The 2026 CAD Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival will be held on 24,25 November. CAD is the largest festival venue in Chiang Mai, with over 22,000 guests at the event! We guarantee:
Official CAD tickets provided.
Connected seating options are 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. Received souvenirs and enjoyed activities such as Loi Krathong.
• 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 (Reference only).
The festival in CAD venue, facilities, activities, and food have been updated this year. 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.
What’s New in 2026 The CAD venue now offers an upgraded 6-tier seating system (Standard, VIP, Premium, Gold, Platinum, Elite), with tailored seating, dining, transport, and perks to suit every budget and preference. 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.
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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