Đà Nẵng – The City of Events and Festivals, twice honored by the World Tourism Organization as “Asia’s Leading Festival & Event Destination.”
The 2026 Danang Events and Festivals Calendar unfolds in the context of an expanded urban and cultural space, as the city puts on a vibrant festival attire stretching from the downtown area to the plains, the coastline, and the mountains.
A lively, bustling, and energetic atmosphere is spreading across Danang, promising a festival season more explosive than ever before.
Information is subject to change depending on actual conditions.
1. DANANG NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2026
- Location: Hai Chau, An Hai, Hoa Cuong, Hoi An Dong, Hoi An Tay, Ban Thach, Quang Phu Wards, and major tourist attractions.
- Time: December 30, 2025 – January 3, 2026
The Danang New Year Festival 2026 features a series of highlighted activities, including New Year check-in spaces, the opening ceremony and art performances, creative art zones, culinary spaces, the countdown program, and the Danang Concert.
These activities take place at various locations throughout the city, creating a vibrant, dynamic, and highly engaging festive atmosphere to celebrate the transition into the new year.
2. DANANG INTERNATIONAL LANTERN FESTIVAL 2026
- Location: Hoi An Ward
- Time: January 21–25, 2026
Hoi An shines brilliantly in a vibrant artistic space created by lanterns from domestic and international organizations and localities. In addition, the festival features lantern-making competitions, art performances, cultural exchanges, exhibitions, and fashion shows incorporating lantern designs.
Photo: Lê Hoàng Nam
3. BÍNH NGỌ LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2026
- Location: Hoi An Ward
- Time: February 9–26, 2026
The Lunar New Year, with its rituals and traditions preserved through generations, holds a sacred meaning in Vietnamese life. In Hoi An, the traditional New Year atmosphere is vividly recreated with the spring flower festival and flower market, the Tet bamboo pole (cây nêu), along with traditional cultural activities, art performances, and sports events that reflect the vibrant spirit of early spring.
Ảnh: Lê Hoàng Nam
4. HOI AN FULL MOON (NGUYEN TIEU) FESTIVAL
- Location: Hoi An Ward
- Time: March 2–4, 2026
The Nguyen Tieu Festival in Hoi An, recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, is one of the long-standing and important traditional festivals of the Hoi An community. It is both a festive occasion and a time for peace-seeking rituals, offerings, and prayers for prosperity at various heritage sites and assembly halls within the Hoi An Ancient Quarter.
Photo: Huỳnh Văn Truyền
5. WHALE WORSHIP FESTIVAL (CẦU NGƯ FESTIVAL)
The festival takes place across multiple locations:
- February 2, 2026 – Ha Loc, Ngoc An, Long Thanh Hamlets (Tam Xuan Commune)
- March 4–8, 2026 – Ha Khe Beach Park, Nguyen Tat Thanh Street
- April 3–4, 2026 – Hoi An Dong Ward
- May 22–23, 2026 – Lang Ong Ngu – Tan Hiep Commune
The Whale Worship Festival is a distinctive cultural tradition of coastal communities, associated with the belief in the Whale God (Cá Ông) and the folk art of Hát Bả Trạo. The festival is an occasion for fishermen to express gratitude to the deities while praying for favorable fishing seasons, calm seas, and safety during their voyages.
6. DANANG INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2026
- Location: East Sea Park
- Date: March 22, 2026
The Danang International Marathon will officially take place on March 22, 2026. The early-year weather offers pleasant conditions for runners to achieve new personal records. Danang is ready to welcome thousands of athletes from Vietnam and abroad to participate in one of the most beautiful marathon routes in the region.
With the stunning scenery of Danang, the race promises to be one of the must-run marathons of the year. The race distances include the marathon (42KM), half marathon (21KM), 5KM, and a 1.5KM kids’ run.
7. WORLD LEGENDS FOOTBALL FESTIVAL
- Location: Hoa Xuan Stadium
- Time: Late March 2026
This special cultural–sports event aims to promote the development of sports tourism in Danang. The festival brings together legendary football players and global football stars, creating a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere for fans.
8. DANANG FOOD TOUR FESTIVAL 2026
- Location: An Hai Ward
- Time: March 2026
The festival offers a lively atmosphere with hundreds of distinctive dishes, ranging from Danang specialties and Vietnamese favorites to flavors from various cultures. Visitors can experience the cooking process firsthand and participate in many other unique art performances and activities.
Photo: Lê Hoàng Nam
9. FOLK MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL & LANTERN FESTIVAL
- Location: Danang City
- Time: Quarter 1 of 2026 (January to March)
A cultural space combining folk arts, lantern displays, and street performances.
10. QUAN THE AM FESTIVAL, MARBLE MOUNTAINS, DANANG CITY
- Location: Quan The Am Pagoda compound, Ngu Hanh Son Ward; Su Van Hanh Street, Le Van Hien Street; and the route from Quan The Am Pagoda to Huong Son Pagoda (Ghenh Mountain)…
- Time: April 4–7, 2026
The festival is one of Danang’s most significant folk events rooted in Buddhist beliefs, featuring key activities such as:
– The Celebration Day of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Quan The Am)
– The incense-offering ceremony commemorating Princess Huyen Tran
– The Spring Offering Ceremony praying for national peace and prosperity
– Religious programs (sutra recitation, discussions, dharma rituals, meditation sessions…)
– Folk art performances, singing, dancing, calligraphy
– Sports activities, and exhibitions showcasing paintings and photographs promoting the Marble Mountains Scenic Area.
11. IRONMAN 70.3 VIETNAM 2026
- Location: City beaches and race routes
- Time: May 10, 2026
IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam 2026 – the world-class triathlon event that has become an annual hallmark of Danang – promises new challenges for athletes from many countries, where the intensity of competition blends with the breathtaking scenery along Vietnam’s stunning coastline.
Ảnh: Đậu Quyết Thắng
12. DANANG INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL 2026 (DIFF)
- Location: An Hai Ward & Han River
- Time: May – July 2026
Danang – the City of Events and Festivals, twice honored by the World Tourism Organization as “Asia’s Leading Festival & Event Destination.”
The year 2026 unfolds as the city’s urban and cultural spaces continue to expand, with Danang dressing itself in vibrant festive colors stretching from the city center to the plains, the coastline, and the mountainous areas. A lively, bustling, and energetic atmosphere is spreading across Danang, promising a more explosive festival season than ever before.
13. ENJOY DANANG FESTIVAL 2026
- Location: An Hai Ward
- Time: June 2026
The Enjoy Danang Festival aims to promote the image of a dynamic, youthful, and culturally rich Danang. The event brings a lively atmosphere with diverse cultural and entertainment elements, inspiring visitors to explore the city in refreshing new ways. At the festival, visitors can immerse themselves in a joyful spirit, enjoy a wide range of experiences, and feel the vibrant rhythm of life in Danang.
14. VIETNAM – ASEAN FESTIVAL 2026
- Location: East Sea Park
- Time: June 2026
Get ready for the Vietnam – ASEAN Festival, a unique event where the colors, music, and cultures of Southeast Asian nations come together. This is an opportunity to explore distinctive artistic values, experience the spirit of regional connection, and enjoy a vibrant and unprecedented festive atmosphere.
15. VIETNAM – KOREA FESTIVAL 2026
- Location: Hoi An Ancient Quarter
- Time: July 2026
The Vietnam – Korea Festival is where the two cultures come together in a vibrant and lively setting. The event offers unique cultural, artistic, and entertainment experiences that visitors should not miss.
16. DANANG ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2026 (DANAFF)
- Location: Hai Chau Ward
- Time: July 2026
The Danang Asian Film Festival is a prestigious cinematic event that brings together filmmakers, artists, and outstanding works from many countries across the continent. The festival aims to honor creativity, promote cultural exchange, and expand the collaborative space for Asian cinema, offering diverse and enriching experiences for film lovers visiting Danang.
17. VIETNAM – JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026
- Location: East Sea Park
- Time: August 2026
The Vietnam – Japan Festival 2026 presents distinctive artistic expressions and inspiring entertainment experiences. A rich series of accompanying activities and diverse cultural–artistic exchanges create a vibrant festive atmosphere, while strengthening mutual understanding and deepening the friendship between the two nations.
18. THE 22nd HOI AN – JAPAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE
- Location: Hoi An Ancient Quarter
- Time: August 2026
The event features prominent activities such as exhibitions, cultural, artistic, and culinary exchanges between Vietnam and Japan; a Cosplay Contest; the reenactment of the wedding procession of Princess Ngọc Hoa and merchant Araki Sotaro; Yosakoi dance group exchanges; kendo performances; and various sports exchange activities.
19. NGOC LINH GINSENG & INTERNATIONAL HERBAL FESTIVAL – DANANG 2026
- Location: Danang City
- Time: August 1–3, 2026
The festival offers a wide range of unique experiences, from exhibitions of Ngoc Linh ginseng and rare medicinal herbs to OCOP product trading spaces and experiential tours to ginseng–herbal regions. Specialized conferences and trade promotion programs provide collaboration opportunities for businesses and experts. At the same time, a series of cultural and artistic activities linked with the preservation of folk knowledge, connecting local communities and visitors, creates a vibrant festival atmosphere rich in local identity.
20. LỄ HỘI THUYỀN SUP QUỐC TẾ
- Địa điểm: Sông Hàn & hai bên bờ
- Thời gian: Đầu tháng 9/2026
Lễ hội mang ý nghĩa lan tỏa lối sống tích cực, gần gũi với thiên nhiên. Thông qua các hoạt động phong phú, chương trình góp phần khẳng định hình ảnh Đà Nẵng là điểm đến của những trải nghiệm độc đáo, hấp dẫn, giàu bản sắc và đầy năng lượng trong mùa hè 2026.
20. INTERNATIONAL SUP FESTIVAL
- Location: Han River & both riverbanks
- Time: Early September 2026
The festival conveys a message of promoting a positive, nature-connected lifestyle. Through a variety of engaging activities, the program helps affirm Danang’s image as a destination of unique, appealing, and culturally rich experiences, filled with vibrant energy during the summer of 2026.
Photo: Lê Hoàng Nam
22. DANANG CREATIVE ARTS WEEK 2026
- Location: Hoi An Ward
- Time: September 2026
The event contributes to diversifying creative activities, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a Danang that feels both familiar and refreshingly new through unique artistic spaces.
23. PICKLEBALL PPA TOUR ASIA – VIETNAM CUP 2026
- Location: Tien Son Sports Center & Tuyen Son Sports Village
- Time: Late September – Early October 2026
The Pickleball PPA Tour Asia – Vietnam Cup returns with great excitement, following the remarkable success of the 2025 season—a year that set new records in athlete participation, professional quality, and community engagement. In 2026, the tournament promises even more thrilling competitions, gathering top players from across the region in a professional and inspiring competitive atmosphere.
24. ACTIVITIES CELEBRATING VIETNAM CULTURAL HERITAGE DAY
- Location: Hoi An Ancient Quarter
- Time: November 23 – December 7, 2026
The series of activities commemorates the 27th anniversary of Hoi An Ancient Town being recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site (December 4, 1999 – 2026), and the 9th anniversary of the Bai Choi Art of Central Vietnam being inscribed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (December 7, 2017 – 2026). The program promises a profound and colorful heritage journey for residents and visitors, featuring outstanding activities such as exhibitions, showcases, a cross-country run, Bai Choi art performances, and free admission to the Ancient Quarter.
25. “SẮC MÀU TRÀ VÂN” CULTURE & TOURISM FESTIVAL
- Location: Tra Van Commune
- Time: November 2025
Tra Van lies in the heart of the Truong Son mountain range, offering a tranquil beauty with Crang Ning Waterfall, Ong Ni grass hill, and early-morning “sea of clouds” around the Ong Sinh area. This land is the “capital” of Tra My cinnamon, highlighted by a more than 200-year-old ancient cinnamon tree recognized as a Vietnam Heritage Tree.
26. DANANG NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2027
- Location: City squares, scenic areas, pedestrian streets, and beaches
- Time: December 2026 – January 2027
The Danang New Year Festival 2027 promises a lively and inspiring atmosphere, where every moment becomes a cherished memory for both visitors and residents. The event is expected to create a distinctive highlight for the year-end festive season, spreading warmth, optimism, and the spirit of new beginnings for a bright and successful 2027.
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
In addition to major annual events and festivals, Danang hosts many celebrations rich in spiritual and religious elements, held every year to pray for favorable weather, national peace and prosperity, and to honor ancestors, as well as festivals associated with cultural promotion and exchange activities.
Visiting Danang during this period offers travelers the opportunity to discover unique cultural values, gain deeper insight into the spiritual life of the local community, and experience the distinct cultural interplay among regions across Vietnam as well as with international friends.
| No. | Event / Festival | Expected Time | Expected Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danang Street Festival “Spring Radiance 2026” | 29/03/2026 | Nguyen Phuoc Lan Street, Hoa Xuan Ward |
| 2 | Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – Furama Festive Season | 3/12, 24/12, 31/12/2025 & 1/1/2026 | Furama Resort Danang |
| 3 | Water Channel Worship Festival | Dec 2025 – Feb 2026 (annual) | Villages in Nam Tra My Commune |
| 4 | Ngoc Linh Ginseng Market Fair | 01–03 monthly | Ngoc Linh Ginseng Event Center, Nam Tra My |
| 5 | Friendship and Cooperation Cities Forum – Danang 2025 | Jan 2026 | Danang City |
| 6 | Spring Welcome Art Program 2026 | Jan 2026 | Bach Dang Pedestrian Street |
| 7 | Cam Ha Kumquat Festival | Jan 2026 | Hoi An Tay Ward |
| 8 | The Festival of Light and Heritage | 17/02–30/04/2026 | Hoi An Memories Island |
| 9 | Tra Que “Cau Bong” Ritual | 23/02/2026 | Tra Que Vegetable Village |
| 10 | Huong Tra Village Festival 2026 | 26–27/02/2026 | Huong Tra Ecological Village & Ca Ban Village |
| 11 | Ba Cho Duoc Festival | 26–27/02/2026 | Thang An Commune |
| 12 | Binh Ngo Full Moon (Tet Nguyen Tieu) Festival 2026 | 26/02–04/03/2026 | Hoi An Ward |
| 13 | Ba Chiem Son Festival | 27–28/02/2026 | Duy Xuyen Commune |
| 14 | Kim Bong Ancestors Worship & Traditional Craft Village Day | 28/02/2026 | Kim Bong Village |
| 15 | Tuy Loan Village Festival | Feb 2026 | Tuy Loan Village |
| 16 | Nguyen Tieu Poetry Night 2026 | Feb 2026 | Bach Dang Pedestrian Street |
| 17 | Earth Hour 2026 | 28/03/2026 | Hoi An Ward |
| 18 | Cam Chanh Spring Offering & Whale Worship Festival | 11/03/2026 (12/2 lunar) | Le Than Street, Hoa Xuan Ward |
| 19 | Tra Kiem Kitchen-Closing Festival | 11/03/2026 (12/2 lunar) | Tra Kiem Neighborhood, Hoa Xuan Ward |
| 20 | Buu Dan Mother Goddess Festival (Third Water Palace) | 20–22/03/2026 (20–22/2 lunar) | Khuong Huu Dung Street, Hoa Xuan Ward |
| 21 | Ba Thu Bon Festival | 28–30/03/2026 | Thu Bon Commune, Nong Son |
| 22 | Coastal Culture & Sports Festival – Whale Worship | 31/03 & 01/04/2026 | Duy Ha Village, Thang An Commune |
| 23 | Band & Music Groups Festival 2026 | Mar 2026 | Bach Dang Pedestrian Street |
| 24 | Cam Nam Sticky Corn Festival | 4–7/04/2026 | Hoi An Ward |
| 25 | Non Nuoc Stone Sculpture Competition | 04/05/2026 | Ngu Hanh Son Ward |
| 26 | Ba Phuong Chao Festival | 12/04/2026 | Vu Gia Commune |
| 27 | Trung Luong Annual Singing & Dancing Festival | 26/04/2026 (10/3 lunar) | Khuong Huu Dung Street, Hoa Xuan Ward |
| 28 | 555th Anniversary of Tra Kieu Five-Village Community Festival | 26/04/2026 | Tra Kieu Five-Village Church, Tra Chau Hamlet |
| 29 | Yen Ancestors Worship Festival | 26/04/2026 | Yen Craft Ancestors Temple – Tan Hiep Commune |
| 30 | Vietnam Ethnic Culture Day | Apr 2026 | Bach Dang Pedestrian Street |
| 31 | Art Program Celebrating Reunification Day | Apr 2026 | Bach Dang Pedestrian Street |
| 32 | Stone Craft Ancestors Festival | 01–02/05/2026 | Stone Craft Ancestors Shrine – Nguyen Duy Trinh Street |
| 33 | “Hoi An Flower Craft Beauty” Festival – 4th Edition | 01–03/05/2026 | Hoi An Ward |
| 34 | Qua Giang Village Festival | 07/05/2026 (10–12/4 lunar) | Qua Giang Village, Hoa Xuan Ward |
| 35 | Northern Emperor Tran Vu Celebration | 09/05/2026 | Hoi An Ward |
| 36 | Vesak Day Celebration 2026 | 26–31/05/2026 | Hoi An Ward |
| 37 | Art Program Celebrating President Ho Chi Minh’s Birthday | May 2026 | Bach Dang Pedestrian Street |
| 38 | “Journey to the Motherland” Marathon | 01/06/2026 | Quang Phu Ward |
| 39 | Danang Photography Exhibition – “Reaching the New Era” | Jun 2026 | Bach Dang Pedestrian Street |
| 40 | Folk Dance & Flashmob Festival | Jun 2026 | Bach Dang Pedestrian Street |
| 41 | Danang Coffee Festival | Jun 2026 | Bach Dang Pedestrian Street |
| 42 | Ngoc Linh Ginseng Ancestor Worship Ceremony | 31/07/2026 | Ngoc Linh Ginseng Shrine, Tra Linh |
| 43 | “Red Bombax Blossoms – Cham Island” Festival | Late Jul 2026 | Cham Islands |
| 44 | Ao Dai Festival | Jul 2026 | Bach Dang Pedestrian Street |
| 45 | German Beer Festival – Hoi An 2026 | Quarter 1 of 2026 (January to March) | Hoi An Ancient Quarter |
| 46 | Central Vietnam – Central Highlands Tuong & Folk Singing Festival | Quarter 1 of 2026 (January to March) | Danang City |
| 47 | Thanh Ha Pottery Ancestors Festival | 1–2/08/2026 | Thanh Ha Pottery Village |
| 48 | Tra My Cinnamon Festival – 1st Edition | 1–3/08/2026 | Ong Ni Hill & Tra Van Commune |
| 49 | Quan Thanh De Quan Celebration | 06/08/2026 | Quan Cong Temple, Hoi An Ward |
| 50 | Vu Lan Festival – Marble Mountains | 21–23/08/2026 | Marble Mountains Scenic Area |
| 51 | Horecfex 2025 (Hospitality & Food Expo) | 20–21/08/2026 | Ariyana International Convention Center |
| 52 | Chien Dan Communal House Festival | 26/08/2026 (14/7 lunar) | Chien Dan Communal House |
| 53 | Arieu Chili Festival | Jul or Aug 2026 | Dong Giang Heaven’s Gate Eco-tourism Site |
| 54 | Blue Dragon Charity Walk | Sep 2026 | Bac My An – My Khe Beach |
| 55 | Art Program Celebrating National Day (Sept 2) | Sep 2026 | Bach Dang Pedestrian Street |
| 56 | Xe Dang Ethnic Mountain God Worship Festival | Nov 2026 | Tra Linh Commune |
| 57 | Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony | 24/12/2026 | Pullman Danang Beach Resort |
| 58 | Hoi An Christmas Celebration 2026 | 24–25/12/2026 | Hoi An Ancient Quarter |
| 59 | Field Opening Festival | Dec 2026 | Hoi An Dong Ward |
| 60 | Christmas Market | Dec 2026 | Ariyana Convention Centre |
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