August in Bangkok isn’t slowing down, with the rain, the heat, and a packed calendar all proving it this weekend. You’ll find late-night parties, art that bends the imagination, films screened on ice, and dinosaurs stomping along the riverfront.
If you’re still deciding where to go, here’s our pick of the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend (August 22 to 24).
Things to do in Bangkok this weekend (August 22 to 24)
In addition to the following events, there are plenty of concerts happening in Bangkok this August.
Bunker at HORN Bangkok
Date & Time: Friday, August 22, 10pm
Location: HORN Silom Soi 4
Price: 500 baht (includes 2 drinks)
Do you want to party this weekend in Bangkok? Then HORN is where you’ll want to land. This one is all about techno at its most unrestrained, with three DJs pushing sound into strange and exhilarating places.
Madman, a Bangkok local with Swedish roots, layers minimalist beats with raw emotion. EM-J brings absurd humour into the underground. Then DJ-ÖRK takes the decks with her playful chaos.
Made for Business series at Apple CentralwOrld
Date & Time: Friday, August 22, 4pm to 5pm
Location: Apple CentralwOrld
Price: Free entry
If you’re an entrepreneur looking for a little inspiration this weekend, Apple CentralWorld is hosting Spotlight: Brew Your Brand Success with KARUN’s Secret Recipe and Apple session with Russ Tanyanapak, the CEO of KARUN, the Thai tea brand that turned a family recipe into a business success. Russ will share how she built a strong identity for the brand and how Apple tools support everything from marketing and campaigns to managing stores and customer experience.
It’s part of Made for Business series and a chance to see how creativity and technology come together to grow a brand. It’s free to join, but make sure to register beforehand.
The Swap Social: Clothing Swap by Bangkok Recycling Chain at Thong Lo Center of the Arts
Date & Time: Saturday, August 23, 2.30pm to 6.30pm
Location: Thong Lo Center of the Arts, Thong Lor Soi 25
Price: 350 baht (free for guys and kids 12 and under)
How about refreshing your wardrobe without spending a fortune? The Swap Social is back this August, inviting you to trade in the pieces you no longer wear for something new-to-you.
Hosted by Bangkok Recycling Chain, it’s a clothing swap with no limits. So bring as much or as little as you like and walk away with fresh finds that keep fashion sustainable.
But the clothes are just the bonus because you’ll also get to meet others who are passionate about conscious living and rethinking consumption. You can even contribute clothes without swapping, or lend a hand as a volunteer and join the fun at no cost. Be sure to email bkkrecyclingchain@gmail.com to register as a volunteer.
Embrace yourself with all colors at Slowcombo
Date & Time: Saturday, August 23, 11am to 1pm
Location: Creative Space, 3rd Floor, Slowcombo
Price: 2,666 baht
For something a little more grounding, head over to Slowcombo for a unique workshop that combines personal colour analysis with chakra sound healing to help you tap into your energy and reconnect with yourself.
Two healers will guide you through aura meditation and sound therapy, while a beauty expert unlocks your personal colour palette. There’s also a ritual skincare session to round things off.
Movie On Ice by Skyline Film Bangkok at Sub-Zero Ice Skate Club Sukhumvit
Date & Time: Saturday, August 23, 1pm, 4.30pm, and 7.45pm; Sunday, August 24, 1pm and 4.30pm
Location: Sub-Zero Ice Skate Club Sukhumvit
Price: 550 baht per movie
Skyline Film Bangkok is giving movie night a frosty twist by turning Sub-Zero Ice Skate CLub into a cinema on ice. For one weekend only, you can lace up skates, glide across the rink for free, sip on a chilled drink, and then settle in for a line-up of six films.
The programme swings from heartstring-pulling dramas like Me Before You, One Day, and The Theory of Everything, to pure escapism with Barbie and Beauty and the Beast, as well as the adventure-filled The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Since there’s no age restrictions, it’s an easy pick for a date, family outing, or a night out with friends.
Tickets are available via Ticketmelon.
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Summer Sonic Bangkok 2025 at Impact Challenger Hall
Date & Time: Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, August 24
Location: IMPACT Challenger hall 1-3
Price: Start from 4,500 baht per person (1 day ticket) / 8,500 baht per person (2 days ticket)
Summer Sonic Bangkok, one of the biggest music festivals in Thailand, is back! The Black Eyed Peas will kick things off with sing-along anthems that shaped the 2000s, before Alicia Keys takes over the next night with that voice that can hush a room or lift an arena. Camila Cabello’s on the bill, too, along with dozens more acts split across two stages.
Tickets are available via summersonicbkk.com.
TEA Art Weekend at TEA Art Hub
Date & Time: Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, August 24, 3pm to 9pm
Location: TEA Art Hub
Price: Free
The second and final run of TEA Art Weekend is coming! Just like last weekend, you can expect Japanese films, short films, live performances, and music inside TEA Art Hub (Thai East Asian Art Hub).
You can catch screenings like Kusama: Infinity and Drive My Car, then wander through the mini art fair lined with artists, galleries, and brands that are both chich and playful. Everything’s free, from the screenings to the shows!
Dying Sun by Kolahon at Curu Gallery
Date & Time: Saturday, August 23 to Thursday, September 11, 12pm to 5pm (closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Location: Curu Gallery
Price: Free entry
Kolahon is bringing his solo exhibition Dying Sun to Curu Gallery, where swirling landscapes blur the line between the cosmic and the personal. Known for weaving chaos into harmony, his works reflect both his roots in landscape architecture and his travels through nature.
This show traces the fading of inner light and the quiet rebirth that follows, guiding you through spaces that feel both celestial and deeply human. It’s a meditative journey into stillness and renewal, perfect for anyone drawn to art that lingers long after you leave the room.
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Jurassic World: The Experience at Asiatique The Riverfront
Date & Time: Daily, 11am to 10pm
Location: Asiatique The Riverfront
Price: 769 baht (Monday to Fri before 4pm) / 989 baht (daily after 4pm & weekends)
Bangkok has gone full prehistoric, and now you can step right into the action. Jurassic World: The Experience has just landed at Asiatique earlier this August, filling over 6,000 sqm with life-sized dinosaurs and epic adventure zones.
You can wander through Isla Nublar’s iconic gates, come face-to-face with a brachiosaurus, dodge a carnotaurus in the tunnels, and make a run for it when the t.rex appears. There’s also a petting zoo for dino fans, plus a themed restaurant and exclusive merch to take home.
Purchase your ticket for Jurassic World: The Experience.
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So, are you going to lace up your skates or pull out your dancing shoes? Whatever you’re in the mood for, Bangkok has it covered. Have fun!
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