Thai Next 2026: When the Seeds Bloom [FREE EVENT]

THAINEXT 2026: When the Seeds Bloom

Presented by the Royal Thai Consulate General in New York and Thai Theatre Foundation

Come celebrate the evolution of Thai art and culture as it takes root and flourish on the global stage — one of New York City's largest Thai art fairs.

Enjoy a full day of Thai art, food, activities, and community, all in one place.

📅 May 17, 2026

🕙 11 AM – 5 PM

📍 The Foundry, 42-38 9th St, Long Island City, NY

Featuring 46 Thai and Thai-affiliated artists and their collaborators from across New York City and beyond. Plus 30+ vendors.

✅ Free Entry

Artist Line-Up: Center Stage Performances

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

11:15 AM — Opening Welcome

11:20 AM — Performance by Andrew Cristi

11:40 AM — Performance by Panit Nice Chantranuluck

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

12:00 PM — Performance by Jazz Sunpanich

12:30 PM — Toilet Tunes by Lalit Sritara & Ko Tanaka

12:45 PM — Piano Recital by Papat Lertchanvit

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

1:00 PM — กับข้าว - 'With Rice'
Book, Lyrics & Music by Tidtaya Sinutoke
Directed by Keng S. Meateanuwat
Music Directed by Papat Lertchanvit
Book, Lyrics & Music by Tidtaya Sinutoke
Featuring Chan Wannapat, Kuppi Jessop, and Sy Chounchaisit

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

2:00 PM — Performance by Patima Watcharintrawut and Eli Weary
2:25 PM — Performance by Chan Wannapat

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

3:00 PM — Performance by IS GO DAY DAY
3:25 PM — DJ Set by DJ PEPPER - Pew Wilailert

4:00 - 5.00 PM

4:00 PM— "THAI AF!" by Nicole Asava, Ryan Chittaphong, Risa Harms 

Supported by : Tourism Authority of Thailand – New York Office, Thai Trade Center – New York, Bangkok Bank, Thai Cultural Center of New York, Materials for the Arts, Blooming Orchid, Chalong, Cluade, Dahla New York, Dagg Thai, Everythai, Group B, Hungry Thirsty, Jordan Trading - member of SCGP, Kadan Productions, LumLum, Narkara, Paleewong Trading, Samsaen, Soothr Thai Noodle Bar, and Thai Eats.

If you have any question regarding the event or ticket, please reach out to rsvp@thaitheatre.org