Isan Creative Festival returns in 2026 for its sixth edition, celebrating the culture, cuisine, music, art and environment of the Isan region in Thailand.

This iteration of the festival is titled Northeast Modern and follows the themes Ready, Adaptable, Friendly and Enjoyable.

Covering four main venues, the nine-day programme consists of over 200 fringe events, including talks, exhibitions, workshops, courses and a craft market.

The event is organised annually by the Creative Economy Agency and aims to activate the 20 provinces of the Isan area.

Isan Creative Festival 2026 takes place from 11 to 19 July 2026 at various locations across Khon Kaen, Thailand.