The fifth Bangkok Art Biennale opened on Thursday 29 October 2026 and runs until 28 February 2027. This edition is titled "Angels and Mara", and the organisers list more than 200 works by 72 artists from 29 nationalities across 11 venues, from riverside temples to shopping malls. If you live in Thailand, it is one of the easiest big cultural events to fit into a weekend, and you have four months to do it.
At a glance
| Detail | What we know |
|---|---|
| Dates | 29 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 |
| Edition | Fifth Bangkok Art Biennale |
| Title | Angels and Mara |
| Artists | 72 from 29 nationalities, with more than 200 works |
| Venues | 11 venues across Bangkok |
| Previous editions | More than 3.5 million visitors in total, according to TAT |
Where the art is
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the venues include:
- Wat Arun
- Wat Pho
- Wat Prayoon
- Museum Siam
- Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC)
- One Bangkok
- centralwOrld
- Siam Paragon
- National Museum Bangkok
- Art Centre, Silpakorn University
- Alliance Française Bangkok (listed on the official Biennale site)
The mix is the point. You can see contemporary work in a temple compound in the morning and in a mall atrium after lunch, which also makes the Biennale one of the better rainy-day plans in the city.
The one date to watch at BACC
Not every space stays open for the full run. BACC, which hosts work by 37 of the 72 artists, lists its ninth-floor main exhibition gallery for 29 October to 25 November 2026 only, while the seventh and eighth floors run until 28 February 2027. If you want to see everything at BACC, go before 25 November.
How to plan a day
A simple route is to split the city in two.
- Riverside day: Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Wat Prayoon sit close to the Chao Phraya, with Museum Siam and the National Museum nearby. Temple dress codes apply, so cover shoulders and knees.
- Central day: BACC, Siam Paragon and centralwOrld are all around the Siam and Ratchaprasong area on the BTS, with One Bangkok a short ride away.
Check opening hours and any ticket requirements on the official Biennale website before you go, as each venue sets its own hours, and temple sites may charge their usual entry fees.
Is it worth the trip from Phuket or Chiang Mai?
For many readers, yes. The event runs over four months, so you can fit it around a flight sale or a work trip rather than a single weekend, and it overlaps with the busy December events calendar.
FAQ
When does the Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 start and end?
It runs from 29 October 2026 to 28 February 2027.
How many venues are there?
Eleven, including Wat Arun, Wat Pho, BACC, One Bangkok, Siam Paragon and centralwOrld.
Is there anything that closes early?
Yes. The ninth-floor gallery at BACC is listed for 29 October to 25 November 2026 only.
Do I need to dress modestly?
At the temple venues, yes. Cover shoulders and knees, as you would on any temple visit.
Sources and verification
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- TAT spotlights Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 as a contemporary citywide art experienceTourism Authority of Thailand
- Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 official siteBangkok Art Biennale
- Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 at BACCBangkok Art and Culture Centre