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Quang Ninh gears up for landmark concert with 50,000 in attendance

The show, celebrating the 14th Party Congress and the Lunar New Year, will serve as a platform to elevate Vietnam’s cultural brand.

Chopin Competition winner Eric Lu to perform in Hanoi

Eric Lu, winner of the prestigious Chopin International Piano Competition, is set to perform in Vietnam at the "Spring Aspirations" concert, held at Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi.

‘Red Rain’ sweeps 2025 Blue Star Awards with six major wins

The war epic directed by Dang Thai Huyen claimed Best Picture, Best Director, and four other honors, dominating Vietnam’s prestigious cinema awards night.

Yoshine Music Festival 2026 to nurture, honour young Vietnamese musical talents

A representative of the Yoshine Melody Institute said that the event is not merely a competition, but a long-term music education journey, organised in a systematic and transparent manner, with academic standards and human values at its core.

Rare Nguyen Tu Nghiem Kieu series makes public debut

A Hanoi event has unveiled 26 previously unpublished Kieu works by Nguyen Tu Nghiem, presented alongside a special edition of Nguyen Van Vinh’s Kim Van Kieu.

International artists bring improv performances to Hanoi

Artists from around the globe will take to the stage in Hanoi this month, blending improvisational storytelling and musicality to spark new worlds and a memorable experience.

An unprecedented art festival in VN gathers 15 artists across Southeast Asia

An ambitious mobile art festival explores migration and identity, uniting artists from Southeast Asia and Germany in a bold cultural journey.

A spring of unity and victory: Over 150 rare artifacts on display

A new exhibition in Hanoi takes visitors through pivotal moments in Vietnamese history, showcasing over 150 rare artifacts that spotlight the Communist Party's leadership and the nation’s enduring spirit.

Annual New Year festival shines in Da Nang

The Da Nang New Year Festival 2026, an annual city-level cultural and tourism event, officially is underway in the central economic hub, offering a wide range of artistic and entertainment activities for residents and visitors.

Hanoi hosts first Triposphere art showcase

For the first time in Vietnam, a global art initiative turns Aqua Art Center into a hub of collective creativity and personal reflection.

Exhibition highlights vitality of Vietnamese cultural heritage

An exhibition entitled “Vietnamese cultural heritage – vitality from tradition to modernity” opened on December 25 in Ho Chi Minh.

First global coffee heritage festival opens in Vietnam’s coffee capital

The Global Coffee Heritage Festival 2025 has officially started at Lam Vien Square in Da Lat, Lam Dong province, featuring a variety of activities that celebrate Vietnam’s coffee heritage and promote coffee culture worldwide.

Exhibition highlights vitality of Vietnamese cultural heritage

An exhibition titled “Vietnamese Cultural Heritage – Vitality from Tradition to Modernity” opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on December 23.

Nguyen Trong Tai unveils poetic nudes at his solo exhibition

A new collection of nude paintings by artist Nguyen Trong Tai embraces a discreet and poetic approach, blending natural elements and cultural roots into the female form, honoring the body with reverence.

Yen Tu Festival 2025 kicks off in Quang Ninh province

The Yen Tu Festival 2025 began on December 18 in Quang Ninh province, offering a lively cultural showcase that introduces Vietnam to the world as a safe, welcoming nation with a rich and diverse identities.

Treasured keepsakes of painter To Ngoc Van displayed in Hanoi

The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum has launched a special exhibition to honor To Ngoc Van, a pioneer of modern Vietnamese painting.

World-traveled viola artist Nguyet Thu returns home for cultural projects

Having performed in 53 countries, violist Nguyet Thu returns to launch music and culture initiatives blending tradition and healing.

Portraits and stillness: 70-year-old lacquer artist holds first solo exhibition

Lacquer artist Nguyen Thi Que will hold her first solo exhibition at age 70, showcasing over two decades of refined, meditative work.

Lacquer art exhibition showcases 44 masterpieces across generations

Showcasing rich cultural stories and national identity, 44 exceptional lacquer artworks go on display in Hanoi until December 22.

Yang Liping’s ‘The Peacock’ to debut in Hanoi with tickets up to USD 800

Fans are thrilled about Yang Liping's performance in Vietnam, but sky-high ticket prices have sparked controversy.