Time Out Bangkok Nightlife Awards: 30 Categories at Hua Lamphong, 18 November
Time Out Bangkok holds its first Nightlife Awards on 18 November 2026 at Hua Lamphong railway station, with 30 categories and general admission at 1,000 baht.
Time Out Bangkok is holding the Time Out Bangkok Nightlife Awards for the first time on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at Hua Lamphong railway station, Bangkok. The awards cover 30 categories for the venues, people and experiences that bring the city to life after dark. The event runs from 18:00 to 23:00 and tickets are open to the general public. Guests must be aged 20 or over.
Awards for both venues and the people behind them
The 30 categories are not limited to well-known bars. They cover cocktail bars, clubs, rooftops, dive bars, listening bars, live music venues, late-night restaurants and non-alcoholic drinks venues. Awards are also given to bartenders, DJs, bands and others who play a role in the city's nightlife scene.
This first edition comes at a time when Bangkok is gaining wider international recognition, as Time Out has named Bangkok the World's Best City for Nightlife 2026.
How the judging works and what the Guaranteed Venue Review is
The judging is independent and based on in-person visits to venues. The panel is made up of experts and experienced people from the entertainment scene, dedicated night-out enthusiasts and the Time Out editorial team. Judges visit anonymously. Venues do not pay to be considered, nominated or to receive an award.
For venues that want to be certain of a judge's visit, there is a Guaranteed Venue Review package priced at 3,000 baht, which covers the judges' travel costs. The judges pay for their own food and drinks. The package guarantees only that the venue will be visited, reviewed and considered. It does not guarantee a nomination or an award. The package can be purchased until 18 October 2026.
Timeline before the event
All judging will be completed by the end of October. A shortlist will then be drawn up for each category, and the official list will be announced one week before the event. The winners will remain confidential until they are announced live on stage on the night of 18 November.
The event will feature DJs, drinks, live music, performances and entertainment throughout the night. The full line-up of artists will be announced in October. General Admission tickets cost 1,000 baht and include unlimited drinks and canapés throughout the event.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Time Out Bangkok Nightlife Awards 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday 18 November 2026 |
| Time | 18:00 to 23:00 |
| Venue | Hua Lamphong railway station, Bangkok |
| General Admission | 1,000 baht, including drinks and canapés |
| Guaranteed Venue Review package | 3,000 baht, available until 18 October 2026 |
| Age of guests | 20 or over |
Who should take note
Bar owners, late-night restaurants and nightlife event organisers should check the deadline for buying the review package. For travellers and anyone who enjoys a night out, the event is a chance to walk into Hua Lamphong railway station with drinks and music all night long. Hotel professionals who run bars and rooftops can also use it to keep track of where their competitors and the city's trends are heading.