Cicada Market Hua Hin: Hours, Getting There & Tips

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What Is Cicada Market?

Cicada Market is an open-air weekend market built around art. Handmade crafts, an art gallery, design stalls and a beer garden with live music share the same site. That mix sets it apart from the Dechanuchit night market in town, which leans toward street food and souvenirs. Think of this place as an evening out among artists and makers, with food and drink as a supporting act. If you want a market for browsing and buying something one-of-a-kind, it fits. If you want a quick dinner from a dozen food carts, a town market suits you better.

Opening Days, Hours And Entry

Cicada Market is listed as open Friday to Sunday, from 4 pm to 11 pm. Entry is listed as free, so your budget is whatever you choose to spend on crafts, art, food and drinks. Expect low-to-medium spending if you only eat and browse, and more if you buy original artwork. Hours and entry last checked November 2026. Rainy-season and holiday hours can shift, so look at the market's official page before a special trip.

• Days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Hours: 4 pm to 11 pm
• Entry: free

How To Get To Cicada Market From Hua Hin

Listings place the market in the Khao Takiab area, outside central Hua Hin. Check the market's official page for the exact address and current transport options, and line up your ride back before it gets late.

What To See And Do

The market is organized into four sections: Art a la Mode, Art Indoors, Art of Act and Art of Eating. Zone names and stall mixes change over time, so treat the layout below as a guide rather than a fixed map. Wander the craft stalls first, then settle in for music.

• Art a la Mode: wearable pieces and design stalls
• Art Indoors: the gallery space and original works
• Art of Act: live performance and music
• Art of Eating: food and drinks, plus the beer garden

How Long To Stay And When To Arrive

Plan a relaxed evening here rather than a quick stop. Arriving soon after the 4 pm opening gives you the craft stalls and gallery at a calmer pace. Stay on for live music and a drink toward the 11 pm close. Because the market runs only three days a week, build it into a Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening. Landed midweek? Head to the 5 Hua Hin Night Market Picks: Hours, Food & Tips instead. For a food-led evening, Chatchai Market Hua Hin: Local Day Market Guide is another option in town.

Cicada Market Vs Other Hua Hin Markets

Each market here suits a different kind of evening. Cicada Market is the pick for art, handmade goods and live music. Our guide to Tamarind Market Hua Hin: Food, Tips & Getting There covers a market with a different feel. The table below sums up the main differences.

Tips And Mistakes To Avoid

A few simple choices make the evening smoother. Most problems come from timing and transport, not from the market itself. If you have a spare day on another trip, the Sam Phan Nam Floating Market, Hua Hin: Worth Visiting? is a separate outing. Check its distance from Hua Hin before you plan around it.

• Arriving on a Monday to Thursday: the market is listed as a Friday-to-Sunday event.
• Expecting a food-only market: art and crafts come first here.
• Going in rain without a plan: have an indoor fallback, such as the Art Indoors zone.
• Having no ride back: arrange your return before the late-evening close.
• Carrying only large notes: bring small baht for craft and drink stalls.