When is Amazing Lanna Sky Lantern Festival 2026?

The event is scheduled for 24 and 25 November 2026. Choose one evening when arranging your ticket. Shared transport leaves the Chiang Mai meeting point at 2:00 PM, so keep that afternoon free. The programme is not available as a daily tour outside those two dates.

Does one ticket cover both 24 and 25 November?

No. Admission is for your selected evening and ticket category. If you would like to attend both nights, ask for availability and a separate quote for each date. Do not book accommodation or other activities on the assumption that a single ticket covers both evenings.

What is the difference between Standard and VIP?

Standard costs ฿2,200 per person and includes three sky lanterns with unreserved seating. VIP costs ฿4,500 per person and includes five sky lanterns, numbered seats in front of the stage and a separate food zone. These are the prices shown at Stripe checkout.

Is pickup from my Chiang Mai hotel included?

The listed transfer starts at GO Wholesale near Central Chiang Mai Airport, not at individual hotels. You will need to reach that meeting point for the 2:00 PM departure. Send your hotel name or area to the team if you need help working out the journey, and confirm any additional transport costs separately.

What time do the lanterns go up, and when do we return?

The coordinated release is planned for 7:30 PM. Return departures begin from 9:00 PM, with time still needed for the drive back. Festival traffic, weather and operations can affect the schedule, so avoid booking a flight or another time-sensitive activity immediately afterwards.

Can children join, and are special diets catered for?

Please ask before buying. The supplied programme does not give child admission rules, age-based prices or confirmed dietary arrangements. Tell us the children's ages and any dietary or mobility requirements so we can check with the organiser and give you a clear answer.

Amazing Lanna Sky Lantern Festival 2026: Dates & Tickets

Two November evenings, not a daily tour

Amazing Lanna Sky Lantern Festival 2026 takes place on 24 and 25 November only. Your ticket is for one selected evening, not a two-day pass. That matters when planning the rest of your Chiang Mai stay: keep the afternoon free as well as the evening, because the shared transfer leaves at 2:00 PM. If you are comparing dates, start with the night that fits your accommodation and onward travel, then ask us about ticket availability. Do not assume the same programme runs earlier or later in the month.

Where is Amazing Lanna held?

The venue is Chiang Mai Art Museum in Mae On, outside central Chiang Mai. This is a ticketed event at a specific venue, not a gathering you can walk to from the Old City. The planned drive from the meeting point takes about an hour, with extra time possible in festival traffic. When comparing Chiang Mai lantern festival tickets or planning a Yi Peng trip, check the event name, venue and transfer arrangements carefully. A ticket for another organiser's celebration is not a ticket for Amazing Lanna.

Your evening starts long before the lantern release

The schedule gives you an afternoon at the venue before the main release. Arrival and registration are planned for 3:00 PM, followed by Lanna craft activities and local performances through the late afternoon. The programme includes krathong making, candle lighting and traditional flag crafts. Buffet dinner starts at 5:00 PM, with Thai and local dishes and desserts listed. At 6:00 PM, guests collect a krathong. The coordinated lantern release is scheduled for 7:30 PM, followed by fireworks. Treat these as planned times: weather and event operations can change the order or timing.

Standard or VIP: which ticket suits you?

Both ticket categories include admission for your chosen evening, festival food, workshops, show viewing areas, one krathong and shared return transport from the designated meeting point. Standard includes three sky lanterns and unreserved seating. VIP includes five sky lanterns, numbered seating in front of the stage and a separate food zone. The decision is less about whether you can enjoy the release and more about the seating arrangement you prefer. Standard may suit you if an assigned seat is not important; VIP is worth considering if numbered front-stage seating is a priority. Ask about seating together before paying for a group.

Getting there: the pickup detail to check first

The included shared transfer departs at 2:00 PM from GO Wholesale near Central Chiang Mai Airport. It is not listed as a hotel pickup service. You need to reach that meeting point yourself, so send us your hotel area if you need help planning that part of the journey. Confirm the exact meeting instructions and arrive with enough time to find the group. Return departures begin from 9:00 PM; this is not the time you will be back at your hotel. Avoid a tight airport transfer or onward connection that night.

What does a festival ticket cost?

Standard tickets cost ฿2,200 per person and VIP tickets cost ฿4,500 per person at Stripe checkout. Choose 24 or 25 November, select Standard or VIP, enter the number of guests and review the full total before paying. If children are coming, ask about their admission terms rather than assuming a child discount.

What to bring for an afternoon and evening outdoors

Bring your booking reference, a charged phone, comfortable shoes and a light layer for later in the evening. A portable charger is useful if you expect to use your phone for photos and meeting-point directions throughout the day. Keep bags manageable so you can move around the venue comfortably. During the lantern release, follow the event staff's instructions and wait for their signal. Give yourself time to enjoy the release as well as photograph it; the programme includes much more than that one moment.

Is this the right evening for your group?

This programme suits travellers who want an organised afternoon and evening with food, performances and a coordinated release at one venue. It is less suited to anyone who can only spare an hour or two, wants to come and go independently, or needs a guaranteed early return. Families should ask about child admission and the late finish. If anyone has mobility needs, dietary requirements or concerns about crowds and fireworks, tell us before booking. The supplied programme does not specify accessibility facilities or special menus, so those details need an answer from the organiser, not a guess.

What the festival photos can and cannot tell you

The photos in our festival gallery include the 2025 event. They are useful for getting a feel for the gathering, but they do not guarantee identical decorations, stage positions, seating views or weather in 2026. Use the written Standard and VIP inclusions to compare tickets, and ask us if a particular feature in a photo matters to your booking. The 2026 programme and your confirmed ticket details should guide your decision, rather than assuming everything shown in a past-event image will be repeated.

Plan your festival visit with Nature North Travel

Start with three details: 24 or 25 November, Standard or VIP, and the number of guests. Add your Chiang Mai hotel area and any questions about children, food or access. Nature North Travel Chiangmai has operated since 2005 under tour licence 23/03462. Read the full festival programme linked below, then continue to the booking form and secure Stripe checkout. Before paying, check your selected evening, ticket type, transfer arrangements and the cancellation terms that apply to the event.

Amazing Lanna Sky Lantern Festival 2026: Plan Your Evening in Chiang Mai