What to do in Bangkok this weekend (October 17 to 19)

October 16, 2025

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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (October 17 to 19)

It’s mid-October, which means Bangkok is rolling full steam into spooky season, and the city’s weekend lineup proves it. rom haunted laughs at The Iron Fairies to a tarot-filled Sunday at Gigi Eatery, Halloween energy is already creeping in.

If you’re not sure what to do and where to go yet, here’s our curated list of the best things to do in Bangkok this weekend (October 17 to 19)

Things to do in Bangkok this weekend (October 17 to 19)

In addition to the following, Bangkok is welcoming plenty of international musicians this October! Check out our list of concerts coming to Bangkok in 2025.

Event (click to jump to section) Date Location Price Highlight Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show October 16–19 Queen Sirikit National Convention Center 200 baht Asia’s biggest gaming event meets Thailand’s biggest show — four days of panels, demos, cosplay, and chaos. Spooktacular Special at The Iron Fairies October 18 The Iron Fairies 500 baht Halloween gets funny with a one-night comedy takeover packed with local and international acts. Tarot Card Reading & Lucky Baggy Workshop October 19 Gigi Eatery Ekkamai 599 baht A cosy Sunday of tarot readings and DIY lucky charms to help you find balance and good vibes. Works of Art “Vicaranacit” Until October 25 GalileOasis Gallery Free entry Bold paintings inspired by Buddhist ideas, blending meditation and modern art in one reflective show. Impermanence Until December 7 The Charoen AArt Free entry An intimate look at memory and change through mixed-media pieces that balance calm and unease.

Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show. Image via Gamescom Asia

Date & Time: Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 19, 9am to 8pm

Location: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

Price: 200 baht – Tickets are available via gamescom.asia

Two gaming worlds are about to collide. Gamescom Asia, the region’s biggest industry event, is teaming up with Thailand Game Show for a four-day takeover at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

You can expect thousands of fans, developers, and creators come together under one roof, from major studios making global deals to indie teams showing off their newest builds. There’ll be panels, demos, cosplay, merch drops, and plenty of chaos in between.

Spooktacular Special at the Iron Fairies

Spooktacular Special. Image via The Iron Fairies

Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 8pm

Location: The Iron Fairies

Price: 500 baht – Tickets are available via bangkok-comedy.com

Halloween at Iron Fairies is swapping jump scares for punchlines. Leaf, Laugh, Love Comedy is taking over the bar for one wicked night of jokes, chaos and questionable costumes.

Hosted by Alex from The Thaiger, the lineup is packed with local legends and international misfits. Wes Dalton brings Irish mischief, Greg Andersen’s quick wit hits like a jump scare, Jock Mackay’s Scottish edge cuts deep, and Eric James has noir humour down to an art. There’s also Teddy Mulvagh, whose energy could probably wake the dead.

Tarot Card Reading & Lucky Baggy Workshop at Gigi Eatery Ekkamai

Tarot Card Reading & Lucky Baggy Workshop. Image via Gigi Eatery Ekkamai

Date & Time: Sunday, October 19, 11.30am to 4.30pm

Location: Gigi Eatery Ekkamai

Price: 599 baht per reading

Have you been feeling a little lost lately? This Sunday at Gigi Eatery Ekkamai might be your sign. The café is hosting a cosy afternoon where you can get a personal tarot reading and make your own lucky charm to take home. It’s 599 baht for the full experience, and spots are limited, so best to book early.

Works of Art “Vicaranacit” at GalileOasis

Works of Art “Vicaranacit.” Image via GalileOasis

Date & Time: Until Sunday, October 25, 10am to 7pm (closed every Tuesday)

Location: GalileOasis Gallery

Price: Free entry

This weekend is a great time to check out some art exhibitions in Bangkok, such as Works of Art “Vicaranacit” at GalileOasis. The show dives into the restless, contemplative mind that fuels creativity, with paintings that draw from Buddhist ideas but unfold in bold, modern ways. His brushwork feels both meditative and electric, as if each stroke carries a quiet lesson beneath its colour.

Every piece bridges reflection and form, tradition and reinvention. It’s a rare chance to see how Thai Buddhist art can evolve while keeping its spiritual heartbeat alive.

Impermanence at The Charoen AArt

Impermanence. Image via The Charoen AArt

Date & Time: Until Sunday, December 7, 11am to 7pm

Location: The Charoen AArt

Price: Free entry

Bryce Watanasoponwong’s new show at The Charoen AArt takes on memory, loss, and the quiet beauty of change. Through 18 mixed-media pieces, he plays with colour, light, and texture to explore how moments fade and reform.

Inspired by Buddhist ideas and the writings of Daisaku Ikeda, his work moves between photography and abstraction, with layered tones that can feel both calm and unsettling. Tiny 3D-printed figures appear across the pieces, caught between presence and disappearance.

From ghosts and giggles to gaming marathons and gallery strolls, Bangkok’s Halloween season is off to a strong start. Still, there are plenty other stuff to do if you don’t want to get in the spooky mood yet. Happy weekend!