Khao Chi Chan Lantern Festival & Cultural Heritage Event 2026

Khao Chi Chan Lantern Festival & Cultural Heritage Event 2026 (12th Edition)

The 12th Khao Chi Chan Lantern Festival & Cultural Heritage Event is one of Chonburi’s signature cultural festivals, combining Thai traditional arts, religious faith, and local community heritage.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Khao Chi Chan Buddha Mountain, the festival features lantern parades, traditional Thai performances, and spectacular outdoor Khon masked dance performances.

This event represents Thailand’s cultural soft power through performing arts, classical literature, and traditional community celebrations.

Event Highlights

20 February 2026

• Traditional lantern parade

• Thai cultural performances

• Outdoor Khon performance (Hanuman Offering the Ring episode)

21 February 2026

• Thai cultural performances

• Grand outdoor Khon performance – Ramakien Episode “Battle of Ten Kings and Ten Chariots”

Activity Time: From 5:00 PM onwards

Date & Venue

Date: 20 – 21 February 2026

Venue: Khao Chi Chan Buddha Mountain Area, Sattahip, Chonburi, Thailand