Da Nang (VNA) – The Da Nang New Year Festival 2026, set to take place from December 30, 2025 to January 3, 2026, will feature a wide range of new artistic and entertainment activities designed to enhance visitor experiences, stimulate tourism demand, and create a festive atmosphere to welcome 2026, according to the central city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Vice Chairwoman of the Da Nang People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi said that this year’s festival will be held across multiple venues, including the east bank of Dragon Bridge, Bach Dang pedestrian street, Hoi An, Tam Thanh beach park, March 24 Square, and various tourism sites city-wide.
The opening highlight is a series of themed check-in spaces from December 20, 2025 to January 3, 2026. Four decoration zones – Christmas, music, Hoi An colours, and golden Da Nang – will feature illuminated models, festive miniatures, and iconic city symbols, offering attractive photo spots for residents and visitors during the holiday season.
The official opening ceremony will take place at 7pm on December 30 at the east bank of Dragon Bridge, with a music show combining modern lighting technology and performances by singers, artists, and bands.
Running from December 30, 2025 to January 3, 2026, the Cheer Fest food space will showcase local and international cuisine, BBQ stalls, craft beer, and souvenir shops. On January 1, 2026, the city will host ceremonies welcoming the first flights and cruise ships of the year, featuring traditional art performances, flowers, and gifts at the local airport, seaport, and in Hoi An.
From early 2026 to August 2026, Da Nang will launch a marine tourism promotion campaign through a system of themed check-in installations on major beaches. Each space will reflect the distinct characteristics of its location—from the lively atmosphere of East Sea Park to the tranquillity of Ha Khe or the cultural hues of An Bang, Cua Dai, and Tam Thanh beaches.
A major festival highlight is the “Da Nang – New Year Avenue 2026”, held over three nights from December 30, 2025 to January 1, 2026 along Bach Dang pedestrian street. Designed as a “creative festival corridor”, the space will integrate sound and light effects with street performances. Three main entertainment zones will feature diverse artistic expressions, from hip hop and dance sport to traditional instrumental music and interactive activities.
For the first time, the city will host a night run titled “Lighting up the Han River – Run to the Future” from 10pm to midnight on December 31, 2025, with a 5km route. Runners will start from Bach Dang pedestrian street, pass Dragon Bridge, Tran Hung Dao street and Nguyen Van Troi Bridge, and finish at the very first moment of the New Year. The race is expected to attract a large number of professional and amateur runners from Vietnam and abroad.
In parallel with the festival, accommodation providers, restaurants, and travel companies will roll out major promotions under the “Da Nang Year-End Promotion Season 2025”, alongside the Mega Sale Holiday luxury brand event and the “Vietnamese Goods – Made in Da Nang” exhibition.
With its diverse cultural and entertainment activities, the Da Nang New Year Festival 2026 is expected to offer a unique festive atmosphere and further affirm Da Nang’s position as one of the region’s leading festival tourism destinations during the year-end holiday season./.
