Bangkok's International Festival of Dance & Music" 28th Edition

Experience world-class performing arts in the heart of Bangkok with the 28th Bangkok's International Festival of Dance & Music! Get ready for the most anticipated annual celebration for performing arts lovers. The 28th Bangkok's International Festival of Dance & Music returns from 5 September – 17 October 2026 at the Main Auditorium, Thailand Cultural Centre, bringing together 12 spectacular shows from 9 countries — spanning opera, classical ballet, acrobatics, contemporary dance, and full orchestra classical music. **12 Highlight Programs Not to Miss** **Opera Goes to Hollywood** – The grand opening show featuring classic songs from iconic films (The Godfather, Bohemian Rhapsody, Mission: Impossible), performed by New York City Opera alongside the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO). **Romeo & Juliet** – The timeless love story brought to life through elegant classical ballet by Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus. **Cinderella** – The beloved fairy tale of a magical night and glass slippers, told through a stunning ballet production by Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus. **RITE** – A bold contemporary dance reinterpretation of The Rite of Spring, exploring raw physical energy and intense rhythm, by Deborah Colker Dance Company. **Murmuration Level 2** – A cutting-edge fusion of hip-hop and contemporary dance by Sadeck Berrabah, featuring the breathtaking synchronized movement of a large cast of dancers flowing like a murmuration of birds. **Alice in Wonderland** – A journey into a world beyond imagination, blending theatre with contemporary circus arts. **The Great Gatsby** – A return to the roaring 1920s, capturing love, ambition, and lavish parties through theatre, music, and contemporary dance. **Coco Chanel** – A ballet portrait of Gabriel "Coco" Chanel, the woman who revolutionized global fashion, exploring her triumphs, iconic style, and solitude. **La Traviata** – A deeply moving opera of love and tragedy across social classes, performed by Helikon Opera from Russia. **Madama Butterfly** – Another operatic masterpiece of tragic love and cultural conflict, performed by Helikon Opera with powerful vocal performances. **The Pygmalion Effect** – A contemporary ballet exploring obsession and human transformation, inspired by the Pygmalion myth, by Eifman Ballet. **Russian Hamlet** – Shakespeare's classic reimagined through the lens of Russian history, power struggles, and the art of ballet, by Eifman Ballet. --- Whether you're a seasoned performing arts enthusiast or looking to experience your first international-caliber show, this is the perfect opportunity to make your evenings truly unforgettable this season. **Dates:** 5 September – 17 October 2026 **Venue:** Main Auditorium, Thailand Cultural Centre **Show schedules & tickets:** bangkokfestivals.com