Cox's Bazar Tourism Carnival opens 15 November, public entry from 19 November: tickets, zones and hours
A 24-hour carnival on 35 acres of beach beside Hotel Shaibal. Entry is Tk 200, or Tk 500 for a day-long pass, and it is fully cashless. The public can go in from 6am on 19 November.
The "Cox's Bazar Tourism Carnival 2026" opens on the beach at Cox's Bazar on 15 November, under the theme "A new wave of experiences". The public can go in from 6am on 19 November, when ticket sales also start. The carnival stays open around the clock.
It is an initiative of the Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC), organised by Spellbound Communications Limited, with Tickify Limited as exclusive online ticketing and booking partner. The organisers call it the country's first and largest beach carnival.
At a glance
- Opening: 15 November 2026.
- Public entry: from 6am on 19 November, open 24 hours a day.
- How long: the FAQ on the organisers' website says 90 days from 15 November. Another part of the same site still shows 1 November to 31 January, and tickets are on sale only up to 5 December for now. The organisers have not confirmed a closing date.
- Venue: Hotel Shaibal, Motel Road, Cox's Bazar: about 35 acres of beach and pine grove.
Tickets: prices, what's included, how to buy
| Pass | Price (per person) | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Regular pass | Tk 200 | One entry; cannot be reused once you are inside |
| Day-long pass | Tk 500 | Unlimited entry and re-entry until 11:59pm on the day of purchase |
- Included with entry: the Food Zone, Pitha Arena, Market Zone, BBQ Zone, the live-music amphitheatre and live busking.
- Separate tickets: some experiences and activities, such as camping, go-karts and kayaking.
- No cash: the whole carnival is cashless. Buying online with bKash, Nagad, Rocket or a card gets you in faster; there are top-up booths inside.
- Where to buy: the carnival page on Tickify or the organisers' website, cxbpc.com.
- An unused single-entry ticket can be passed to someone else, subject to the organisers' checks.
What's inside: 12 zones
- Food Zone: local and signature dishes from all eight divisions and food carts, plus a juice corner, BBQ zone and Pitha Arena.
- Open Theatre: cultural and folk performances on an open-air stage, weekend headline concerts and open mic.
- Camping zone: overnight tents, bonfires, self-barbecue and stargazing.
- Experience Zone: hammocks, a reading corner, sand art and movies under the stars.
- Open library and telescopes: reading by the sea, telescope stargazing and astronomy guidance.
- Market Zone: national brands, local Cox's Bazar and SME stalls, crafts and GI products.
- Exhibition Zone: tourism and photography exhibitions, art and heritage.
- Kids Zone: mini golf, games, go-karts and supervised entertainment.
- Wellness Zone: sunrise and sunset yoga, meditation and workshops.
- Gaming, sports and go-karts: games for all ages, beach football, volleyball, handball and kabaddi.
At the press conference, the organisers said international sand artists Paul and Remy Hoggard will lead a special sand-sculpture programme. There will be special events on Victory Day (16 December), Christmas and New Year's Day. The full concert and weekend programme has not been published yet.
Promotional image of the camping zone. Image: Cox's Bazar Parjatan Carnival
Safety and facilities
The organisers say there will be lifeguards on the beach, 24-hour security with CCTV, watch towers and a supervised Kids Zone. The carnival map shows lockers, a nursing station, accessible toilets, and an information and souvenir point.
For businesses
Applications for food, SME, GI-product and night-market stalls are open on the organisers' website, which also offers sponsorship and zone-naming rights.
Why now
When the carnival was first announced in October, BPC chairman Md Samimuzzaman said the aim was to draw more foreign tourists and rebrand Cox's Bazar as a safe, sustainable, international-standard destination. It was originally due to open on 1 November.
Heading on to Saint Martin's from Cox's Bazar? Read: Room for 3,500 a day, fewer than 900 going: fares and distance keep Saint Martin's out of reach.
FAQ
When does the Cox's Bazar Tourism Carnival start?
It opens on 15 November 2026. Public entry and ticket sales begin at 6am on 19 November.
How much are carnival tickets?
Tk 200 for a single-entry regular pass and Tk 500 for a day-long pass with unlimited re-entry. Some activities, such as camping and go-karts, need separate tickets.
What are the opening hours?
The carnival is open 24 hours a day, though some zones may keep their own hours.
Can I pay in cash?
No. The carnival is cashless: pay with bKash, Nagad, Rocket or a card. There are top-up booths inside.
Sources
- Cox's Bazar Parjatan Carnival: organisers' website, viewed 13 November 2026
- Cox's Bazar Parjatan Carnival tickets, Tickify, viewed 13 November 2026
- Cox's Bazar tourism carnival begins Nov 15, Bangladesh Post, 5 November 2026
- Three-month tourism carnival in Cox's Bazar from 15 November (Bangla), Asian TV, 5 November 2026
- First three-month tourism carnival in Cox's Bazar (Bangla), Channel i Online, 7 October 2026
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