Event Dates
From: Tuesday, December 29, 2026
To: Tuesday, December 29, 2026
The Jock Ball Bangkok 2026
Hot guys in Jocks, what could be better? Bangkok throws an epic weekend of parties to celebrate the New Year.
The Jock Ball Bangkok 2026
Hot guys in Jocks, what could be better? Bangkok throws an epic weekend of parties to celebrate the New Year, and the Jock Party is always a firm favourite!
- Stay close to the party at the INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit Bangkok, rated “Superb” by guests with a stunning rooftop infinity pool, sweeping city views and a boutique hotel vibe.
The Party
- Next Edition: Tuesday 29th December 2026 – From 2 pm until Midnight.
- Jock Ball opens White Party Bangkok beside the Chao Phraya, with white swimwear, two stages and an afternoon pool party that continues until midnight.
- The party takes over The River Club with a White Swimwear dress code.
- Main Stage: Electric Bunk, Sunday Sundae, Moonface and Alex Edels, with special guest Beom.
- Engine Room Stage: Sadia, Juint and Lomoroom.
- Discover the best of Gay Bangkok, including all the top gay bars and clubs hosting special events during the Thai New Year festivities.
Daylight, Sunset and Two Stages
- Jock Ball is the festival’s outdoor social day. Go early if you want the pool-party atmosphere in daylight; stay into the evening for a different view of the riverside setting.
- The two announced stages give you a reason to explore rather than remain in one spot. The Main Stage lists four acts and a special guest, with three artists assigned to the Engine Room. Set order and individual performance times are awaiting release.
- Jock Ball is sold separately from the All Night Parties Pass, with general admission only. Buy through Eventpop and compare the rest of the program in the White Party Bangkok guide.
After the Pool Party
- Jock Ball runs until midnight, so it can be your entire evening.
- There is no Paragon Hall festival party scheduled on the same date.
- Our tip! Ease yourself in to the weekend and head back to your hotel.
- Save your party strength for the major nights to come.
- Alternatively Silom is the practical next stop for anyone keen to keep the night going.
- DJ Station, Silom Soi 2: The classic Bangkok club choice, with three floors and a mix of Thai regulars and international visitors. A good option for groups wanting a busy club atmosphere after the pool party.
- BEEF.BKK, ninth floor of Silom Edge: Head here for bears, bigger boys and their admirers, with house, disco, Western pop and K-pop.
- The Stranger Bar, Silom Soi 4: If you leave Jock Ball before the finish, swap the poolside production for a smaller drag bar with close-up performances and plenty of audience interaction.
The Venue
- The River Club is a large riverside event venue overlooking the Chao Phraya River and host of the Jock Ball during White Party Bangkok.
- Address: 136 Charoen Krung 80 Alley, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand.
- Enjoy a spacious party setting with river views, outdoor areas and plenty of room for White Party Bangkok’s large-scale production.
- Located in Bang Kho Laem, south of central Bangkok and around a 15–25 minute drive from the gay bars of Silom, depending on traffic.
Getting to the Party
- Taxi or Grab is the easiest option from Silom. For public transport, take the BTS to Saphan Taksin and continue by taxi to the venue.
- A taxi or ride-hailing car is the most direct option from Siam or Silom.
- Saphan Taksin BTS can form part of the journey, followed by a road transfer.
- Arrange the return pickup outside the busiest arrival area where practical.
- Allow extra time for the holiday traffic and the return journey.
- Stay close to the Jock Ball at the Salil Hotel Riverside Bangkok, a stylish riverside hotel in Bang Kho Laem with contemporary rooms, several restaurants, a large outdoor pool and an excellent location close to The River Club.
Where to Stay Near Jock Ball
- The Salil Hotel Riverside Bangkok – a stylish choice in the Charoen Krung riverside area, with a saltwater pool and spa for guests building their stay around the opening party.
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside – on the same side of the river, with a pool and garden setting; a practical option for a short venue transfer.
- Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok – spacious riverside accommodation suited to a longer holiday or guests who want room to relax after the pool party.
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
For further information and advice on
The Jock Ball Bangkok 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: 2nd Floor, 109/111 Soi Patpong, Silom Road, Bangkok
- Barber-by-day, cocktail bar by night.
- Small, lively room near Patpong/Silom.
- Pop and hip-hop, fun weekend buzz.
- Fast service and fair-priced drinks.
- Good link in a Silom bar hop.
- Open: Sun, Wed–Thu 9pm–1am; Fri–Sat 9pm–2am.
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
Video White Party Bangkok
A taste of what to expect at WPBKK.
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
Other Events in December
https://www.gaytravel4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Christmas-in-New-York-4.jpg
370
800
Andrew Stevens
https://www.gaytravel4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/logo-gt4u.png
Andrew Stevens2016-10-24 19:46:202026-10-17 18:44:25Christmas in New York 2026
https://www.gaytravel4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Birmingham-German-Christmas-Markets-2.jpg
370
800
Andrew Stevens
https://www.gaytravel4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/logo-gt4u.png
Andrew Stevens2021-08-30 20:20:042026-10-22 12:46:41Birmingham German Christmas Markets 2026
https://www.gaytravel4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Christmas-Markets-Bangkok-4.jpg
370
800
Andrew Stevens
https://www.gaytravel4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/logo-gt4u.png
Andrew Stevens2023-11-25 11:44:592026-10-22 15:01:17Christmas Markets and Gay New Year in Bangkok 2026
https://www.gaytravel4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Smokey-Mountain-Christmas-1.jpg
370
800
Andrew Stevens
https://www.gaytravel4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/logo-gt4u.png
Andrew Stevens2021-04-28 17:14:372026-10-24 13:33:01Smokey Mountain Christmas 2026
https://www.gaytravel4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Glasgow-Christmas-Markets-1.jpg
370
800
Andrew Stevens
https://www.gaytravel4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/logo-gt4u.png
Andrew Stevens2021-07-04 10:59:292026-10-24 16:12:00Glasgow Christmas Markets 2026Latest Gay Travel News
The Top Gay Halloween EventsSunday, Oct 18th, 2026 - 8:01 pmGet ready for a season of scary boys, sexy costumes and parties to remember, from Austin to New Orleans and beyond with our guide to the best gay Halloween parties.
- Gay Pride Calendar 2027Thursday, Apr 9th, 2026 - 5:01 pm
Discover our list of the top 200+ pride events from around the world! From Athens to Zurich, Berlin to Washington DC.
- The Top Gay Parties to attend This Memorial Day WeekendSunday, Apr 5th, 2026 - 2:48 pm
Gay Memorial Day Weekend brings with it the start of the Summer season. From Dallas to Pensacola, Puerto Vallarta and beyond. Where next?
Follow us on Facebook
