Chiang Mai Festival of Light Yi Peng Lantern Release Night 2026

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Step into Chiang Mai Festival of Light 2026, a once-a-year celebration where Yi Peng lanterns, Loy Krathong rituals, Lanna culture, and thousands of wishes light up the night sky. Travel to the festival venue by round-trip shuttle from CMU Hall with Standard & VIP tickets, or enjoy hotel pickup and return transfers with Premium & Elite tickets. After check-in, explore the festival grounds with Lanna shows, blessing rituals, cultural activities, artisan workshops, folk games, and handmade souvenirs by ticket tier. Try parasol painting, wood carving, Taleaw lucky keychain making, and traditional weaving before enjoying dining by ticket tier, from Kad Mua-style market flavors to buffet, vegan, premium, and food truck options. As evening falls, join a traditional clay candle blessing, honor Loy Krathong at the floating area, then gather for the Yi Peng lantern release as thousands of glowing lanterns rise above Chiang Mai, filling the night sky with light, wishes, and cherished memories.

   Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• VIP Ticket

  Upgrade to a smoother festival: evening with buffet dining, a wider dining area than Standard, Lanna activities, souvenirs. Duration: 9 hours with round-trip shuttle : transfers from CMU Hall. Pickup included

• Premium Ticket

  Enjoy extra ease with round-: trip hotel transfers, cushioned dining space wider than VIP, more buffet variety, Lanna activities and handmade souvenirs. Duration: 9 hours Pickup included

• Elite Ticket

  Make the night feel special: with hotel transfers, premium food truck dining, private-feel seating, a flower backdrop, private krathong area & souvenirs Duration: 9 hours Pickup included

• Standard Ticket

  Enjoy the full Festival of: Light atmosphere with Kad Mua-style dining, Lanna crafts, cultural shows, souvenirs. with round-trip shuttle: transfers from CMU Hall Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Tue, Wed

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Siam Scape Journeys

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Guests aged 8 years and above are charged at the adult rate. Participants under 20 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, or have parental consent.
• Children under 8 years old may join free of charge when accompanied by a parent or guardian but are not eligible to receive sky lanterns.
• Handmade souvenirs are provided depending on the selected ticket tier. The number and value of souvenirs may vary by ticket type.
• Dining experiences and menu selections vary by selected ticket tier.
• Guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions should inform us in advance at the time of booking. While we will do our best to assist, allergen-free meals cannot be guaranteed due to the festival dining environment.
• Guests are required to dress appropriately out of respect for religious ceremonies.
• Ticket prices are valid only for the event date selected, either 24 or 25 November 2026.
• Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the event premises.
• Guests are not allowed to bring or operate drones, or bring fireworks, firecrackers, or other pyrotechnic items into the event.
• Guests are not allowed to bring sky lanterns purchased from outside into the event.
• The lantern release and event program may be adjusted due to weather conditions, safety regulations, or event operations.
• Please expect heavy traffic on the day of the event. The bus ride may take longer than usual. Thank you for your patience.
• If the operator must cancel the event, you will be notified in advance and offered an alternative date, an alternative activity, or a full refund.

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