Event Dates
From: Friday, April 10, 2026
To: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
G Circuit Songkran 2026
The Songkran Festival is the largest gay circuit party in Asia and takes place during the Thai new year attracting thousands of guys from all over Asia.
Songkran – Songkran Bangkok Gay Circuit Party 2026
The G Circuit Songkran , takes place in of April each year, for the Thai New Year, featuring 3 huge circuit events and two pool parties, attracting thousands of guys from around the world.
- Visiting for the event? Stay close to all the gay bars and clubs in Silom. Enjoy a unique experience at the Bangkok Marriott with superb views and world-class amenities.
Songkran 2026
- Next Edition: Friday 10th April – Tuesday 14th April – SK2026 – The 20th Anniversary Edition.
- Bangkok celebrates the annual Thai New Year’s celebration known as the Songkran Festival, in April,
- The event has been adopted by the International gay community in recent years and Bangkok now hosts one of the largest gay festival weekends in the Asia during Songkran.
- Upgrade your Bangkok stay at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, rated “Wonderful” by guests with spacious rooms, high end amenities, superior service and great location.
The Parties
- Produced by GCircuit, Songkran is spread over four days of parties.
- Awaiting confirmation of the 2026 theme.
- Both the night time events and the pool parties are held at the stunning new Emsphere entertainment complex, in the Sukhumvit district.
- Night time events run from 7 pm until late.
- Daytime pool events run from noon to 7 pm.
- Stay close to the party at The Landmark Bangkok, rated “Fabulous” by guests with world-class amenities, spacious rooms, superb breakfast options and excellent location.
Day 1
- Opening Party at Emsphere, Level 6 from 7 pm ’till late.
- Imagine a future where technology and nature thrive together in perfect harmony. The world’s megacities glow with both artificial and natural lights. Wear luminous cyber body suits and glowing face paints – the fashion of tomorrow. Illuminate the night with your dazzling outfits and shine bright like a star!
Day 2
- Bear Pool Party at Emsphere, Level 5, Tribe Sky Beach Club, from 12 pm to 7 pm
Big, bubbly, and bursting with fun!- “Main Party“, at Emsphere, Level 6 from 7 pm ’till late.
Day 3
- Boy Pool Party at Emsphere, Level 5, Tribe Sky Beach Club, from 12 pm to 7 pm – OASIS
Strut your stuff and mingle with some of the most beautiful boys from around the world. Ogled and get ogled by all the chiseled, defined bodies of gaydom. Peacocks of the world pay attention: dress to impress in metallic swimwear and let your style shine under the sun!- “Main Party II” at Emsphere, Level 6 from 7 pm ’till late
Day 4
- Monday – “Closing Party” at Emsphere, Level 6 from 7 pm ’till late
The Venue – Emsphere Bangkok
- Empshere – Located in the Sukhumvit district, in the heart of Bangkok, a shopping and entertainmenent complex, made up of multiple spaces including:
- UOB LIVE: – A state of the art entertainment venue with space for up to 6,000 guests
- BEACH CLUB: – A stunning beach club venue located within the Empshere.
- Check out our insiders gay guide to Bangkok and discover the best places to dine, stay and play.
The District
- Sukhumvit is Bangkok’s vibrant artery, where where traditional Thai culture blends with a cosmopolitan energy and an inclusive vibe.
- From luxurious malls like Emporium and EmQuartier to quirky street markets, Sukhumvit is a shopper’s paradise.
- Indulge in a culinary journey with street food stalls, chic cafes, and upscale restaurants serving both traditional Thai and international cuisines.
- It’s approximately 5-6 kilometers from Sukhumvit to Silom’s gay district. A quick BTS ride from Asok to Sala Daeng station will have you mingling in Silom’s rainbow-colored streets in under 20 minutes.
Where to stay in Gay Bangkok?
The following Bangkok hotels are all close to the city’s best gay bars:
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 Festival, check out Facebook
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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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 of the GCircuit Songkran Dance Festival
Highlights from the previous Songkran events.
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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