27 May - 2 June
Opening night of DIFF 2019 themed ‘Origin’
Da Nang-Viet Nam vs Russia starting from 8.30pm
The fireworks will be set off at the former Han River Port near the Novotel Hotel on Bach Dang, whilst the main stage and viewing stands for spectators will be set up on the eastern bank of the Han River.
For ticketed guests only
Street parade of live music and dancing
Street artists in eye-catching costumes will parade along the street. Many different genres of music will be covered, including paso doble, rumba, tango, cha-cha and disco. There will also be a trumpet band performance.
Sunday 2 June 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Along a section of Tran Hung Dao between the Rong (Dragon) Bridge and the intersection with Ly Nam De
Free to watch
Da Nang International Food Festival 2019 (DNIFF 2019)
Themed ‘Taste of homeland’, the event will be attended by famous international chefs from the participating foreign countries, namely Germany, Mexico, Australia, India, China, Srilanka, Lebanon, Sweden, America, Turkey, Greece, Malaysia and Singapore. They are the world-class chefs and the honoured members of the WORLDCHEFS, along with the head chefs at the top restaurants in their home countries.
The highlight of the event will be an international culinary space with 15 stands which showcase the special cuisine of the above-mentioned participating foreign countries.
Besides, visitors will be treated with numerous exciting and interesting activities, plus sub-programmes on the sidelines of DNIFF 2019. Most notable amongst them are cocktail parties, bartender performances, nightly musical shows, and an exhibition highlighting beautiful tourism photos.
Sunday 2 to Thursday 6 June
The park near the eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge in Son Tra District
Free admission
An art programme entitled ‘Sunshine Dancing Festival’
This 4-month programme which is the largest and longest of its kind in Viet Nam will feature the participation of more than 200 international actors and artists.
Friday 31 May to Monday 30 September
Sun World Ba Na Hills
Admission fee is 750,000 VND per person, including 2-way cable car ticket and entertainment activity fees.
The festival features a bustling seafood street and night market where visitors can try a variety of delicious seafood dishes and street food. With more than 150 food stalls in total, the night market is expected to satisfy the requirements of gourmets.
In addition, they can take part in a vibrant beer and grilled food. Visitors will really be immersed themselves in the festive atmosphere and boisterous melodies, as well as enjoy tasty grilled food whilst drinking beers to keep cool during summer days.
Notably, one of the highlights of the festival is Mediterranean Film Studio. The 200m-long and over 100,000 USD film studio is attracting a great deal of attention from young visitors who want to check in and take selfies.
Open until Wednesday 25 September from 7.30pm to 10.30pm daily
Helio Centre entertainment complex on 2 September street
Free admission
Beer Festival - B’estival 2019
Inspired from Oktoberfest – the famous beer festival from Bavaria, Germany; B’estival of Sun World Ba Na Hills not only re-creates an exciting festivity scene but also enchants tourists with its own ‘concoction’.
A total of 1 million litres of beer, fine-assorted from the most well-known German breweries is bound to satisfy any beer-fanatic visitor.
The B’estival takes place at Du Dome Square, and Beer Plaza - a new venue designed exclusively for B’estival with capacity of over 3,000 seats.
Until 5 September
Sun World Ba Na Hills
Admission fee is 750,000 VND per person, including 2-way cable car ticket and entertainment activity fees.
‘A Story of Ao Dai’ show
‘Ao Dai’ is the embodiment of the Vietnamese female beauty and charming, and it is national apparel symbol of the Vietnamese people.
With the purpose to bring a symbol of Vietnamese culture to visitors arriving in Da Nang, the Risemount Premier Resort Danang is proud to be the first place in the city to organise ‘A story of Ao Dai’ which is the show on tradditional Vietnamese long dresses and art performances of three regions in Viet Nam.
The show will be an art performance to introduce Vietnamese culture to international friends.
Open daily from 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Risemount Convention Centre at the Risemount Premier Resort Danang, 120 Nguyen Van Thoai, My An Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District.
Tickets, priced at 500,000 VND per person, can be bought via +84 (0) 236 3 899 999.
For more information about the show, please contact the resort via +84 (0) 236 3 899 999 or visit at https://risemountresort.com.
‘Charming Da Nang’ musical programme
This 60-minute programme opens with a stage presentation highlighting the city’s most impressive sites such as the Da Nang International Airport, the Han River, and high-rises. It is followed by delightful performances of singing, dancing, and playing traditional Vietnamese musical instruments.
Each of them showcases the culture and beauty of Da Nang, and Viet Nam as a whole. Interestingly, there is a song named ‘Charming Da Nang’ which was written specifically for this programme.
Open daily at 4.30pm and 5.40pm
The Labour Culture House, 2 Cach Mang Thang Tam
Tickets, priced at 400,000 VND for per foreigner and at 200,000 VND for per Vietnamese visitor, can be bought at the Culture House.
Dragon’s head breathes fire and squirts water
Sunday 2 June 9.00pm
The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge
Free to watch
Han River Bridge swings open
Sunday 2 June 11.00pm
The Han River Bridge
Free to watch
Movie:
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah.
From Friday 31 May
CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong
CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen
Metiz Cinema, on the first floor of the Helio Centre, 2 September Street
100,000 VND per ticket