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Loy Krathong and Yi Peng in Chiang Mai will take place from November 23 to 25, 2026. This is a city festival with the main venue in the park near Ton Lam Yai market and other activities in various parts of the city. The program includes contests of large Lanna-style hanging lanterns, a children’s Yi Peng contest, a “Miss and Mister Yi Peng Chiang Mai” contest and cultural performances.
The hourly schedule and addresses of individual venues are not given in the official announcement. Before the trip, check with the organizer where and when the part of the program you are interested in takes place. If you plan to launch lanterns or fireworks, check the current restrictions and permit requirements in advance.
When and where
Festival dates are confirmed in the official announcement. The main venue is the park near Ton Lam Yai market in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province. Various activities and an opening ceremony are planned there, and other parts of the program will take place in different parts of the city.
The park’s exact postal address and the start times of events are not given in the official materials. Confirm the location and schedule of your chosen activity with the organizer. For planning your trip around the city, see the guide to Chiang Mai.
What is listed in the program
The official announcement lists the contest of large Lanna hanging lanterns, the children’s Yi Peng contest, the “Miss and Mister Yi Peng Chiang Mai” contest and cultural performances. The announcement also mentions other activities in various parts of the city.
The breakdown of the program by day and the times of individual performances are not given. Do not plan to attend a specific contest or performance based on past years’ schedules: current details should be confirmed with the organizer.
Participation Terms
The admission cost is not stated in the official announcement. Access conditions and the need for registration for certain events are also not described, so check them with the organizer before attending.
In the Mueang Chiang Mai district, launching sky lanterns is prohibited in red and dark red zones. Launching lanterns and fireworks requires a permit through the Bampen app; they may only be used at the place, on the date and at the time specified in the permit. The hanging lantern contests in the festival program do not in themselves permit launching lanterns into the sky.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When is Loy Krathong and Yi Peng in Chiang Mai held?
The festival is scheduled for November 23–25, 2026. The start times of individual events are not given in the official materials, so confirm the schedule with the organizer.
How much does admission to the festival cost?
Before attending, check the access conditions and cost with the organizer. The announcement does not provide information about tickets or registration.
Where is the main venue?
The main venue is the park near Ton Lam Yai market in Chiang Mai. Other festival activities are spread across different parts of the city, and exact addresses are not given in the announcement.
Can sky lanterns be launched?
In the Mueang Chiang Mai district, launching is prohibited in red and dark red zones. Launching lanterns or fireworks requires a permit through the Bampen app, with the place, date and time specified in it.
Conclusion
Loy Krathong and Yi Peng in Chiang Mai combine lantern contests and cultural performances at the main venue and in other parts of the city. Choose the part of the program that interests you and check its schedule and attendance conditions in advance. Other events in the city are listed in the Chiang Mai events listings.