Tickets for Chiang Mai Authentic Sky Lantern Festival 2026
Seasonal travel planning
The Chiang Mai Authentic Sky Lantern Festival is the second-largest Yi Peng celebration in Chiang Mai — yet it offers a more peaceful, immersive, and meaningful experience compared to larger commercial events like CAD.
It brings together a mass sky-lantern release, Northern Thai cultural performances, traditional food, and hands-on cultural activities
The 2026 event is scheduled for November 24 and 25 at Dutch Farm, Chiang Mai.
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What to Expect at the Festival
1. A Magical Mass Lantern Release
Join the main Yi Peng ceremony and release your sky lantern alongside thousands of other participants. Watch the glowing lanterns rise together into the night sky in one of Chiang Mai's most memorable festival moments.
2. A Taste of Northern Thai Cuisine
Take a break from the festivities with a Lanna-style buffet dinner featuring Northern Thai dishes. Thai snacks and herbal drinks are also available during the festival activities.
3. Lanna Cultural Performances
Discover Northern Thai traditions through live cultural performances and the traditional lantern-lighting ritual. The program offers a glimpse of Lanna culture before the evening's main event.
4. Explore the Handicraft Village
Arrive early to explore the traditional Thai Handicraft Village, discover local crafts, and take part in cultural activities. It's a chance to enjoy the festival atmosphere and take photos before the lantern release begins.
Event Schedule
14:30 | Meet at the boarding point
Get yourself to The Pantip Lifestyle Hub, 152/1 Chang Khlan Rd, Chiang Mai. There's no hotel pickup — the included shuttle starts here.
14:30–16:30 | Shuttle to the farm
Air-conditioned coaches and vans leave every 10 minutes, about a 40-minute drive to Dutch Farm. Last shuttle departs 16:30 — arrive early, the queues and traffic build through the afternoon.
16:30–19:00 | Arrive, register, wander
Show your e-ticket QR again at the main gate, then drift into the Handicraft Village — 30+ workshops, Thai snacks and herbal drinks, and the rebuilt Kad Mua market before the ceremony.
17:30–19:00 | Lanna buffet dinner
A Northern Thai buffet with desserts and non-alcoholic drinks — included, no add-ons. Some dishes you cook yourself with local teachers.
19:30–20:30 | Take Your Seat for the Ceremony
Enter the designated ceremony area and take your reserved seat according to your ticket category. Watch the cultural performances and traditional lantern-lighting ritual before the main release.
20:30–21:00 | Join the Sky-Lantern Release
Follow the instructions from the organizers as you prepare and release your lantern. This is the main event of the evening and the moment to have your camera ready.
21:00–22:00 | Transfer back
Shuttle returns you to The Pantip Lifestyle Hub. You'll be back in the city before late.
Ticket Options
The festival offers three ticket categories: Standard, VIP, and Premium. We offer VIP and Premium tickets, so you can choose the option that best suits your preferences. The difference is where you sit, how close you are to the front rows, and the extras that come with it.
Chiang Mai Authentic Sky Lantern Festival 2026 Ticket Booking
Secure your spot in under 2 minutes. Choose your date and ticket type, and we'll email your e-ticket within 24 hours.
Here is the seating map:
*For any booking of 10 tickets or more, you'll enjoy a discount of 5% off. If you're a travel agent, don't hesitate to contact us to benefit from our exclusive agent rates.
Includes:
| Standard | VIP | Premium | |
| Sky lanterns included | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Krathong (Loy Krathong floating) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seat position in main arena | Last rows | Middle rows | Front rows |
| All festival food + DIY cooking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 30+ workshops & handicraft DIY | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| All cultural performances | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lantern-releasing practice session | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Round-trip A/C bus or van | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free 20-min foot massage | — | — | ✓ |
| Transfer snacks & onboard performances | — | — | ✓ |
Not Included:
- Transportation from your hotel to the meeting point
- Other personal expenses
Children Policy:
Children aged 8 and over pay the full adult price for their ticket tier. Children under 8 come free: they share a seat with a parent and can join the dinner, but they are not issued a separate lantern, krathong or souvenir.
Ticket Cancellation:
- 22+ days before: Full refund
- 0-21 days before: No refund (canceled revenue donated)
- No name/date changes or lost ticket refunds
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which date should I choose, 24 or 25 November?
Both nights run the identical program and activities, so the choice is about your itinerary, not the experience. Based on past editions, the second night often runs a little more smoothly after the first night's full program has been through its first run — a small plus if your dates are flexible. Each ticket is valid for one night only.
2. What happens if it rains?
November is one of Chiang Mai's driest months. The event runs in light rain — lanterns are launched only when wind and weather conditions are safe, and staff will guide timing on the night.
3. How does the e-ticket work?
After payment, your e-ticket link is emailed within 12 hours — it carries a unique QR code, booking reference, event date and ticket tier. Show the QR on your phone at the meeting point and again at the gate. Each ticket is valid only for the date you booked and admits once; keep your phone charged so the code scans.
4. Is it eco-friendly?
The event uses natural and biodegradable materials for lanterns and krathong, and runs a structured waste-management program across the venue. It's designed with BCG / SDGs principles in mind.
5. What should I wear?
Comfortable, breathable and modest clothing with sturdy shoes for walking on open farm ground. Bring a light jacket or shawl — November evenings cool down once the sun drops. Traditional Thai or Lanna outfits photograph beautifully under the lanterns, and light-colored clothing tends to glow in the lantern light.