13 great things ahead to see and do in and around Bangkok
01 Bangkok Art Book Fair 6-9 September Bangkok CityCity Gallery Second year, with collaborations from independent artists, photographers, writers, graphic designers, illustrators as well as independent publishers, small publishing houses and contemporary art collectives from Thailand and abroad. Entry fee B60/Person/Day www.bangkokartbookfair.info |
02 Red Velvet 8 September, 17:00-20:00 hrs Thunderdome The only chance to meet the unparalleled charms and unique colors of “Red Velvet” through their mega hit songs and dazzling performances. Be ready to discover the mysterious and thrilling experience together! Tickets B2,000-B6,000 www.allticket.com |
03 Carmen 12, 14 Sept 7:30pm Thailand Cultural Centre A passionate rendering of Georges Bizet’s much-loved classic Carmen, an opera in 4 acts. Starring some of the top singers in the opera world today, the orchestra conducted by Zubin Mehta. Tickets B2,000-B10,000 www.bangkokfestivals.com 04 Intl Thai Film Festival (ITFF) 14 September, from 2pm Bangkok Art & Culture Centre, 5th Floor Alongside screenings of a wide variety of amazing films, film and entertainment professionals from Thailand and overseas share their knowledge and work experience with the audience. Tickets B500 per person www.thaifilmfestival.com |
05 Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra - World Without End 14-15 September, 7pm/4pm Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University Music spanning the globe and telling important stories – truly a world without end. The program also features the work “Poem Ayutthaya” by Thailand’s most celebrated modern composer Narong Prangcharoen. Tickets B400-B1,500 |
06 Boney M 15 Sept, 8pm BITEC The legendary group who capitalised on the disco movement and brought you hit songs like Rasputin, Daddy Cool, Gotta Go Home, Sunny, Ma Baker, and of course the one that became their global anthem Rivers of Babylon. Tickets B1,500-B6,000 www.thaiticketmajor.com |
07 Wanna One 16 September 6pm BITEC 11 piece Korean Boy Band who won both the Best K-Pop Artist of 2017 and Billboard’s Best New K-Pop act of 2017. Tickets B2,000-B6,000 www.thaiticketmajor.com |
08 Dua Lipa live in Bangkok 17 September, 7pm/4pm GMM LIVE HOUSE@CENTRAL WORLD London-born pop singersongwriter Dua Lipa is bringing her smash hits “Hotter Than Hell,” “Blow Your Mind (Mwah),” “Scared to Be Lonely,” “New Rules” and “IDGAF” in her muchanticipated tour to Thailand for the first time ever Tickets B2,000-B3,000 www.bectero.com |
09 Bus Stop by BCT 20-29 September, 7:30pm BNH Hospital In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City, Missouri pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner. All roads are blocked, and four or five weary travelers are going to have to hole up until morning. Cherie, a nightclub chanteuse, is the passenger with most to worry about. Tickets B500 http://bangkokcommunitytheatre.com/ |
10 Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra - Carmina Burana 21-22 September, 7pm/4pm Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University TPO’s 13th season concludes with one of the most popular works for choir and orchestra. Join Chief Conductor Gudni A. Emilsson as we celebrate the season! Tickets B400-B1,500 www.thaiticketmajor.com |
11 Bangkok Patana Fun Run 23 September, 7am-10:30pm Samut Prakarn Bangkok Patana Fun Run is a 9.0 km, 5.0 km, 3.0km and 1.3 km fun run for all the family with all proceeds going to some of our school charities: Habitat for Humanity, Interact Club and Smile Club. The event takes place entirely within the beautiful and scenic Ancient Siam park. Tickets B400 www.gotorace.com |
12 Samui Festival Marathon & Trail 30 September, 3:30am- 9:30am Koh Samui Samui Festival Marathon & Trail 2018 is part of the Sports Festival. The type of run is Fun run (5 km), Mini Marathon (10.5km), Marathon (42.195km) and Trail (30km) www.samuifestival.com |
13 Mariah Carey 9 Nov BITEC Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold to date and 18 Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles (17 lfpenned), more than any solo artist in history! www.thaiticketmajor.com |