GCircuit Songkran 2026: 20 Years of Circuit
GCircuit is Asia's premier LGBTQ+ circuit party and one of the longest-running events of its kind in the world. For Songkran 2026, it celebrates its 20th anniversary with the most ambitious edition yet: "ADRO-MADA: City of Tomorrow" — a four-night sci-fi themed spectacle across two premium venues.
Dates: April 10–13, 2026
Venues:
- UOB Live Hall, Emsphere (indoor, capacity 5,000+)
- Tribe Sky Beach Club, Emsphere (outdoor rooftop pool deck)
Nearest station: BTS Phrom Phong (direct access to Emsphere)
Age requirement: 20+ (original passport required)
GCircuit is inclusive regardless of age, looks, or body type — it's one of the rare circuit events that explicitly maintains this culture. Straight allies are welcome.
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Full 4-Night Schedule
Night 1 — Thursday, April 10: Illuminate Opening
Theme: Chrome / Tactical
Venue: UOB Live Hall
| Slot | Artist |
|---|---|
| Opening | TAKI & RITA |
| HEADLINER | Mario Beckman |
| Closing | Allan Natal |
The opening night sets the tone for the entire weekend. Chrome and Tactical dress code means military-inspired outfits, chrome accessories, and statement looks. Mario Beckman is a GCircuit veteran known for marathon sets.
Night 2 — Friday, April 11: Boy Pool Party
Theme: Galactic Royalty
Time: Noon – 7pm
Venue: Tribe Sky Beach Club (outdoor rooftop)
| Slot | Artist |
|---|---|
| Opening | CHU & SUN JUNE |
| HEADLINER | Luis Vazquez |
| Closing | Alex Ramos |
The Boy Pool Party is GCircuit's daytime outdoor event on the Emsphere rooftop. Galactic Royalty theme means deep space aesthetics — purple, silver, celestial. This is the most Instagram-friendly event of the week.
Night 3 — Saturday, April 12: Bear Pool Party / AquaXXL
Theme: Silver / Chrome / Glow
Time: Noon – 7pm
Venue: Tribe Sky Beach Club (outdoor rooftop)
| Slot | Artist |
|---|---|
| Opening | Grant Jang |
| HEADLINER | Tomer Maizner |
| Closing | Sagi Kariv |
AquaXXL / Bear Pool Party is Bangkok's biggest annual bear event. Silver, Chrome, and Glow dress code creates a visually striking crowd. Tomer Maizner is an Israeli DJ known for deep, hypnotic sets that build over hours.
Night 4 — Sunday, April 13: Automata Closing
Theme: Kinky / Leather
Venue: UOB Live Hall
| Slot | Artist |
|---|---|
| Opening | Herric Pu |
| Isak Salazar | |
| HEADLINER | Tom Stephan (closing set) |
The closing night is the most intense event of the weekend. Tom Stephan, a GCircuit legend, delivers the closing set — typically running 4+ hours from peak to sunrise. Kinky/Leather theme means the dress code gets serious.
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What Makes GCircuit Different
Unlike mainstream music festivals, GCircuit is a circuit party — which means:
- Sets run longer (often 3-5 hours per DJ with no stage gaps)
- The crowd is part of the spectacle (themed dress codes are taken seriously)
- The energy builds over the course of the night rather than peaking early
- Production is world-class: lighting rigs, lasers, CO2 cannons, confetti drops
It's also one of the few events in Bangkok where the party continues until sunrise (sometimes beyond).
Getting There
GCircuit is at Emsphere — the newest luxury mall in Bangkok, directly connected to BTS Phrom Phong on the Sukhumvit line. No taxi needed, no traffic issues. Exit the BTS and follow signs to Emsphere.
Recommended hotels within walking distance: Hilton Sukhumvit, DoubleTree Sukhumvit (3-5 min walk), Novotel Sukhumvit 20.
Tickets & Multi-Night Packages
Single night tickets and multi-night packages are available on the official GCircuit website. Multi-night packages offer significant savings. Given that opening and closing nights often sell out first, booking early is recommended.
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Also Happening During Songkran Week
GCircuit runs alongside two of the world's biggest water music festivals:
S2O Songkran Music Festival (Apr 11–13)
Asia's premier water music festival. Industrial water cannons, massive EDM stage, and three headliners:
- Apr 11: Alan Walker × Steve Aoki (world premiere of "Lonely Club")
- Apr 12: Zedd
- Apr 13: Kygo
Venue: S2O Land, Ratchada Road · Nearest station: MRT Thailand Cultural Centre
Siam Songkran "The Melora" (Apr 11–14)
Four-night festival at RCA (Royal City Avenue). Current #1 DJ Martin Garrix headlines on Apr 13:
- Apr 11: Afrojack b2b R3HAB
- Apr 12: Marshmello
- Apr 13: Martin Garrix
- Apr 14: John Summit
Venue: Bravo BKK Arena, Royal City Avenue · Nearest station: MRT Phetchaburi or Asoke
Silom Soi 2 & 4 — Free LGBTQ+ Street Party (Apr 13–15)
Bangkok's gay epicenter transforms into an open-air block party. Bars open from noon, the street floods by 2pm. No ticket needed — this is the free heart of Songkran for the LGBTQ+ community.