Hanoi Autumn Festival 2026 postponed for second time, new schedule pending

The three-day event was originally set to take place at Thong Nhat Park from Friday to Sunday, according to the Hanoi Information and Tourism Promotion Center, under the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

However, the center said on Thursday that the event will be rescheduled for a more suitable time, with no new date set yet. The specific reasons for this latest delay were not disclosed.

This marks the second time the festival has been pushed back. It was initially slated for September 25 to 27 before being moved to mid-October to allow additional preparation time for program quality and content.

The 2026 festival, themed 'Hanoi Autumn - Journey of Emotions,' was planned around nine experiential spaces to promote Hanoi as a tourist destination, stimulate tourism demand, boost the sector’s growth, attract more visitors, encourage longer stays and increase visitor spending.

The event was expected to cover approximately 5,000 square meters, featuring booths, festival and experiential spaces, decorative installations and support areas, alongside related activities in wards and communes across the city.

The program was also set to include an experiential tour at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, the Hanoi Autumn Run, and a waste collection campaign bringing together running enthusiasts to help protect the environment.

Traditional and contemporary arts performances, mini-shows, street performances, folk games, cultural workshops, photo opportunities and creative activities were also planned throughout the festival.