What to do in Bangkok this weekend (February 6 to 8)
If you needed a sign to leave the house, Bangkok just dropped cosplay, music, matcha and massive book deals
Bangkok weekends have a very specific energy. You start with one plan, accidentally add three more, and somehow end up eating something spicy at a time your body did not agree to. This weekend leans nicely into that chaos, with culture, books, beats and very strong opinions about tea all happening at once.
Things to do in Bangkok this weekend (February 6 to 8)
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| Click to jump to section | Date | Location | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Modern Sound From Isan | February 7 | Marshall Livehouse | Traditional Isan rhythms meet electronic beats in a free, high-energy live performance with bold local food. |
| Meet & Read: Philip Cornwel Smith | February 7 | World at the Corner | An intimate author talk exploring Bangkok’s subcultures, followed by a relaxed discussion and book signing. |
| Japan Expo Thailand | February 6 to 8 | centralwOrld | Cosplay, performances, food and pop culture celebrations fill Siam for the festival’s 11th anniversary. |
| Tea & Matcha Week | Until February 8 | AVANTCHA Tea | Workshops, tastings and ceremonies offer a calm deep dive into matcha and modern tea culture. |
| Open Airwaves: A Sonic Portrait of Bangkok | Until February 8 | One Bangkok | A public garden recording studio invites visitors to create sound and join Bangkok Design Week’s audio archive. |
| The Big Bad Wolf Book Fair | Until February 9 | Seacon Bangkae Hall | Huge book discounts, family activities and hundreds of thousands of titles before the fair closes. |
The Modern Sound From Isan at Marshall Livehouse
Date & Time: February 7, 1pm
Location: Marshall Livehouse
Price: Free entry
Modern Thai culture takes the stage at Marshall Livehouse with a night shaped by Isan sound and movement. Hymmapanelectron and Rattankosin Breakin Crew bring together traditional Seung rhythms and modern electronic energy, creating music that pulls you in straight away. The sound feels sharp, the bass lands clean, and dancing happens naturally once the beat settles in.
Between sets, Lab Krung serves proper Isan food built for sharing, spicy, bold and perfect with the music in the room. The whole evening keeps its focus on rhythm, flavour and the feeling of being surrounded by people who know these sounds well. Entry is free, though seats are limited, so the crowd stays close and the atmosphere stays warm. A lively way to spend the weekend with music that feels both rooted and right now.
Meet & Read: Philip Cornwel Smith at World at the Corner
Date & Time: February 7, 10am
Location: World at the Corner
Price: Free
Philip Cornwel Smith returns with a small, intimate talk that looks closely at how Bangkok reveals itself over time. The author of Very Thai and Very Bangkok shares how curiosity, immersion and attention to subcultures shape the way he writes about the city, from street life to hi so circles, from old beliefs to hints of sci fi.
The session keeps things relaxed, more like a shared conversation than a formal lecture. Questions are welcome and the discussion moves freely through the many layers of Thai life that rarely appear in guidebooks. A short book signing follows, with copies of Very Bangkok available.
Japan Expo Thailand at centralwOrld
Date & Time: February 6 to 8, 10am to 9pm
Location: centralwOrld
Price: Free entry
Japan Expo Thailand returns for its 11th year and the city already feels brighter for it. Cosplay characters wander around Siam, food stalls serve familiar street snacks from Japan, and stages fill with performances that draw crowds throughout the day. Art, pop culture, shopping and live shows all sit side by side, celebrating the long friendship between Thailand and Japan under the theme Japan Thai United as One.
Another special moment arrives with a talk session by Kazuya Kamenashi, bringing fans together for a short but meaningful appearance during the festival’s anniversary celebrations.
Tea & Matcha Week at AVANTCHA Tea
Date & Time: Until February 8
Location: AVANTCHA Tea
Price: Varies based on workshops
It’s World Matcha Day this Friday, and AVANTCHA Tea & Matcha Week is in full swing with a seven day run dedicated to tea, craft and culture. Some sessions are free, so you can easily drop in and learn the basics, from Tea 101 to simple brewing techniques and matcha introductions.
If you want to go deeper, there are guided tastings of different matcha cultivars, hands on workshops for everyday matcha drinks, and a calm matcha ceremony that slows things right down. There’s also a tea and mixology session that shows how tea works beyond the cup. Groups stay small, so everything feels personal, and everyone leaves with a tea sample pack and a voucher for the next visit. A relaxed, low pressure way to spend the weekend if tea is your thing.
Open Airwaves: A Sonic Portrait of Bangkok at One Bangkok
Date & Time: Until February 8, 3pm to 9pm
Location: One Bangkok
Price: Free entry
Open Airwaves brings a recording studio into a public garden and lets anyone step inside. DJ decks, microphones and full production gear are ready to use, so you can try making sound even if you have never done it before. You might sing, mix, record a short idea or simply listen more closely to the city around you.
The project comes from One Bangkok and Bangkok Community Radio as part of Bangkok Design Week 2026, treating music and sound as a way to notice everyday life. Each recording becomes part of a growing audio archive that captures how Bangkok feels right now. Some pieces appear online, others remain as quiet traces of the moment. Live sets from guest artists and DJs add energy across the weekend, keeping the space active and welcoming.
The Big Bad Wolf Book Fair at Seacon Bangkae Hall
Date & Time: Until February 9
Location: Seacon Bangkae Hall
Price: Free entry
This weekend is your last chance to wander through Big Bad Wolf Books 2026 before it wraps up. Tables are packed with hundreds of thousands of titles, from colourful children’s books and bilingual favourites to bestselling fiction, cookbooks, travel guides and study aids. Discounts reach up to 90 percent, which makes leaving with a heavy stack feel completely reasonable.
The space stays friendly for families, with a small stage where kids can sing, dance or perform, plus character appearances for photos. Air conditioning, nearby food and plenty of room to browse turn the visit into an easy day out.
Whether you’re dancing, reading, sipping matcha or pretending you just popped in and did not spend three hours at a book fair, this weekend doesn’t ask much of you. Bangkok always gives you options. Your only job is picking the one that matches your mood.
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