Inside One Bangkok Forum: The venue hosting Eurovision Asia 2026
By Michael Montenegro
The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia will take place at One Bangkok Forum on Saturday 14 November, bringing 11 competing countries to one of the Thai capital's newest entertainment venues.
Located within the massive One Bangkok development, Forum offers a modern setting for the first edition of the Contest, surrounded by restaurants, shopping, cultural attractions and landscaped public spaces.
But what can fans expect from the venue hosting Eurovision Asia?
Venue capacity
One Bangkok Forum is a multifunctional entertainment venue with an advertised capacity of 6,000 seats.
The Contest was originally scheduled to take place at the IdeaLive auditorium at BRAVO BKK, which has a reported capacity of 4,234.
The move represents a potential capacity increase of almost 42%, although the final Eurovision-specific seating configuration has not been released.
Broadcast cameras, staging, technical equipment and restricted sightlines could reduce the actual audience capacity.
The venue will host two Eurovision Asia events, with the Grand Final Preview Show on Friday 13 November followed by the live Grand Final on Saturday 14 November.
Both shows begin at 8:30pm local time
Part of Bangkok's newest entertainment district
One Bangkok Forum is located at 197 Witthayu Road, within one of the city's most ambitious mixed-use developments.
The wider One Bangkok precinct brings together shopping, dining, entertainment, offices, hotels and cultural attractions.
Its main retail areas, Parade and The Storeys, are connected to Forum through pedestrian routes and internal transport.
Visitors have praised the development's striking architecture, landscaped outdoor areas, fountains and evening atmosphere.
However, some Thai visitors have also described the interconnected buildings as confusing to navigate, making it worth allowing extra time to find Forum.
Restaurants, art and attractions
For Eurovision fans arriving before the show, One Bangkok offers plenty to explore.
The development includes a wide selection of Thai, Japanese and international restaurants, including Ginger Farm Kitchen, Tonkatsu Aoki and Bardo Brasserie.
There is also Food Street, featuring established Thai food vendors.
Beyond dining, One Bangkok features an approximately two-kilometre public-art route known as the Art Loop, including works by internationally recognised artists Anish Kapoor and Tony Cragg.
The development also houses the Wireless House, a free museum exploring the area's early telecommunications history.
An interactive exhibition by Julie Stephen Chheng, Fortune Teller, is running across One Bangkok until 15 November, coinciding with Eurovision Asia weekend.
These attractions, together with the district's illuminated fountains and landscaped public spaces, offer fans opportunities to explore before the evening shows.
Getting to One Bangkok Forum
The most direct public transport option is the MRT Blue Line to Lumphini Station, Exit 1.
An underground connection leads into the Parade shopping area, with pedestrian routes continuing towards Forum.
Visitors travelling by BTS can use Phloen Chit Station, Exit 2, where a complimentary electric shuttle connects to One Bangkok.
For those arriving by taxi, Big C Bangkok Marché is a recommended drop-off point, while drivers can use the development's Red Zone parking.
Fans should also consider their return journey, as the normal Parade underground connection closes at 10:00pm and the BTS shuttle operates until 11:00pm on weekends.
Event-specific transport arrangements after the Grand Final have not been confirmed.
What can fans expect inside?
Eurovision Asia has announced five ticket categories, including General Admission, Golden Circle, front and back seating, and VIP.
The event's accessibility policy confirms wheelchair positions, companion seating, step-free routes, accessible toilets and hearing assistance.
However, the final stage layout, audience configuration and exact entrance arrangements have not been publicly released.
With Eurovision Asia bringing its first international broadcast to Bangkok, One Bangkok Forum will provide the setting for an entirely new chapter in the Eurovision story.
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