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808 Festival

Expect some serious EDM at this two-day festival. The Dec 9-10 event begins at 3pm each day and includes international artists Above & Beyond, Amelie Lens, Anotr, Axwell, Boombox Cartel, DVBSS, Flostradamus, Ghastly, Gryffin, Justin Oh, Kayzo, Sam Pagini, Slander, Timmy Trumpet and Vini Vici.

Where: Oasis Arena@Show DC, Rama 9 Rd.

Why you should care: Having read the lineup, EDM die-hards need no further reasons.

Big Mountain Music Festival

This annual music festival is your opportunity to trade the exhausting chaos of Bangkok for the vibrant chaos at the base of the eponymous “big mountain.” The lineup for the Dec 9-10 event covers the full breadth of music genres, from easy-listening through rock to hip-hop, with bands both homegrown and foreign. Of the 100+ performances, look out for Polycat, Paradox, Desktop Error and My Life As Ali Thomas. Tickets are already sold out, so find a friend who’s got a few to spare.

Tickets: Sold out

Where: The Ocean Khaoyai, 48 Moo 4, Thanarat Rd., Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima.

Why you should care: A devoted fan base turning out for a huge variety of artists at a great location.

Kodindy

The 13th edition of the local indie music festival on Dec 13 welcomes Hugo, The Note, Ugoslabier and Stylish Nonsense. True to its indie vibe, the festival includes an outdoor market of over 300 shops with wares both music related and not. The event kicks off at 12pm with tickets from B350, B50 of which is donated to support the charity project of Bodyslam’s front man.

Tickets: B350 at B350 at bit.ly/2iAlXps

Where: The Walk Kaset-Nawamin, Pradit Manudharm Rd.

Why you should care: A huge event for the indie music scene featuring over a hundred performances with the added bonus of giving to charity.

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Tempology Festival 2017

Here’s a music festival dedicated to the underground electronic music scene. The Dec 2 event will feature 30 DJs and beatmakers across three stages. The highlight local acts include Montonn Jira, X0809, Marmosets, Mendy Indigo, Sunju Hargun, Quay Recs featuring Pichy and Tul Apartment Khunpa, More Rice featuring Sarayu, and Mela featuring Kova O’Sarin, Jirus and Munta Morton. International DJs represented are Xhin (Singapore), Kyoka (Japan) and Eexppoann (Korea). The festival will also showcase visual arts by national vanguards of visual art, stage and lighting designers Kor.Bor.Vo, Keep_Your_Eyes_on, EBVJ Sirasith Visual and 3eview.

Tickets: B800 at B800 at bit.ly/2zmzkEp

Where: Fortune Town,1,3,5,7 Ratchadaphisek Rd.

Why you should care: There’s no trashy EDM or annoying dubstep, just pure underground techno-house through IDM from these recognized names.

Wonderfruit 2017

The ever-growing four-day festival returns on Dec 14-17 with an internationally renowned music lineup as well as art, food, workshops, and Instagram-hippie vibes. Confirmed artists we’re excited about are Canadian techno music producer/DJ Richie Hawtin, English rapper Roots Manuva, American funk trio Khruangbin, English soul-pop singer Izzy Bizu, and the psychedelic local group Khun Narin's Electric Phin Band. The art, food and wellness related events come from the likes of Morimoto, Straight Outta Thonglor (SOT), Clean Food Caravan, Thailand Young Farmers and The Farmacy. You can even stretch out those concert kinks with a yoga workshop by Hong Kong-born singer Rosemary Vandenbroucke.

Where: Siam Country Club, Pattaya, Chonburi

Why you should care: It’s a chance to dust off your bohemian garb and revel in the variety of artists, food, art and workshops at one of Thailand’s biggest festivals. Also, it’s close to Bangkok.

Woo Fest

This urban music performance is headlined by American artist Tyga, known for his singles “Rack City” and “Faded,” and includes a supporting cast of Pegboard Nerds, DeeJay RayRay and MYRNE. The event starts at 7pm on Dec 7.

Where: Voice Space, 197 BBD Building Viphavadi Rangsit Rd.

Why you should care: A top hip-hop artist in a one-night-only performance.