What's on in Chiang Mai

Festivals, markets and big nights from today on, checked against Thai and English sources. Updated 8 November 2026.

This month

9 to 13 Nov

Chiang Mai SEO ConferenceChiang Mai

Big international SEO and affiliate meetup, part of the nomad scene.

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9 to 17 Nov

Late Rains, Early Cold fairBehind the Government Center

Provincial fair with highland products and food.

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11 Nov

Bua Tong fields openDoi Mae U Kho, Mae Hong Son

500 rai of yellow wild sunflowers, best mid-Nov to early Dec.

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14 Nov

Lamphun lantern festival openingWat Phra That Hariphunchai

100,000 Lanna lanterns until 30 Nov. Lantern parade 22 Nov.

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14 to 15 Nov

POY FestivalKad Dara Dhevi

Indie and vinyl music festival.

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20 to 22 Nov

Mycelium FestivalTiger Jungle Art Camp, Chiang Dao

Music and arts camping festival in the mountains.

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20 to 23 Nov

Candle festival at Wat Chedi LuangWat Chedi Luang

Clay-cup candles and lanterns. 23 Nov 17:00 procession from Tha Phae Gate, candles lit at the four moat corners 17:30.

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21 Nov

CMU freshmen walk up Doi SuthepCMU to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

About 25,000 students walk up the mountain. Roads busy all morning.

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22 Nov

Lamphun lantern paradeLamphun old town

Evening lantern parade at the Hundred-Thousand Lanterns festival.

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23 to 25 Nov

Yi Peng and Loy KrathongTon Lamyai riverside (new main stage), Tha Phae Gate, Nawarat Bridge

City festival. Main stage moved to Ton Lamyai Market park this year. 24 Nov full moon krathong night. Sky lanterns only 19:00 to 01:00 on 24 and 25 Nov, outside the airport zone.

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24 to 25 Nov

Ticketed sky lantern releasesCAD Mae On, Doi Saket, San Pa Tong, Mae Jo

Mass lantern releases outside the city. CAD is sold out.

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25 Nov

Giant krathong paradeTha Phae Gate to the Municipality

Evening parade of about 20 giant krathong floats for the royal trophy.

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27 to 30 Nov

Afro-Latin dance festivalKhum Phucome Hotel

Salsa, bachata and kizomba festival.

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27 Nov to 3 Jan

Charming Chiang Mai Flower FestivalGovernment Center (PAO garden)

Free flower garden with millions of lights. Water, light and fireworks shows 18:30, 19:30, 20:30, 21:30.

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28 to 29 Nov

Chiang Yai Fest 20+Royal Train Garden, Hang Dong

Biggest Thai music festival in the North.

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28 Nov to 6 Dec

Thailand by UTMBDoi Inthanon, then Chiang Dao and PAO Park

UTMB World Series trail running week.

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December 2026

1 to 7 Dec

Chiang Mai Street Jazz FestivalOld City jazz bars

Week of free jazz gigs. Dates from last year.

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1 Dec to 28 Feb

Flora Festival, 20 years Royal Park RajapruekRoyal Park Rajapruek

Winter flower season for the park's 20th anniversary, 08:00 to 18:00.

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5 to 11 Dec

NAP Nimman Art and Design PromenadeNimman Soi 1

Street art and design market. 2024 and 2025 both ran 5 to 11 Dec.

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5 to 13 Dec

Chiang Mai Design Week48 venues, Old City and Chang Moi

Exhibitions, markets and workshops. Theme: Local Thunders, Global Transformation.

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20 Dec

Chiang Mai MarathonStart Tha Phae Gate

City marathon. Expo 18 and 19 Dec. Roads around the moat closed before dawn.

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30 Dec to 1 Jan

Silver and Lacquerware FestivalWat Sri Suphan, Wua Lai

Craft fair at the silver temple. Dates from last year.

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30 Dec to 1 Jan

Imagine Music and Arts FestivalHang Dong

New Year music festival.

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31 Dec

New Year countdownTha Phae Gate, Nawarat Bridge, CAD Mae On

Free fireworks in town, ticketed lanterns and fireworks at CAD.

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January 2027

8 to 10 Jan

Ultra Trail Chiang MaiChiang Dao

Trail race from 16 to 200 km.

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8 to 22 Jan

Chiang Mai Winter FairBehind the Government Center

15 nights: Miss Chiang Mai, OTOP stalls, rides, free concerts.

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15 to 17 Jan

Bo Sang Umbrella Festival (42nd)Bo Sang, San Kamphaeng

Umbrella-lined street, parade, Miss Bo Sang on bicycles.

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15 to 24 Jan

Nomad Summit and Nomad WeekChiang Mai

Asia's largest digital nomad conference.

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15 Jan to 15 Feb

Thai sakura bloomKhun Wang, Doi Ang Khang

Pink wild Himalayan cherry. Weather dependent, no fixed date.

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22 to 24 Jan

Gaia Beats FestivalSense Hot Spring, Mae On

Camping music festival at the hot springs.

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22 to 31 Jan

Mae Hong Son Winter FairMae Hong Son town

Provincial winter fair.

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February 2027

5 to 7 Feb

50th Chiang Mai Flower FestivalNong Buak Haad Park, parade around the moat

Flower floats and Miss Flower Festival. Usually the first weekend of Feb, may move because of Chinese New Year. City confirms in January.

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6 to 7 Feb

Chinese New Year at WarorotWarorot Market, Chang Moi

Dragon and lion dances, lanterns, food stalls. China's holiday week starts 5 Feb.

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12 to 21 Feb

Samoeng Strawberry FestivalSamoeng District Office

Strawberries, parade, local food. 2026 ran 14 to 21 Feb.

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15 Feb to 25 Apr

Smoke seasonWhole North

Air quality in the North usually drops from mid February and is worst in March. Plan mountain views for the cool season; cafés, museums and night markets shine now.

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21 Feb

Makha BuchaDoi Suthep, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang

Candle-lit walks around the temples. Holiday Mon 22 Feb. No alcohol sales.

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March 2027

27 Mar to 3 Apr

Chiang Mai Cricket SixesGymkhana Club

International sixes tournament with expat social events.

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31 Mar to 3 Apr

Poy Sang LongWat Chong Kham, Mae Hong Son; Wat Pa Pao, Chiang Mai

Shan novice ordination, boys dressed as princes. Dates from last year.

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April 2027

13 to 15 Apr

SongkranMoat, Tha Phae Gate, Wat Phra Singh

Water festival. 13 Apr: Phra Buddha Sihing procession from Wat Phra Singh. City events about 11 to 18 Apr.

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30 Apr to 2 May

Chiang Mai International Jazz DayJazz bars citywide

Dates from last year.

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