Bangkok came alive on 7 December 2025 as the city teamed up with the Embassy of Ireland in Thailand to host Music in the Park, celebrating 50 years of Ireland–Thailand relations. The riverside stage at Benjakitti Park welcomed hundreds of visitors for an enchanting evening as the Bangkok Metropolitan Orchestra (BMO) performed orchestral arrangements of iconic songs by world-famous Irish artists, including U2, Westlife, The Script, Hozier, and Enya.
Each piece was specially arranged to showcase the richness of Irish music through a modern symphonic lens.
Ambassador of Ireland, Patrick Byrne said:
“Ireland has produced world-class artists across generations, from legendary bands and boy bands like U2 and Westlife to distinctive voices like Enya and emerging talents such as Hozier. All reflect Ireland’s cultural influence through music. Irish songs have reached listeners worldwide, and we are delighted to bring these melodies to Thai audiences to celebrate 50 years of friendship between Ireland and Thailand.”
Featured performances included:
- U2 – “With or Without You”
- Hozier – “Take Me to Church”
- Westlife – “My Love”
- Snow Patrol – “Chasing Cars”
- The Script – “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved”
- Kodaline – “All I Want”
- Boyzone – “No Matter What”
- The Cranberries – “Zombie”
- The Corrs – “Breathless”
- Frederic Weatherly – “Danny Boy”
- Sinead O’Connor – “Nothing Compares 2 U”
- Enya – “Only Time”
- Van Morrison – “Moondance”
This free, open-air concert is part of the Embassy’s ongoing cultural program, highlighting Irish culture in Thailand and commemorating this milestone of friendship.