Ha Long Carnival 2026 is scheduled for April 25 to May 3, featuring 14 major cultural, sports and tourism events as Quang Ninh province looks to attract about 1.3 million visitors.

More than 2,500 artists, performers and members of the armed forces will come together for the special political-art program “Am vang To quoc” (Echoes of the Fatherland), set to take place on the evening of April 28 at My Dinh National Stadium.

French guest conductor Zahia Ziouani is set to perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with two leading orchestras, the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO).

A special concert honouring musician Trinh Cong Son, one of Vietnam’s most iconic cultural figures, will be held in Singapore on April 18.

Le Huu Hieu becomes the only Vietnamese artist to stage a solo exhibition at the world’s leading contemporary art event.

The 2026 traditional festival of Hanoi’s Bat Trang pottery village officially opened on April 1, drawing large numbers of residents and visitors from across the country.

Hue is rolling out a vibrant line-up of cultural, culinary and coastal tourism events this April as part of Hue Festival 2026, organised under a year-round four-season format, with the Summer Festival set to run from April through June.

A series of cultural and artistic activities highlighting the identities of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s Doai Phuong commune from April 17–19.

A decade of wandering through Hanoi’s labyrinth of streets has shaped the visual language of photographer Tung Xuan Lam, whose first solo exhibition, Nhan dang goc (Original Identity), is now on display in Ho Chi Minh City.

An exhibition showcasing 450 photographs and archival materials reflecting the 45-year journey of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has officially opened, offering a vivid look into its development alongside the nation.

From fireworks to exhibitions and festivals, the city is set to come alive with large-scale events honoring national milestones.

The Hung Kings Commemoration in 2026 is poised to take place on an unprecedented scale, marking a historic moment following the merger of three provinces - Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc and Hoa Binh - into a newly expanded Phu Tho.

The Pho Festival 2026 kicked off in the northern province of Ninh Binh on March 20, celebrating the historical origin of pho and its ongoing evolution across regions.

Over three nights from March 25 to 27, the Russian State Ballet will bring two iconic classical works - Romeo and Juliet and The Nutcracker - to the stage of Ho Guom Theatre in Hanoi.

The exhibition offers the French public an opportunity to explore Vietnam through photography while strengthening friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

The festival will feature nearly 100 booths designed as a multi-experience journey showcasing Hanoi’s culture, technology and sustainable tourism potential.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening ceremony of the Ban Flower (Bauhinia) Festival 2026 in Dien Bien province on March 8 evening.

On the morning of March 6, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum officially announced two newly recognized national treasures: a Hoa Loc culture pedestal bowl and a set of statues known as Tam Quan Dai De.

An Ikebana exhibition titled Gio Dong at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum invites visitors to explore the elegance and philosophy of Japan’s traditional flower arrangement.

The 12th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2026 officially opened on March 6 evening, launching a month-long celebration of Vietnam’s iconic traditional dress under the theme “Golden Threads – Weaving Aspirations”.