Tourism festival– tag –

A leaf market where no money changes hands and snacks are exchanged for bodhi tree leaves will be held September 24–26 at the summit of Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh Province. A guide to visiting alongside the Mid-Autumn Festival program and an agricultural fair with 244 booths.

A look at the coffee-tasting contest at Da Nang's Coffee Grand Feast 2026 -- the format of 36 competitors over three rounds, the context of Vietnam's first win at the World Cup Tasters Championship, the depth of its growing regions and roasting, and practical tips for spectating and souvenirs.

About 69 km south of central Da Nang, giant whale, shark, and octopus kites danced in the sky at the Tam Thanh Beach Sea Fest. We give a practical rundown of the dates, access, and highlights for residents and travelers.

Chefs from Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia demonstrate seven durian dishes. We look at this warm-up event ahead of the Dak Lak Durian Festival opening in August, along with tips for Japanese travelers to try it on the ground and the festival's dates and venues.

As part of the Hue Summer Festival 2026, from June 27 to 30, an old-time country market revives at the foot of the roughly 250-year-old Thanh Toan tiled bridge. We've put together how to enjoy the riverside stalls and how to get there from the city, for travelers.

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival DIFF 2026 runs May 30 to July 11. Ten teams from nine countries participate, with tickets from 1 million to 4 million VND. We cover the schedule, prices, access, and recommended viewing spots.

At Le Méridien Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City on May 10, the traditional ao dai and modern cocktails cross paths in a 10-hour straight-through “Saigon Ao Dai Cocktail Festival 2026.” We report on this new landing point for nightlife.

Da Nang holds "Food Tour 2026" on May 20-24. A first look at the full picture of this five-senses food festival, where 70 carrying-pole stalls parade along the beach and more than 100 booths serve everything from local seafood to international cuisine.

Nha Trang rolls out a run of major events in May to July 2026. The lantern-floating at the Po Nagar Tower festival, an Asian 8-nation, 2,000-person superbike fest, and an AR fireworks Sea Festival. We organize the dates and practical info.

Ho Chi Minh City will launch fireworks simultaneously at eight locations, the most ever, for 15 minutes from 9 p.m. on April 30, celebrating the 51st anniversary of Vietnam's reunification. Divided into three high-altitude and five low-altitude sites, it covers a wide area, including the Saigon River tunnel entrance, the Thu Thiem new urban area, and Can Gio marine city. On Nguyen Hue street, a large-scale art performance is also planned from 7:30 p.m.