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DNO - The Da Nang New Year Festival 2027 is expected to boost the city’s tourism, trade and service sectors, particularly night-time economic activities in the downtown area.
According to the Da Nang Tourism Promotion Center, the Da Nang New Year Festival 2027 under the theme “Da Nang Welcomes the New Year with the World” is scheduled to take place from December 30, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
The event will feature 10 groups of activities, mainly taking place along Bach Dang Walking Street and on both sides of Dragon Bridge. It will also connect with Hoi An, Tam Thanh, Tam Ky and various other destinations across the city.
In particular, the opening ceremony is scheduled from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on December 31, 2026, at the main stage in the semicircular area of Bach Dang Walking Street, near the intersection of Binh Minh 6 and Bach Dang streets.
The “Da Nang Welcomes the New Year with the World” space will showcase cultures from different countries through symbolic installations, costumes, artistic performances and greeting-writing activities.
Meanwhile, the "Da Nang New Year" space will offer craft village experiences, folk games, traditional arts and virtual reality artworks. The space will give visitors opportunities to explore local culture in an open and welcoming atmosphere of exchange.
Cuisine will be another highlight of the festival, with a dedicated space expected to introduce more than 100 dishes from Da Nang and around the world.
Visitors can enjoy dishes symbolizing good fortune and togetherness, watch cooking demonstrations, meet chefs and culinary artisans, and take part in hands-on food preparation.
Stories behind the ingredients, cooking methods and New Year traditions will add depth to this journey of flavors.
At the “New Year Wishes” space, residents and visitors can send their wishes, explore the “12 Months - 12 Wishes” journey, participate in destination-themed games and collect stamps on their festival experience maps.
Moreover, music and performing arts will run throughout the festival, ranging from the opening ceremony and performances by bands and music groups to the “Cinema Window” program.
Other events, including Da Nang Concert 2027 at the Da Nang Museum and New Year artistic performances in Tam Thanh, Hoi An and other localities, will offer visitors additional entertainment options.
For fitness enthusiasts, the “Light Up the Han River” night run will provide an opportunity to explore the city while running along the river.
Yoga, meditation and gentle exercise sessions at sunrise are also included in the plan, offering a peaceful and healthy start to the new year.
A much-anticipated highlight is “Da Nang - Embracing the Midnight Moment”, with countdown celebrations across the festival venues set against the backdrop of the Han River.
According to the plan, the arrival of 2027 will be marked by Dragon Bridge’s fire breathing and water spraying displays, a parade of decorated boats and non-explosive fireworks, accompanied by ship horns sounding from Da Nang Port to welcome the new year.
The festive atmosphere will continue with welcome activities for the first visitors arriving in the city at Da Nang International Airport, Da Nang Railway Station, Tien Sa Port and major tourist attractions, including Hoi An Ancient Town, the My Son Sanctuary and the Bay Mau Nipa Palm Forest.
