Bangkok made history with its first-ever Sky Train Music Festival, held on November 23 and 24, 2024, on the city's BTS Skytrain. The innovative event
Bangkok made history with its first-ever Sky Train Music Festival, held on November 23 and 24, 2024, on the city’s BTS Skytrain. The innovative event saw train carriages transformed into concert stages, with some even specially decorated for the occasion. Festival-goers shared their experiences across social media platforms like TikTok, with many praising the event as a unique and “worth it” experience.
Held across multiple trains, the festival featured a range of prominent Thai artists, from pop stars like Ink Waruntorn and The Toys to indie sensation Nont Tanont. Concert-goers, who paid 2,200 baht (approximately S$85) per ticket, were seated inside the 160-passenger train and were instructed to remain seated throughout the performances. The event was sold out, according to Event Pop, the organiser of the festival.
To avoid interfering with daily commuters, the musical carriages ran on a separate track, ensuring smooth travel for both regular passengers and festival attendees. The festival train journey was a 60-minute round-trip that began at the BTS maintenance depot near Mo Chit, travelling to On Nut station and back without any stops.
The event was designed to offer a more comfortable and accessible concert experience, with facilities for wheelchair users on the train platform.
While the event was met with enthusiasm and success, organisers have yet to announce whether there will be a second edition of the festival.
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