Nha Trang, a seaside city in south-central Vietnam, is rolling out a string of major events in summer 2026. At the Po Nagar Tower Festival in May, 10,000 lanterns light up the Cai River; in late May, a superbike festival gathers more than 2,000 riders from eight Asian countries; and in July, a sea festival featuring AR fireworks awaits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From May 5 to 11, 2026 (the 19th to 25th of the third lunar month), the customary festival was held at the Po Nagar towers, which stand on the Cu Lao hill overlooking the Cai River. Thousands of local residents, pilgrims from various provinces, and tourists gathered for the opening ceremony held on the night of May 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Po Nagar towers are a complex of tower-temples built by the Cham people between the 8th and 13th centuries, with the main tower standing about 23 meters tall. Dedicated to the sea goddess Po Nagar, it is worshipped as the guardian deity of fishermen and sailors. In 2025 it was designated a special national heritage site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The festival features 12 events, including water blessing rites, Cham dance, folk music performances, and incense offerings, with the release of lanterns down the Cai River as the highlight. Participants said the sound of drums and gongs lighting the towers at night \"created a mystical atmosphere.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
| Itinerary<\/th> | Event name<\/th> | Location \/ details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> |
|---|---|---|
| May 5\u201311<\/td> | Po Nagar Tower Festival<\/td> | Po Nagar towers \/ Cham dance, lantern release, blessing rites<\/td><\/tr> |
| May 29\u201331<\/td> | Castrol Superbike Fest 2026<\/td> | Central Nha Trang \/ over 2,000 riders from 8 Asian countries, more than 100 bike clubs<\/td><\/tr> |
| June 26\u201328<\/td> | Cham Culture Festival (6th National Convention)<\/td> | Phan Rang City, 16 Thang 4 Square \/ demonstrations of traditional weaving, pottery, and basketry by Cham people from 7 provinces<\/td><\/tr> |
| July 20\u201326 (main festival 24\u201326)<\/td> | Sea Festival Nha Trang\u2013Khanh Hoa 2026<\/td> | Tran Phu seaside boulevard \/ AR fireworks plus high-altitude fireworks, the \"Sea Flower Nha Trang\" float parade, and the Miss & Mister Vietnam finals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n \n |