Festivals

Da Nang night-time beach gala features 500 glowing kites

Translated by THU LE • 20/07/2026 17:17

DNO - Da Nang night-time beach gala, "Soiree of the Thousand Lights," will light up the city's coastline from July 24 to 26, as nearly 500 illuminated kites transform the night sky into a sea of moving stars.

500 glowing kites will create a dazzling night spectacle in Da Nang. Photo: https://danangfantasticity.com/

The event runs from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, designed as a seaside picnic where guests sit on the sand, enjoy Da Nang signature dishes, listen to live music, and take part in interactive activities.

Floating gracefully with the ocean breeze, the glowing kites will create a dreamlike spectacle unlike anything previously seen in the city, where art, light and nostalgia come together in an unforgettable seaside celebration.

The event is designed as an immersive journey that reconnects visitors with the simple joys of childhood.

For many, a kite carries memories of carefree summer afternoons, running across open beaches, feeling the wind, hearing laughter echo beneath an endless sky. In Da Nang, those memories are brought back to life through light, music and the timeless beauty of the sea.

Around the beachfront, visitors can slow down and embrace a warm, nostalgic atmosphere inspired by traditional Vietnamese summers. The aroma of roasted corn, sweet potatoes and other familiar street treats recalls evenings once shared with family and friends.

Gentle music blends with the rhythm of the waves, while the illuminated shoreline becomes a place not simply to watch a performance, but to pause, connect and create new memories.

“Soriee of the thousand lights” is a brand-new nighttime seaside experience in Da Nang. Photo: https://danangfantasticity.com/

The event reflects Da Nang's growing ambition to transform tourism into meaningful experiences rather than conventional sightseeing.

Instead of asking visitors to simply observe, the city invites them to become part of the story, where every glowing kite, every ocean breeze and every quiet moment contributes to a personal journey.

The event is one of the signature highlights of Enjoy Da Nang Festival 2026 that runs from 22 to July 26, a citywide celebration featuring cultural performances, culinary experiences, sports events and community activities.

While Da Nang's immersive outdoor performance tells the story of the city's cultural heritage, this seaside light festival offers something more personal.

It reminds visitors that the most memorable journeys are often shaped not by grand landmarks, but by fleeting moments that linger long after the trip ends.