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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! 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.

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 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.

Select the nearest day and book to ensure your tickets. Step into a magical night of light and serenity at the 2025 Chiang Mai CAD Yi Peng Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival. Immerse yourself in Lanna traditions, where thousands of lanterns ascend, illuminating the night sky with hope and dreams. Surrounded by enchanting cultural performances and the aroma of authentic Thai delicacies, this unforgettable experience will connect your heart to the rich heritage of Northern Thailand. Let the serene atmosphere, Buddhist chants, and dazzling light displays inspire you as you release your own sky lantern, a symbol of renewal and good fortune.

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.

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 magic of a thousand lanterns lighting up the night sky. Prepare for an evening of serenity, reflection and fellowship at the Yee Peng Lanna International 2026 at Maejo Tudongkhasathan. This unique event promises an unforgettable experience where the night sky will be decorated with a thousand lanterns, each carrying hope, dreams and wishes to the heavens.

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.

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.

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.

Experience one of Northern Thailand's most enchanting cultural celebrations at the Lanna Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai. Rooted in centuries-old Lanna customs, this unforgettable event offers visitors the opportunity to take part in meaningful cultural rituals, enjoy traditional performances, and witness the magical moment when countless lanterns ascend into the night sky. - Witness the spectacular mass sky lantern release - Experience authentic Lanna cultural traditions and ceremonies - Enjoy traditional music, dance, and cultural performances - Participate in merit-making and wish-making activities - Capture stunning photos of thousands of lanterns lighting up the night sky - Savor local Thai food and festive refreshments - Learn about the history and significance of the Lanna Lantern Festival - Perfect for couples, families, photographers, and culture enthusiasts - One of Chiang Mai's most iconic and unforgettable annual events

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.

• Magical release of 3 sky lanterns beneath the star-filled sky. • Enjoy Northern Thai dinner, snacks, herbal drinks, and free-flow refreshments. • Receive Jasmine Garland welcome and Lanna blessing ceremonies. • Create memories of DIY activities, lantern hanging, and Krathong floating. • Watch cultural performances, as Tai Lue Dance, and Victory Drum & Sword Fire Dance. • Surrounded by rice fields, mountain views, and Kruba Srivichai Monument. • Benefit from convenient round-trip transfers by coach or van. Join us on 24 or 25 November 2026 for one of Thailand's most enchanting celebrations. Immerse yourself in authentic Lanna traditions, make wishes for health, wealth, and good fortune, and witness thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the night sky. With limited seats available for this highly anticipated festival, secure your place today and be part of a truly unforgettable Chiang Mai experience at Lanna Cultural Village.

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.

Experience the magic of YLF 2026 Yee Peng Lanna Sky Lantern Festival with an official entry pass to one of Thailand's most unforgettable cultural celebrations. Join thousands of lanterns lighting up the night sky while enjoying authentic Lanna performances, live entertainment, and a delicious Thai dinner at Gassan Panorama Golf Club in Chiang Mai Lamphun on 24 and 25 November 2026. Book your YLF 2026 tickets early to secure your spot at one of the best things to do in Chiang Mai and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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

Illuminate Chiang Mai’s night sky during the Chiang Mai Lantern Festival 2026 as glowing Yi Peng lanterns rise into a sea of wishes. At the San Pa Tong festival venue, an entrance modeled after Chiang Mai’s ancient city walls sets the tone for a night that feels beautifully staged yet deeply local. The evening brings together blessing rituals, cultural performances, community crafts, handmade souvenirs, and dining experiences shaped by 4 ticket tiers, from Kad Mua-style market flavors to buffet, vegan, food truck, and premium selections. Transfer options are arranged by ticket type, and each paid ticket includes 3 sky lanterns for the grand release, inviting you to choose the festival tier that fits your style before the sky comes alive with light and wishes.

We operate the only pub crawl in Pai, several nights a week! Enjoy the best of the city's nightlife with an absolutely massive squad. The crawl starts with family dinner at 7pm followed by games and activities. There is a DJ and MC when other hostels join. Our fist stop is actually another hostel bar where we pick up an additional squad and head off together. The bars depend on the day. The crawl ends at one of the late night clubs to dance the night away. Multiple shots and freebies :)

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.

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.

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