Not officially confirmed: The data for this festival is less certain; check on the spot or with the organisers.
When and where
When: December or January (about two weeks)
Rule: Lunar calendar. Variable: the 2025 edition ran 11-21 December; the next edition is 18-31 January 2027 (per one source, not yet confirmed).
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About Bangkok Red Cross Fair
The Bangkok Red Cross Fair is a large annual event that raises funds for the Thai Red Cross. The grounds fill with food stalls, funfair rides, concerts, provincial pavilions and a lottery. It is a favourite outing for Thai families and an easy way to taste Thai popular culture and regional dishes. The proceeds go to the Thai Red Cross and entry to the grounds is free.
Getting there
Lumphini Park is by MRT Lumphini or Silom.
Highlights
- Provincial pavilions Each province shows its own dishes and products.
- Funfair and concerts Rides and performances each evening.
- Regional food Many specialities in one place.
Tips for Bangkok Red Cross Fair
- Come on weekday evenings for fewer crowds.
- Bring cash.
- Check dates with the Red Cross before you go.
Bangkok Red Cross Fair on the map
Pinch to zoom; tap a point for more info. Open circles: approximate location.
The map shows Lumphini Park where the fair is held.
Frequently asked questions about Bangkok Red Cross Fair
When is Bangkok Red Cross Fair in 2026?
For 2026 we have no verified date; it is not fixed yet, so we do not guess. The rule is: December or January (about two weeks). Variable: the 2025 edition ran 11-21 December; the next edition is 18-31 January 2027 (per one source, not yet confirmed). Check shortly beforehand with the organiser or the province.
When is Bangkok Red Cross Fair in 2027?
Bangkok Red Cross Fair falls in 2027 on 18–31 January, at Lumphini Park, Bangkok. Rule: December or January (about two weeks). This date comes from media or tourism sources and is not officially confirmed; check it shortly before you go.
Where is the best place to see Bangkok Red Cross Fair?
Watch it best at Lumphini Park, Bangkok. Each province shows its own dishes and products. Lumphini Park is by MRT Lumphini or Silom. Rides and performances each evening. Highlight: Regional food – Many specialities in one place. The Bangkok Red Cross Fair is a large annual event that raises funds for the Thai Red Cross.
Festivals near Lumphini Park, Bangkok
- Teachers' Day (Wai Khru) 1 km as the crow flies
- Bangkok Pride 1 km as the crow flies
- New Year and Countdown Bangkok 2 km as the crow flies
- Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) 2 km as the crow flies
- Chinese New Year Yaowarat (Bangkok) 4 km as the crow flies
Also in January / December
- Chiang Mai Flower Festival
- Chiang Rai Flower Festival
- Bo Sang Umbrella Festival
- Bua Tong Blossom Festival (Doi Mae U-Kho)
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year (Pak Nam Pho)