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Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival 2026

To mark Khao Phansa (the start of Buddhist Lent), Ubon Ratchathani parades colossal, intricately carved beeswax candle sculptures through the streets — the grandest of Thailand's candle festivals.

When
28–30 July 2026
Where
Thung Si Mueang, Ubon Ratchathani · Ubon Ratchathani (Isan)
Cost / access
Free
man walking beside wallUbon Ratchathani (Isan)

Why route around it

What makes it worth the stop

  • Monumental carved-beeswax candle floats paraded to the temples
  • Marks Khao Phansa, the start of the three-month Buddhist Lent
  • Master wax-carvers compete for the most elaborate sculpture

Plan the stop

Practical notes

  1. The grand procession day is the highlight — arrive early for a spot
  2. Reachable by direct flights/trains from Bangkok
  3. Pair with a visit to nearby Pha Taem cliff paintings and the Mekong

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