This isn't just the highlights – this is everything. This 3-page guide lists all festival activities in chronological order, so you can see exactly what's happening at any given time. We've combined the daily fun and the special, can't-miss ceremonies into one easy-to-follow list. Just check the "Date" column to know when each event is scheduled.

I hope this detailed timeline helps you plan the perfect trip here in Sukhothai.

Daily Delights ☀️ (Every Day: Oct 27 - Nov 5)

MORNING

• 5:30 AM: Welcoming the Dawn Ceremony - Wat Traphang Thong
• 8:00 AM: Buddhist Amulet Showcase & Market - Dong Tan Area
• 9:00 AM: OTOP & Cooperative Products Fair - Wat Mai & Beside Wat Mai
• 10:00 AM: Dong Tan Market & Craft Demonstrations (Weaving, Jewelry) - Opposite Wat Mahathat & Dong Lilawadi

AFTERNOON

• 12:00 PM: DIY Activities & Sales Promotions - Beside Wat Mai
• 1:00 PM: Buddhist Sermons & Teachings - Dong Tan Area
• 2:00 PM: Cooperatives Vocational Training - Wat Mai
• 4:00 PM: Krathong Selling, Barter Market & Sukhothai-era Re-enactments - Various locations around the park

EVENING

• 5:00 PM: Traditional Festival Meal Set ("Khao Khwan") & Maha Loy Krathong World Event - Wat Mahathat Courtyard & Behind Wat Chana Songkhram
• 6:00 PM: Cultural Shows, Luk Thung Music, Retro Market & Muay Thai Demonstrations - Various stages
• 8:30 PM: Khon (Masked Dance Drama) & Puppet Theatre - Wat Chana Songkhram
• 9:30 PM: Theatrical Performance of the Legend of Thao Sri Chulalak - Wat Sa Si (Island Stage)

NIGHTLY HIGHLIGHTS

• 7:00 PM: SUKHOTHAI LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW - Wat Mahathat (Note: Two shows on Nov 5th at 7:00 & 8:30 PM!)
• 10:00 PM: FIREWORKS DISPLAY - Traphang Trakuam Pond (Note: The Grand Finale on Nov 5th is at Midnight!)

⭐Special Events : Don't miss these unique, one-time moments!

🔴 October 27

• 5:00 PM: Official Opening Ceremony & Grand Cultural Parade - In front of Wat Sa Si
• 7:30 PM: Nang Noppamas Pageant Contestant Debut - Outdoor Theatre

🔴 November 2

• 7:00 PM: Nang Noppamas Pageant (First Round) - Outdoor Theatre

🔴 November 3

• 7:00 PM: Nang Noppamas Pageant (Selection Round) - Outdoor Theatre

🔴 November 4

• 7:00 PM: Ceremony to receive the Royally-granted Flame - Sukhothai Thani Municipality

THE GRAND FINALE!

The Grand Finale! 🎆 (Full Moon - November 5)

The most important day of the festival!

• 8:00 AM: Procession of the Royal Flame & Lanterns (From New Town to Old City)
• 1:00 PM: Main Royal Procession enters the Historical Park
• 4:00 PM: Grand Royal Procession & Nang Noppamas Parade - Sukhothai Historical Park
• 7:30 PM: Nang Noppamas Pageant (Final Round) - Outdoor Theatre
• 9:00 PM: Phao Thian (Candle Lighting Ceremony) - King Ramkhamhaeng Monument
• 9:30 PM: Royal Trophy Awards Ceremony - Outdoor Theatre
• 10:00 PM: THE ROYAL KRATHONG FLOATING CEREMONY - Traphang Trakuam Pond
• 12:00 AM: MIDNIGHT GRAND FINALE FIREWORKS DISPLAY - Traphang Trakuam Pond