Top Chiang Mai Carnival in 2026

Yi Peng's mass lantern release is one of Chiang Mai's most sought-after nights, and securing a spot at an organized venue is far simpler than navigating it alone. Book a ticket to the San Pa Tong festival, where glowing lanterns rise together after an evening of blessing rituals, performances, and craft stalls. Choose from four ticket tiers with different dining options, each including sky lanterns for the release.

Celebrate the magic of the Lanna Lantern Festival 2026 with an unforgettable evening of culture, tradition, and breathtaking beauty. Enjoy authentic Lanna performances, delicious local cuisine, and the unforgettable moment when thousands of glowing sky lanterns illuminate the night sky. Reserve your tickets early and be part of one of Thailand's most iconic cultural celebrations.

Witness Chiang Mai’s night sky glow at the Chiang Mai Eco Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival 2026. Release your own sky lantern during the Lanna Loy Krathong celebration, then discover local traditions through hands-on Lanna workshops, including an eco-friendly Krathong, a Phang Prateep candle lamp, and metal embossing. Savor a Northern Thai dinner before the cultural shows and the Noppamas contest. As fireworks light up the sky and lanterns rise into the night, experience a celebration of light, culture, and new beginnings. Choose Standard seating for a broad view, VIP seats for a closer view, or Premium front row seats for an immersive festival view, with round-trip transfers included. Leave with handmade memories, glowing wishes, and a deeper connection to Chiang Mai.

A once in a lifetime experience in Thailand, the 2026 Chiang Mai NUT Authentic Sky Lantern Festival will be held on Nov.24-25, 2026, during Chiang Mai’s Loy Krathong & Yi Peng Festival. It's a big venue with about 4,000 paticipants to celebrate Yi Peng Lantern Festival, with breath taking views of thousands lanterns flying in the sky. We are Authorized Travel Agent for the selling offical tickets. 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Pick-up at The Panthip Lifestyle Hub (Panthip Plaza) Chiang Mai. Take 40 minutes to transfer to the venue by air-conditioned shuttle bus. 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Enjoy an engaging activity at the Handicraft Village, watch shows, and savor authentic Thai snacks and refreshing herbal drinks. 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Dinner time: Snack, Lanna Thai food buffet, and soft drinks. 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Take a seat and watch the performance and ritual. 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Release sky lanterns 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM After the ceremony, return transfer to the meeting point.

Enjoy a convenient and comfortable journey to the Lanna Lantern Festival 2026 with round-trip transportation included in your package. • Round-Trip Transfer: Comfortable transportation between Chiang Mai and the festival venue. • Easy Pickup: Meet the driver at the designated pickup point. The driver will hold a sign with the lead traveler’s name. • Comfortable Vehicles: Private car/van or coach, depending on your package. • Hassle-Free Travel: No need to arrange your own transportation. Please note: The following venues are separate from the festival packages listed above: • Lanna Cultural Village Performance: Pickup at the main entrance of Central Chiang Mai. • Lanna Lantern Festival @ Wat Doi Saket: Pickup at the main entrance of Wat Phra Singh Temple. Departure: 4:00 PM–4:30 PM Estimated Return: 8:30 PM–9:00 PM Please arrive at the pickup point on time and enjoy a stress-free festival experience.

The date of Chiang Mai CAD Sky Lantern Festival is 2026 Nov.24 and Nov. 25. Schedule: 13:00, departs from meeting point. 14:30-17:30, arrive at the venue, register at entrance, and enjoy local performance. (Recieve Krathong at Loy krathong Zone) 17:30-19:00, Enjoy Thai Buffet Dinner. 19:00, Enter to the situal area and the ceremony began. 20:15, Lanch Lanterns together and watch firework. 20.45, End of the ceremony, depart from the venue to Chiangmai (drop-off point). ○ Note that Viator Booking voucher is not entrance ticket. Please message us your email address so that we can send your ticket link. ○ Clink the ticket link in your email, check details of date and name on the e-ticket. ○ We suggest that you take a screenshot of the e-ticket with the QR code in the ticket link and save it on your phone, or print it out and carry it with you. This will enable you to quickly present the ticket to the staff for verification and identity check.

Don’t just eat the incredible food in Thailand; with this hands-on half-day experience—you can visit an organic farm and learn how to make local dishes from scratch. Discover expert tips on how to grow herbs and vegetables, and then take part in a cooking class where you can make a variety of dishes—such as curry paste, curry, stir-fry, soup, and spring rolls.

Hike in Doi Inthanon National Park (entrance extra), visit a waterfall and the highest point in Thailand, stop at a Karen village and a Hmong Market, and see the Twin (King and Queen) Pagodas, all in one day without having to plan a complex itinerary, on this small-group guided tour from Chiang Mai. Hotel pickup is included. Private tour and longer hike option available.

Light up your night at the Chiang Mai Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival 2026, a community-based celebration of authentic Lanna culture. Support local vendors and artisans as you join a sacred Lanna Buddhist ceremony and light a traditional Pang Pratheep clay candle. Drift a handcrafted Krathong along the designated floating area, paint a Bo Sang umbrella, and weave a Taleaw charm alongside local artisans in hands-on cultural workshops. Release your two glowing sky lanterns into the night sky, sending your wishes upward during a carefully managed lantern ceremony. Wander through a lively Northern market, savor Thai street food with included food vouchers, and enjoy traditional cultural shows throughout the evening. Be part of this glowing Yi Peng night, surrounded by community spirit.

If you’re short on time in Chiang Mai but want to experience all the area has to offer, this convenient tour lets you enjoy three distinct experiences. Observe elephants up close in their natural habitat at the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, visit Doi Inthanon National Park, home to the highest mountain in Thailand, and hike along the Pha Dok Saew trail to see a gorgeous waterfall.

The Authentic Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival at the NUT venue (not CAD) is one of the most popular large‑scale commercial sky lantern events during Chiang Mai’s Loy Krathong & Yi Peng Festival. 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Pick-up at The Pantip Lifestyle Hub (Pantip Plaza), 152/1 Changklan Rd, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100. Take 40 minutes to transfer to the venue. Transportation model: Premium and VIP ticket (by air-conditioned bus). 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Enjoy an engaging activity at the Handicraft Village, watch shows, and savor authentic Thai snacks and refreshing herbal drinks. 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Dinner time: Snack, Lanna Thai food buffet, and soft drinks 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Take a seat and watch the performance and ritual 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Release sky lanterns 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM After the ceremony, return to the meeting point using the same type of transport.

Experience the Yi Peng Lantern Festival at Maejo University, one of the most iconic and visually stunning celebrations during the Loy Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Witness the mass release of sky lanterns (khom loi) by thousands of participants at once. The sight of countless lanterns lighting up the night sky creates a breathtaking and magical atmosphere, symbolizing the release of misfortunes and making wishes for the future. Immerse yourself in an authentic Lanna cultural experience. Witness traditional ceremonies, cultural performances, Lanna-style decorations, and people dressed in traditional attire. It’s not just about the lanterns—it’s a full cultural experience.

Get a taste for the unique flavors of Thai and Akha cooking with this Chiang Mai cooking class. Learn about the culture and cuisine of the Akha people, visit the local market to buy ingredients (morning class only), and learn to prepare several different dishes, both Thai and Akha. A souvenir cookbook from your session is also included, as are transfers from central Chiang Mai hotel.

Experience one of Lamphun's most colorful cultural celebrations at the Hundred Thousand Hanging Lanterns Festival. Discover the beauty of traditional Lanna lanterns as thousands of vibrant decorations transform the historic surroundings of Wat Phra That Hariphunchai into a stunning display of color. More than just sightseeing, this evening experience invites you to take part in a meaningful local tradition. Hang your own lantern as a symbol of good wishes, enjoy a hands-on lantern-making activity, and bring home your handmade creation as a special souvenir. Along the way, explore Lamphun's local walking street market and experience the charm of this historic town after dark. With round-trip transportation from Chiang Mai, this tour offers a memorable introduction to Northern Thailand's cultural heritage and festive traditions.

Siam Dragon Cabaret Show is a place of entertainment, with variants of fun and rejoicing We very much expect you will be happy and satisfied with the pleasure of watching the show we have created for all of you. The one and only Cabaret show in the North of Thailand. They harmonize the marvelous performances of the Thai and international cultures together perfectly along with actor performances and professional light & sound system teams. Please note that the cabaret show is a fully lip-sync show

The date of Chiang Mai CAD Sky Lantern Festival is 2026 Nov.24 and Nov. 25. 【Schedule】 13:00: Free shuttle departs from the meeting point. 14:30 - 17:30: Arrive at the venue, register your ticket at the entrance, and enjoy local performances. 17:30 - 19:00: Enjoy a Thai buffet dinner. 19:00: Enter the seating area; the ceremony begins. 20:15: Launch sky lanterns together and watch the fireworks display. 20:45: Ceremony ends; depart from the venue to Chiangmai (drop-off point). ○ Note that Viator Booking voucher is not entrance ticket. Please message us your email address so that we can send your ticket link. ○ Clink the ticket link in your email, check details of date and name on the e-ticket. ○ We suggest that you take a screenshot of the e-ticket with the QR code in the ticket link and save it on your phone, or print it out and carry it with you. This will enable you to quickly present the ticket to the staff for verification and identity check.

Take in a Muay Thai boxing match at Thapae Boxing Stadium in Chiang Mai and have the option to select standard, ringside, or VIP seats. The stadium is known for the high caliber boxers that perform, and you can skip the lines to this popular attraction by booking in advance. You may even be able to go ringside and snap photos with the boxers after their matches.

-Experience the world's most breathtaking Fireworks and release lanterns; -Savor authentic Lanna Thai cuisine and a variety of international dishes in a buffet dinner; -Along with numerous activities in the CAD Village & CAD Craft Village zones, which bring together master craftsmen; -Enjoy ethnic cultural performances and taste the special food of Chiang Mai.

Step into Chiang Mai Festival of Light 2026, where Yi Peng lanterns and Loy Krathong traditions create a once-a-year night of wishes, culture, and celebration. At the San Pa Tong festival venue, explore Lanna performances, blessing rituals, artisan workshops such as parasol painting, wood carving, and Taleaw lucky keychain making, local cultural activities, and handmade souvenirs by ticket tier. Choose the festival evening that fits your travel style with 4 ticket tiers, tailored dining, and seamless transfers from shuttle service to arranged hotel pickup. Join a clay candle blessing, honor Loy Krathong at the floating area, then gather with thousands for the Yi Peng lantern release as Chiang Mai’s night sky becomes a breathtaking sea of light.