Da Nang New Year Festival 2027 runs 30 December to 3 January along the Han River

If you are thinking about where to see in the new year in Vietnam, Da Nang has just published its plans. The city’s tourism promotion centre announced on 11 November 2026 that the Da Nang New Year Festival 2027 will run for five days, from 30 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, under the theme “Da Nang Welcomes the New Year with the World”.

When and where is the festival?

The festival follows a plan issued by the Da Nang People’s Committee on 5 November 2026 and includes 10 groups of activities. Most of them take place on Bach Dang Pedestrian Street and in the landscaped areas on both sides of Dragon Bridge, beside the Han River. Some programmes also reach other parts of the city, including Hoi An, Tam Thanh and Tam Ky.

The opening show is planned for 31 December 2026, from 7 pm to 10 pm, on the main stage in the semicircular plaza of Bach Dang Pedestrian Street, close to where Binh Minh 6 Street meets Bach Dang Street.

What is happening at midnight?

The big moment is the countdown to 2027 along the Han River. According to the plan, the new year will be greeted with:

• Dragon Bridge breathing fire and spraying water
• a parade of decorated boats on the river
• non-explosive fireworks
• ship horns sounding from Da Nang Port

What else can visitors do?

Across the five days, the riverside will host several themed areas:

• Food: a dedicated space is expected to present more than 100 dishes from Da Nang and other countries, with cooking demonstrations and chances to cook alongside chefs.
• Culture: displays, costumes and performances from different countries, plus craft villages, folk games and traditional arts from Da Nang.
• Music: band performances, outdoor film screenings and a Da Nang Concert 2027 at Da Nang Museum, with New Year performances in Tam Thanh and Hoi An too.
• Exercise: a night run along the Han River and sunrise yoga and meditation sessions.
• Photo spots: Christmas trees, light displays and a wishing area with a stamp-collecting festival map.

The city also plans to welcome its first visitors of 2027 at the airport, railway station and seaport, and at sights such as Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary and the Bay Mau coconut forest.

What should visitors plan for?

Most of the action is in the centre of Da Nang, so a hotel near the Han River puts you within walking distance of the opening show and the countdown. The New Year holiday is a popular time to travel, so it is worth booking rooms and flights early. Our Da Nang destination page has ideas for the rest of your trip, and our Ba Na Hills guide covers a popular day out. Flying from Japan? Read about Vietjet’s new Da Nang–Osaka route. Programme details can still change, so check the city’s official tourism site closer to the date.