Your guide to Bangkok in October, with Halloween events, art exhibitions, film screenings, workshops and cultural happenings. 

October kicks off the final quarter of the year, and with Halloween just around the corner, Bangkok has plenty of ways to make the most of the season. This month’s cultural calendar is a mix of spooky celebrations and more artful pursuits, from Thai ghost stories and Halloween parties to exhibitions, film screenings and hands-on creative workshops.

Think of it as a chance to try something new, explore a different side of the city and make those weekends count. Whether you’re after a little Halloween mischief or a quieter dose of culture, there’s plenty to fill your calendar before the year winds down. 

Amazing Thailand Global Thai Silk Exhibition

See Thai silk through a world of different perspectives at Amazing Thailand Global Thai Silk Exhibition, where designers from more than 100 countries draw on their cultural heritage and creative flair to reinterpret this traditional Thai textile. Organised by the Association of Thai Silk & Culture Promotions in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the exhibition showcases specially designed outfits by international fashion designers across five continents. Each piece blends the beauty and craftsmanship of Thai silk with the traditions, cultural identity and fashion influences of its designer’s home country.

Held alongside the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, the exhibition celebrates Thai silk as a medium for cultural exchange, connecting craftsmanship and creativity from around the world. 

Bangkok Illustration Fair 2026

Bangkok Illustration Fair (BKKIF) returns for its sixth edition this October, with a showcase of illustration talent from Thailand and around the world. Artists from Asia, Europe and the Americas bring a wide range of styles and perspectives to the fair. Spend four days checking out original work, meeting the people behind it and getting involved in the creative scene.

Beyond the artist booths, the four-day programme includes talks, hands-on workshops, portfolio reviews and sessions designed to connect illustrators with potential clients, alongside TCAS Portfolio Lab for those exploring art and design study pathways. And there’s a little extra for early arrivals: the first 200 visitors each day will receive a free Poy-Sian inhaler in exclusive packaging designed for BKKIF 2026.

Contemporary World Film Series

Dates & Time: 25 and 31 October 2026, 4pm
Venue: TK Park
Admission: THB 20 for non-members
Reservations: filmforum17@gmail.com  

TK Park wraps up its 2026 Contemporary World Film Series with two award-winning films from Japan and Malaysia. Sunrise Sunset (2025) screens on Sunday, 25 October. Set in a coastal Japanese town during the COVID-19 pandemic, this romantic comedy-drama explores community life, urban-rural differences and the power of human connection. The series concludes with Padu (2024) on Saturday, 31 October. This Malaysian sports drama follows the national women’s basketball team as athletes from diverse backgrounds learn to unite through their shared goals. Both screenings feature introductions by the respective ambassadors, followed by receptions. 

Courtesy of Television Man Union and Global Station Sdn. Bhd.

BADHOOD Halloween Festival 

GOODHOOD is going bad this Halloween. Enter BADHOOD, a darker, louder side of the community market, reimagined as a high-energy nightlife experience where costumes, live music and DJ sets take over the night. Taking the familiar GOODHOOD experience in a different direction, this Halloween edition leaves out the usual food stalls and market booths to focus entirely on music, partying and unleashing your alter ego.

The lineup features D Gerrard, Oat Pramote x Pop Pongkool, Tattoo Colour, The Parkinson, Younggu x Gunner and BLVCKHEART x Z9 x Thaowan, alongside DJ sets by Siangyoo, Shockko, Nat, TOB, Mikepck and Bomberselecta, plus special guests Joke IScream and Uno Laothong. Each ticket includes one free beer. The event is strictly for ages 20 and above, so dress up, bring your crew and get ready for a wild Halloween night.

Before It Sets: The Body’s Long Way Home 

Artist, director and designer Wang Yanyun returns to BATURU Incubator Space with Before It Sets: The Body’s Long Way Home, a multimedia retrospective spanning two decades of work on the body, trauma, identity and resistance. Ten years after her last solo exhibition at BATURU, Wang returns with a powerful reflection on the human cost of development and the possibility of building a different future.

Across five acts, the exhibition traces Wang’s journey from performance art to social architecture, including her work designing affordable micro-homes in areas of extreme poverty. Through art and architecture, she challenges systems of capital and exploitation while exploring how people can reclaim their bodies, identities and futures. 

Roshambo’s DIY Thai Flower Hair Pin

Take a little piece of Thai floral beauty home with you. Throughout October, Roshambo hosts a DIY Hair Pin Workshop where you can mix and match lotus, orchids, colours and decorative accessories to create a personalised hair pin. It’s a fresh take on the malai-inspired hair trend, with a reusable floral keepsake made to match your style.

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SPIRITS: Where Thai Folklore Meets Halloween 

Thai ghost stories meet Halloween at SPIRITS, a celebration at theCOMMONS Cloud 11 inspired by the country’s folklore and fascination with the supernatural. The programme combines music, film and activities, with a live concert by Violette Wautier, a talk on Thai horror cinema with director Banjong “Tong” Pisanthanakun and a Ghost Story Circle where guests can share their own eerie encounters and tales. There’s also scary silent cinema and other Halloween activities throughout the evening, offering a mix of Thai horror culture and Halloween fun.

Tuba x The Pigeon Post’s The Lost Lagoon 

Ever wondered what Elisa and her amphibian beau got up to after The Shape of Water (2017)? Well, imagine their underwater romance spilling into a vintage-filled Bangkok bar, just in time for Halloween. Tuba Bangkok and The Pigeon Post have teamed up to transform the space into an underwater fever dream, with ocean-inspired photo spots, a Halloween photo booth and special food, drinks and desserts that look like they belong in another world. On the food front, there’s black pasta with shellfish and creature-shaped bread served with cream cheese. Beyond the bites, the DIY Coral Lamp workshop lets you paint and customise your own handmade paper-mâché lamp, crafted by artisans in Roi Et. For THB 890, you’ll get the lamp, painting supplies and a ready-to-use light set to take home. Each piece is handmade, so your finished creation will be one of a kind.

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Mega Halloween 2026: Haunted University

If you take Halloween more seriously than just watching horror films at home, Mega Halloween 2026: Haunted University at Megabangna is one to check out. The experience takes you inside Ananta University, a fictional institution where students mysteriously disappear every year.

Take on six haunted faculties filled with clues to uncover and secret missions to complete. Piece together the truth, put your nerve to the test and find your way out of Ananta University. Those who complete the challenge will also have a chance to compete for cash prizes worth over THB 100,000 in total.

The event also features Nights of the Forbidden Stories, a free live storytelling session with well-known Thai horror storytellers on 24 and 31 October 2026.

Beyond the Rainbow 

Following the success of its first edition, Taking Hearts Back to the Stars: Beyond the Rainbow returns with more stories to explore. Beyond saying goodbye, the exhibition looks at how relationships with our pets begin, and the moments we spend playing, laughing and growing together before they become memories. Through images, light, sound and interactive activities, visitors can take part, try things out and discover their own stories along the way. And this time, your furry boss can come along, too. The exhibition is open daily from 11am to 8pm. Check the pet admission rules before your visit.

Front & Back: The Art of the Steal

Taking Pablo Picasso’s famous words, “Good artists copy, great artists steal,” literally, Tawatchai Somkong claims the work of 34 artists with their consent in Front & Back: The Art of the Steal. He signs his name on the front of each piece, while the original artists sign theirs on the back, turning art theft into an open experiment.

With the act of appropriation out in the open, the exhibition challenges conventional ideas of authorship and ownership. When the original creator willingly shares the credit, the line between stealing and creating becomes less clear. After all, does an artwork belong to the person who made it, the one who signs it, or both? 

I Love 70s: The A-B-C Concert (Tributes to ABBA | Bee Gees | Carpenters) 

Take a trip back to the golden era of pop with I Love 70s: The A-B-C Concert, a charity concert celebrating the timeless hits of ABBA, Bee Gees and Carpenters. Some of Thailand’s best-loved vocalists, including Rudklao Amratishaa, Chalatit “Ben” Tantiwut, Patcharida “Mam” Wattana, Mariam Grey Alkalali, Popetorn “Two” Soonthornyanakij x The Begins, Ekkapan Wannasut or Pure The Voice, Nareekrajang “Jum” Kantamas, No One Else and Nipat “Karn” Kamjornpreecha from The Parkinson, will bring these classics to life, accompanied by the Mahidol Starlight Orchestra. Get ready for the kind of singalong that never goes out of style. It’s a one-night-only concert. Proceeds will support Ramathibodi Foundation projects for underprivileged patients. 

Sunny Hop-Hop

Just in time for the rainy season, Sunny Hop-Hop, the third solo exhibition by illustrator inflowerlesson, brings a little springtime cheer to Bangkok. This time, Sunny, the little rabbit the artist has drawn since the start of her artistic journey, takes centre stage as a thank-you for growing together. Meet Sunny and friends in person through sculptures, photo spots and limited-edition goods. 

Visitors can also join the Sunny Hop-Hop Workshop for THB 250 per set, which includes a DIY paper flower bouquet, a lucky drawstring bag and a stamp rally card. There’s also a special menu by Daisy Cafe to enjoy along the way. 

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Anyma Presents ÆDEN: Bangkok

Electronic music fans, mark your calendars. Anyma, the global DJ and producer behind “Bad Angel” with LISA, brings his latest show, ÆDEN, to Bangkok as part of NEON Countdown. It’s the show’s first appearance in Thailand and its only stop in Southeast Asia.

First unveiled at Coachella 2026, ÆDEN combines futuristic sci-fi with ancient mythology through electronic soundscapes, large-scale digital art and cinematic visuals exploring the relationship between technology, nature and humanity. Anyma, whose real name is Matteo Milleri, is known for blending music with visual storytelling, including his acclaimed shows at Sphere in Las Vegas.

Talking Hand by Aye Ko

Supple Gallery presents Aye Ko’s Talking Hands, an exhibition of 13 new paintings that explore communication through gestures, figures and fragmented forms. Familiar signs of anger, connection or distress become harder to read as colours clash and images overlap. The hands may catch the eye, but they are not always the focus. Instead, Aye Ko captures the difficulty of getting a message across when gestures can be misread and meaning gets lost, leaving viewers to interpret what the figures are trying to say.