A new publication and art event in Hue are shedding light on the enduring symbolism of Tu Binh paintings, one of Vietnam's most distinctive folk art traditions.

Running from June 11 to 14, the event series features exhibitions, interactive displays and public engagement activities, culminating in a gala on June 13.

A festival celebrating the lotus, a flower deeply woven into the history of the former imperial capital and long associated with its landscapes, royal traditions and daily life, will take place in Hue this month.

BIGBANG, one of South Korea’s most iconic music groups, has officially announced the destinations for its upcoming global tour, with Hanoi included among the stops.

A new museum dedicated to Satsuma Yaki, a traditional Japanese ceramic art form originating in what is now Kagoshima Prefecture during and after the Edo period, has opened in Hoi An.

A nationwide film week celebrating International Children’s Day 2026 will take place from May 31 to June 7, according to the Cinema Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The Hue Vegetarian Food Festival 2026 officially opened at Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street in Thuan Hoa ward in the central city of Hue on May 28, as part of celebrations marking Buddha’s 2570th birth anniversary and the Hue Festival 2026.

A vibrant lineup of Korean cultural programs is set to take place in Vietnam throughout 2026 under the Korea Season initiative led by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture.

By combining light sculpture, physical movement and an immersive sound system, artists have created a “living sun” that operates entirely through human presence and breath.

A striking bamboo architecture exhibition has transformed the outdoor space of Hanoi Museum into a large-scale public art venue.

A photo exhibition themed “Vietnam’s seas and islands in our hearts” opened in Berlin on May 21, highlighting the beauty of Vietnam’s coastal and island regions.

The contemporary ballet GAT will be staged at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on May 27, marking the official opening of Korea Season 2026 in Vietnam with a production that blends traditional Korean aesthetics and modern choreography.

Thousands of children’s picture books published by Vietnamese and foreign publishing houses and book distributors will be showcased at the first-ever festival for picture books in Vietnam.

The 22nd Hoi An - Japan Cultural Exchange 2026 kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on May 22 evening.

A photo exhibition themed “connecting identities” opened at the Dak Lak Museum on May 12, featuring 100 photographic works showcasing the cultural beauty of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

The Vietnam Festival in Japan, set to enter its 18th edition on May 30–31 at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, is expected to attract over 180,000 visitors, up from about 140,000 last year.

Vietnam GameVerse 2026 opened on May 8, underscoring Vietnam’s drive to position the gaming industry as a strategic pillar of the digital economy.

More than 4,700 athletes from over 90 countries and territories are set to compete in Southeast Asia’s largest multi-sport event as Da Nang officially launched its international sports week on May 7.

The second Thang Long - Hanoi Festival 2026, flying the banner “Heritage Flow”, is set to hit the capital from September 11-20.

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.