MESTO — Art, Food & Community

About MESTO

MESTO is an art space, cultural hub, community restaurant, and guesthouse on Koh Phangan in Thailand. MESTO is artist-run. Since 2022, we have organized over 1000 free events, bringing together lovers of creativity, workshops, movie nights, open mic nights, exhibitions, concerts, and queer balls at MESTO MESTO features a coworking area, craft supplies, a 3D printer, projectors, sewing machines, art supplies, and several exotic animals that we have rescued and care for. MESTO is a prototype of the future: a space for creativity, a creative home, and a decentralized network of cultural centers. Created by artists, creators, and friends for curious, brave, and kind people.

Why you should come:

🍜 A cozy dinner at a restaurant with a unique atmosphere and interior
🎨 Workshops on self-discovery and practical skills: tufting, painting, screen printing, and other art-classes
✏️ Sketch it Easy! Regular sessions of quick life drawing
🎤 Music jams and open-mic improv performances
🎧 An open DJ deck
🌴 A cozy enclosed garden with hanging swings and a rope park
🌈 Queer Balls and large-scale parties with elaborate decorations, performers, and a packed program
🧩 You can also watch movies with friends and play video games, chess, and board games which are freely available at Mesto
🎁 Small souvenirs of MESTO and Phangan in our gift shop, where all the items are handmade by our artist-in-residence
🪩 Queer Balls & Parties – inclusive & unforgettable