From 30 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, the Da Nang New Year Festival 2027 will take place under the theme “Da Nang Welcomes the New Year with the World”. Cultural, culinary and artistic spaces, alongside hands-on activities by the Han River, will offer residents and visitors a variety of ways to bid farewell to the old year and welcome a new journey.
According to Plan No. 561/KH-UBND dated 5 November 2026, issued by the Da Nang People’s Committee, the festival will feature 10 groups of activities, centred on Bach Dang Pedestrian Street and the landscaped areas on either side of Dragon Bridge, while also connecting with Hoi An, Tam Thanh, Tam Ky and other destinations across the city. The opening programme is scheduled for 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on 31 December 2026 at the main stage in the semicircular plaza on Bach Dang Pedestrian Street, near the intersection of Binh Minh 6 and Bach Dang streets.
With its varied programme, the festival offers visitors more reasons to choose Da Nang for their New Year holiday, further strengthening the city’s appeal as a destination for festivals and events. This appeal has also been recognised by Lonely Planet, which recently named Da Nang among its 10 ideal destinations for a holiday between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, making it the only Asian destination on the list. Visitors travelling to Da Nang during this period can combine relaxation, cultural discovery and festive celebrations in a single trip.
Stroll along the waterfront and discover the colours of the new year
The “Da Nang Welcomes the New Year with the World” space will showcase cultures from different countries through symbolic installations, costumes, artistic performances and greeting-writing activities. Meanwhile, the Da Nang New Year space will offer craft village experiences, folk games, traditional arts and virtual reality artworks, inviting visitors to explore local culture in an open and welcoming atmosphere of exchange.
Cuisine will be a festival highlight, with a dedicated space expected to introduce more than 100 dishes from Da Nang and around the world. Visitors can savour dishes symbolising good fortune and togetherness, watch cooking demonstrations, meet chefs and culinary artisans, and take part in hands-on food preparation. Stories behind the ingredients, cooking methods and New Year traditions will add depth to this journey of flavours.
New Year decorations, Christmas trees and illuminated displays will create inviting places to pause and take photographs. At the wishing area, residents and visitors can share their hopes, explore the “12 Months – 12 Wishes” journey, join games about local destinations and collect stamps on their festival experience maps.
Share the city’s first moments of the new year
A much-anticipated highlight is “Da Nang – Embracing the Midnight Moment”, with countdown celebrations across the festival venues set against the backdrop of the Han River. According to the plan, the arrival of 2027 will be marked by Dragon Bridge’s fire and water displays, a parade of decorated boats and non-explosive fireworks, accompanied by ship horns sounding from Da Nang Port to welcome the new year.
Music and the arts will accompany the festival throughout, from the opening programme and performances by bands and music groups to the “Cinema Window” activities. Associated programmes, including Da Nang Concert 2027 at Da Nang Museum and New Year arts performances in Tam Thanh, Hoi An and other localities, will give visitors even more options to enjoy.
For those who enjoy staying active, the “Lighting Up the Han River” night run will offer an opportunity to discover the city on foot along the waterfront. Yoga, meditation and gentle exercise sessions at sunrise are also included in the plan, offering a peaceful and healthy start to the new year.
The welcoming spirit will continue through programmes greeting the city’s first visitors of the year at the airport, railway station, seaport and attractions such as Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary and Bay Mau Coconut Forest. Together with culinary, artistic and hands-on activities at tourist sites and attractions, the festival will offer visitors more reasons to extend their stay and discover more of Da Nang.
From a leisurely riverside stroll and encounters with local culture to the shared excitement of counting down to the new year, the Da Nang New Year Festival 2027 will further enrich the city’s appeal as a year-end destination filled with experiences, where every return visit brings something new to discover.
DA NANG TOURISM PROMOTION CENTER
