Art & culture · Bangkok
Bangkok Art Biennale 2026: Angels and Mara
2026-10-29 – 2027-02-28
The fourth Bangkok Art Biennale runs 29 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 under the theme 'Angels and Mara,' staging contemporary art across eight central Bangkok landmarks including Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Wat Prayoon, plus BACC, Museum Siam, the National Gallery, the National Museum and One Bangkok.
Should you go?
A rare chance to see major contemporary art staged inside Bangkok's most iconic temples and heritage sites - a self-guided way to explore the city that made past editions stand out.
Good for: A flexible art day shaped around one venue cluster — riverside temples or Pathum Wan
Think twice if: You hope to see everything in one visit — venues span multiple districts and cross-town hopping eats the day
Planning note: 2026 admission policy is not confirmed — check the official site before planning around free entry
Before you go: Spans multiple districts; some temple venues may charge separate entry fees — check the official site closer to October
Decision note: Plan it as one venue cluster per visit, and note 2026 admission is not yet confirmed — check the official site before counting on free entry.
Source checked: 2026-06-20 · Page updated: 2026-07-19 · AraiWa verifies event facts against the official source.