Things to Do in Bangkok This Weekend (April 16–19, 2026)
Things to Do in Bangkok This Weekend (April 16–19, 2026)
Songkran may be winding down, but Bangkok is absolutely not done with you. This weekend has something for every type of expat and visitor — outdoor cinema, art, rooftop vibes, and community events. Here is your Thai Newbies guide to making the most of it.
THIS WEEKEND (April 16–19)
1.River Flows in You
📅 April 16 | 10am–8pm
📍 Maison Hotel Bangkok, Phloen Chit
🔗 https://thethaiger.com/guides/best-of/things-to-do/things-to-do-bangkok-april-10-to-12
A free water-inspired landscape exhibition that is quiet, beautiful, and the perfect wind-down from Songkran madness.
2. Outdoor Cinema — Summer of Youth
📅 April 18–19 | 7pm
📍 Galile Oasis, 535 Wat Phraya Yang Alley, Ratchathewi
🎟️ B250 (includes free ice cream)
🔗 https://www.timeout.com/bangkok
Two nights of classic outdoor films — Billy Elliot on Saturday and The Breakfast Club on Sunday. Garden seating, great vibes, free ice cream. This one is a gem.
3. BYAS Live at APT 101
📅 April 18 | Saturday night
📍 APT 101, Bangkok
🔗 https://www.songkick.com/metro-areas/32333-thailand-bangkok/2026
Live music without the post-Songkran chaos. BYAS takes the stage for what should be a great night out.
4. Board Game Day at Bangkok City Library
📅 April 19 | 11am–3pm
📍 Bangkok City Library
🔗 https://www.timeout.com/bangkok/things-to-do/the-best-things-to-do-in-bangkok-this-april
Free board games, good people, and zero pressure. A genuinely low-key way to meet people on a Sunday.
5. Saneh Art by Songkran
📅 Sculptures through April 30
📍 Lumphini Park
🔗 https://www.timeout.com/bangkok
Large-scale installations from Thailand's top emerging artists scattered throughout the park. Bring a picnic and walk the grounds.
Your Thailand Guides Are Waiting
Ready to skip the guesswork? Our digital guides give you everything you need to move to Thailand and live in Bangkok with confidence. The Moving to Thailand Complete Guide covers visas, flights, what to pack, banking, SIM cards, and everything you need before and after you land — all in one place.
The Living in Bangkok Guide breaks down neighborhoods, cost of living, transportation, healthcare, and daily life so you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.
Both guides are instant PDF downloads — no waiting, no fluff, just real information from people who actually live here.
Get your guides at ThaiNewbies.com
Bangkok always has something going on — and that is honestly one of the best parts of living here. Check back every week for a fresh guide. Follow us daily for more tips — we are Thai Newbies on all social channels!
🌐 Website: www.ThaiNewbies.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thainewbies
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thainewbies
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thainewbies
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThaiNewbies
New to Bangkok or planning a move?
Download our guides at ThaiNewbies.com.
