Da Nang International Fireworks Festival among the world’s top 8 must-experience summer festivals: Travel + Leisure
DNO - The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 has been officially selected by the prestigious travel magazine Travel + Leisure as one of the world’s must-experience summer festivals.
According to Travel + Leisure, DIFF transforms the Han River into a "night stage" lasting for weeks, where international fireworks teams deliver artistic fireworks displays combined with music, creating a spectacular visual experience for visitors.
Taking place from late May to mid-July, the festival brings together international fireworks teams across multiple themed nights.
Each performance goes beyond technical display, becoming a narrative told through light where fireworks and music intertwine to create a continuous emotional flow throughout the summer.
Along both banks of the Han River, especially in the city center, the space becomes an open stage where visitors do not simply watch, but step into the experience itself.
Held annually since 2008 and continuously expanding in scale, DIFF is now one of Da Nang's most prominent international cultural and tourism events.
The event significantly contributes to attracting millions of visitors each summer and positioning the city as a "destination for festivals and events" in the region.
Other festivals included in Travel + Leisure's top 8 much-experience summer festivals globally are held in the USA, Sweden, the UK, Spain, Malta, Japan, and India.
Being included in Travel + Leisure's list not only acknowledges the growing popularity of DIFF on the international tourism map, but also demonstrates the increasing trend of travelers seeking experiences that connect them culturally, emotionally, and socially during their summer travels.