Friday 22 – Sunday 24 January 2027 at Sense Hot Spring Wellness & Spa, under an hour from Chiang Mai city. Three days of live music, arts, workshops and talks, with camping on site.
- Three days, Friday to Sunday
- Camping included, bring your own tent
- Kids 12 and under free
- Three days, Friday to Sunday
- Camping included, bring your own tent
- Kids 12 and under free
A Weekend Festival in the Hills East of Chiang Mai
Gaia Beats is a three-day music and arts festival held on the grounds of a hot spring resort in Mae On district. Music runs across several stages, from the Synergy main stage to live bands on The Horizon from 18:00 and late sets in The Bunker until 03:00.
Daytime is just as full: theatre and comedy at Kindred Caravan, morning talks at Gaia Futures, yoga and workshops at The Courtyard and The Shala, plus a local food and drink market and fire spaces at night. The organisers put 1% of festival revenue towards projects supporting young people in Northern Thailand.
Prices Go Up at the End of Each Phase
Tickets are sold through Ticketmelon. The price is the same online or at the door within each phase, with no added fees, and prices do not come back down once a phase ends. All sales are final.
- Phase 3 On sale now 3 November – 4 January ฿4,000 (~$121)
- Final 5 – 18 January ฿4,500 (~$136)
- Door From 19 January ฿5,000 (~$152)
Phase 3: ฿4,000
On sale until 4 January 2027, then ฿4,500.
Prices checked 3 November 2026. US dollar figures are approximate, at ฿33 to the dollar. Locals who find the price a barrier can apply for a Pay What You Can ticket on the Gaia Beats website.
Dates, Venue and What to Bring
Families Are Welcome
Children 12 and under go free, and teens aged 13 to 19 pay half price. The Junkyard is the festival's kids and family area, with workshops and creative play, and there is a separate, quieter family camping area.
Getting to Mae On From Town
Festival shuttle
A round-trip shuttle runs between Chiang Mai city and the venue. It must be booked in advance, and it is the recommended option.
Grab, Bolt or taxi
Fine for getting there. Rides back are hard to find, especially late at night, so book your return before you go.
Driving
Park at the official Gaia Beats car park; you cannot drive to the venue itself. A shuttle runs between the car park and the site day and night. The festival is at Sense Hot Spring Wellness & Spa on Google Maps.
From the airport
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is about an hour from the venue.
Shuttle booking and the latest practical details are on the organisers' FAQ and first-timer's guide.
Book your ride home before you go.
Get Your Gaia Beats Tickets
Phase 3 tickets are ฿4,000 (~$121) until 4 January. Kids 12 and under go free.
Get tickets on Ticketmelon ↗