Vietnam's live events calendar is rich with traditional festivals — from the spectacular Hue Festival to the Hoi An Lantern Festival and the ancient Tet celebrations.
Top Vietnam Live Events Events
The must-attend vietnam live events events for every fan
Hue Festival
Vietnam's greatest cultural festival
The Hue Festival is Vietnam's most prestigious cultural event — a biennial festival in the ancient imperial capital celebrating the rich heritage of the Nguyen dynasty, with royal court performances, dragon boat racing, and fireworks over the Imperial Citadel.
Event Highlights
- Royal court music and dance performances
- Dragon boat racing on the Perfume River
- Lantern processions through the ancient city
- Fireworks over the Imperial Citadel
- Traditional Vietnamese cuisine festival
What to Do There
- Watch royal court music at the Imperial Citadel
- Join the lantern procession along the Perfume River
- Watch the dragon boat races
- Explore the Imperial Citadel and royal tombs
- Try Hue's unique royal cuisine
Event Info
Next Event
Biennial — even years, April/May
Location
Hue, Central Vietnam
Duration
6 days
Ticket Price
Many events are free; ticketed shows from VND 200,000 (£6)
Travel Tips
- ·Fly to Phu Bai Airport or take the train from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City
- ·Book accommodation well in advance
- ·April/May — warm but not yet the hottest months
- ·Combine with Hoi An (3 hours south) and Da Nang
- ·The Imperial Citadel is the festival's main venue
More Live Events
Discover more world-class events to experience
Ready to attend a live Vietnam Live Events event?
Our AI trip planner will build you a complete travel itinerary around the event — flights, hotels, and everything in between.