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The Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 runs October 29, 2026–February 28, 2027 at 11 venues across the city. The program includes more than 200 works of contemporary art by 72 artists from 29 countries. The theme “Angels and Mara” links the image of Bangkok as the city of angels with the figure of Mara and addresses the contradictions of modern life. One of the venues is the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, BACC, where the exhibition occupies galleries on the 7th, 8th, and 9th floors. These galleries have different opening dates, so when planning your visit, check the schedule of the exhibition space you choose.
About the event and its theme
The biennale is organized by the Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation in collaboration with Thai Beverage Public Company Limited and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau. The theme “Angels and Mara” refers to the image of Bangkok as the city of angels and to Mara, a figure associated with temptation, desire, and the forces that hinder enlightenment. According to the organizers, the theme explores the contradictions of modern life.
The venues include temples, museums, cultural institutions, and public spaces.
When and where
The biennale runs October 29, 2026–February 28, 2027. At the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, BACC, the exhibition galleries are located on the 7th, 8th, and 9th floors. The 9th-floor gallery is open October 29–November 25, 2026, while the 7th- and 8th-floor galleries run October 29, 2026–February 28, 2027. Dates and details about the exhibition are published on the center’s official page.
Address of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, BACC: 939 Rama 1 Road, Wang Mai, Patumwan, Bangkok, 10330. The center is closed on Mondays; its opening hours apply only to this venue. The schedules of the biennale’s other venues may differ.
Other venues include the Wat Pho temple (Wat Pho) and the Siam Paragon shopping center (Siam Paragon). The full list also includes temples, museums, and urban spaces. The organizers offer routes between the venues: the city route introduces contemporary art spaces and new multifunctional complexes in central Bangkok. Descriptions of the routes are available on the biennale’s official website.
Participation Terms
Check admission costs with the organizer or the specific venue before your trip. The opening hours of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre apply only to it, so check the schedules of other venues separately.
The page for the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, BACC invites contact for more information. Details on routes to the venues are not provided in the materials available.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When is the Bangkok Art Biennale 2026?
From October 29, 2026 to February 28, 2027. At the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, BACC, the 9th-floor gallery is open until November 25, 2026, and the 7th- and 8th-floor galleries are open until the biennale ends.
How much is admission?
Check the cost and admission terms with the organizer or the chosen venue before your visit. This information may apply to a specific venue, so check it for the place you plan to go.
Where is the biennale held?
The exhibitions are spread across 11 venues in Bangkok. One of them is the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, BACC, at 939 Rama 1 Road, Wang Mai, Patumwan, Bangkok, 10330; other venues named include Wat Pho and Siam Paragon.
When is the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre open?
The center is closed on Mondays. Check its schedule before your visit: the hours of the biennale’s other venues may differ.
Conclusion
The biennale brings together 11 venues in Bangkok and more than 200 contemporary artworks around the theme “Angels and Mara.” Before your trip, choose a venue and check its schedule and visiting conditions with the organizer.