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Da Nang New Year Festival
Central Vietnam · December 2026 – January 2027
Da Nang's countdown season pairs beachfront concerts and fireworks with the Han River's holiday light displays.
What's on
Festivals, markets & activities across Vietnam
Cultural festivals, seasonal highlights, food events, and things to do — month by month and region by region. Many events follow the lunar calendar, so dates shift a little each year.
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Hoi An Memories Show
Central Vietnam · Jan–Dec
A grand open-air performance tracing Hoi An's history, staged nightly on the island in the Thu Bon river.
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Hoi An Lantern Festival
Central Vietnam · Jan–Dec
On the full moon each month, the ancient town switches off electric lights and floats lanterns on the river.
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Hoi An countryside cycling
Central Vietnam · Jan–Dec
Flat lanes loop through rice fields, mat-weaving villages, and Tra Que herb gardens — best at sunrise.
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Central Vietnam dry season
Central Vietnam · Feb–Aug
February–August is the driest, sunniest stretch for beaches and caves from Hue and Hoi An to Phong Nha.
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Nha Trang diving season
Central Vietnam · Apr–Sep
Calm seas from spring through early autumn make Nha Trang's islands the country's most accessible dive base.
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Nha Trang Sea Festival
Central Vietnam · Next: June 2027 (dates to be confirmed)
A biennial seaside celebration with boat races, street parades, and food stalls along Nha Trang's beachfront.
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Manulife Da Nang International Marathon
Central Vietnam · Aug
A beachside August race along My Khe with 5K to full-marathon distances — one of Vietnam's biggest road events.
Culture
Kate Festival
Central Vietnam · Oct
The Cham people's most important festival, held at Po Klong Garai temples near Phan Rang with rituals and traditional dance.
Food
Hoi An International Food Festival
Central Vietnam · Mar–Apr
Chefs and street-food masters gather in the ancient town for tastings, cooking demos, and market feasts.
Sport
Hue Marathon
Central Vietnam · Apr
An April race through the imperial citadel and the Perfume River — smaller, scenic, and well organized.
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Da Nang International Fireworks Festival
Central Vietnam · 2027 edition expected June–July (dates announced in spring)
The DIFF turns the Han River into a nightly stage for competing international fireworks teams every summer.
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Hue International Festival
Central Vietnam · Jun
A biennial arts festival inside the citadel: royal court music, performances, and food fairs.
Food
Da Nang International Food Festival
Central Vietnam · Jun–Jul
Street-food booths from across Vietnam and Asia set up along the Han River during the fireworks season.