There’s Santa visits, Christmas Day drag shows, holiday feasts, bazaars, concerts, and more. Keep an eye on this space for more Christmas events. 

December 1 

The Giant Hope Fair

A fun, community-minded Xmas shopping day supporting local and ethical artisans and entrepreneurs and donating to the Mercy Center and the underprivileged families it serves. Santa is on site from 3:30-4:30pm, and carols at 7pm with children from the Mercy Center. Free entry, Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel

December 2 

Danish Christmas Bazaar in Bangkok

Charity event hosted by Danish Women's Network and the Danish Church in Thailand. They’re celebrating Danish Christmas spirit “hygge” with a Santa Lucia parade, raffles, and activities for kids. Free entry, Gaysorn Urban Resort

December 3 

Vivaldi Concert

Quickly becoming a favorite spot for regular classical music, head down to Neilson-Hays Library for the Four Seasons Christmas Classics. B950 / B850 for library members, Neilson-Hays Library

December 4 

Santa Bill at Athenee Hotel

Family activities and photos with Santa Bill and life-sized gingerbread house. Join in magic shows, gingerbread decoration, Yule log cake decoration, carol singing, and more. Official tree lighting ceremony. All proceeds will go towards helping disadvantaged communities with the Central Thailand Mission. B1,100 per adult and one child including / B600 per additional child, Athenee Hotel

December 8

Pizza Massilia Festive Menu

Starting Dec 8 and running through January 8, find a special, festive selection ofdishes served at the Ruamrudee branch. Look for Cotechino Fritto, nuggets of deep fried slow cooked pork sausage ready to be dipped in a homemade lentils mayonnaise. Free entry, Pizza Massilia 

December 10 

BCT's Candy Cane Holiday Party

Holiday buffet, cash bar, caroling, games, costume prizes, Secret Santa, and more at this Bistro 33 party. There’s potluck holiday dessert so bring a treat to add to the buffet. B450, Bistro 33 by Bangkok Community Theatre

Santa Day 2022

This Australian lifestyle space with restaurant, café, studio, store, playground, and dog zone at Sweet Poppy will host a pet and kid friendly party with Santa appearance 10:30am-11am and events until 12:30pm. B500 per child, Sweet Poppy

December 11 

Urban Flea Market 

From 1-5pm, get your Christmas shopping done sustainably. Thrift preloved clothing, accessories, jewelry, and upcycled crafts and designer items at The Home BKK. Free entry, The Home BKK

Swiss Society Bangkok Christmas Brunch

Members and friends of the SSB are welcome to Christmas Brunch with "Samichlaus" in German and English at the plush Brasserie 9 in Silom. B1,000, Brasserie 9

December 14 

BeLuThai Christmas Dinner

The Belgian-Luxembourg and Thai Chamber of Commerce host a Christmas dinner starting at 6:30pm by Chef Nooror, with wines and Belgian Beers and entertainment. B1,500 early bird / B2,250, Blue Elephant

December 15 

Christmas Charity Gala Dinner

From 5 PM onward at Challenger Hall at the Centara Grand at Central World, join the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce where proceeds will go to supporting the Camillion Home for Aged Ratchasima. B3,800 per seat / B38,000 THB for a table of 10, Centara Grand

Norwegian Christmas Dinner

A special occasion for Norwegians and their friends to get together before the Holidays to enjoy the traditional Norwegian Christmas dishes, including Pinnekjøtt, in a traditional Norwegian Christmas buffet. B2,200 / non-members B2,700, Admiral's Pub & Restaurant, Bangkok

December 16 

Bangkok Farmers Market

Not specifically a Christmas event, you can expect to find your favorites and a great chance to pick up supplies for Christmas with artisanal bakers, chefs, and handicrafts galore starting at 11am. Free entry, Gateway Ekamai

December 17 

Furever Yours Adoption Event & Christmas Fair

The Adoptable Puppy Cafe, Squiggles Charity Shoppe, and Thai Dogs Matter put on festive family fun. Christmas fun and adorable adoptable dogs. It’s free for everyone and good doggos are available for adoption on the day. But, remember, as the saying goes, a puppy is forever, not for Christmas. Free entry, Dog Park 49

December 18

The Producers for Hanukkah

“We've found a disaster, a catastrophe, an outrage! A guaranteed-to-close-in-one-night beauty.” Well, for just one night, it’s Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel in one of the all-time greatest comedies to kick off Hanukkah at our favorite place to catch a movie. Tickets here, Friese-Greene Club. 

December 21

Vegmas

Starting Dec 21 and running to Boxing Day, veggies can indulge in a plant-based feast with a Vegan X’mas menu, including vegan roast turkey, apple butternut squash soup, and vegan mince pies. This special menu is also available for delivery. Book here, The Vegan Table 

December 22

Santa's Garden at Baan Dusit Thani

Families can join for a day of food, drinks, and live music along with workshops and holiday magic at Baan Dusit Thani starting at 4pm. More info on Line: @baandusitthani, Baan Dusit Thani

Quince Festive Menu

Siri House is putting on a special festive menu starting on the 22nd and running through the end of the month with a 3-course prix fixe menu with choices of additional oysters, caviar, and truffles. Get ready for beetroot tartare, saganaki, BBQ baby squid and more. Wash it down with champagne and celebrate in style. B1,500, tickets here, Siri House

December 23

Larder X-mas Breakfast Menu

Larder is bringing a special Christmas menu that’s available for one more weekend, from December 23 to December 25, featuring a whole host of dishes, such as deviled eggs with anchovy, Polish cold cuts, and pierogies. B600, Larder

Christmas at Bitterman

Head to Bitterman’s for modern takes on classic festive dishes and a sharing set for four from Dec 23-25. Nanthawat Klinhom will be doing a guest shift as bartender on Christmas Even and you can expect music from The Loner Manouche (Dec 23) / DJ Takamichi (Dec 24) / Babe & Friends (Dec 25). More info here, Bitterman Restaurant

Fiesta de Navidad

Party Christmas anyone? From 6pm expect Latin beats, Christmas Cocktails, and, of course, Santa at everyone’s favorite Sukhumvit club. Reserve here, Havana Social

Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day

Vanilla X'Mas Party

It’s Christmas in the sky at Skyview with the Vanilla Xmas Party on the 35th floor featuring live DJ sets, and an a la carte menu starting at 5:30pm. B1,000 for a table of 2-4 / B2,000 for 5-10 / 3,000 for 11, Skyview Hotel Bangkok

Christmas Eve Buffet

Bambini Villa Christmas Wonderland

A huge two-day bash for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for kids, you’ll find Santa, face painting, games and a Christmas Craft Workshop. More info here, Bambina Villa

Christmas Eve Set Dinner

Join a 5-course Western set menu featuring both traditional and gourmet dishes starting in the evening at 6pm. B1,690, Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok.

Peruvian Christmas Dinner

For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, head to Above Eleven on the 33rd floor for a Peruvian Christmas feast starting at 6pm with Christmas specials from Chef Omar. Then, of course, there’s the dancing. Book here, Above Eleven

Sunday Gay Night Xmas Party

Gay night doesn’t stop for Christmas. Dance with a live set by DJ Yui Truluv and three rounds of drag shows at 10pm, 11pm, and midnight. Book here, Maggie Choo’s

Christmas Sunday Brunch

Seasonally inspired Sunday brunch celebration with saxophone music featuring festive delicacies and kids get gifts starting at noon. B1,490, Momo Cafe

The Deck Christmas Lunch

The Deck on Sukhumvit Soi 20 is putting on a 3-course set lunch or dinner and there’s a Kids Club planned for Christmas day—and, despite how busy he is, Santa will be making an appearance. B2,690, The Deck Bangkok

Cholos Toys for Vodka

Cholos, some of our favorite taco slingers, is putting on a special Christmas event starting on Christmas day, where you can donate a toy to charity and get a free Horchata Slushee with Tito’s vodka–and DJ Rui Tang will be spinning throughout. Free entry, Cholos

Mezcal Christmas Event

Hot Club of Siam will be playing jazz and there will be X-mas inspired cocktails at Bangkok’s favorite mezcal and tequila joint on Christmas day—complete with a free cocktail for every guest and performances. Free entry, Mezcal