Six nights in which 10 teams spark against each other on the banks of the Han River
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival “DIFF 2026” opens on May 30, 2026. Its theme is “Da Nang – United Horizons.” Ten teams from nine countries and regions will set off fireworks over six nights from a special stage on the banks of the Han River. In the format, the top two teams by score from the five preliminary nights advance to the grand finale on July 11.
The schedule and matchups for all six nights
| Night | Date | Theme | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening | Saturday, May 30 | Nature | Vietnam (Da Nang) vs. China |
| Night 2 | Saturday, June 6 | Heritage | France vs. Vietnam (Z21 Vina Pyrotech) |
| Night 3 | Saturday, June 13 | Culture | Japan vs. Italy |
| Night 4 | Saturday, June 20 | Creativity | Germany vs. Macau |
| Night 5 | Saturday, June 27 | Vision | Australia vs. Portugal |
| Final | Saturday, July 11 | United Horizons | The top two teams from the preliminaries |
Each team gets 20 minutes. Since the show starts at 20:00, arriving at the venue by 18:30 is recommended.
Background—DIFF’s history and the significance of 2026
DIFF (Da Nang International Fireworks Festival) began in 2008 and has grown into a core event supporting Da Nang’s tourism brand. It was interrupted from 2020 to 2022 due to COVID-19, but has kept expanding in scale since resuming. With 10 teams taking part, 2026 is the largest edition ever. Another highlight is that two teams from Vietnam (representing Da Nang / Z21 Vina Pyrotech) are competing.
Ticket price list (VND / yen equivalent)
| Category | Regular night (VND) | Yen conversion | Opening / final night (VND) | Yen conversion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A VIP (table seat) | 3,500,000 | About 20,600 yen | 4,000,000 | About 23,500 yen |
| A (main stand) | 2,200,000 | About 12,900 yen | 2,800,000 | About 16,500 yen |
| A1/A2 (side stand) | 1,500,000 | About 8,800 yen | 2,000,000 | About 11,800 yen |
| A3/A4 (economy) | 1,000,000 | About 5,900 yen | 1,500,000 | About 8,800 yen |
How to buy tickets and things to note
- Official sales: the official DIFF site (diff.vn), DANATICKET (danaticket.vn), VINATICKET (vinaticket.vn)
- On-site counters: Sun World venue booths, authorized travel agencies
- The grand finale (July 11) is expected to sell out early. Buying 1–2 months in advance is recommended
- Beware of resold tickets and unofficial sales sites
For Japanese travelers—access and recommendations
From Japan, there are direct flights to Da Nang from Narita, Kansai, and Chubu. The venue on the banks of the Han River is about 15 minutes by Grab from Da Nang International Airport. Traffic around the area gets very congested, so a ride-share or a hotel shuttle bus is recommended.
The third night (June 13) is Japan’s competition day. You can cheer on the Japanese team’s fireworks while enjoying the face-off with the Italian team. Free viewing is possible from the riverside promenade and around the Dragon Bridge.
After watching the fireworks,a day-trip excursion to Hueis also a good option to combine. Da Nang to Hue is about two hours by car.
Sights around Da Nang—enjoy them together with the Son Tra night market
The famousMi Quangspots near the Dragon Bridge, and local food at the Son Tra night market (che troi, grilled rice paper, seafood skewers), are also part of the fun on fireworks nights. At the night market, you can sample a range of Vietnam’s casual street eats at reasonable prices.
Practical information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition name | DIFF 2026（Da Nang International Fireworks Festival） |
| Theme | Da Nang – United Horizons |
| Dates | May 30-July 11, 2026 (six nights in all) |
| Venue | Special stage on the banks of the Han River, Da Nang City |
| Show start | 20:00 (18:30 entry recommended) |
| Participants | 10 teams from 9 countries and regions |
| Tickets | 1,000,000–4,000,000 VND (about 5,900–23,500 yen) |
| Official site | diff.vn |
Summary
DIFF 2026 opens on May 30 and runs for all six nights through the grand finale on July 11. The Japanese team appears on June 13. Secure tickets early at diff.vn or DANATICKET. Feel the fireworks showdown of 10 teams as the evening breeze off the Han River drifts past.
Source: the official DIFF website / Laguna Lang Co / Time Out Asia
