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Loy Krathong in Sukhothai will take place from November 15 to 24, 2026 in the Sukhothai Historical Park. The program includes a procession with krathongs and lanterns, khon performances, the story of Thao Si Chualak, the Nang Noppamas contest, a local market, and ancient cuisine. A light-and-sound show is scheduled daily at 19:00; on the last day of the festival there will be an extra showing at 20:30. Show tickets cost 500, 900, or 1,200 baht, and seats are limited. If you are planning a trip, note that the show price applies specifically to the performance, while entry conditions for the other parts of the festival are not specified in official materials. Below are the confirmed dates, venue, and program.
Current as of: October 2026. Check the schedule and conditions in official sources.
Festival program
The festival brings together several cultural events in the historical park. The program lists khon performances, the legend of Thao Si Chualak, the Nang Noppamas contest, the Sukhothai local market, and dishes of ancient cuisine. A detailed day-by-day schedule of all these parts is not in the published information.
On the opening day, November 15, at 16:00 the procession with large and small krathongs and lanterns begins. The light-and-sound show at Wat Mahathat is scheduled for 19:00. This information applies to the specified events in the program; start times for other events are not given.
During the festival, the light-and-sound show starts daily at 19:00. An additional showing is also scheduled for November 24 at 20:30. The schedule may change, so check information with the organizer before attending a specific performance.
When and where
The festival takes place from November 15 to 24, 2026 in the Sukhothai Historical Park, in Sukhothai city, Sukhothai Province. Dates are published on the historical park’s website.
Venue address: Mueang Kao Subdistrict, Mueang Sukhothai District, Sukhothai Province, postal code 64210. The light-and-sound show is held at Wat Mahathat, and its organizer is listed as the company “Sukhothai Phatthana Mueang”.
The time 19:00 refers to the light-and-sound show, and 16:00 to the procession on the opening day. General festival hours and the schedule of the other parts of the program are not stated in official materials. Information about the route to the venue, the exact entrance, and parking is also not provided here; check these details before your trip.
To plan other trips, you can look at calendar of events and holidays in Thailand. About another cultural holiday in the country, see the article on the Peranakan festival in Phuket · RU.
Participation terms and tickets
Tickets priced at 500, 900, or 1,200 baht are listed for the light-and-sound show. According to Thailand’s government portal, the number of seats is limited. Differences between price options are not described.
For booking and information about the show, the LINE messenger account @ST2026 and phone 06-1242-8555 are published. Check with the organizer the price of your chosen ticket, seat availability, and ticket collection terms before paying. The admission price for the other parts of the festival, age restrictions, and refund rules are not specified in official materials.
If you want to attend the procession or other events, check their schedules separately: 19:00 applies to the show, and the procession start time is known only for November 15. Dress requirements and access conditions for the venue are also not specified.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When does Loy Krathong in Sukhothai take place?
The festival takes place from November 15 to 24, 2026 in the Sukhothai Historical Park. The dates are confirmed by the venue’s publication.
What time does the light-and-sound show start?
Daily performances are scheduled for 19:00. An additional showing is scheduled for November 24 at 20:30; the end time is not specified.
How much are tickets?
Tickets for the light-and-sound show cost 500, 900, or 1,200 baht, and seats are limited. The admission price for the other parts of the festival is not specified in official materials.
How do I book a ticket for the show?
For booking and information, the LINE account @ST2026 and phone 06-1242-8555 are published. Before paying, check seat availability and the terms of your chosen ticket.
Conclusion
From November 15 to 24, you can attend the festival in Sukhothai with a procession, cultural performances, a local market, and a light-and-sound show. Choose a date and check the schedule and ticket terms with the organizer before your trip.