What to do in Bangkok this weekend (November 1 to 3)
Bangkok is brimming with activities this weekend! If you haven’t had a chance to wear your costume yet, there are still Halloween events happening around the city. For those looking to dance at a music festival or broaden their palate, there are plenty of options, too. Here are the top things to do in Bangkok this weekend (November 1 to 3).
Things to do in Bangkok this week (November 1 to 3)
Dia De Los Muertos at Paradise Lost Bangkok
Date & time: Friday and Saturday, November 1 to 2, from 5.00pm
Location: Paradise Lost Bangkok, Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok, 865 Rama I Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
DÃa de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican festival celebrating the lives of those who have passed with colour, music, and tradition. This year, Paradise Lost invites you to join in the vibrant celebration, featuring DJ sets, nostalgic dishes, sugar skull painting, and decorated altars that honour loved ones.
DÃa De Los Muertos at Santiaga
Date & time: Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2
Location: Santiaga Mexican Cuisine (Above Billy’s Smokehouse in Mahatun Plaza), 888, 23-24 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Price: 2,300++ THB per person
If you want to honour DÃa De Los Muertos with delicious Oaxacan specialities, then swing by Santiaga this weekend for their special 5-course menu.
You can enjoy dishes such as Tostada de Requesón with homemade queso fresco, Sopa de GuÃas with chipil, pumpkin, and corn, Quesadilla de Hongos featuring wild French mushrooms, the exquisite Mole Rosa with lacquered goose, and Pan de Muertos served with café de olla cream.
Japanese Fair – Sense of Japan 2024 at The Okura Prestige Bangkok
Date & time: Friday to Sunday, November 1 to 3, from 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Location: The Okura Prestige Bangkok, 57, Park Ventures Ecoplex 57 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
How about diving into Japanese culture at The Okura Prestige this weekend? This three-day event features workshops led by master artisans, performances that celebrate the artistry of Japanese music and dance, and a range of culinary experiences crafted by top chefs.
Bangkok Bar Show at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club
Date & time: Friday to Sunday, November 1 to 3, from 1.00pm
Location: Henri Dunant Hall, the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Price: 450 THB per day per person
The Bangkok Bar Show returns to the Royal Bangkok Sports Club’s Henri Dunant Hall this weekend! As Thailand’s premier bar event, it brings together top alcohol brands and world-class bartenders. Plus, it offers an impressive array of cocktails and tastings. You can also join the seminar sessions held each afternoon from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
After-Party Halloween House of Horror at Mustache (Glass House Escape)
Date & time: Saturday, November 2, from 10.00pm
Location: Mustache, the EmQuartier 5th Floor Escape Glass House, 693-695 Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Price: Free for those coming from the House of Horror / 500 THB for others (inclusive of 1 selected drink)
The Halloween spirit lives on this Saturday at Mustache. They’ll be hosting the after-party of their famous Halloween House of Horror (held earlier in the evening).
The event will be headlined by Bangkok’s own Dan Buri, whose hypnotic beats are set to cast a spell on the crowd. From across the border in Burma, Berry joins the lineup, bringing her infectious house fusion that will keep you dancing all night long. Oh, and don’t forget to dress up!
Orng at Onggi Bangkok
Date & time: Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3, 5.00pm / 6.00pm / 7.00pm / 8.00pm
Location: Onggi Bangkok, Level 55, EA, Empire Tower, 1 S Sathon Rd, Yan Nawa, Sathon, Bangkok 10120
Onggi, the brainchild of Chef Injin Kim, takes his soulful Korean cooking and infuses it with vibrant Thai ingredient. And now, for one night only, he’s upping the ante.
Joining forces with Orng Joitamoi, the duo will present a culinary journey titled Finessed Burmese Meets Refined Korean, which blends Burmese flavours with Onggi’s signature dishes for a cross-cultural feast. Expect familiar ingredients reimagined, age-old techniques polished to perfection, and a menu that’s as bold as it is refined.
Monster Music Festival 2024 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre
Date & time: Saturday and Sunday, November 2 to 3
Location: Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Price: Start from 1,600 THB
For those who love Thai artists, the Monster Music Festival in Bangkok is a must this weekend! Set to take place over two jam-packed days in the heart of the city, the festival features five stages and a lineup that includes some of Thailand’s biggest names.
With artists ranging from Nont Tanont and Milli to Jeff Satur and Big Ass, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
So, which event will you attend this weekend? No matter where you go, be sure to have fun!
Numerous international musicians, including Tate McRae and Michael Learns to Rock, are coming to Bangkok this November. Check out our updated list of concerts in Bangkok to look forward to in 2024.
