A list of curated events in and around Bangkok to help you plan your week

October is nearing its end, and that can only mean one thing: Halloween is just around the corner and you’ve been scouring for the right spots to live it up this week. That’s why we’ve compiled a daunting list of thirteen events for partygoers, creative minds, pet lovers, and everyone in between. So let’s get into the sinister spirit with the Koktail Curated Halloween edition!

1/13 This Halloween, It Feels Good to be Bad

Take a walk down the dark side of town with The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon’s Halloween event. The hotel’s social club, The Parlor, opens its doors for a night of ghoulish makeup done by professional artists, followed by a tarot reading session and a spooky game of bingo. The best costumes have the chance to win generous prizes such as overnight stays and dining vouchers at the hotel. Tickets covering all the activities and two Halloween cocktails are available for purchase here.

4th Floor, The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon, 114 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road
October 29, 8pm–late
standardhotels.com, 02-085-8888

2/13 Last Door on the Left 2022 Edition

For two nights in a row, Seen Restaurant and Bar is offering up some devilish drinks and raw cuisines. Enjoy the scenic rooftop skyline above the Chao Phraya River with a soundtrack of DJs and live performances. Reserve a table to enter the lucky draw, and don’t be shy to stun the crowd in your ultimate nightmarish looks—the best dressed will take home extra prizes!

26th Floor, Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel,  257/1-3 Charoen Nakhon Road
October 30–31, 7pm–late
seenrooftopbangkok.com, 02-431-9492

3/13 Farmhouse Brunch

Toast to Halloween with brunch at Kimpton Maa-lai Bangkok. Stock.Room, the hotel’s holistic restaurant, will transform into an autumn-inspired farmhouse. Honouring its namesake, the menu is “stocked” with an on-theme spread. Prepare to get your lips stained black with squid ink pasta and Canadian lobster paella, and don’t miss out on the seasonal roasted butternut squash and pumpkin velouté.

5th Floor, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, 78 Soi Ton Son
October 30, noon–3pm
kimptonmaalaibangkok, 02-056-9999

4/13 Halloween Nightmare at Guilty

Krasue and Mae Nak are notoriously feared Thai ghosts but at Guilty, they are metamorphosed into fun cocktails that you can knock back for two wicked nights. Hit up the savoury and sweet stash with dishes like Monster Eyeball, a Dominican chocolate mousse with passion fruit curds. And dress to the nines to win a stay at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, 155 Rajadamri Road
October 29–30, 6pm–midnight
anatara.com, 02-126-8866

5/13 Hell-o Halloween Party

The spookiest night is on its way. Join the party at CHAR Rooftop Bar for a Halloween night out. Roll in between 7pm and 10pm to receive a complimentary face paint session with every spooky cocktail order. Later on in the night, jam out to DJ Marisa’s horror-fueled tracklist from 8-11pm. The cherry on top of this haunting gathering? Free entry!

25th and 26th Floor, Hotel Indigo Bangkok, 81 Witthayu Road
October 31, 5pm–midnight
fb.com/charbangkok, 02-207-4999

6/13 Halloween Bouquet Workshop

Who says Halloween is only for the ghouls? If you’re a fan of the beautiful, unleash your inner florist skills for this festive flower-arranging workshop. Crafting the perfect handmade gift of the season, this workshop will equip you with curious-looking florals in all the wicked colours. 

a Flower says, 371 Charoen Rat Road
October 30, 10am–noon and 2–4pm
fb.com/aflowersays, 091-060-4883

7/13 DTRN Halloween Spooktacular

Dial things up with DTRN Halloween Spooktacular. The alternative 40-piece orchestra will haunt you with its hair-raising classics and horror movie soundtracks. Afterwards, the stakes will be elevated with personal tales of paranormal activities (if you have a ghost story of your own, auditions for storytellers are open here). Mocktails, cocktails, and other devilish treats are provided throughout the show. Cap off the night by hitting the dance floor to some twisted pop music played by the orchestra group and a guest band.

2nd Floor, Glowfish, Sathon Nakhon Tower, 44/4 Phiphat Soi 2
31 October, 7pm onwards
fb.com/DTRNtalents

8/13 Arcadia’s Halloween Freak Show

Just minutes from BTS Phra Khanong, you can experience a thrilling walk through an immersive carnival freak show. Step right up and mingle amongst the cursed spirits. If you dare, stare right into the gory performances that will fill the entire six-storey building with frightening screams. To boost your bravery, gobble down the bar’s craft beer and jam out to ’80s synthwave from the DJs. 

Arcadia Barcade, 1112, Sukhumvit Plus Soi 24
October 29–30, 7pm–midnight
fb.com/arcadiabkk, 064-949-9744

9/13 Go Grrrls : Halloqueen Ball

Hey Queens! Are you ready for the return of Halloqueen Ball? The LGBTQ+ collective known as Go Grrrls unite a passionate team of DJs, Voguers, Club Kids, and Drag Queens for this year’s extravagant event. For those unfamiliar with ballroom culture, this gathering of talented queer individuals present competition under various categories: Runway, Vogue, and Best Dressed in this year’s theme ‘Haus of Witches’. Let your freak flag fly and dance to dark disco, hyperpop, and queer anthems. What a way to celebrate Halloween!

DECOMMUNE, Ground Floor, 469 Phra Sumen Road
October 29, 9pm–late
fb.com/gogrrrls, 088-419-7380

10/13 Maison Close – Sing Sing’s Halloween Party

Double down on your night out plans and dive head first into a spooky atmosphere set in the heart of the city. For two nights, Sing Sing Theatre vamps up the bone chilling elements and lures you into sinful solicitations. Channel your devilish edge and come dressed as fallen angels, lost souls, gigolos, or other lawless characters.

45 Sukhumvit 45 Alley
October 28–29, 9pm onwards
fb.com/singsingtheatre, 063-225-1331

11/13 Sansiri Spooky Run, Fun Community

Not into the nightlife scene? How about a family-friendly Halloween celebration? Get your sneakers on and join Sansiri’s first edition of Spooky Run, Fun Community. This pet-friendly, two-kilometre mini marathon is set in the peaceful Sansiri Krungthep Kreetha Community which covers over 197 acres. Runners and their dogs can win medals or trick-or-treat goodies. Also check out the donation booths to help out our furry friends in need.

Burasiri Krungthep Kreetha, 31 Soi Pracha Ruam Chai
October 30, 4–7pm
fb.com/sansirifamily, 02-027-7888

12/13 HOWL-O-WEEN at The Adoptable Puppy Cafe

What does a Halloween party and an adoptable puppy café have in common? They’re both a treat! This free-entry event combines our adorable furry friends with the spooky spirit. Come play with these lovable pups and while you’re at it, grab a couple of Halloween-infused treats, including Cauldron of Coffee, Creepy Cupcakes, and more. If your hands are tied, there is no pressure to adopt—but this is the perfect opportunity to learn about fostering, or volunteering for, homeless dogs. You are free to doll up in costumes (best dressed wins the prize once again)—just make sure not to wear a full-face mask as it can scare away some pups.

UnionSPACE, 30 Sukhumvit 61 Alley
October 29, 12–4pm
fb.com/theadoptablepuppycafe, 02-036-0600

13/13 The Petting Zoo Halloween Party

Human by day, party animal by night! Bar.Yard lays throws down the reverse card and invites a sunny safari ambiance into their Halloween-themed event. At the rooftop bar, sip themed cocktails disguised as your animal alter egos and party to the hotel’s resident DJ Justin Mills and DJ Dunk.

40th Floor, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, 78 Soi Ton Son
October 29, 4pm–late
kimptonmaalaibangkok, 02-056-9999