Thailand's April new-year water festival is wildest around the Chiang Mai moat, where vendors set up early with grilled meats, eggs on a stick and drinks.
Dates and details checked August 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Chiang Mai around 13 to 15 April 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Songkran runs 13 to 15 April. These are the food tours and tastings in Chiang Mai to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 4 hours
Feast on 15+ tastings on a food tour around the street eats and markets of Chiang Mai led by a professional foodie guide on a songthaew truck.
Guided tour · 2h 30m
Explore Chiang Mai's colorful night food markets on this 2.5-hour evening food tour of the city. Bring a good appetite as you sample a minimum of 8 dishes. Hotel pick-...
3h 30m
Cook authentic Thai food in Chiang Mai with Grandma. Visit a market, explore our large organic farm, feed chickens, collect eggs & mushrooms, and make dishes like Pad ...
The city-pillar merit festival at Wat Chedi Luang in mid-May draws flower offerings, Lanna processions and a local food market of northern snacks and sweets.
Chiang Mai's great November festival floats krathong on the Ping and lanterns into the sky, with walking-street stalls piling up khanom and grilled snacks.
15-18 Apr 2027
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