Second night of DIFF 2019 themed ‘Buds of Life’

Brazil vs Belgium

Saturday 8 June 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 9 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

Tuong street performance

Apart from enjoying impressive Tuong performances, visitors will be introduced to the art of Tuong mask drawing and its dress codes. In addition, they will have the opportunity to have their photos taken in Tuong costumes which will be available for hire at the event.

Sunday 9 June between 7.30pm and 9.00pm

At the eastern end of the Han River Bridge

Free to watch

‘Bai choi’ (singing while acting as playing cards) performance

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June 7.45pm - 8.45pm daily

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

Trumpet performance

Sunday 9 June  7.45pm - 8.45pm

At the western end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge, opposite the Museum of Cham Sculpture

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

Sunshine Carnival

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.

Helio Summer Festival 2019

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 9 June  9.00pm

The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge

Free to watch

Han River Bridge swings open

Sunday 9 June  11.00pm

The Han River Bridge

Free to watch

Movies:

The Secret Life of Pets 2

The Secret Life of Pets 2 will follow summer 2016’s blockbuster about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and his longtime collaborator Janet Healy will produce the sequel to the comedy that had the best opening ever for an original film, animated or otherwise

From Friday 7 June

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

X-Men: Dark Phoenix

In DARK PHOENIX, the X-MEN face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiraling out of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the very fabric that holds the X-Men together. Now, with this family falling apart, they must find a way to unite -- not only to save Jean’s soul, but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponize this force and rule the galaxy.

From Friday 7 June

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

Long Shot

When Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) reunites with his first crush, one of the most influential women in the world, Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron), he charms her with his self-deprecating humor and his memories of her youthful idealism. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly.

From Friday 7 June

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

Miss & Mrs. Cops

‘Mi-young,’ once a legendary detective, is stationed behind a desk in the civil complaints department after having a baby. ‘Ji-hye’, a hardheaded young detective, is consigned to Mi-young’s team as disciplinary measure. At home, they are sisters-in-law who are always at each other’s throats. One day, a distressed young woman visits the department but instead of filing complaint, she leaves hurriedly and throws herself into oncoming traffic. Mi-young and Ji-hye find out that the woman is the victim of a digital sex crime and her sex video is scheduled to be released online in 48 hours. When all the other departments refuse to take the case, the sisters-in-law open their own investigation into the case.

From Friday 7 June

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