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Experience the spirit of moonlight at the Chiang Mai Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival 2026 with a ticket that includes convenient round-trip transfer from The Pantip Lifestyle Hub. Release your sky lantern, send your wishes into the glowing night sky and watch thousands of shimmering lights rise beneath the moon in a peaceful moment of hope, blessing and renewal. Float your handmade Krathong at the designated floating area, join an eco-friendly workshop to craft your own floral offering, and enjoy dazzling fireworks throughout the evening. Savor Northern Thai treats, watch traditional performances, cheer on the Noppamas contest, and capture sparkling, unforgettable memories. Choose Standard, Premium, or VIP and take part in one of Chiang Mai’s most meaningful once-a-year traditions.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Whether you’re traveling solo, with a partner, or in a small group, this guided pub crawl brings together travelers from around the world for an fun, social night out. You’ll visit 4 handpicked nightlife venues, moving from relaxed cocktail bars to high energy party spots, with free shots, VIP entry, and no waiting in lines. Stop 1: Commuse We start the night in a relaxed setting where it’s easy to meet people. Enjoy free soju and welcome shots, casual introductions, and a laid back atmosphere to warm up the group. Stop 2: Claro The night picks up with free entry and shots at one of Chiang Mai’s popular nightlife venues. Expect good music, dancing, as the group energy builds. Stop 3: Space time This is the social heart of the night. 299 beer and cocktail buffet special for pub crawl guests only! Stop 4: Xavier Club We finish strong at Chiang Mai’s most iconic nightlife spot. Dance, celebrate, and end the night surrounded by an electric atmosphere.

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.

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.

Spend an evening at the Chiang Mai Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival 2026, a cultural night rooted in Lanna traditions in nearby San Kamphaeng. Join a Lanna Buddhist ceremony and light a traditional Pang Pratheep clay candle before floating a handcrafted Krathong in the designated floating area. Try Bo Sang umbrella painting and Taleaw making alongside local artisans, then explore a lively Kad Mua northern-style market, with Thai street food available through included food vouchers. As night falls, release your two Yi Peng sky lanterns and watch the evening glow with thousands of lights. With cultural performances bringing the evening to life, these moments give your Chiang Mai journey deeper meaning through Lanna culture, local flavors, and community spirit.

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.

Celebrate the Chiang Mai Heritage Sky Lanterns Festival 2026 with a round-trip shuttle from Chiang Mai Railway Station Park to Pang Fan Rock n River in Doi Saket. Choose Gold with 2 lanterns, VIP Gold with 3 lanterns and an enhanced lantern-release zone, or Platinum with 4 lanterns, premium views, a souvenir gift, and exclusive DIY activities. Enjoy a lively Lanna-style Yi Peng fair with glowing market stalls, traditional games, live music, cultural performances, DIY krathong or mini lantern making, and a traditional Thai buffet dinner before the ceremony. As night falls on November 24, make a wish and release your sky lantern alongside thousands of others as fireworks brighten the Chiang Mai sky. It’s a magical Yi Peng night that will stay with you long after the final lantern fades.

Turn your 2026 Chiang Mai Yi Peng night into a personal wish-making ritual, from crafting your own krathong to releasing a glowing sky lantern beneath the fireworks. With round-trip shuttle included, travel to Pang Fan Rock n River in Doi Saket and enter a lantern-lit Lanna fair with crafts, music, games, and cultural shows. Enjoy a Thai buffet dinner before the main ceremony. Gold suits guests seeking a great-value night with 2 lanterns, VIP Gold adds minivan comfort, 3 lanterns, and an enhanced lantern-release zone, while Platinum offers premium views, beer, a souvenir gift, exclusive cultural activities, and 4 lanterns. As thousands of lanterns rise over Chiang Mai, the night feels like a Rapunzel-inspired dream, with your wish drifting among the lights.

Get ready for a fun-filled night of Thai beer, drinking games, and local bar hopping in Chiang Mai Meet fellow travelers, taste Thai beer, and challenge your new friends with a variety of fun drinking games as you hop between Chiang Mai’s lively local bars

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 :)

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.

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.

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 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.