Beer Events in Bangkok
Upcoming Beer events to put on your calendar
Events, festivals, special tastings happen in Bangkok all the time. The list of Beer Events in Bangkok is more focused on the beer fests, especially local Thai Craft beer events. Other occasional events happening at craft beer venues may be added as a beer event if we can find out about it in time.
We also try to get ahead of the ‘Booze-Ban’ days, as they can come as a surprise even to the locals. Best to plan ahead for those days.
BKBG Google Calendar
For those that just love connecting with Google calendar: anniversaries, and events as added as best as information allows.
2026 List of Beer Events in Bangkok
April Events:
Songkran :: National Holidays
- Monday April 6th, 2026
- Chakri Memorial Day
- Monday April 13th, 2026
- Songkran Festival Day
- Tuesday April 14th, 2026
- Songkran Festival Day
- Wednesday April 15th, 2026
- Songkran Festival Day
May Events:
SongCraft Fest at Tha Maharaj
- May 1st -3rd 2026
- Tha Maharaj
- SongCraft Facebook
“Applications Open for Craft Vendors
Join us for the new “Craft in Style” event at a special location: Tha Maharaj, a historic and lifestyle riverside street.
This time, we’ll be moving to the Chao Phraya River to enjoy the sunset and experience a space steeped in history. If you have amazing craft products you want people to try in a unique atmosphere… get ready!”
North Beer Challenge 2026
(In Chiang Mai, NOT in Bangkok)
- May 1st & 2nd 2026
- Nim City Community Mall, Chiang Mai
- Northern Craft Brewers Facebook
Coronation Day :: National Holiday
- Monday, May 4th, 2026
Date: Monday May 4, 2026
Coronation Day
(NOT in Bangkok) Mikkeller Beer Celebration Copenhagen
Booze Ban - Visakha Bucha Day
- Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
What it is: The holiest day in Buddhism, marking the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.
Impact: Strict Ban. Note: Since this falls on a Sunday, Monday, June 1st will be a government holiday, but the alcohol ban usually applies specifically to the religious day (Sunday).
– ThaiRanked
June Events:
H.M. The Queen’s Birthday :: National Holiday
- June 3rd, 2026
Date: Wednesday June 3, 2026
H.M. The Queen’s Birthday
July Events:
The Fat Cow's 10 Years
- July 4th, 2026
- 6pm midnight
- Fat Cow's 10th Facebook Event
The Fat Cow announced in December that it plans to go big for it’s 10th anniversary on July 4th of 2026.
Known for a great selection of local beer, and good food. It is gonna be a great party!
H.M. The King’s Birthday :: National Holiday
- Monday, May 4th, 2026
Date: Tuesday July 28, 2026
H.M. The King’s Birthday
Booze Ban - Asahna Bucha Day & - Wan Khao Phansa
- Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
- Thursday, July 30th, 2026
Asahna Bucha Day
Wan Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent)
– Wan Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent)
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
What it is: The start of the three-month monks’ retreat during the rainy season.
Impact: Strict Ban. Note: This creates a “Double Dry Day” back-to-back with Asahna Bucha (July 29-30). Stock up in advance!
– ThaiRanked
August Events:
Mother's Day :: National Holiday
- August 12th, 2026
Date: Wednesday August 12, 2026
Mother’s Day
October Events:
'Ghost Story' by Beer People
- October 2nd - 4th, 2026
The 2nd annual Ghost Story event in 2025 was barely over before Beer People posted on Facebook a “Thank You” and mark your calendars for Oct. 2nd -4th of 2026.
Of course we put in on our list of beer events in Bangkok.
Booze Ban - Wan Ok Phansa
- Monday, October 26th, 2026
– Wan Ok Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent)
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
What it is: The end of the monks’ retreat.
Impact: Likely Ban. While not always enforced as strictly as the other four in every single province, it is legally a dry day. Expect bars to be closed.
– ThaiRanked
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day :: National Holiday
- October 13th, 2026
Date: Tuesday October 13, 2026
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day
The Chulalongkorn Memorial Day :: National Holiday
- October 23rd, 2026
Date: Friday October 23, 2026
The Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
November Events:
International Stout Day
- Thurs., November 5th 2026
On the first Thursday in November, International Stout Day celebrates this unique kind of beer.
Stouts can be legendary, can be dark, and can be incredibly strong…. or not.
How much this is a celebrated holiday is questionable – but there are plenty of places to enjoy the dark stuff.
TBC : Jaang's 9th Anniversary & BBQ
- November, 2026
- Warehouse by Jaang
- Facebook.com/JaangBeer
One of the annual birthdays/anniversaries that many of the local brewing community come together to celebrate a many that started earlier than many others in Bangkok.
2027 List of Beer Events in Bangkok
St. Patrick's Day 2027
- March 17th, 2027
International Stout Day
- Thurs., November 4th 2027
All Recent Beer Events Posts:
Chiang Mai North Beer Challenge
May 2nd; The first beer competition in the north of Thailand – North Beer Challenge will bring together home brewers.
People Fest Brand Lineup ’26
People Fest has posted over 110 brands that will be selling beer/wine/sato and other various drinks.
Chilli Fest 2026
Sat. March 28th – Kimpton Maa-Lai hotel brings back the Chilli Fest on their lawn – its gonna get hot! Music, food, drinks, and local vendors on hand. Even tattoos.
Thailand Beef Fest
Feb. 5-7; Happening north of Chatuchak weekend market, the beef fest has some beef, some beer workshops on the opening day, and of course – music.
SongCraft Festival
Jan 28-30; SongCraft will be hosting a Thai community craft beers and spirits, along with craft product stalls. Happening at Lost in SongWat.
Bangkok’s People Fest 2026
March 6-8, 2026; Bangkok’s biggest alcohol festival is not about beer anymore, so the name changes to People Fest.
Undergrow Fest II
Jan. 24th – Thai craft beer and music are coming together with a vengeance. Local brewers getting together with local bands by Sick Brew Heads.
Bangkaew’s 10th Anniversary
Feb. 28th, Bangkaew Bar and Bistro celebrates its 10th anniversary, just outside Bangkok’s city limits.
Sarika Craft Beer Festival
Feb. 14th, Sarika Craft Beer Festival will be happening a couple hours drive northeast of Bangkok.