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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.

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 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 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

Don’t just eat the incredible food in Thailand; with this hands-on half-day experience—you can visit an organic farm and learn how to make local dishes from scratch. Discover expert tips on how to grow herbs and vegetables, and then take part in a cooking class where you can make a variety of dishes—such as curry paste, curry, stir-fry, soup, and spring rolls.

If you’re short on time in Chiang Mai but want to experience all the area has to offer, this convenient tour lets you enjoy three distinct experiences. Observe elephants up close in their natural habitat at the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, visit Doi Inthanon National Park, home to the highest mountain in Thailand, and hike along the Pha Dok Saew trail to see a gorgeous waterfall.

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.

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 with this small-group tour from Chiang Mai. You'll explore with a local guide, making stops to take in views, dine on an included lunch of Thai fare. Private tour and longer hike option available.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Siam Dragon Cabaret Show is a place of entertainment, with variants of fun and rejoicing We very much expect you will be happy and satisfied with the pleasure of watching the show we have created for all of you. The one and only Cabaret show in the North of Thailand. They harmonize the marvelous performances of the Thai and international cultures together perfectly along with actor performances and professional light & sound system teams. Please note that the cabaret show is a fully lip-sync show

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.