Da Nang (VNA) – Organisers of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 have announced the early opening of a new grandstand with more than 2,000 seats after tickets for the festival’s fifth competition night sold out.
The additional seating in Grandstand A4 will be put into operation ahead of schedule to meet growing demand from both local residents and tourists eager to enjoy one of Vietnam’s most anticipated summer events.
The fifth and final qualifying night, scheduled for June 27, will be held under the theme “Vision”. It will feature a showdown between Australia’s Skylighter Fireworks Pty Ltd and Portugal’s Macedos Pirotecnia Lda.
According to organisers, DIFF 2026 has continued to attract large crowds, with grandstands reaching full capacity since the first competition nights. Popular viewing locations along the Han River, as well as around Dragon Bridge and Tran Thi Ly Bridge, also drew thousands of spectators well before the fireworks displays began.
Beyond its entertainment value, the festival has delivered a significant boost to Da Nang’s tourism industry.
Statistics from organisers show that after the first three competition nights, accommodation establishments across the central city welcomed more than 326,000 visitors, up 36.7% compared to the same period in 2025. International arrivals exceeded 136,000, a rise of 33.7%, while domestic visitors reached nearly 190,000, up 38.9%. Average hotel occupancy across the city surpassed 70%, with many riverside and beachfront hotels reporting particularly high booking rates during weekends.
Restaurants, cruise services, entertainment venues and fireworks-themed tour packages have also seen strong demand throughout the festival.
In addition to the spectacular fireworks displays, DIFF 2026 features a variety of artistic performances by Vietnamese and international artists, helping create a vibrant atmosphere for Da Nang’s summer tourism season.
Co-organised by the Da Nang People’s Committee and Sun Group, this year’s festival runs from May 30 to July 11, bringing together ten teams from Vietnam, China, France, Japan, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Australia and Macau (China)./.
