MedMusic in the Park 2025: A Free Cultural Serenade in Benjakitti
Bangkok often brings unexpected discoveries, and for us, it was a free outdoor concert! I saw an article about MedMusic in the Park 2025, sponsored by MedPark Hospital and the BMA, which required free pre-registration. I signed up without a firm plan, and serendipity intervened when my husband suggested scouting Benjakitti Park for photo locations later that day.
We found ourselves walking toward the Benjakitti Forest Park Amphitheater—the expanded section of Benjakitti Park closer to Duangpitak Road. This park, launched in 2004 to honor Queen Sirikit, was expanded with the Forest Park opening in phases between 2021 and 2022.
📍 The Logistics: Getting There & Getting In
Navigating to the Amphitheater using Google Maps was tricky, as the app didn’t link precisely to the check-in point. We actually benefitted from following (and subsequently walking past) other concertgoers who were going the wrong way! More clear signage is definitely needed for first-timers relying on navigation apps.
| Event Details | Time & Location |
| Venue | Main Amphitheater, Benjakitti Forest Park |
| Gates Open | 4:30 PM |
| Show Time | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Access | Free, but required advance pre-registration |
The Express Check-In Hack
When we reached the check-in area, my husband initially wanted to turn around due to the long queue. However, I noticed a staff member assisting foreigners who hadn’t joined the main line. I quickly approached her, showed the email reminder, and within seconds, she looked up our name on her device, checked us in, and gave us a wrist tag. Definitely look for staff assistance if you have your e-ticket ready!
We were given purple wrist tags. We observed that the orange tags seemed to come with a bag and were referenced in an announcement regarding collecting goodie bags for seven consecutive years to receive a future prize. We skipped the complimentary beverages and snacks, as the area was already quite packed when we walked in around 5:50 PM.
The Concert Experience
The event kicked off at 6:00 PM with the emcee leading the crowd in a moment of silence to pay respect to the late Queen. The program included speeches, notably from Chatchat Sittiphan, the Bangkok Governor. I was impressed by the amount of fluent English spoken by the emcee and speakers—a great strategy by MedPark to prioritize the sizable expat community, especially given the hospital is only five years old.
The concert was opened by the Thai band ETC., which surprisingly left us slightly confused. Since the official theme was “in the MOOD” featuring Smooth Jazz and Soul, the pop-fusion sound of the first act wasn’t what we expected. Unfortunately, my husband found the music and sound system not to his liking, so we didn’t hang around for the second act (which featured international artists like Nathan East & Friends). We left at 6:30 PM, about 15 minutes into the first performance.
Would I come again? Perhaps yes, but primarily for the fun, casual atmosphere with friends, rather than expecting a high-fidelity musical standard.
Getting There: Transportation Tips
The official access guide mentioned MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and MRT Khlong Toei.
I found BTS Phloen Chit to be a great alternative option. Walking along Duang Phitak Road from the BTS lets you grab a late lunch or early dinner at Phloen Chit Center on the way in. After the concert, we walked back to BTS Phloen Chit and had dinner in the Mahatun Plaza area before heading home.
