Despite being called a “livehouse,” Marshall Livehouse is more than just a music venue, especially during Bangkok Design Week 2026, when the entire building is filled with activities. From talks and live performances to coffee and matcha tasting, vinyl digging, and even group rehearsals with friends, the space becomes a hub of creative energy.

Opened in 2025, Marshall Livehouse was launched as a Music and Community Space designed to support a wide range of activities for emerging artists.

“We see our space as a kind of playground—a place for artists to release their energy. From the very beginning, Marshall Livehouse was created to support local grassroots and emerging artists in particular, giving them opportunities, rehearsal rooms, performance spaces, and access to world-class musical equipment. We also provide space for exhibitions, workshops, and other creative activities,” said Hataichanok Uttaburanont, Head of Music & Culture at Marshall Livehouse.

She explained that this vision aligns perfectly with the return of BKKDW.

“When we tried to define the position of Marshall Livehouse, we thought of the phrase ‘the voice in your head.’ For creative people, this represents the process of thinking, developing ideas, and even arguing with yourself. Before any artwork is created, you have many internal conversations—this is natural for artists.”

This idea evolved into the concept ‘Unbridle the Voice in Your Head’, a space where everyone is encouraged to fully release their inner voice through six specially designed activities for the festival.

Dig & Drip – When Vinyl Meets Slow Coffee

Independent record shops and collectors come together, inviting visitors to dig for rare vinyl – from classic albums to hidden gems – while enjoying slow-bar coffee and music from vinyl records.

TALK SESSION “TAPE DJ 101” & DJ Showcase

A talk on tape culture and tape DJing by DJ TAPE JAM, followed by a showcase exploring new listening experiences through cassette tapes.

Thai Matcha Workshop with Jazz Vinyl Showcase

A hands-on workshop where participants taste and create their own matcha drinks using 19 high-quality Thai base ingredients, paired with live DJs to enhance the experience.

Live Performance: ‘Unbridle the Voice in Your Head’

A packed performance schedule throughout the festival, featuring diverse genres, such as KANEHBOS x NIRAMIT, blending electronic music with traditional Isan instruments like the khaen and phin.

Free Jam

An open rehearsal room where anyone can drop in to play or practice music, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Unbridled Exhibition by FCCK

An exhibition of special-edition Marshall speaker and amplifier designs created for Chinese New Year by Chengdu-based artist FCCK, alongside a themed paper workshop by Pineapple Print Press.

“Most of these are events we already run regularly, but the challenge was curating them to truly connect with BKKDW. We want people to see artists as artists, to understand their work, not just come for fun music.

“Thailand already has many emerging artists. Even if each artist’s fan base isn’t huge, compared to the region, Thai audiences are open and diverse, and very welcoming to new music. We believe it’s only going to get more exciting in the future.”

Learn more about Marshall Livehouse here:

https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/en/bkkdw2026/program/142265