CHIANG MAI, Thailand — October 6, 2026 — Chiang Mai has announced “The Ritual: Fire & Shadow Festival 2026,” an immersive cultural festival combining Lanna art and heritage with food, wellness, music and performance. The event will take place on October 24, 2026, at Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai, under the theme “LET GO • BE PRESENT • BECOME.”
The festival will run from daytime into the night, offering two main experiences. Daylight Discovery, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., will feature meditation, sound healing, crystal singing bowl workshops, art exhibitions, art and heritage workshops, The Ritual Art Trail and creative activities for families.
From 6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., The Ritual After Dark will explore the theme of “Fire & Shadow.” The program includes Fire Dining by CHADA, the performance ACT I — THE RUINS, combining fire, movement, sound and music, followed by THE AWAKENING and live DJ sets.
The festival will also connect visitors with artists, craftspeople, creative entrepreneurs and local knowledge keepers, while promoting Chiang Mai as a destination for culture, creative economy, food and wellness under the concept “ONE FESTIVAL • MANY JOURNEYS.” Tickets start at 1,000 baht, with access depending on the ticket category. More information is available through the festival’s official channels.
