Marking the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic action film franchises of all time, Top Gun: Maverick will return to Vietnamese cinemas from May 13, 2026 for a limited run in IMAX, ScreenX and 4DX formats nationwide.

From May 6 to 17, the European Literature Days will unfold across Vietnam with a rich and diverse program spanning from Hanoi to Hue and Ho Chi Minh City.

A large-scale cultural exhibition spotlighting the heritage and transformation of Vietnam’s highland regions will be held in Son La province from May 8–10.

An archival photo exhibition is being held at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2026).

The Sa Pa Summer Festival 2026 officially opened on the evening of April 29 at the centre of the Sa Pa national tourism area, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, contributing to local efforts to stimulate travel demand and promote tourism.

A series of road closures will be enforced across Ho Chi Minh City on April 30 evening to ensure safety and smooth organization of nationwide reunification celebrations.

Pianist Kevin Kenner, winner of the 12th International Chopin Piano Competition, will perform in Vietnam next month in a chamber concert titled “In Gratitude”, alongside Vietnamese pianist Nguyen Viet Trung and a quintet of guest artists.

The International Lion Dance Tournament 2026 opened on April 24 evening at the An Dong Ward Public Service Centre, bringing together 15 leading lion–dragon dance troupes, including 10 top teams of Vietnam and five invited international teams. ​

A series of cultural and tourism activities themed “Highland rendezvous” will take place from April 30 to May 3 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi.

A vibrant line-up of circus and magic performances from across Vietnam will take centre stage during the upcoming holidays, marking the 51st anniversary of national reunification (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1).​

The Hanoi International Martial Arts Festival will take place in Hanoi from August 7 to 9, bringing together thousands of martial artists from Vietnam and abroad.

Both professional and amateur filmmakers are encouraged to submit entries to the second Ho Chi Minh City Short Film Festival, which will be held in June.

Two photo exhibitions opened on April 23 in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring the people and landscape of Vietnam and development achievements of the southern metropolis.

The fourth Vietnam Banh Mi Festival 2026 opened to visitors on April 23 at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing food lovers and tourists alike.

The 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival will be held from June 26–28 in Khanh Hoa, bringing together delegations from seven localities with significant Cham populations, namely Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, Lam Dong, Tay Ninh, An Giang, Dak Lak and HCM City.

An exchange exhibition on art connecting the Maritime Silk Road opened at the China Cultural Centre in Hanoi on April 22.

The four-day festival, running through April 25, commemorates the historic victories on the Bach Dang River in 938, 981 and 1288 – landmark battles that symbolise Vietnam’s resilience and military ingenuity.

An international art exhibition themed “Flow of Culture” opened at the Hung Vuong University in Phu Tho on April 22, bringing together artists from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a vibrant showcase of cultural exchange.

A special exhibition titled “156 Portraits of Lenin – From the Collection of the V.I. Lenin Memorial in Ulyanovsk” opened at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi on April 22.​

The Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is reflected not only in diplomatic, economic and cultural cooperation, but also in the fine friendship between the people of the two countries.