Event Dates
From: Friday, April 10, 2026
To: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Bangkok Songkran Bear Week 2026
Bangkok Songkran Bear Week is an extraordinary celebration of bear culture held during Thailand’s Songkran Water Festival.
Bangkok Songkran Bear Week 2026
Bangkok Songkran Bear Week is an extraordinary celebration of bear culture held during Thailand’s Songkran Water Festival.
- Stay at the host hotel of the main events, the Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom. The Travel Proud certified hotel features clean, spacious rooms with tasteful decor, complemented by excellent facilities, including a delicious buffet breakfast at The Brasserie and their friendly and attentive staff.
The Event
- Next Edition: Friday 10th April 2026 – Thursday 16th April, 2026
- Celebrate all things “Bear” this April as Bangkok becomes a furry Metropolis of fun during the Thai New Year celebrations.
- The bear week features four days and nights of events, including a wet and foam night.
- Other signature events include the Mr Bear International contest, a harness party and the Songkran Parade.
- Join thousands of hot bears and mix and mingle with an army of GoGo bears and sexy hosts.
Bangkok Twilight
- Awaiting dates – Bangkok Twilight – Bearbylon – Foam & Wet Park, from 4 pm to 10 pm.
- Kick-off Bangkok Songkran Bear Week with Bangkok Twilight, an exhilarating foam and wet park party.
- Dance to the beats of bear DJs (Thailand/Japan/Mexico) and splash around in the foam.
- The event takes over the River City Bangkok.
- Upgrade your Bangkok Hotel experience at the Travel Proud certified Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn, rated “Wonderful” by guests. We love the 5-star hotel’s fresh and modern decor, comfortable king beds, and large bathtubs, perfect for relaxation after a weekend of partying.
Bear Pool Party
- Awaiting dates – Join the hottest bears by the pool from noon until 7 pm. Theme to be confirmed.
- The party takes over EMSPHERE, Level 5, Tribe Sky Beach Club.
Mr Bear International
- Awaiting dates – Mr Bear International – From 4 pm to 7 pm.
- Witness the crowning of the next Mr Bear International.
- Bears from around the globe will compete for the title.
- The event promises a night of excitement, entertainment, and camaraderie.
- Venue to be confirmed.
Bearism – Night Party
- Awaiting dates – Harness Party from 8 pm until late.
- Bearism is the main Saturday night event, a harness cave party at the Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom,
- Dance to the electric beats of the world’s top bear DJs.
- Mix and mingle with the hottest bears from Asia and around the world.
- Venue to be confirmed.
Bangkok Songkran Parade
- Awaiting dates – Parade – Silom Road, from noon until 7 pm.
- Bangkok’s Songkran procession is an unforgettable cultural experience.
- Experience the joy and excitement of the event as you make your way through the city streets.
- Celebrate Songkran with the exclusive Mythical Waters Parade, where Thai culture meets LGBTQ+ pride.
- Featuring colorful floats, traditional costumes, and epic water fights, this event brings the BSBW experience to a splashy and colorful finale.
- Discover the best places to party, stay and play during Songkran with our Gay Bangkok Guide.
Songrkan – Traditions and More
- Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year festival known for its spirited water fights and cultural events.
- It is celebrated from April 13th to 15th and marks the beginning of the Buddhist calendar year.
- A colourful parade usually features ornate floats, dancers in traditional attire, and religious icons.
- The procession often starts at significant cultural landmarks and winds through the streets of Bangkok.
- Check out the top hotels close to the gay district of Silom.
The Water Battles
- Spraying each other with water during Songkran symbolises washing away bad luck, misfortunes, and sins from the past year.
- It’s also seen as a gesture of goodwill, blessing, and wishing happiness and prosperity for others.
- The practice reflects Thailand’s tropical climate, offering a refreshing escape from the hottest month of the year: April.
- This tradition has evolved into a fun and widespread water fight, embodying joy and community spirit while still rooted in its original symbolic meaning of purification and renewal.
- Top Tips: Apply waterproof sunscreen and wear a hat or cap. Wear quick-drying clothes and avoid white fabrics. Waterproof your valuables.
The Venues
- River City Bangkok – Located on the on the Chao Phraya, is a centre for art and antiques with several exhibition spaces and hosts Foam & Wet Park event.
- It is 12 minutes from Silom’s gay district. Take the BTS Skytrain from a station in Silom (e.g., Sala Daeng) to Saphan Taksin station on the Silom Line.
- Take the Chao Phraya Express or Tourist Boat to Si Phraya Pier (N3). River City is a short walk from there.
- Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom – Situated just a 7-minute walk from Surasak Skytrain station in Bang Rak and close to major attractions like Wat Pho temple and Pratunam Market, the hotel offers convenience.
- Despite its central location, it is a quiet oasis amidst the hustle and bustle, providing a peaceful retreat in the heart of Bangkok.
Where to stay in Bangkok
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action,
W Bangkok Hotel, COMO Metropolitan, Banyan Tree, Bandara Suites.
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Sofitel So, Our editors stay at the
official hotel, great location & gay friendly.
Official Website
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Songkran Bear Week visit the Website
Gay Map of Bangkok
Silom Street 2 and 4 is the epicenter of gay nightlife in Bangkok. Here you will find the best bars and restaurants, the perfect place to begin your night on the town.
Address: 21/100 South Sathon Road, Sathorn, 10120 Bangkok, Thailand
- Skyline stay with big Bangkok views.
- Rooftop Vertigo & Moon Bar are the stars.
- Serene spa, tidy rooms, smooth service.
- Handy for Silom, river, and BTS links.
- Website
Address: 106 North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangkok
- Playful, design hotel in Sathorn.
- Big beds, rain showers, city views.
- WET pool, 24/7 FIT gym, WOOBAR.
- Steps to BTS; lively day and night.
- Website
Address: 27 South Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn, 10120 Bangkok
- Minimalist city retreat on Sathorn.
- Large rooms, rain showers, quiet nights.
- 25 m lap pool and COMO Shambhala spa.
- Fresh breakfasts; swift, discreet team.
- Website
75/1 Saladaeng Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bang Rak, 10500 Bangkok, Thailand
Located in District, offers rooms and suites with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. It features 2 dining options, 2 and a . Free WiFi is available throughout.
Each room and at the has a minibar, tea/coffee maker and electronic safe. Attached bathrooms include a shower and bathtub. Suites come with a kitchenette.
Address: 78, 80 Silom 4 Alley, Si Lom, Bungrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
- Terrace bar on Silom Soi 4.
- Thai plates, burgers, bar snacks.
- Fast pours, fair prices, lively nights.
- Great meet-up before the clubs.
- Open: Daily 5pm-12am
Address: 518/8 Phloen Chit Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
- Sky-high drag club by Chit Lom BTS.
- Runway shows, live vocals, punchy DJ sets.
- Polished production; lively, mixed crowd.
- Fast bar; late finish on weekends.
- Open: Daily 9pm-2am (closed Tuesday)
- Website
Address: 22 Si Lom, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
- After-hours club off Silom Soi 2.
- Big-room house and pop remixes.
- Packed late; quick bar; firm door.
- Runs till sunrise on peak nights.
- Open: Friday to Sunday 1am–6am
Address: 60/1 Soi, 4 Ratchadaphisek Rd, 10310
- Big Thai gay club on Ratchada Soi 4.
- Live shows, dancers, pop/EDM remixes.
- Packed weekends; quick table service.
- Late close; MRT and taxis nearby.
- Open: Sunday to Thursday 9.30pm-4am Friday & Saturday 9pm-3.30
Address: 70 -72 Silom Soi 4 Fl.2 Suriyawong Bangrak, Bangkok
- Weekend drag bar-club on Soi 4.
- Shows at 10 pm; DJs after midnight.
- Fast table service; busy, young crowd.
- Upstairs at Silver Sand, central Silom.
- Open: Friday to Sunday 9pm-2am
Address: 2nd Floor, Silom Soi 4 Building, Bangkok
- Shower-show club on Silom Soi 4.
- Drag, dancers, DJs, water effects.
- Quick service; strong production.
- Lively weekends; late close.
- Open: Friday & Saturday 9pm-late
Address: 257 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khwaeng Samre, Thon Buri, Bangkok
- Drag-led nightclub with runway shows.
- Live vocals, DJs, polished staging.
- Quick service; mixed, friendly crowd.
- Bayfront mall location at Avani+ Riverside.
- Open: Friday & Saturday 8pm-1am
- Website
Address: 114/14 Silom Soi 4, Bangkok
- Silom Soi 4’s drag-show hotspot.
- Pop anthems, tight numbers, packed room.
- Fast bar; tables go early.
- Mixed crowd, late buzz most nights.
- Open: Daily 5pm-1am, Showtime usually 9.30pm
Address: 82 Silom 4 Alley, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok
- Bear bar with karaoke on Soi 4.
- Sing-along early, DJs late.
- Quick pours; fun, friendly crowd.
- Great stop before the clubs.
- Open: Wed–Thu & Sun 8pm–1am, Fri–Sat 8pm–2am
Address: 90, 96 Si Lom Rd, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok
- Silom Soi 4 go-go and drag shows.
- Tight staging, quick table service.
- Mixed tourist crowd, busy weekends.
- Easy link to other Soi 4 bars.
- Open:Daily 8pm-2am (shows Start 10.30pm)
Address: 84-88 Silom 4 Alley, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok
- Terrace bar at the heart of Soi 4.
- Thai plates, easy cocktails, quick pours.
- Chatty early, busy by 10 pm.
- Karaoke upstairs; clubs steps away.
- Open: Daily 5.30pm-2am
- Website
Address: 114/17 Silom Road., Soi 4, Suriyawong, Bangrak, Bangkok
- Cabaret club on Silom Soi 4.
- Drag shows, dancers, pop/EDM later.
- Quick table service; busy weekends.
- Terrace outside; clubs all around.
- Open: Daily 6pm-2am
Address: 114, 15 Silom 4 Alley, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
- Terrace bar at the heart of Soi 4.
- Easy Thai plates and quick pours.
- Mellow early, livelier late.
- Great meet-up before the clubs.
- Open: 5pm-2am
Address: 11 Soi Si Lom 2/1, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
- Silom Soi 2’s flagship gay club.
- Shows late, then pop/house till close.
- Cover with drink tickets; quick bar.
- Packed after 11 pm; mixed, fun crowd.
- Open: Daily 10pm-2am Friday & Saturday 10pm-3am
Address: 15 Silom 4 Alley, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
- Cabaret club on Silom Soi 4.
- Drag shows, dancers, DJs later.
- Quick table service; busy weekends.
- Terrace out front; clubs all around.
- Open: Daily 5pm-1am
- Website
Address: 4th floor, 71 -73 Silom 4 Alley, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok
- New-school techno club on Silom Soi 4.
- Heavy sound, sharp lighting, tight floor.
- Guest takeovers; pro production all round.
- Late vibe; mixed, welcoming crowd.
- Open: Thursday to Sunday 10pm–late
Address: 37/3-17 Patpong 2 Alley, Surawong Rd, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak,
- Go-go/drag bar in the Silom scene.
- Short, punchy shows and pop breaks.
- Quick service; packed on weekends.
- Easy stop before or after clubs.
- Open: 8pm-2am
Recommended Hotels in Bangkok By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Bangkok that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
COMO Metropolitan
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-Star, Michelin-Star Restaurant
- Close to the gay district
- Cable TV, yoga mat, bathtub
- In Bangkok’s Sathorn area, offers luxurious Thai-style rooms, spa, ideal for a sophisticated retreat
W Bangkok Hotel
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5-Star, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Centre
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, iPod docking station
- Offers modern amenities, pool, fitness center, perfect for a trendy and comfortable stay in Bangkok
Banyan Tree Bangkok
5 Star, Great Value
- 5-Star, Rooftop Restaurant
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Spacious, satellite TV, minibar
- Luxurious rooms with city or river views, rooftop dining, ideal for an exclusive Bangkok experience
Bandara Suites
4 Star, Location
- 4-Star, Silom District, Two Pools
- Close to the gay district
- Flat-screen TV, kitchenette, minibar
- Located in Silom, offers rooms and suites with pools, perfect for a comfortable and convenient stay
Video Guide to Bangkok Songkran Bear Week
A taste of what to expect at the event.
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Bangkok
Bangkok has a well-established gay scene with a variety of LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, saunas, and entertainment venues. The city is known for its open and accepting attitude towards LGBTQ+ travelers and residents. You can find a range of venues catering to different tastes and preferences.
Silom Soi 2 | The Heart of the Gay Scene
Photo: Silom Soi 2 is home to some of Bangkok’s most popular gay bars
- Silom Soi 2 is considered one of the central locations for LGBTQ+ nightlife in Bangkok.
- The street features a mix of bars, pubs, and clubs, each with its own unique style and ambiance.
- Many of the establishments on Silom Soi 2 host special events, theme nights, and performances, from drag shows to themed parties.
- Discover the best things to see and do in Bangkok
Silom Soi 4
Also known as Soi Twilight, another popular gay area next to Silom Soi 2. Famous for its gay go-go bars
Ratchada Night Market
This night market has become popular as an LGBTQ+ hangout. It features trendy bars & clubs with a younger crowd.
Sukhumvit Soi 22
This area has a concentration of gay-friendly venues, including bars & clubs. A great spot to socialize & have drinks
Riverside
A picturesque area of the city that runs alongside the Chao Phraya River, it’s one of the most iconic & historic parts of Bangkok
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