Cicada Market
A curated open-air arts, crafts and street-food market set in a leafy park with live music and a small amphitheatre, more design-led and relaxed than the town's night markets.
- Category
- Markets & Night Markets
- Entrance fee
- Free entry.
- Hours
- Friday and Saturday 16:00-23:00; Sunday 16:00-22:00 (closed Mon-Thu). As of 2026, confirm locally.
- Best time
- Weekend evenings from around 18:00; go early to beat crowds and catch the outdoor stage shows.
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2.5 hours
About Cicada Market
If you only do one market in Hua Hin, this is the one worth prioritising. It is a curated, design-led affair set in a leafy park, with handmade crafts, decent food and live music around a small amphitheatre. The quality is a clear step up from the tourist-heavy seafood night market in town.
The atmosphere is relaxed rather than frantic, which is part of the appeal. You can browse actual handmade goods, eat well, and catch the outdoor stage shows without feeling like you are being funnelled through a tourist trap.
The catch is timing: it only runs on weekend evenings, so plan around that. Go early in the evening to beat the crowds and get a good spot for the performances.
Highlights
- Curated handmade arts and crafts, a cut above the norm
- Good street food in a leafy park setting
- Live music and shows at a small amphitheatre
- Relaxed, design-led vibe versus the town night markets
Tips
- Weekends only, so plan your visit around Friday to Sunday
- Arrive early in the evening to beat the crowds
- Catch the outdoor stage shows for the live performances
- Easy songthaew or Grab ride from town
How to get there
About 5 km south of central Hua Hin near Khao Takiab. Grab/taxi ~10-15 min, or songthaew heading to Khao Takiab.