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Mark Your Calendar for Songkran 2026: GCIRCUIT SK2026 Global LGBTQ+ Party Transforms Bangkok into City of the Future

Life25 Jan 2026 15:52 GMT+7

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Mark Your Calendar for Songkran 2026: GCIRCUIT SK2026 Global LGBTQ+ Party Transforms Bangkok into City of the Future

GCIRCUIT has announced SK2026, a grand 20th anniversary celebration titled “Adro Mada – City of Tomorrow,” taking place from 10–13 April 2026 at The EmSphere, Bangkok, featuring six world-class parties gathering people from over 50 countries worldwide.

Thailand is preparing to host another global festival as GCIRCUIT announces SK2026 under the theme “Adro Mada – City of Tomorrow” to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The EmSphere in Bangkok will be transformed into a futuristic metropolis welcoming tourists worldwide during the Songkran festival from 10–13 April 2026.

Looking back at two decades of GCIRCUIT: from a safe space to a global symbol.

GCIRCUIT was founded in 2007 by Sumet Srimuang and Tom Tan, starting as a small party aiming to create a safe space and freedom for Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community. Over 20 years, it has grown into an iconic festival attracting more than 40,000 attendees annually from over 50 countries, boosting Thailand’s economy andtourism.It continues annually during the Songkran festival.

Sumet Srimuang, one of the co-founders, explained the success behind the festival: “We started with passion and the belief that Thailand deserves a world-class LGBTQ+ festival where everyone can truly be themselves and be celebrated.”

SK2026 Highlights: “Adro Mada” – The City of the Future in the Heart of Bangkok.

This year’s event in 2026 will feature the theme “Adro Mada,” inviting everyone into a futuristic simulated city focused on depth and creative energy. Tom Tan added, “With the Adro Mada theme, we are pushing the limits of imagination to create an immersive world never done before. Two decades of success prove that Thai creativity can shine on the global stage.”

Four-day schedule with six parties (10–13 April 2026).

This year features six signature parties: four nighttime events and two pool parties, as follows.

  • 10 Apr 26: Opening Party launches the Adro Mada world with cutting-edge visual productions.
  • 11 Apr 26: Pool Party Boy (starting at noon) followed by Main Party Vol. 1 in the evening.
  • 12 Apr 26: Pool Party Bear (starting at noon), celebrating body diversity, and Main Party Vol. 2, the climax night featuring international performances.
  • 13 Apr 26: Closing Party delivers a powerful finale to the festival.

SK2026 is more than just entertainment; it symbolizes acceptance and equality driven by Thai talent recognized worldwide. Those interested in experiencing this global event can book tickets through the official event website.