Top Chiang Mai Holidays

The world's largest and most unique sky lantern festival, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Chiang Mai's most authentic traditional folk event, where we come together to pray for peace and blessings for the world. Light up thousands of lanterns on water and in the sky, and immerse yourself in the most romantic festival experience.

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.

The 2026 CAD Khom Loy Sky Lantern Festival—highlight of Chiang Mai’s Yi Peng celebrations. It takes place on November 24-25, 2026 at the government-certified CAD Cultural Center Lanna in Mae On District. With over 25,000 attendees per night (a 20% rise from 2025), it’s Thailand’s largest organized sky lantern event. We have been official partners since 2018. There are six types of tickets for the 2026 Chiang Mai CAD Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival, with varying prices and service levels: Standard, VIP, Premium, Gold, Platinum, and Elite. Key highlights include: Traditional Lanna experiences: market stalls, tribal displays, and workshops (pottery, weaving, local cooking). Muay Thai demos, folk dances, and live music. A Lanna buffet dinner (with vegetarian options) before sunset. Monk-led rituals and candlelit ceremonies at the Great Pagoda. Synchronized release of 25,000 biodegradable lanterns, followed by a 20-minute fireworks show (each guest gets 2 sky lanterns and 1 water lantern).

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.

The largest-scale event with over 25,000 participants - Chiang Mai CAD Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival (Yi Peng Festival) will be held on November 24-25th, 2026. We are longstanding official partnership with Chinagmai CAD organizer, we offer first-hand tickets to the events & a real-time seat availability check. 13:00 Meet us at Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre, then transfer to the venue-The CAD Cultural Center Lanna. The shuttle leaves every 5 mins, and the last one departures at 16:00. 14:30-17:30 Arrival at the venue, show e-ticket on your mobile to register. Received a hanging badge with souvenir. Then enjoy activities, snacks, Loy kratong...etc. 17:30-19:00 Enjoy Thai Lanna Buffet Dinner and non alcohol beverages. 19:00 Enter to the ritual area in from of the great pagoda, watch drum, candle show, religious ceremony and monks chanting. 20:15 Launching Lanterns & watch firework. 20:45 End of ceremony. Transfer back from the venue to the city center.

The 2026 CAD Yi Peng Festival will be held on 24,25 November. CAD is the largest festival venue with over 25,000 guests at the event! Please note that all tickets must be reserved in advance, as there will be no ticket sales on-site. We guarantee: 100% Official CAD tickets. Connected seating is arranged for your family and friends. 2026 Event Schedule: • 1 PM - 3 PM: Gold, Premium, VIP, and Standard Tickets pick-up at the International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Elite & Platinum Tickets pick-up at MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Centre. • 2 PM - 4 PM: Register your ticket at the main entrance. • 5 PM - 7 PM: Enjoy Lanna Thai basket set food, snacks, desserts, and beverages. • 7:30 PM: Enter the ritual area in front of the great pagoda. • 7:40 PM: Drum, candle dance show, religious ceremony, monks chanting. • 8:15 PM: Launching lanterns and enjoying fireworks. • 8:45 PM: End of the ceremony, leave the venue and drop off at Night Bazaar, and MAYA Shopping Mall.

Witness the magic of Chiangmai as we prepare to welcome you to the CAD New Year Countdown 2027 event (31, 2026). Get ready to engage in cultural activities and fireworks shows. Itinerary: 17.00-18.30 Meet up at Central Chiangmai Airport, Pa Daet Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 18.00-Registration opens for check-in. Enjoy Various Activities, Finger Food, and snacks at CAD Village and Lanna Ancient Market. 19.00-Dining Area Open, Chill out playing Game and Activity Area PAGODA ZONE. 21.00 Gate Open — World Music and Performance. 22.30-23.00 Lanna Performance: The Spirit of Lanna: Bounderess Faith. 23.00-A Mesmerizing Lanna Orchestra. 23.45-Releasing Sky Lantern and Prepare for Countdown to 2027 AFTER MIDNIGHT. 00.00-00.25 The Grand Firework Show Highlight. TRANSFER BACK: UP TO TICKET CLASS ● Get on the Bus and transfer to Central Chiangmai Airport, Pa Daet Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Come share in the magic of Chiang Mai’s lantern festival, where lanterns, music, and stories create memories that last forever. Stroll beneath glowing arches into a world alive with color and tradition. Watch artisans at work, float a Krathong across a candlelit pond, and join workshops that let you connect with Lanna heritage. Follow the drums and aromas to a lively Lanna-style dining market, where endless Thai dishes, desserts, and drinks await. Then, release your lantern into a sky filled with thousands of golden lights. Choose a ticket with round-trip transfers from Central Chiang Mai or make your own way. Perfect for couples, families, groups, or solo travelers—book today and let your wishes rise with the lanterns.

Step into the magic of the Lantern Festival 2025 by Chiang Mai’s Ping River, where you can float krathongs on the real river and release unlimited lanterns into the sky. Explore the Lanna Market, enjoy cultural workshops, and taste an international buffet dinner with free-flow drinks. Be moved by traditional performances, a Buddhist ceremony, and the breathtaking finale of lanterns and fireworks. Rooted in the Baworn spirit — Home, Temple, and School, this sustainable, community-based festival supports local monks, students, and artisans. Choose Silver without transfer, Silver with transfer, or the Gold VIP package with wine, souvenirs, and VIP views. Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups. Join us to paint the night sky with glowing lanterns and lasting memories.

Book before the End of December and get free "One-way airport transfer in Chiang Mai". Select the nearest day and book to ensure your tickets. 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.

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 Chiang Mai’s nightlife with the help and knowledge of your friendly TripGuru Get to taste some delicious local food and snacks at Chang Phuak Night Market Visit the best hotspots like The North Gate Jazz Co-Op Discover more riverside bars like Ton Groom Riverfront and more Enjoy the intimacy of a private/small group