22 - 28 August
Cocofest 2016
Themed ‘Tropical Colour’, this first-of-its-kind event will feature several talented international artists. They include Grammy-nominated star Kelis, actress-singer Samsaya, the most respected DJs and producers on Copenhagen’s scene Lulu Rouge, the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s indie band duo From The Airport, and the RoK’s idol and actress Park Gyurti who is known for being the former leader of the famous girl group Kara.
In addition, spectators will be treated to hundreds of games and entertainments, ebullient street art, and fine cuisine from around the world.
Friday 26 and Saturday 27 August from 3.00pm to midnight
At the Cocobay Entertainment and Tourism Complex on Truong Sa
Admission is 100,000 VND per person and tickets can be booked via http://cocofest.vn or bought at:
Naman Retreat on Truong Sa
Trung Vuong Theatre, 86 Hung Vuong
Tourist Support Centre, Bach Dang
Retro Kitchen and Bar, 85 Tran Phu
Danang Souvenirs, 34 Bach Dang
Cocobay Barefoot Run 2016
Part of the above Cocofest 2016, this 2km-long race is expected to attract around 5,000 runners.
It is open to all sports lovers free-of-charge. Those intending to participate should register at http://bit.ly/2avXStn or via hotline 0511 3849733 and will receive a free T-shirt and bag from the organisers.
Friday 26 August from 3.00pm
On the beach near the Naman Retreat Danang Resort along Truong Sa in Ngu Hanh Son District
Street parade of live music and dancing
Co-organised by the Son Tra District People’s Committee and the School of Culture and Arts, this monthly event attracts musicians, stilt walkers, and dancers from the school, a trumpet club and local dance clubs.
Saturday 27 August from 8.00pm to 9.30pm
Along the section of Tran Hung Dao between the Rong (Dragon) Bridge and its intersection with Nguyen Thong
Free admission
Musical party entitled ‘Heineken Green Room’
This international-style electronic dance music (EDM) event will feature numerous famous domestic singers, including Minh Hang, Hoang Thuy Linh and Thuy Tien, along with some famous DJs.
Saturday 27 August from 7.00pm
29 March Square on 2 September Street
Free admission
Kite Festival 2016 - Colouring Da Nang
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August
My Khe Beach (the area opposite the intersection of Vo Van Kiet and Vo Nguyen Giap in Son Tra District)
Free admission
Details:
Kite flying
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August from 1.00pm to 6.00pm
Kite decoration
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August from 4.00pm to 6.00pm
Kite and lantern exhibition
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August all day
Creating sand sculptures on recycled tyres under the instruction of members of the city’s Young Fine Arts Club
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August from 4.00pm to 9.00pm
Folk mini games
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August from 3.00pm to 9.00pm
Football
SHB Da Nang climbed back to 2nd place in the V League after their convincing 0-2 away win over Song Lam Nghe An on Wednesday, and their 4-1 home win over Dong Tam Long An on Sunday. Their Brazilian striker Merlo currently tops the list of this season’s V League goal scorers with 17.
SHB DN next play on Saturday at Nha Trang against 8th placed Sanna Khanh Hoa.
Saturday 27 August 5.00pm
19 August Stadium
National Tuong (classic drama) and Traditional Folk Opera Contest
The contest is an annual rendezvous for professional artistes to showcase their talents through traditional arts performances. It will feature 17 performances, of which 10 are classic drama. Each performance will last from 90 to 150 minutes and will depict Viet Nam’s past battles against its enemies.
Saturday 20 to Monday 29 August
Trung Vuong Theatre, 86 Hung Vuong
Invited guests only
'Bai choi' (singing while acting as playing cards) performance
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August 5.00pm - 9.30pm
On the pavement of Tran Hung Dao at the eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge in Son Tra District.
Participation fee is 20,000 VND per person
Musical performance
A nightly musical performance featuring famous local, national and overseas Vietnamese singers.
Every evening from 8.30pm
Memory Lounge, 7 Bach Dang Street
Tickets can be booked on 0511 3575898 or 0905 881360
Dragon's head breathes fire and squirts water
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August 9:00pm
The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge
Free admission
Movies:
Mechanic: Resurrection (16+)
Arthur Bishop returns as the Mechanic in this sequel to the 2011 action thriller. When the deceitful actions of a cunning but beautiful woman force him to return to the life he left behind, Bishop's life is once again in danger as he has to complete an impossible list of assassinations of the most dangerous men in the world.
From Friday 26 August
CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong
CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen
100,000 VND per ticket
Pete's Dragon (no age restriction)
A re-imaging of Disney’s cherished family film, the movie is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, who just happens to be a dragon.
From Friday 26 August
CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong
CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen
100,000 VND per ticket
One Piece Film: Gold (no age restriction)
The setting of this movie is in the independent state called Gran Tesoro. Hundreds of famous big spenders and pirates from around the world have gathered in this entertainment city. Even the government can’t control them and the city is untouchable. The dominator of the city, Guild Tesoro, appears in front of Luffy. Guild Tesoro is controlling the pirates, the government, and everything by the power of money (gold) and his unsatisfied desires become bigger and bigger. Then the power balance of a new world starts to change ...
From Friday 26 August
CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong
CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen
100,000 VND per ticket
Don't Breathe (16+)
A trio of reckless thieves break into the house of a wealthy blind man, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect heist. They’re wrong.
From Friday 26 August
CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong
CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen
100,000 VND per ticket