Hoi An, Da Nang unveil a vibrant lineup of events to welcome New Year 2027
Da Nang will celebrate 2027 with a vibrant lineup of events under the theme 'Da Nang Welcomes the New Year with the World,' as the coastal city prepares to join New Year festivities around the globe.
Hoi An's International Lantern Festival will take place in early December, adding a colorful highlight to Da Nang's New Year celebrations. Photo: Thuy Trang
The five-day festival, running from December 30, 2026, to January 3, 2027, will feature 10 groups of cultural, artistic, tourism, and experiential activities, according to the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Major events will take place along Bach Dang pedestrian street, in Hoa Cuong Ward and around the northern landscape areas on both sides of Dragon Bridge, with activities also extending to Hoi An, Tam Thanh, Ban Thach and other localities across the city.
The highlights include an opening ceremony on the evening of December 31 and a countdown event titled 'Da Nang - Touching the Midnight Moment,' featuring live performances and a series of festive activities.
Dragon Bridge will stage its signature fire and water displays, while flower-decorated boats parade along the Han River.
The celebrations will also feature ship horns and non-explosive fireworks displays organized by the military.
Beyond the countdown celebrations, visitors can explore food stalls serving more than 100 dishes, enjoy nightly performances and a film showcase, capture festive moments at themed photo spots, or join a night run along the Han River.
The special Da Nang Concert 2027 and a range of cultural and sporting activities will add to the festive atmosphere.
Da Nang is planning a series of large-scale New Year celebrations to attract visitors. Photo: Thuy Trang / Tuoi Tre
The festive calendar will extend beyond the New Year celebrations, with Da Nang hosting a series of festivals and cultural programs through early 2027 to attract more visitors.
Among the highlights is the Hoi An International Lantern Festival, scheduled for December 3-6 at Song Hoai Square, An Hoi Sculpture Garden and the ancient town.
Visitors can try their hand at lantern-making, enjoy cultural performances and local cuisine, and take part in a traditional lantern-lit night procession.
Earlier, from November 20 to December 5, Hoi An will host activities marking Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day, held annually on November 23, including exhibitions, seminars and heritage showcases.
The Great National Unity - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Week, running from November 18-24 at various venues, will also spotlight the traditional cultures of Vietnam's ethnic communities.
Da Nang welcomed an estimated 17.08 million overnight visitors in the first 10 months of 2026, up 24.5 percent from a year earlier.
International arrivals exceeded 8.3 million, while domestic visitors reached nearly 8.8 million.
Revenue from accommodation, food services, and travel services was estimated at more than VND62 trillion (US$2.36 billion), up over 25 percent year on year.
Van Giang - Thai Ba Dung / Tuoi Tre News
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