Vietnam's central hub bridges heritage, contemporary art in 10-day creative festival
Da Nang Art Creatives Connection (DACC 2026) will feature more than 20 artistic and creative activities over 10 days at two of the central Vietnamese city's famous museums.
Da Nang Museum, one of two venues hosting Da Nang Art Creatives Connection 2026. Photo: Phan Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
The event, themed 'History of Tomorrow,' will take place from October 30 to November 8, the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on Thursday.
The festival will feature more than 20 activities, including exhibitions, art performances, contemporary dance, workshops, art tours, discussions and networking events.
Organized in collaboration with cultural institutions and creative communities at home and abroad, DACC 2026 will bring together artists, curators, artisans, experts, cultural organizations and creative communities in Da Nang, alongside guests from Vietnam and across Southeast Asia.
Activities will take place at two heritage venues: the Da Nang Museum on Bach Dang Street and the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture on September 2 Street.
The event aims to connect history and cultural heritage with contemporary art, offering fresh perspectives on the city’s past and future while fostering exchange and collaboration among art creatives.
Poster for Da Nang Art Creatives Connection 2026. Photo: Truong Trung / Tuoi Tre
Thuy Nga, a representative of the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the event aims to offer new perspectives on the city and its future through fresh interpretations of cultural heritage, inspire creativity and contribute to Da Nang’s vision of becoming a city defined by heritage, creativity and a strong cultural identity.
Organizers aim to make DACC an annual event that connects artists with one another and with the public, while expanding international exchange and cooperation, strengthening the creative ecosystem and promoting Da Nang’s cultural identity.
Highlights of Da Nang Art Creatives Connection 2026
Exhibitions, displays and art performances will explore themes including Following the Path, While the Water Still Flows, The Forest Lives On in the Film Roll, and The Soul of Bamboo in Hoi An.
The program will also feature panel discussions, artist talks and exchanges exploring the development of creative ecosystems, the role of art in learning and the preservation of cultural values.
Visitors can also join community activities and tours exploring museums and heritage sites, including the Dong Duong Silk Community Exhibition, the interactive Tourane Street Corners tour at the Da Nang Museum, and the Heritage Journey tour at the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture.
Van Giang - Truong Trung / Tuoi Tre News
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