MOLAM 9 JAN 2026 | Events in Bangkok

🪘 MOLAM TO THE WORLD is coming to Bangkok Island — presented by Terra Canta x Bangkok Island — one of the most culture-forward events in Bangkok this January.
This is not just another “theme night.” This is a cultural pulse brought to the river — a night where the roots of Isan music meet the movement of the modern world, and where the dance floor becomes a place for connection, pride, and release.

From the heartlands of Northeastern Thailand to stages across the globe, Molam has always been more than entertainment. It is storytelling carried by rhythm. It is humor, heartbreak, resilience, and celebration — delivered through powerful vocals, call-and-response energy, and the unmistakable sound of the khaen. The khaen is not just an instrument; it feels like breath, like wind, like the spirit of a place. Molam is local identity expressed out loud, and that’s why it travels so well: because people everywhere understand what it means when a community turns life into music.

MOLAM TO THE WORLD is an evening built on that idea — that tradition is not something to keep behind glass. Tradition is meant to move. It’s meant to evolve, to meet new sounds, and to keep its heart while changing its clothes. This night brings together traditional Molam energy with contemporary beats and global influences, creating a sound that feels both familiar and surprising. The essence remains Isan: the groove, the drive, the emotional voice. But around it, you’ll hear textures that echo across continents — from Thai phin and khaen to the spirit of Indian sitar melodies, and percussion inspired by African djembe rhythms. Not as a gimmick, but as a conversation: a meeting point where cultures recognize each other through rhythm.

At Bangkok Island, we believe music matters most when it becomes a shared experience. This venue is a festival space where people come to feel the city differently — open air, river breeze, lights in the distance, and sound that surrounds you instead of trapping you in a small room. MOLAM TO THE WORLD transforms Bangkok Island into a place where roots meet rhythm: where you can dance freely, sing loudly, and let the night unfold naturally. Whether you grew up with Molam, discovered it later, or are hearing these sounds for the first time, this event welcomes you in the same way Molam always has — with warmth, boldness, and a sense of “come closer.” It’s the kind of night people look for when searching for authentic events in Bangkok that feel alive, not manufactured.

And because Molam is never only about the music, we’re bringing the flavors too. Expect authentic Isan cuisine, served with the same confidence as the sound: spicy, soulful, and made for sharing. This is a night to move, to laugh, to eat, and to feel the joy of a culture that never asks permission to be alive.

events in Bangkok: Event Details

📍 Where: Bangkok Island (Rama 3) — a festival where roots meet rhythm
🗓️ Date: 9 January 2026
⏰ Time: 6 PM – Midnight
🎟️ Tickets: bangkokisland.com

events in Bangkok: Event Highlights

• Live Molam bands & Isan music performances
• DJ stage blending Molam, Thai hometown sounds, and global rhythms
• Authentic Isan cuisine — spicy, satisfying, and full of character

events in Bangkok: Line-up (DJ Stage)

🔥 Selecta Rainny (19:00–20:00)
❤️‍🔥 Jasminum (20:00–21:00)
🧡 Sounds of Future Siam (21:00–22:00)
⚡️ Tape Jam (22:00–23:00)

events in Bangkok: Artist Spotlights

Selecta Rainny is a world music artist ready to take you on a journey through sound — weaving Molam with Dub, Global Bass, Cumbia, and Indian Beat. Expect a set that doesn’t just play music, but tells a story through rhythm and movement, pushing you gently from listening into dancing.

Tape Jam brings Thai hometown sounds back into the room with the emotional warmth of the 1990s. He blends Isan luk thung, Molam, and classic Thai songs with the rhythms and feelings of the cassette era — a time when music was listened to with the heart rather than through a screen. What makes Tape Jam truly unique is not only the selection, but the equipment itself: cassette tape players transformed into his main DJ tools, turning nostalgia into something alive and loud again.

events in Bangkok: Tickets

★ Early Bird — 200 THB
★ At the Door — 300 THB

If you’ve been searching for a Molam party in Bangkok, an Isan music event, or events in Bangkok that connect Thai culture with global energy in a real way — MOLAM TO THE WORLD is your moment. Come for the khaen, stay for the groove, and leave with that feeling you only get when music becomes community.