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CALENDAR OCT OBER 11–13 October 23 October
The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour
Khelaiya Raas Garba 2026

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Bolly By The River The Weeknd brings his After
Hours Til Dawn Stadium Would the garba season
3 October Tour to Bangkok, taking over really be complete without
Bangkok’s number one garba
Rajamangala National Stadium
for three evenings. Get ready to institute joining in on the
Bollywood fans rejoice. Kick off dance the night away under the raas? Taking place at The
the first Saturday of October stars to your favourite moody Berkeley Hotel Pratunam,
at Bangkok Island from 4 PM hits, with Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts joining as the night will be full of revelry
to 2 AM with local Thai-Indian special guests. So, have those dancing shoes at the ready, and cheer, especially because
talents like Adarsh, DJ Dev, DJ and perhaps pre-book your Grab home too; something celebrated Gujarati folk singer
Ash, Nirankar & Band, Kevin, tells us the roads around Rajamangala are going to be Jaysinh Gadhavi will be
and Debo as the night moves rather busy. performing live.
from unplugged, acoustic Bollywood favourites to the Snag some last-minute tickets (while available) at For details, contact +66 (0)83 132 9596 (Sheetal Mehta)
dancefloor. Enjoy your favourite tunes with Bolly by the thaiticketmajor.com or +66 (0)82 329 4004 (Shweta Italia).

River as Bangkok’s gorgeous sun sets in the background.
Tickets are available at megatix.in.th Navratri Karva Chauth
and prices start at THB 599.
11–19 October 29 October
Bazm-e-Bangkok Mushaira
Devotion and alittle
Bazm-e-Bangkok Mushaira Nine nights, plenty of dancing,

brings together five celebrated and absolutely no shortage of celestial timing come
voices in contemporary Urdu celebrations. Navratri returns together for Karva Chauth,
poetry for an evening of soulful this month, with music, a traditional Hindu festival
verses, powerful performances, traditional garba and dandiya, observed by married
and timeless storytelling. The and celebrations dedicated to women who fast from
inaugural edition features the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Devotees often sunrise to moonrise, praying for the health and
acclaimed poets Tehzeeb Hafi, fast, offer prayers, and sing religious scriptures longevity of their husbands. These days, husbands

Azhar Iqbal, Mehshar Afridi, though traditions vary across the different regions are joining in on the fast too, turning the tradition

Madan Mohan Danish and of India. More than a festival, it’s a time for into a mutual celebration of love and partnership. As
Rajesh Reddy. Join them on the month’s first Saturday communities to come together, with families and friends the moon rises, the fast is broken, bringing couples,

at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok. joining in movement for celebration. families, and friends together.
For more information, Jason Mraz Live in Bangkok
head to @bazm_e_bangkok on Instagram. H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej
The Great Memorial Day 29 October
Curious Krungthep 13 October
8 October Jason Mraz is back with
his Asia 2026 Tour,
H.M. King Bhumibol bringing his feel-good
Adulyadej The Great Memorial
How well do we really know the folk-pop to BITEC Live.
city we call home? Day is a national public holiday Expect plenty of acoustic
Curious Krungthep,founded by commemorating the passing guitars and those songs
Natwajee “Sony” Chiamburaset of Thailand’s longest-reigning you somehow still know

and Shaan Bajaj, kicks off its first monarch. The day offers an every word to, from I’m

event with an evening in conversation with Bangkok opportunity for people across Yours to I Won’t Give
Governor Chadchart Sittipunt at Such A Small the country to remember his life and legacy, with a Up. With more than two
World, The Corner House Bangkok. Hear him share throng of commemorative activities and ceremonies decades of music behind
his perspective on the city’s past, present and future, taking place nationwide. him, this is one for the
followed by an audience Q&A and drinks for a little nostalgia girlies, the millennial optimists, and anyone
post-talk mingling. Dandiya Nite Bangkok 2026 who enjoys a good singalong.
Find @curiouskrungthep on Instagram for more details. Grab your tickets now at ticketmelon.com
17 October

Hi Life Exhibition SPS Raas Garba
Dust off those dandiya 31 October
10 October sticks and head to
Radisson Blu Plaza The Saurashatra Patel Samaj
Discover fashion, jewellery, Hotel, Bangkok because Bangkok (SPSBKK) brings its
design, décor, and all the it is time to lose yourself annual Raas Garba celebration
luxurious things that make a in the music and the garba to Bangkok’s Ah Yat Abalone
life feel a little more fabulous. circles of the Navratri Convention Hall, Thai CC Tower.
The Hi Life Exhibition brings season. Featuring DJ Dev, The night salutes tradition with

together a curated mix of a vegetarian buffet with garba and dandiya to live music
brands and creative finds Jain and fast food options by Brother Beats Band, with star artists Umesh Barot,
at Radisson Blu Plaza as well, and a lucky draw, Dev Bhatt, Rafiq Shaikh and Pallavi Dabholkar. The

Bangkok, making it the this is the perfect time to reconnect with members of evening promises plenty of music, dance, festive energy,
perfect excuse to browse the community as you spend the night dancing away and delicious bites.
and shop. from 7 PM onwards. Ticket prices begin at THB 1,050 for
adults and THB 650 for children aged 6–12. For inquiries and ticket bookings, check out @sps.bkk
For more information, head on Instagram.
to @hi_life_exhibition on For inquiries, contact either +66 (0)92 415 5647
Instagram. (Meghna) or +66 (0)91 856 7730 (Rupali). Halloween
Once again, it is that time
The Jay Festival Dusshera of year when vampires,
10–18 October 20 October witches, ghouls, and
zombies descend upon
the streets of Bangkok…
For nine days, the nation goes Dussehra marks Lord People dressed up as them, of course! Like every year,
meat-free as the annual Jay Rama’s victory over Ravana, Bangkok’s social calendar is jam-packed with Halloween
Festival takes over. Jay cuisine symbolising the triumph of events for both adults and children. Family friendly events

goes beyond your usual vegan good over evil, and is signified include The British Club’s Kids Halloween Party on 31
fare, skipping meat, seafood, eggs, by gatherings and prayer. October from 6PM to 9PM while parties like Burning
and dairy, as well as pungent Festivities offer a chance to City Bangkok at 24BLVD runs for two nights on 30–31
ingredients such as garlic, onion, chives, and leeks. Keep connect with friends and family to celebrate in merry October. If you’re looking for something music-heavy,
an eye out for the tell-tale yellow flags with red ‘เจ’ spirit. It also marks the end of the Navratri season and is a the Badhood Halloween Festival by Goodhood is taking

characters, signalling that a stall is serving the real deal. chance for people to begin Diwali preparations in earnest. place from 30–31 October at EM TOWER, 1F EmSphere.
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