Bangkok Weekend Guide: New Year Events And Celebrations

Here’s the final roundup of activities this weekend for 2023. For more NYE celebrations, do check out the list of where to celebrate here.

Thursday

New Year Comedy Showcase

Yuck it up at the Queen Bee in Phrom Phong to get the New Year’s weekend started out with a laugh. With a mix of international and visiting comedians, it’s a good chance to roast 2023—and it certainly has it coming. THB300, Queen Bee.

Neon Party

View Rooftop Bar is glowing up for 2024 with a neon party to kick off the new calendar year with live DJ performances, fluorescent decor, and more. More info here, View Rooftop Bar

Girl’s Night

Japan-ish made a big splash this year and they’re letting ladies know it every Thursday. DJ TaqTaqq takes the stage at 9pm, as ever, with a little eye candy for the ladies. Don’t forget their all-night drink specials. Reserve here, Japan-ish

Ladies’ Day Out

This every-Thursday even features a carefully curated “besties” experience starting at 1pm, so you can get your New Year’s Eve weekend started right by digging into their wide selection of vino. Reserve here, Trattoria Delina.

Friday

Salsa Bangkok Party

Join DJ Johnny O from Bangkok and DJ Reynan from the Philippines for a hot Latin party from Salsa Bangkok with two rooms for dancing. More info here, Quaint Bangkok

Last Friday

Fridays have certainly given us some memories this year—and this is your last one. Head down to this nightlife hotspot for a night of music featuring Palm the Voice, DJ Aris, and DJ Champ. Do Friday 2023 right, you don’t get another chance. More info here, Platform Thonglor

You and Me

Aneesh Medina and German music sensation YouANDme will be taking dancers on a musical journey at Mustache Bangkok starting at 9pm. Tickets here, Mustache Bangkok

Saturday

New Year Bunch

Get to the grill at the Grand Mercure this Saturday for a last chance to feast up with Benihana before the year ends, featuring a 10% discount to get the last Saturday of the year going with a bang. Tickets here, Grand Mercure

Max Club Bangkok

This New Year’s party is going for two days, so hit up the club for tunes, dancing, and a night at Max Club to send 2023 packing. Tickets here, Max Club

RockBar: Comfortably Numb

Are you good at the guitar, drums, or singing? Well, it doesn’t matter. Because all you need are the requisite fingers on your left hand and the confidence to think you can keep up with Bowie, Mercury, or any of the other superstars on offer at Arcadia. Free entry, Arcadia

Goated

Head into Sugar for a hip-hop party with DJ Gno, MC 808, and the Sugar babes starting at 9pm for the type of party this spot is famous for hosting. Book here, Sugar Club.

Naira Night

It’s a night of Afrobeats at Bafros this Saturday, featuring live DJs, that swank dance floor, and everyone looking their snazziest. Booking at 061 391 3111, Bafros

Sunday

3, 2, 1…Opa!

If you’ve missed the news, Aesop’s is back in a big way. Hit up the Column Bangkok for their cool new revamp for some New Year rooftop plate smashing. More info here, Aesop’s Bangkok

Welcome 2024 at Cagette

Hey, it’s not all wild parties. Cagette can get your New Year’s Eve started off with a buffet of seafood, cheeses, cold cuts, roasts, and more. They’ve also got a free-flow deal to get you started early. Tickets here, Cagette

Smalls NYE

Smalls is one of the coolest bars in town, and with cocktails to match. DJs Fredrick Funk and Izzy Izzy will keep you dancing, and there’s a free glass of bubbly in the 30 minutes until the clock strikes midnight. Book here, Smalls

Stardust

Can’t decide between Sing Sing, Gigi, and Iron Balls? Well, this event is mixing them together. It’ll be the fancy, well-dressed, thumping party of New Year’s Eve at these locations. Click here for more info, Sing Sing / Gigi / Iron Balls

Exit to 2024

Where better to say goodbye to 2023 than Oskar Bistro, a spot that had been in Bangkok’s heart for more than 12 years. They’ll have DJs Jack Haze and Yvan spinning the year away. Book here, Oskar Bistro

Kiss Goodbye

Well, this is going to be one for the books. Finch knows how to party and this one is going to be epic. DJ Mamoun will kick things off before handing over to Cakezomm Band as well as DJ Peter Soul and MC Sunny. Look forward to live shows and late partying at this spot way past midnight. Tickets here, Finch

Game Over 2023

It’s the end of the world at Paradise Lost at Siam@Siam—or the end of the year at least. It’ll be a night of pink and yellow mayhem at this energetic spot, complete with special food offerings and live DJ performances to go with the wild vibes at this spot. Book via Line at @paradiselost, Paradise Lost