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The Surin Elephant Festival takes place from November 14–25, 2026 in Surin Province, Isan. The main venue is Sri Narong Stadium, while some events take place at the elephant show stadium, at the Phraya Surin Phakdi Si Narong Changwang monument and in front of Phao Phaen Gymnasium. The program includes an opening ceremony with cultural performances and an elephant parade, an elephant welcome and feeding ceremony, a rehearsal and the main show. A daily mini elephant show is also scheduled. Festival dates and venue details are published on the official Thai government page; the mini show schedule is on the official website of the elephant show in Surin. The program takes place at several venues, so before traveling, check where exactly the event you choose will be held.
When and where
The festival is scheduled for November 14–25, 2026 in Surin Province. The main venue is Sri Narong Stadium. The full postal address is not given in the official materials.
Some events take place at other locations in the city. The main show is listed at the elephant show stadium in Surin, the welcome and feeding ceremony at the Phraya Surin Phakdi Si Narong Changwang monument, and the daily mini show in front of Phao Phaen Gymnasium. Exact times are given only for some items in the program.
Festival program
The opening ceremony will be held November 14 on the main stage of Sri Narong Stadium. Its program includes cultural performances and an elephant parade. A full elephant show rehearsal is scheduled for November 19.
On November 20 at 07:00, at the Phraya Surin Phakdi Si Narong Changwang monument, the elephant welcome and feeding ceremony will take place. The main show is scheduled for November 21 and 22, from 08:00 at the elephant show stadium in Surin. The daily mini show in front of Phao Phaen Gymnasium is listed for the period from November 14 to 25; the start time is not given in the official materials.
Participation Terms
Entry conditions and participation rules are not given in the official materials. Since the program is spread across several venues, check the location and schedule of the event you plan to attend. To see other events in the region, you can look at the Isan events listings and calendar of events and holidays in Thailand.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When does the Surin Elephant Festival take place?
The festival runs from November 14 to 25, 2026, in Surin Province. The main show is scheduled for November 21 and 22, starting at 08:00.
How much are tickets, and do I need to buy one?
Ticket prices and entry conditions are not given in the official materials. Check this information with the organizer before traveling.
Where do the elephant shows take place?
The main show takes place at the elephant show stadium in Surin. The daily mini show is listed in front of Phao Phaen Gymnasium.
Conclusion
The festival brings together a fair, cultural performances, ceremonies and elephant shows at several venues in Surin. Before you travel, choose the program item that interests you and check its schedule and attendance conditions.