanish vocals, the pair have been making waves on the European indie circuit with their atmospheric, genre-crossing sound.

They'll also be joined by JJ Paulo, the Danish-Tanzanian artist whose afrobeats-infused sound draws on influences from across Africa and Europe. Fresh from a string of international festival appearances, the rising star brings his energetic live show to Chiang Mai before heading to Bangkok for the capital's larger Fête de la Musique celebrations.

The idea traces back to Fête de la Musique, launched in France in 1982 and now marked in more than 120 countries. The premise stays simple: bring music out of concert halls and place it squarely in public life.

For Chiang Mai, the event offers a rare chance to catch both acts before they hit bigger festival stages in Bangkok. A rare treat for the city, if we’re perfectly honest.

How to book tickets

Seats atop MAI the Sky Bar are just B250 per person – an absolute steal for a night with these two internationally renowned musicians, and there are options to pre-pay a tab for the best seats in the house. 

While walk-ins are welcome, it’s recommended you book ahead as it’s likely to fill up fast. You can book ahead via Tablecheck or via their LINE Official Account: @maitheskybar. 

12 June. B250. Mai the Sky Bar, Melia Chiang Mai. 8pm-late