Da Nang's An Hai Festival draws thousands with over 100 food stalls
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Da Nang, Vietnam, is hosting the An Hai Festival 2026, featuring over 100 food stalls and cultural activities to boost summer tourism.
- The festival aims to create a new tourism product, extending visitor stays and enhancing experiences beyond the International Fireworks Festival.
- Activities include a culinary street, art performances, traditional music, DJ sets, and beach sports, culminating in a flashlight and community sing-along event.
Da Nang is gearing up for its summer tourism peak with the An Hai Festival 2026, a vibrant event designed to attract visitors and enrich their experience.
The festival, which opened on June 3, features a "Taste" themed culinary street with over 100 stalls showcasing local seafood, OCOP products, and street food. This space operates daily from 6 p.m. to midnight, offering a new dimension to the city's attractions.
Beyond the food, the An Hai Festival presents a diverse program of entertainment. Attendees can enjoy "Welcome Summer" art performances, "Sound Waves" activities, and nightly music shows ranging from traditional folk to acoustic sets and modern DJ performances. A unique "Echoes of the Highlands Amidst the Blue Sea" event on June 10 will blend traditional gong music around a bonfire with modern EDM.
Besides the international fireworks event that is attracting a large number of people and tourists, the An Hai Festival offers a new experience space by the sea. Here, people can both enjoy art programs, explore local cuisine, and immerse themselves in the summer festival atmosphere.
The festival also includes beach sports and traditional games like beach volleyball, tug-of-war on the sand, and stick pushing. The closing ceremony on June 15 will feature a flashlight event and a community sing-along.
Organizers hope the An Hai Festival will become a signature summer tourism product for Da Nang, promoting the city's coastal beauty and local culture. They also aim to create business opportunities for hotels, restaurants, and service providers, supporting the development of An Hai ward as a modern urban area and a key tourist hub.
The An Hai Festival 2026 is expected to become a new summer tourism product of Da Nang, contributing to promoting the city's coastal tourism image. At the same time, it brings business opportunities for businesses in fields such as hotels, restaurants, services, and trade... realizing the goal of building and developing An Hai ward into a modern urban area, a tourist focal point of Da Nang city.
Originally published by Tuแปi Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.