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Eifman’s Eugene Onegin to make Vietnam premiere

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

National ethnic culture village offers events on National Day celebration

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).

Exhibition featuring paintings of President Ho Chi Minh opens in Laos

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.

Fireworks, brocade and folk culture await visitors in Moc Chau

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

Hai Phong to host concert celebrating National Day

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).

Over 50 artworks capture years of national reconstruction

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.

Where to watch Sept. 2 National Day fireworks in Hanoi

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.

BIGBANG Hanoi ticket rush puts CTicket technology to the test

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

Hanoi to become a vast art space during 10-day festival

Hanoi will turn its landmark heritage sites and public spaces into a vast stage for art and culture during the 10-day Thang Long-Hanoi Festival this September.

Scott Storch, DannyBoyStyles join Soobin and Binz in Hanoi

Grammy-winning producers DannyBoyStyles and Scott Storch will join Vietnamese artists Soobin and Binz for the opening performance of a new cultural and music venue at Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi.

Gia Lai gong festival to gather artisans from Vietnam and Asia

Gia Lai will welcome 45 gong artisan troupes from Vietnam and abroad for an international festival running from October 30 to November 8.

Hanoi plans art programmes to mark August Revolution, National Day

Hanoi’s art institutions will stage a series of performances for residents in communes and wards across the capital to mark the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2026) and National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).

Hanoi emerges as international music hub

Hanoi is positioning itself as an international music destination, with a series of major cultural and music events scheduled for the capital this autumn, bringing global artists to Vietnam while showcasing the city’s cultural heritage.

Hanoi exhibition brings 165 Van Gogh masterpieces to life through technology

When art no longer remains confined to the canvas, viewers no longer simply stand outside the artwork. This is the spirit behind Van Gogh Timeless, a large-scale, multi-sensory interactive exhibition officially opened in Hanoi on August 12.

Jazz melodies connect Hanoi with the world

The Hanoi Jazztival 2026, themed “Jazz Hanoi – Melodies Without Borders”, will take place from September 17-19 in the capital, the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced at a press conference on August 12.

Balloon shows, cultural events to highlight 2026 folk song and dance festival

Hot air balloons will take to the skies over the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien for the first time as part of a major cultural and arts event, offering a new experience for locals and visitors during the National Day holiday.

Ho Chi Minh City to stage fireworks at 7 locations for National Day

Ho Chi Minh City will stage fireworks at seven locations across the city from 9pm to 9.15pm on September 2, including three sites featuring both high- and low-altitude displays and four offering low-altitude shows.

Hanoi opens international martial arts festival

The 2026 Hanoi International Martial Arts Festival opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on August 7, featuring spectacular performances by martial artists and kungfu masters from different countries and regions.

Vietnam–Korea Festival 2026 kicks off in Da Nang

The Vietnam–Korea Festival 2026 opened in Da Nang on August 7, bringing a range of cultural, art, investment and trade promotion activities and people-to-people exchange to the central coast city.

Buddhist chanting star Ani Choying Drolma to perform in Vietnam

Renowned Nepalese Buddhist nun & singer Ani Choying Drolma, one of the world's most celebrated voices in contemporary Buddhist sacred music, will return to VN this Sept. for 2 Sound Healing Concert 2026 performances under the theme "The Inner Seed."