Events in Chiang Mai
Events in Chiang Mai will help you choose a trip for lanterns, flowers, crafts or a race start. Verified announcements are compiled into a calendar that is updated with new events and corrected when dates or programs change. Here you can easily plan events for a short visit in advance and find a reason to travel if you live in the north.
9NovStargazing with NARIT Experts
12NovZofia Lalak piano concert
13NovThao Cao Stand-Up Show “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Funnier”
14NovPocari Sweat Trail Run Thailand 2026
15NovThe 14th “Empower Run” mini-marathon organized by Chiang Mai’s power company
18NovHighland People Discovery Museum
22NovBitcoin Half Marathon 2026
22NovSoulmala Festival in Chiang Mai
23NovLoy Krathong and Yi Peng
24NovSky Lantern Festival “Field of Gold”
24NovChiang Mai CAD Yi Peng Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival 2026
26NovDouble Dick Tiger Festival 2026
28NovWine tasting “Sip Wine, World Wine Testing” by Siam Plan
28NovChiang Yai Fest Festival in Chiang Mai
28NovChiang Yai Fest 20+
5DecChiang Mai Design Week
6DecRace of the Veterinary Faculty of Chiang Mai (VET CMU RUN 2026)
19DecChiang Dao 100 Ultra Trail in Chiang Mai
27DecAGRO MINI MARATHON 2026
8JanChiang Mai Ultra Trail 2027
8JanChiang Mai Province Winter Fair 2027
About the Chiang Mai Event Calendar
For a festive evening, the main autumn highlight is Loy Krathong and Yi Peng, usually in November. Their dates are tied to the full moon of the twelfth lunar month and must be checked every year. Do not carry last year's schedule over to a new trip: first open the festival page, then choose your arrival days and the specific program.
In winter you can plan a completely different route. December brings Chiang Mai Design Week and the city marathon; January is the month to aim for the Bo Sang Umbrella Festival, February for the Chiang Mai Flower Festival. Choose based on your interests: crafts and the flower festival suit a day of sightseeing, while the race start requires separate planning.
Events in Chiang Mai will also come in handy outside the winter season: the Akha Swing Festival takes place in August. Before you travel, check exactly where the chosen event will take place and leave time for the trip. Do not automatically combine different festivals into one route: each has its own dates and program, and for a festival with tickets it is best to check the entry terms in advance.
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25NovRiver Kwai Bridge Week
29NovMonkey Buffet in Lopburi: 2 tons of fruit for macaques
5DecFather’s Day — Rama IX’s Birthday and National Day
9DecVeterans’ table tennis tournament (SUPER MASTER TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026)
10Dec
