The Danang New Year Festival 2026 (Lễ hội Chào năm mới Đà Nẵng 2026) stands as one of the city’s signature cultural–tourism events, set to illuminate the Han River with colour, music, art, and community spirit. Taking place over five vibrant days from 30 December 2025 to 03 January 2026, the festival reinforces the city’s objective of positioning “Danang – Asia’s Leading Event & Festival Destination.”

Throughout this period, Danang transforms into a spectacular festival city – brimming with enchanting check-in spaces, live performances, culinary showcases, street-art avenues, and world-class concerts. For both residents and international visitors, this is the ultimate moment to gather, celebrate, and welcome a hopeful and energetic New Year.

Festival Highlights

1. Signature Check-In Spaces – Welcome the New Year
15 December 2025 – 03 January 2026

Explore four immersive check-in landscapes, including a 20-meter illuminated Christmas tree at Dragon Bridge, festive decorations, and interactive light installations.

Locations:
North Deck – East Side of Dragon Bridge, An Hải Ward
North Deck – West Side of Dragon Bridge (Opposite VTV8), Hải Châu Ward
An Hội Sculpture Garden – Nguyễn Phúc Chu Street, Hội An
24/3 Square – Bàn Thạch Ward

2. Danang Beach Promotion Showcase
January – August 2026

Celebrate the spirit of Danang’s world-renowned coastal beauty through a series of beach-promotion installations and recreational activities.

Featured Beaches:
East Sea Park, An Hải Ward
Hà Khê Square – Thanh Khê Ward
Tam Thanh Beach – Quảng Phú Ward
Cửa Đại Beach – Hội An Đông Ward
An Bàng Beach – Hội An Tây Ward

3. Opening Ceremony & Art Showcase
30 December 2025 | 19:00 – 22:00

Main Stage – East Side of Dragon Bridge (Trần Hưng Đạo – Lý Nam Đế), An Hải Ward. A grand curtain-raiser featuring live music, special performances, cultural showcases, and citywide lighting ceremonies.

4. “Danang – New Year Avenue 2026”
30 December 2025 – 01 January 2026 | 17:00 – 22:00

Bạch Đằng Walking Street
A lively street-art boulevard with music, creative workshops, cultural performances, and interactive installations.

5. Cheer Fest – Culinary & Beer Garden
30 December 2025 – 03 January 2026 | 17:00 – 22:00

East Side of Dragon Bridge – Trần Hưng Đạo – Lý Nam Đế, An Hải Ward

Indulge in Danang’s flavourful gastronomy paired with festive drinks and open-air dining – perfect for friends, families, and international guests.

6. New Year Countdown – “Harmony of Light”
31 December 2025

Tam Thanh Beach Square – Quảng Phú Ward

Join thousands for the official Countdown Party featuring DJs, live bands, fireworks, and a collective moment to welcome 2026 under Danang’s shimmering night sky.

7. Hội An – New Year Celebration
31 December 2025 (23:00) – 01 January 2026 (01:30)

An Hội Sculpture Garden – Hội An

A charming cultural night – where Hội An’s ancient town welcomes the New Year through traditional music, lanterns, and riverside celebrations.

8. Da Nang Concert 2026 – “Infinite Flow”
01 January 2026 | 19:00 – 22:00

Front of Danang Museum – 42 Bạch Đằng, Hải Châu Ward

A premium symphony concert that offers an elevated musical experience to welcome the first night of 2026.

9. Nightly Music Performances
31 December 2025 – 03 January 2026 | 19:00 – 22:00

East Side of Dragon Bridge – Trần Hưng Đạo – Lý Nam Đế, An Hải Ward

Featuring local and regional bands, acoustic sets, dance crews, and pop-up entertainment.

10. “Light Up the Han River – Run into the Future”
31 January 2026 | 22:00

A festive running event across the Han River landmarks – starting from Bạch Đằng, over Dragon Bridge, Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge, and returning to Trần Hưng Đạo.

11. Welcome Ceremony – First Visitors of 2026
01 January 2026

A warm greeting for the first flight and cruise passengers arriving to Danang in 2026, held across:
Danang International Airport
Chu Lai Airport
Danang Train Station
Tiên Sa Port
Hội An Ancient Town

Celebrate New Beginnings in Danang

The Danang New Year Festival 2026 invites visitors to share joy, creativity, and unforgettable moments. Whether you are here for music, food, culture, or simply the thrill of countdown celebrations, this five-day citywide festival promises the perfect beginning to an exciting year ahead.