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The 2026 CAD Chiang Mai Yi Peng Festival celebrations take 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 (20% more than 2025), it is Thailand’s largest organized sky lantern event. We have been official partners since 2018. Six ticket types are available: Standard, VIP, Premium, Gold, Platinum, Elite. No on-site tickets. Online booking only. Tickets usually sell out 3 months in advance—early booking recommended for better prices and group seating. Highlights include Lanna cultural experiences (markets, tribal shows, workshops), Muay Thai demos, folk dances, live music, a Lanna buffet dinner (vegetarian options), monk-led rituals, candle ceremonies, and the synchronized release of 25,000 biodegradable lanterns plus a 20-minute fireworks show. Each guest receives 2 sky lanterns and 1 water lantern.

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.

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! No on-site tickets available. Online booking only. Tickets usually sell out 3 months early—Please book in advance！ 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.

2027 Chiang Mai CAD New Year Countdown event, on Dec.31 2026, the grandest way to celebrate the new year with thousands of lanterns lighting up the night sky with grand fireworks. 17:30 Arrival & Assembly. Meeting point: Central Chiang Mai Airport(in front of the Go Wholesale parking lot). 17:30–18:30 Transfer to the CAD Cultural Center Lanna. 18:30–19:30 Arrival and check-in. Show your e-ticket at the registration area and redeem your physical hanging badge. 18:30–21:30 Explore CAD Village, Lanna Ancient Market and enjoy Thai buffet dinner. 21:30–22:00 Move to the Pagoda Zone and join the ceremony. 22:00–23:30 Lanna Cultural Performances. 23:30–23:59 Countdown Preparation, Light & Sound Show, Sky Lantern Release. 00:00–00:30 Grand Fireworks Show and celebrate the arrival of 2027. 00:30–01:30 Transfer Back to Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Maya Shopping Mall, or Central Chiang Mai Airport. *Note: Viator booking voucher is not entrance ticket. You'll receive e-tickets link by viator message.