After drawing nearly 7,000 attendees in 2025, the event returns this year in an even more ambitious, festive, and inclusive format. More than 30 Thai and international artists will perform on five stages spread across One Bangkok and Alliance Française, with a lineup blending pop, indie, molam, hip-hop, jazz, electronic, and DJ sets. Several unique collaborations between Thai and international artists will also highlight this edition, particularly on the electronic music stage.

The public can already look forward to a selection of some of the most dynamic artists on the current scene. Among the highlights of the 2026 edition: a true Ball Room celebrating voguing and ballroom culture, featuring performances, dance, and a sense of community, all in an inclusive and creative atmosphere. A food market, interactive activities, and busking performances will also liven up the day and evening.

Bangkok World Music Day draws direct inspiration from the Fête de la Musique, created in France in 1982 at the initiative of the French Ministry of Culture. Born from a simple observation — that musical practice was widespread while concert attendance remained limited — the initiative sought to bring music into the streets and offer everyone, amateurs and professionals alike, the opportunity to perform freely.

Since then, the Fête de la Musique has become a global celebration held in more than 120 countries across five continents. It embodies a strong vision of culture as a shared public good, accessible to all regardless of genre, background or level of experience. Bangkok World Music Day fully embraces this legacy while adapting its spirit to Bangkok’s contemporary and cosmopolitan cultural scene.

This edition of Bangkok World Music Day further reinforces its international dimension through artistic collaborations from around the globe, reflecting the festival’s commitment to cultural exchange and musical diversity. The programme will welcome renowned international artists such as OJOS (France), André Mergenthaler (Luxembourg), Claudio Filippini (Italy), JJ Paulo (Denmark), Olympe 4000 (France) and special DJ from Germany, creating a rich dialogue between jazz, electronic music, experimental creations and contemporary sounds. Through these artistic encounters, the festival aims to offer a vibrant platform for exchange between international and Thai music scenes, celebrating the universal language of music in the heart of Bangkok.

Organised during Pride Month, Bangkok World Music Day 2026 will also spotlight queer artists and communities through several dedicated projects and highlights. At Alliance Française Bangkok, an exceptional Ball will be organised in collaboration with Vinii Revlon and La Gaîté Lyrique, celebrating voguing culture and artistic expressions emerging from LGBTQIA+ communities.

The GLITTER BALL celebrates Bangkok’s Ballroom scene with the participation of the legendary Vinii Revlon and La Gaîté Lyrique, offering a creative, festive and inclusive dialogue between France and Thailand. Inspired by mirrors and light, the event also pays tribute to the long-standing cultural ties between the two countries and celebrates the anniversaries of Franco-Thai diplomatic relations.

In Ballroom Culture, a Ball is at once a competition, a performance and a collective celebration space where everyone affirms their identity, style and creativity.

The event will also host the “Echoes of Plurality” project, led by the French Embassy in Thailand, the Goethe-Institut, the German Embassy and the NON NON NON collective, with the support of the Creative Economy Agency. This initiative will enable young women and queer DJs from the local electronic scene to take part in workshops and artistic exchanges focused on electronic music, alongside international artists such as French DJ Olympe 4000 and a guest German artist. 

Through these initiatives, Bangkok World Music Day reaffirms its commitment to a more inclusive, diverse and representative music scene reflecting the plurality of artistic expressions.

Join us on 13 June 2026 from 14.00 hrs. onwards to make Bangkok resonate to the rhythm of music!

The stages and their artists:

• Main Stage at One Bangkok Park (16.00 - 22.00 hrs.): Hot Like Hell, NIXSA JINGLE, YONLAPA, OJOS (France), Salin, JPBS x DuckUnit
• Chang Canvas (15.30 - 23.15 hrs.): pami, JJ Paulo (Denmark), GYMV, H 3 F, Hugo, The Young Wolf, TONTRAKUL
• The Wireless Club (14.00 - 00.00 hrs.): Ham Tanid, Hot Club of Siam, The Hymmapan Electron Tapejam, BKK Beat Cipher, Romrom, Olympe 4000 (France), NON NON NON, Special DJ from Germany
• Alliance Française Bangkok (14.00 - 21.45 hrs.): Claudio Filippini (Italy), André Mergenthaler (Luxembourg), Vinii Revlon (France), Cykatrix, SONS., LEPYUTIN
• Busking Stage (14.00 - 16.00 hrs.)

Pre-register for the event via the One Bangkok app to enjoy exclusive access to official festival merchandise and special-priced drink coupons. Registration will be open from 25 May at 08.00 hrs. until 11 June at 23.59 hrs. Download the app here:

https://app.onebangkok.com/LZnD/FB