Top Chiang Mai Seasonal & Special Occasions

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 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 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.

Treat yourself to a luxurious, Thai massage at a Chiang Mai day spa in the heart of the old city. Enjoy a house-made herbal drink as you consult with a spa specialist, then change into a traditional loose costume for your private massage. Feel your muscles soften and relax during your session, then finish your experience in a serene, air-conditioned area with ginger tea and a light snack.

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.

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.

Yeepeng Lanna Sky Lantern Festival is a magical cultural event where thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the night sky in a breathtaking display. Rooted in the ancient Yi Peng Festival tradition of Northern Thailand, this celebration symbolizes letting go of misfortune and making wishes for the future. - Spectacular mass sky lantern release, creating a glowing night sky moment - Rooted in Lanna cultural traditions, symbolizing letting go of negativity and making wishes - Features traditional performances, cultural rituals, and local entertainment - Enjoy a festive atmosphere with Thai food, music, and cultural showcases

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.

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.

While visiting Chiang Mai, pamper yourself with a stop at an award-winning spa. Rejuvenate with the 3-hour 'traveler's retreat' spa package that includes a traditional Thai massage, reflexology foot massage, and an aromatherapy oil massage.

Beat the crowds and see a spectacular sunrise from one of Chiang Mai’s highest points during an early-morning tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. This unique tour offers you the chance to experience an alms-giving ceremony in the early morning and explore the famous temple without daytime crowds. Plus, a former-monk guide provides insight into Thai culture and the Buddhist religion.

Have an authentic Thai body massage experience at the Fah Lanna day spa in Chiang Mai. Choose from an aloe vera massage, a moisturizing cream massage, a hot oil massage, or an aromatherapy massage. One-hour, 90-minute, and two-hour treatments are available.

Step into a dazzling world of glitz, glam, and vibrant Thai culture with the Siam Dragon Cabaret Show – Chiang Mai’s most iconic transgender cabaret performance. This ticket offers more than just a seat; it grants you access to a high-energy spectacle packed with colorful costumes, world-class choreography, and electrifying stage effects. With Regular and VIP seating options, you can choose your preferred experience, and with optional shared hotel transfers, convenience is just a booking away. Perfect for couples, families, and cultural explorers, this show is a must-see highlight of your Chiang Mai itinerary. Whether it’s your first time or a repeat visit, the Siam Dragon experience leaves you with unforgettable memories of joy, rhythm, and Thai artistry at its finest. Enjoy a climate-controlled venue, spacious seating, and friendly staff ready to welcome you with smiles and service. Book now and witness a performance that celebrates diversity, passion, and talent—only at Siam Dragon!

While visiting Chiang Mai, rejuvenate yourself with a traditional Tok Sen massage at an acclaimed spa. Tok Sen is a therapeutic massage technique that originated in Northern Thailand. This Lanna-style massage combines acupressure and stretching with elements of traditional Thai massage, using a specialized wooden tool to tap the body, thus easing muscle tension and clearing blockages.

Visit the magnificent temples of Chiang Rai on a full-day, private-tour from Chiang Mai to a series of iconic Buddhist sites. Enjoy the flexibility of a private driver/guide throughout the day as you visit Wat Sang Kaew Photiyarn, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Huai Pla Kung, and more, with a break for lunch in a local restaurant. This 13-hour temple tour from Chiang Mai includes pickup and drop-off at city hotels, lunch, and entrance fees, and it’s a fun, personal way to explore the sites of northern Thailand.

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.

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.

Taste your way around Chiang Mai, on this half-day foodie tour. Whether you’re looking to start the day off right or bring your day in Chiang Mai to a close, this tour combines an authentic glimpse into local culinary culture with the chance to try delicious local specialties. From mango sticky rice to tapioca dumplings, this tour highlights a side of Thai cuisine that’s often absent from menus outside of the country.

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.

Head out to Doi Inthanon National Park for a 2-hour trekking tour with a professional guide by your side. You'll hike the fantastic nature trail around 2 hours. You'll also stop by the Phra Maha Dhatu Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri Pagodas, at the top of Thailand's highest peak. You'll visit a Karen village and a Hmong market. Lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

Experience northern Thailand’s seasonal beauty on a small-group tour combining the iconic Pa Bong Piang rice terraces and Doi Inthanon National Park. Enjoy waterfalls, hill tribe culture, and authentic Thai lunch, all with a professional local guide and comfortable transfers.

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

Experience the magic of the Moonlight Sky Lantern Festival 2026 in Lamphun, where thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the night sky. Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine, traditional cultural performances, hands-on craft activities, and the unforgettable lantern release. Book your tickets now and be part of one of Thailand's most enchanting festival celebrations.