Hoi An Lantern Festival on 3–6 December: “Hoi An – Colors of Heritage”
Lights on the Hoai River, the An Hoi Sculpture Garden and the Ancient Town streets. The festival opens a programme of celebrations in Hoi An until early 2027.
From 3 to 6 December 2026 Hoi An hosts the International Lantern Festival. This year's theme is “Hoi An – Colors of Heritage”.
The festival spreads across the Ancient Town: Hoai River Square, the An Hoi Sculpture Garden, along the Hoai River and through the streets of the historic centre. Hoi An at night, with thousands of lights on the water and above the streets, is one of the most beautiful sights in Vietnam.
It opens a longer programme: Da Nang will hold cultural events and festivals in Hoi An and other heritage sites until early 2027, including Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day and New Year celebrations.
Hoi An with us
Our Golden Bridge, Da Nang and Hoi An tour from Nha Trang (2 days, from $195) runs from April to September, the dry season on the central coast. An evening in Hoi An Ancient Town with lanterns on the river is part of the programme.
According to Vietnamese media, citing the Da Nang authorities.
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