The short answer
Cicada Market: what visitors should know first
Yes, on a Friday to Sunday evening if you like a relaxed market with live music. Check opening days first, because the market runs only on weekends and is further out than the town centre.
Useful facts
Cicada Market facts at a glance
- Location
- Khao Takiab, Hua Hin
- Open
- Friday to Sunday, 16:00 to 23:00 per its site
- Experience type
- Weekend market
- Known for
- Handmade goods, art and performances
- Food
- Bakery and street food stalls
Why it matters
Why Cicada Market is worth your time
Cicada is an alternative to the central night market, with a focus on art and performance. For a family that wants a calm evening, it is a gentler choice than a street food crowd.
It also fits with a visit to Khao Takiab, which is close by. Together they make an easy afternoon-to-evening outing. Treat it as an evening outing rather than a shopping errand. Walk slowly, sit for a performance and eat without hurrying. Older travellers should note that the site is large and that a short taxi ride, not a long walk, is the better way to get in and out.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Handmade goods
Crafts, clothing and souvenirs.
- 02
Live music
Open-air theatre performances in the evening.
- 03
Street shows
Amphitheatre performances.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Cicada Market is an open-air market near Khao Takiab. Its own website lists handmade goods, clothing, souvenirs and sunglasses, bakery items at Pineapple House, and an art section. The site also mentions live music at an open-air theatre at 19:00 and street performer shows at an amphitheatre in the evening, though some event listings on the page were old.
Go at about 16:30 when stalls open. Walk the market once without buying, then return to the stalls that interest you. Eat in the food area and sit down at the theatre for the performance.
Take a taxi or hired car, because the market is further from the centre, and agree a return ride. Carry cash for small stalls, and check the opening days again before you go.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Check opening days
- Take cash
- Hire a taxi back
- Go early to avoid crowds
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Khao Takiab, southern end of Hua Hin
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Best time
- Early evening
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- The site is large, with long walks between sections and uneven surfaces. Seating is available at food areas and theatres, but queues can build up.
- Tickets and access
- Per its own site, the market is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 16:00 to 23:00. There is no entry fee stated on the page we opened; check on arrival.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Cicada Market
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The site is large, with long walks between sections and uneven surfaces. Seating is available at food areas and theatres, but queues can build up.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
When is Cicada Market open?
Its own site lists Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 16:00 to 23:00; confirm before you go.
Is it near the town centre?
No, it is at Khao Takiab, at the southern end.
Is there vegetarian food?
Ask each stall; we could not verify specific vegetarian vendors.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.