As Hanoi launches an international jazz festival, veteran saxophonist Quyen Van Minh says its real success will depend on what happens after the stages go dark - and whether jazz becomes a regular part of city life.

Hanoi's past and present have been recreated in a programme entitled Net Kinh Ky (Essence of the Imperial Capital) at the Temple of Literature special national relic site as part of the second Thang Long-Hanoi Festival 2026.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched the “Ban Sac” 2026 program on Sept. 15 to raise public awareness of two key resolutions through digital platforms.

Vietnam has brought its distinctive lacquerware and to he (toy figurines) to BRICS Bazaar 2026 in India, which brings together outstanding handicrafts from 18 BRICS member and partner countries.

The Hanoi Autumn Festival 2026, themed “Hanoi Autumn – Journey of Emotions”, is expected to highlight the capital’s autumn charm through spaces showcasing its heritage, arts, cuisine and cultural experiences.

Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival cake market is entering its peak season with competition intensifying, particularly in the affordable segment, while demand for premium products remains subdued.

Bringing together seven international bands and eight leading Vietnamese groups, the the Hanoi International Jazz Festival 2026, scheduled for September 17-19, will feature major concerts and diverse cultural activities.

The Vietnam Festival of Creativity & Design (VFCD) will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from September 21 to 27 with a renewed and expanded edition built around five tracks that connect creativity, research and community participation.

An exhibition in Hanoi is taking visitors into the history of the capital’s famous 36 streets, revealing how their names, traditional trades and crafts helped shape the Old Quarter.

The second Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2026, themed “Heritage Flow,” kicked off on the night of September 11 with a brilliant fireworks display.

SAO Concert is scaling up into a 25,000-capacity music festival in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing nearly 60 artists together for more than 14 hours of performances.

Hanoi Jazztival 2026 is closely tied to the capital’s cultural industry strategy and its commitments as a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network.

Contemporary ballet Eugene Onegin by Boris Eifman will be performed in Vietnam for the first time in October.

A series of cultural events will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s Doai Phuong commune to celebrate National Day (September 2).

An exhibition featuring 50 paintings of President Ho Chi Minh by late overseas Vietnamese artist Dao Trong Ly opened at the Vietnamese Culture Centre in Vientiane, Laos, on August 27.

Moc Chau is preparing a packed programme of cultural, artistic and tourism activities to welcome visitors during Vietnam’s National Day holiday.

The Vietnam Classical Music Association (VCMA) has announced that it will stage a concert in Hai Phong city on August 29 to celebrate the National Day (September 2) and Vietnam Music Day (September 3).

The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi opened an exhibition titled “Memories of unforgettable years” on August 25, drawing strong interest from the public and art lovers.

Hanoi will stage 15-minute fireworks displays at five locations on the evening of Sept. 2, alongside a wide range of performances, exhibitions and cultural experiences for residents and visitors.

More than 150,000 buyers queued at peak for BIGBANG’s Hanoi shows, putting CTicket’s anti-bot technology and Vietnam’s ticketing infrastructure through a high-stakes test