2026 Official Chiang Mai CAD Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival Tickets
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Experience an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Chiang Mai CAD Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival with our upgraded 6-tier seating categories (Standard, VIP, Premium, Gold, Platinum, Elite). Each option is designed to cater to every budget and preference, offering connected seating, exquisite dining, convenient transportation, and exclusive perks! Highlights of the 2026 Chiang Mai CAD Yi Peng Festival: Authentic Culture: Enjoy Lanna fire shows, traditional dances, and orchestral performances. All-Inclusive Packages: Tickets cover round-trip transfers, buffet dinner, soft drinks and 2 sky lanterns. Local Flavors: Savor classic Thai curries and fresh tropical fruits. Meaningful Moments: Release lanterns to let go of bad luck and welcome good fortune. Perfect for: Couples, culture lovers, and adventure travelers.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The festival in CAD venue: facilities, activities, and food have been updated in 2026. We recommend arriving at the meeting point early before 1 pm, to avoid the crowds and give yourself more time to enjoy the activities and food on offer. 1. Meeting point: Gold, Premium, VIP, and Standard Tickets at Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Elite and Platinum Tickets Pick Up Time: 1 PM-3 PM at MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Centre. 2. Save the picture of your official e-ticket on your phone or print it out. Guests need to show their E-Ticket at the meeting spot before lining up for transportation. The free shuttle to the venue takes around 1 hour. 3. Shuttles run every 5 minutes from 1 PM to 3 PM, the last leaving at 4 PM.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Although the Yi Peng Festival does not have a strict formal dress code, traditional Thai or Lanna clothing is recommended
- You will need a real-name e-ticket for entry. Each ticket is non-transferable and for individual use only.
- Each ticket type includes dinner and specifies at different food zone. The Veggies Food Corner caters specifically to vegetarians
- The activities in the venue include traditional Thai music and dance performances, exhibitions of local arts and crafts, and the opportunity to observe monks performing sacred rituals and earning merit. Arrive as early as possible. This will allow you to enjoy most activities at the venue..
- The CAD festival venue has designated Charging Areas where you can recharge your phone.
- Children under 7 years old can attend free of charge. They must be seated with their parent, and no additional lantern or souvenir will be provided; however, they can have a dinner meal with their parent.
