As soon as June hits, Bangkok turns into a city-wide celebration of Pride, with parties, parades, performances and community gatherings taking over the month.
The month sweeps through drag-filled brunches, rooftop blowouts, sapphic nights, queer cinema, cultural showcases, and the main Bangkok Pride Parade, where thousands converge in a full-colour show of love and identity.
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Sapphic Pride Fest
Go beyond the usual Pride party and head to Sapphic Pride Fest by The Lovers’ Plan, a community-focused celebration spotlighting Bangkok’s sapphic scene. The night features live performances, DJ sets and drag from names including Zymone, DJ Yui Truluv and Peppae – Bangkok’s premier Chappell Roan queen – drawn together by music, connection and shared experience. More than just a night out, it’s a celebration of sapphic identities in all their forms.
When: 30 May; 7pm to 12am
Where: F.V Sukhumvit 39, 2/F, Coral Life Building, 28 Sukhumvit 39, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
How Much:THB฿600 at door; includes one free drink – tickets can be purchased here
Chakaruna Drag Operetta – Gawdland I Belong
Did you know drag can also be opera? This Pride Month, Chakaruna brings that idea to the stage with ‘Gawdland I Belong,’ a category-defying drag operetta fronted by Tharathep Thaweephon, better known as Gawdland, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. The World Season Three. The evening weaves together theatrical storytelling, Thai cultural motifs and a swell of visual drama into a performance of striking vulnerability, all propelled by Gawdland’s commanding stage presence.
When: 30 May; 3pm to 6pm – registration/meet & greet/red carpet; 7pm to 8:30pm – show
Where: Sphere Hall, 5/F, EmSphere, 29/16 Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
How Much: Early Bird Student: THB฿1,000; Early Bird GA: THB฿1,500; GA: THB฿2,000; Meet & Greet: THB฿1,000 – tickets can be purchased here
Bangkok Pride Parade 2026
Don’t sit this one out. Bangkok Pride Parade 2026 returns to the streets as the city’s largest Pride Month gathering, uniting thousands of marchers, performers, allies and community groups in a full-colour show of visibility and solidarity. Look for vivid floats, electrifying stage acts, music, movement and a crowd that transforms the city into one massive affirmation of identity, equality and queer joy.
When: 31 May; 2pm to 10pm
Where: Silom Road to Thepha-Hasadin Stadium; learn more at Instagram: @bangkokpride.official
How Much: Free
Les Hi Bar: Countdown To Sapphic Pride Party
Discover Bangkok’s sapphic side at Les Hi Bar this Pride Month, where a three-day programme honours Asian sapphics with DJs, drinks and a dancefloor full of queer women and sapphic community. Low-lit, intimate and unpretentious, this is a Pride night grounded in connection, camaraderie and the joy of being in a room that feels completely yours.
When: 29 to 31 May
Where: Les Hi Bar, 30 Vibhavadi Rangsit 8 Alley, Ratchadaphisek, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
How Much: THB฿300 for three days; tickets can only be purchased at door in-person – more details
H0M0HAUS: Radical Reincarnation
H0M0HAUS returns this Pride Month with a 10-day performing arts festival dedicated to radically queer bodies, stories and identities. Taking place across multiple cultural venues in Bangkok, this year’s Radical Reincarnation programme unites performances, workshops, talks and installations that explore form, gender and self-expression, turning Pride into something more experimental, contemplative and alive.
When: 5 to 14 June
Where: Multiple venues across Bangkok
How Much: THB฿600: full access to all performances/programmes; THB฿350: access to one performance and all programmes – tickets booking & registration found here
Gay Speed Dating By OMG! Matchmaking At Shake Shack One Bangkok
This June, Shake Shack at One Bangkok is hosting a Pride-themed gay speed dating night for anyone in search of something more substantive than another swipe. The night offers a guided series of mini-conversations, icebreakers and low-pressure prompts, with hosts keeping the flow lively so you can forge real connections instead of getting stuck in the small talk treadmill.
When: 6 June; 6pm to 9pm
Where: Shake Shack One Bangkok, 2/F, Parade (R1) Building, One Bangkok, 1877 Rama 4 Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
How Much: THB฿1,099 – tickets can be purchased here
The Glitter Ball By Vinii Revlon At Bangkok World Music Day 2026
This Pride Month, World Music Day – Bangkok roots the night in ballroom with The Glitter Ball, led by celebrated Vinii Revlon. The night brings runway categories, duck-walking, DJs, commentators, and a crowd ready to cheer, snap and vogue – a celebration of Pride through high glam, chosen family and ballroom culture.
When: 13 June; 2pm to 9:45pm
Where: Alliance Française Bangkok Stage, 179 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
How Much: Free with pre-registration before 11 June, 11:59pm
Pride Film Fest 2026 At Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
The Kimpton Maa-Lai Pride Film Festival is back for its 6th edition, with a one-day programme celebrating queer cinema across generations, genres and cultures. Taking over the Grand Studio, this year’s free screenings include Alice Wu’s ‘Saving Face,’ Lily Tomlin’s road-trip comedy ‘Grandma,’ Thai modern classic ‘Love of Siam,’ and cult favourite ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show.’ Book ahead to catch a single film or settle in for the entire programme, then head upstairs to the Freddie Mercury-themed Break Free At Bar.Yard after-party.
When: 20 June; 1pm to late
Where: Grand Studio, 6/F, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, 78 Soi Ton Son, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
How Much: Free with ticket – tickets can be purchased here
Drag Brunch Extravaganza: Vol. 3 By Earth House
Grab a seat at Earth House this Pride Month, where the classic drag brunch gets turned all the way up. Taking over its Sukhumvit 53 space, the brunch fuses fierce performances and free-flowing drinks with a queer-friendly crowd that feels like a very good house party. Come for the queens working the room, stay for the glitter, the mingling and the slow slide from brunch into full party mode.
When: 20 June; 2pm to 5pm
Where: Earth House, 112/2 Sukhumvit 53 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
How Much: Walk-ins welcome; pre-booking highly recommended via WhatsApp: +66 64 473 7188
Pride At The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon is in full bloom for Pride Month 2026, with a month-long celebration of queer joy, art and rooftop festivities. The month kicks off with a pre-parade warm-up at The Parlor, bringing face painting, music, complimentary tuk‑tuk rides to Chong Nonsi Canal Park and 15% off drinks. Adding an artistic layer, Thai artist Prem Buachum’s Bloom As You Are exhibition – crafted from discarded materials – also opens. Over at Tease, the limited-edition Afternoon Tea: Served in Bloom carries the colours through July, while Drag Above The City takes over Ojo on 27 June with cocktails, sweeping city vistas and drag excellence on the 76th floor.
When: 31 May to 30 June
Where: The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, 114 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
How Much: More details here
Born in Korea and raised in Hong Kong, Min Ji has combined her degree in anthropology and creative writing with her passion for going on unsolicited tangents as an editor at Friday Club. In between watching an endless amount of movies, she enjoys trying new cocktails and pastas while occasionally snapping a few pictures.
