When and where
Next edition: The date for next year is not confirmed yet; the festival is usually held in February.
When: Mid February, about 10 days
Rule: Lunar calendar. Variable: 2026 was 13-22 February (38th edition); 2027 not yet known.
Dates can change. Check the current date shortly before your trip with the local organisers or the tourist office.
About King Narai Reign Fair (Lopburi)
The King Narai Reign Fair commemorates King Narai the Great (17th century), who made Lopburi a second capital and had contact with European courts. Visitors are invited to come in traditional dress, and the palace and surroundings are lit for a light-and-sound show, historic re-enactments and markets. It is a popular family festival with lots of costumes and photos. The fair lasts ten days and nights and is held each February around the palace.
Getting there
Lopburi is about 150 km north of Bangkok; train or bus (about 2-3 hours).
Highlights
- Traditional dress Visitors wear Ayutthaya-style costumes.
- Light-and-sound show The palace is lit with stories of King Narai.
- Historic re-enactments Performances about court and diplomatic life.
Tips for King Narai Reign Fair (Lopburi)
- Come in traditional dress for the best photos.
- Combine with the monkeys at Phra Prang Sam Yot.
- It is hot in the afternoon; come in the evening.
King Narai Reign Fair (Lopburi) on the map
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The map shows King Narai's Palace in Lopburi, the main ground of the fair.
Frequently asked questions about King Narai Reign Fair (Lopburi)
When is King Narai Reign Fair (Lopburi) in 2026?
King Narai Reign Fair falls in 2026 on 13–22 February, at King Narai's Palace, Lopburi. Rule: Mid February, about 10 days. An official or clearly documented source confirms this date.
Where is the best place to see King Narai Reign Fair (Lopburi)?
Watch it best at King Narai's Palace, Lopburi. Visitors wear Ayutthaya-style costumes. Lopburi is about 150 km north of Bangkok; train or bus (about 2-3 hours). The palace is lit with stories of King Narai. Highlight: Historic re-enactments – Performances about court and diplomatic life.
What should I bring or wear to King Narai Reign Fair (Lopburi)?
Come in traditional dress for the best photos. Combine with the monkeys at Phra Prang Sam Yot. It is hot in the afternoon; come in the evening. Highlight: Traditional dress – Visitors wear Ayutthaya-style costumes. Highlight: Light-and-sound show – The palace is lit with stories of King Narai.
Festivals near King Narai's Palace, Lopburi
- Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival 1 km as the crow flies
- Tak Bat Dok Mai (Flower Alms, Saraburi) 20 km as the crow flies
- Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair 50 km as the crow flies
- Don Chedi Memorial Fair (Suphan Buri) 65 km as the crow flies
- Wat Bang Phra Sak Yant Tattoo Festival 110 km as the crow flies
Also in February
- Chiang Mai Flower Festival
- Chiang Rai Flower Festival
- Koh Samui Buffalo Fighting
- Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year (Pak Nam Pho)
- Chinese New Year Yaowarat (Bangkok)
- Dok Lamduan Flower Festival (Si Sa Ket)