Chiang Mai CAD New Year Countdown 2027 Sky Lanterns - Official

About this experience

During the New Year's Eve countdown event on December 31st, you can watch the spectacular fireworks show, release sky lanterns, temple fun fair activities, and enjoy Thai buffet dinner, counting down the New Year together with tourists from all over the world. 【Schedule】 17:30 - 18:30: Meet the staff at meeting point: Central Chiang Mai Airport (In front of Go WholeSale Parking lot). 18:00: Registration. Enjoy Various Activity, Finger Food & Snackat CAD Village and Lanna Ancient Market. 19:00: Dining Area Open Chill out playing Game and Activity Area. 21:00: PAGODA ZONE open. World Music and Performance. 22:30–23:00: Lanna Performance: The Spirit of Lanna: Bounderess Faith. 23:00 A Mesmerizing Lanna Orchestra. 23:45 Releasing Sky Lantern and Countdown to 2026. 00:00—00:25: The Grand Firework Show. Note that Viator Booking voucher is not entrance ticket. Please message us so that we can send your tickets link.

What to expect

This is a grand New Year countdown celebration which will take place on December 31st. You can experience the special Thai style New Year celebration. During the period, over 4000 fireworks will be set off from the lake. You can enjoy local performers show, immersing yourself in lana culture, traditions, and local lifestyles. There are also fun temple activities. You can light up a ceremonial cup lamps to make good wish for the comming new year. Pickup point / Boarding location: For Elite and Platinum tickets — In front of MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center (near Rin Kham Intersection, Nimmanhaemin Road) . For Gold, Premium, VIP, and Standard tickets — Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre (near the 700th Anniversary Stadium).

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Meeting point: Central Chiang Mai Airport (In front of Go WholeSale Parking lot). Shuttle Boarding to Event Venue 17:30 - 18:30 (For tickets including transfer). Check with google address in your e-ticket link. Show e-ticket with QR code and take free shuttle.

End point

• Meeting point: Central Chiang Mai Airport (In front of Go WholeSale Parking lot). Shuttle Boarding to Event Venue 17:30 - 18:30 (For tickets including transfer). Check with google address in your e-ticket link. Show e-ticket with QR code and take free shuttle.

Note that Viator Booking voucher is not entrance ticket. Please message us your email address so that we can send your e-tickets link. There is an e-ticket with QR code, which you can use to take free shuttle at meeting point, and enter the venue. You don't need to print it out. Take a screenshot of your e-ticket with QR code, and show e-ticket on your cellphone at Meeting point and the register point at the venue. We suggest you save the ticket's picture on your phone in advance. Because at the venue mobile internet might not work due too many usage at the same time. Mind that your E-ticket should not be share on social media. Please note that name on ticket(s) must be matched on the passport.

Before you go

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• After the event, the free shuttle will take you back to Maya Shopping Mall or Night Bazzar.
• Children under 8 years old are ticket-free. They can have dinner with their parents. No additional lanterns or souvenirs are provided.
• We provide booking services of tickets for the CAD Yi Peng Lantern Festival. The specific travel services and operations will be provided by the organizer. The final interpretation of the event belongs to the organizer.
• Please leave your email address so that we can send your tickets link.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.