Chiang Mai Sky Lantern Festival 2026 at Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club | Thailand

Join one of Thailand’s most magical cultural events under the starry skies of Chiang Mai, where tradition meets breathtaking beauty at Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club.

Experience

Release sky lanterns (Khomloy) in unison with thousands of participants—make a wish, send away negativity, and welcome good fortune. Float your own Krathong on the serene waterway in a symbolic act of gratitude and letting go during the Loi Krathong ceremony.

Cuisine and Entertainment

Indulge in authentic Lanna Thai cuisine and local desserts at the festival food zone. Enjoy ground performances and Lanna cultural shows, including traditional dances, fire shows, and live music.

Festival Itinerary

• 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Guest arrival and welcome – Ticket check and souvenir (Krathong) distribution.
• 5:30 PM: Official welcome to the Yi Peng Festival – Enjoy traditional Lanna-style food and beverages, participate in ground activities and games, watch cultural Lanna performances, take photos in exhibition and activity areas, float your Krathong.
• 7:00 PM: Enter the lantern release area – Watch performances, listen to monks' chanting and blessings, observe the lantern release demonstration.
• 8:00 PM: Begin the grand lantern release ceremony – Join in releasing lanterns and making blessings together.
• 9:30 PM: Ceremony concludes: Guests depart safely back to their accommodations.

Savor authentic Lanna-style food and beverages, enjoy lively ground shows and cultural performances, and explore the vibrant atmosphere with games, interactive activities, and photo opportunities throughout the festival grounds. Don’t miss the beautifully arranged Loi Krathong area, where you can take part in the timeless Thai tradition of floating decorated baskets as a symbol of gratitude and renewal.