Dates, hours and prices
| Point | What the sources say | Level of confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 20 November 2026 to 28 February 2027 (9th edition) | Ticketing listings, to confirm on the official site |
| Hours | 9:00 to 22:00; illuminations 18:00 to 22:00 | Ticketing listings |
| Closing day | One guide mentions Monday; another says open every day | Contradictory, to check |
| 2025-2026 prices | Adult 350 baht (all day) or 300 baht (evening); child 250 or 200 baht | Last season, not the 2026-2027 season |
Tickets are booked in advance on the festival site or from resellers. The 2026-2027 rates were not confirmed on 29 October 2026.
Getting there from Bangkok and back at night
- The park is in Ratchaburi province, about 2 hours from Bangkok according to one guide; we found no practical public transport link in the evening.
- The simplest option is a car with driver, round trip, waiting until the lights end (22:00): expect to be back around half past midnight. The price depends on the operator.
- Book your entry ticket in advance and arrive in the late afternoon to watch the lights come on.
- For a night on site rather than a late return, look for accommodation in Ratchaburi.
What to combine in the day
Ratchaburi province also holds the Damnoen Saduak floating market: see Damnoen Saduak or Amphawa from Bangkok. For other ideas, see day trips from Bangkok and Bangkok at night.
FAQ
Is the festival in Khao Yai? No: it is held in Ratchaburi, in Bang Phae district.
When is it on? From 20 November 2026 to 28 February 2027 according to listings.
How much is entry? The 2026-2027 rates are not confirmed; last season an adult paid 350 baht (all day) or 300 baht (evening).
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See also Christmas in Bangkok and New Year in Bangkok.
The Bangkok Authority editorial team, 29 October 2026.
