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The Surin Elephant Festival takes place from November 14 to 25, 2026 in the city of Surin, at Sri Narong Stadium. The program includes a fair, an opening ceremony, and an elephant show. The opening is set for November 14, and the elephant show for November 21. Spectators can choose a free main grandstand or reserved seats. Surin Province organizes the festival; a co-organizer has not yet been named. If you plan to travel, check the dates and attendance conditions against the official festival page: the schedule and organizational details may change.
What Is Known About the Festival
During the festival days, a fair will be held at Sri Narong Stadium. The program also includes an opening ceremony, which will take place on November 14 from 17:00 on the stadium’s main stage. This is the start time of the ceremony, not the schedule for the entire fair; its daily operating hours are not given in the official materials.
The elephant show is scheduled for November 21 from 08:00 to 12:00. Tickets for reserved seats are assigned by section, while seats are not assigned for visitors to the free main grandstand. Snacks and souvenirs are not included in free admission.
The festival organizer is Surin Province. The co-organizer is listed as not yet confirmed, so check for updates with the organizer before your trip. To explore other events in the region, check out the Isan events listing.
When and Where
The festival takes place from November 14 to 25, 2026 in the city of Surin. The fair will be held at Sri Narong Stadium. The exact street address of the venue is not given in the official materials.
The opening ceremony takes place on November 14 at 17:00 on the stadium’s main stage. The elephant show is scheduled for November 21, from 08:00 to 12:00. These hours apply to the ceremony and the show; a separate general fair schedule has not been published.
A free tram will run between the city and the stadium. Its operating hours, stops, and detailed route are not specified, so check the information before your trip.
Participation Terms
For the show, you can choose the free main grandstand or a reserved seat. Seats are not assigned on the free grandstand, and snacks and souvenirs are not included. Reserved seats in sectors A–F and S–X cost 250 baht, and in sectors G–L and M–R, 350 baht.
The admission price for the fair has not been announced separately; check it with the organizer. The stadium address and detailed visitor instructions are not given in the official materials. A practical note: the free grandstand does not have assigned seats, whereas reserved seats are tied to specific sectors.
What to bring, which restrictions apply, and how access to the venue works are not announced in advance. Before setting out, check the current conditions and schedule on the official festival page.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When does the Surin Elephant Festival take place?
The festival is scheduled for November 14–25, 2026. The opening ceremony takes place on November 14 from 17:00, and the elephant show on November 21 from 08:00 to 12:00.
How much is entry?
Admission to the main grandstand for the show is free, and seats there are not assigned. Reserved seats cost 250 or 350 baht depending on the sector.
Where is the festival, and how do I get to the stadium?
The fair takes place at Sri Narong Stadium in the city of Surin. A free tram will run between the city and the stadium, but its schedule and stops are not specified.
Conclusion
The festival brings together the fair, the opening ceremony, and the elephant show in Surin from November 14 to 25, 2026. Before your trip, check the current schedule, attendance conditions, and details about the free tram with the organizer.