The sun might be taking a break in Phuket this weekend, but you don't have to. With the party scene simmering down under the clouds, now's your chance to switch gears. Go on, book that spa sesh you've been putting off, hit the cinema for a new release or finally make it back to your ‘favourite’ restaurant. And don't mistake 'low-key' for 'boring' – you can still find the odd DJ heating up Bangla Road, enjoy a fire-lit dinner with a stunning sunset backdrop or catch a legendary Thai rock band and belt out that one anthem you know by heart.
The Dutch superstar DJ Hardwell is jetting into Phuket for his first-ever show on the island. Previously collaborating with Rihanna and Calvin Harris, Hardwell is turning Bangla Road into an explosive dancefloor for one unforgettable night. Expect high-energy drops, festival-scale production and the kind of party you usually fly to Miami for – come prepared to dance non-stop until the final beat.
Sep 11. B1,500 per ticket. Book your ticket via here. Illuzion. 9pm-11.30pm.
Chef Alex Oddy joins forces with Chef Alvaro de la Puerta to create an off-menu dining experience on the rooftop of Sizzle. Think premium steaks and fresh seafood kissed by live fire, plated alongside inventive creations from the duo. With Phuket’s most dramatic sunset views, this dinner is worth planning for. Tables are limited, so don’t wait.
Sep 13. A la carte. Book here. Sizzle Rooftop restaurant at Avista Hideaway MGallery. 6pm onwards.
One of Thailand’s most beloved rock bands returns home after their Australian tour and have landed in Phuket for their much awaited comeback. Every Thai music fan knows ‘Potato’ by heart, singing along with the kind of energy that fills stadiums, but if you’re new to the band, there’s no time like now to find out what all the fuss is about.
Sep 13. B900, tickets here. Flame Phuket Town. 6pm onwards.
Lace up your runners for a good cause. This charity event supports the blind community in Thailand and offers two scenic courses – four or 12 kilometres around Bang Wad Dam. Join the pack and be sure to break a sweat in honour of a cause that’s bigger than the finish line.
Sep 14. B350 for 4km and B450 for 12km. Register here. Bang Wad Dam. 5am-8am.
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