2025 Chiang Mai Yi Peng Lantern Festival Tickets - CAD Official Partner
The 2025 Yi Peng Lantern Festival will be celebrated on Wedesday, Nov 5, and Thursday, Nov 6, at Chiang Mai Arts and Design (CAD), which is the largest government-sponsored mess sky lantern release venue in Chiangmai, Thailand.
The Sky Lantern Festival is part of the Water Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The activities of the Water Lantern Festival are free, and the water lanterns are purchased by themselves. However, for safety considerations, the Sky Lantern Festival will be held at a designated place for launching paper lanterns into the sky. You must book tickets for entrance in advance!
Ticket Prices for the Yi Peng Festival at CAD 2025
Standard Zone Ticket (Including Transfers+Dinner)
- Zones: Total of 8 zones
- Seat Rows: 12-18
- Total Seats: 2016
- Venue: The CAD Cultural Center Lanna Ethnicity, Chiang Mai
- Round-Trip Transfers: Red Cap Shuttle
- Pick up: PAYAP UNIVERSITY PIH Student Dormitory
US$149
VIP Zone Ticket (Including Transfers+Dinner)
- Zones: Total of 8 zones
- Seat Rows: 5-11
- Total Seats: 1104
- Venue: The CAD Cultural Center Lanna Ethnicity, Chiang Mai
- Round-Trip Transfers: Mini Van
- Pick up: PAYAP UNIVERSITY PIH Student Dormitory
US$198
PREMIUM Zone Ticket (Including Transfers+Dinner)
- Zones: Total of 8 zones
- Seat Rows: 1-4
- Total Seats: 560
- Venue: The CAD Cultural Center Lanna Ethnicity, Chiang Mai
- Round-Trip Transfers: Mini Van
- Pick up: PAYAP UNIVERSITY PIH Student Dormitory
US$207
Price Inclusions
- An E-ticket ( QR code)
- Two lanterns per person
- Round trip Free bus transfer between PAYAP UNIVERSITY PIH Student Dormitory & Chiang Mai Culture Art and Design (CAD)
- Food, dessert, and drink
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation received 22+ days before the festival day: 100 % full refund of the ticket
- Cancellation received from 0 to 21 days before the festival day: non-refundable
- If the celebration is canceled: non-refundable, the cost will be donated to charity
- No-show travelers: non-refundable
Special Reminder
- Hotel pickup: 2 PM - 4 PM at PAYAP UNIVERSITY PIH Student Dormitory, Q2WR+R5J, Tambon Nong Pa Khrang, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand. Find the staff at the meeting point who wear uniforms with the CAD logo. Show your e-ticket for verification and then line up to hop on the bus to the venue.
- Weapons, illegal objects, and alcohol are prohibited to take into the venue.
- Activity available: 2 pm to 9 pm, from 5th to 6th November 2025.
- Dress requirement: Women must wear full skirts, and no sleeveless tops are allowed. Kids and Men - No shorts allowed.
Schedule of Yi Peng Lantern Festival at CAD 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Meeting and Venue Transport
Make your way to the meeting point at PAYAP UNIVERSITY PIH Student Dormitory using your own transport. Present your e-ticket to hop on the shuttle to the event location; it takes approximately a 50-minute drive. Shuttles operate every 5 minutes from 14:00 to 16:00, with the last departing by 16:00.
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Check-in, Artisanal Activities, and Cultural Shows
Upon arriving at the venue, register at the main entrance with your e-ticket. Receive a lanyard badge and a keepsake before exploring the Craft and Art section, the vibrant 'tribal village,' and enjoy various cultural performances and engaging activities such as the ceremonial water lantern launch.
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Dinner Delights
Indulge in an authentic Thai Lanna Buffet Dinner, complete with an array of snacks, delectable desserts, and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages. For our vegetarian guests, specially curated options are available.
7:30 pm - 8:15 pm: Entertainment and Spiritual Observances
Venture to the ceremony area near the grand pagoda for captivating displays of live drumming, candlelight shows, religious traditions, and soul-stirring chants led by revered monks.
8:15 pm - 8:45 pm: Lantern Release and Fireworks Spectacle
Participate in the releasing of lanterns into the night sky and savor the magical fireworks display, culminating in an awe-inspiring visual treat.
8:45 pm: Concluding Ceremony and City Return
As the event draws to a close, a return shuttle service awaits to transport you back to the city. You can opt for drop-off at either the bustling Maya Shopping Center or the vibrant Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, taking into account the prevailing traffic conditions.