Chiang Mai Night Bazaar Opening Hours
The Night Bazaar is not a single building with one clock — it is an open stretch of Changklan Road that fills up after dark. Stall opening times vary by zone, so here is a practical, zone-by-zone breakdown to help you arrive at the right moment.
Hours verified October 2026 (per Chiang Mai public info and on-site observation).
General market hours
Most craft and souvenir stalls along the main Changklan Road start setting up around 17:30–18:00 and begin closing between 22:30 and 23:00. Individual stalls decide their own hours, so the street is never uniformly "open" or "closed" at a fixed minute.
By zone
Changklan North (main street) is liveliest 18:30–21:00. Anusarn Market food stalls peak 19:30–21:30. The Kalare Night Bazaar stage runs shows roughly 20:00–22:00. The Loi Kroh bar extension stays busy past 23:00, and many restaurants and bars continue later than the craft stalls.
Best time to arrive
Arrive about 60 minutes before sunset. Stall lights switch on roughly 30 minutes after sunset — that blue-hour window (about 20–30 minutes after sunset) is the most photogenic. To avoid crowds, come right at 18:00 opening or after 21:30.
Days of the week
The bazaar runs every day, including public holidays. Weekends and the cool season (Nov–Feb) are noticeably busier; rainy-season weeknights are calmer and easier to browse.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Night Bazaar open?
Stalls generally start opening around 18:00 daily; some begin setting up from 17:30. The craft section mostly winds down by 23:00.
What time does it close?
Most stalls close between 22:30 and 23:00, but Anusarn food stalls, bars and the Loi Kroh extension often continue later — some past midnight.
Is it open every day?
Yes, the Night Bazaar operates daily, year-round, including holidays.
When is the best time to visit?
18:30–21:00 for lights and atmosphere; 18:00 opening or after 21:30 for smaller crowds.