Festival in Da Nang
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF)
No dates announced yet.
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, or DIFF, is a fireworks contest on the Han River. The Da Nang City People's Committee organises it with Sun Group.
In 2026, ten teams from different countries competed over six nights, from 30 May to 11 July. The theme was "Da Nang, United Horizons". The two best teams from five qualifying nights played a final on 11 July.
The fireworks are fired from the Han River Port area. The main grandstand is on Tran Hung Dao Street, opposite the launch site.
No dates for 2027 are announced yet. In 2019 and from 2023 to 2026 the festival started between 30 May and 8 June and ended between 6 July and 13 July.
Coming dates
No dates announced yet.
When it usually happens: Late May or early June to mid July
Know before you go
- Next festival
- Not announced yet. Check diff.vn.
- Nights in 2026
- 30 May, 6, 13, 20 and 27 June, and the final on 11 July 2026
- Where
- Fireworks from the Han River Port area. Main grandstand on Tran Hung Dao Street, opposite the launch site. The launch site stayed the same in 2026, and did not move to Da Nang Downtown.
- The 2026 final
- More than 40 minutes of fireworks from the two teams
- Tickets
- In 2026 tickets were sold through Sun World, with the link on diff.vn. Dates and prices for 2027 are not announced.
Past years
- 202630 May to 11 July. Ten teams. Portugal won (Macedos Pirotecnia), ahead of China (Jiangxi Yangfeng).
- 202531 May to 12 July. Ten teams from nine countries. Theme: "Da Nang, New Era". China won (Jiangxi Yangfeng), ahead of Vietnam (Z121 Vina Pyrotech).
- 20248 June to 13 July. Eight teams, four qualifying nights and a final. Finland won, ahead of China.
- 20232 June to 8 July. Eight teams. France won (Arteventia), ahead of Italy.
- 20191 June to 6 July. Eight teams. Finland won (JoHo Pyro), ahead of the United Kingdom.
- 201830 April to 30 June. Eight teams. Italy won (Martarello), ahead of the USA.
- 201730 April to 24 June. Eight teams. Italy won (Martarello SRL), ahead of Australia.
Questions about Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF)
When is the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival?
The dates for 2027 are not announced yet. The 2026 festival ran from 30 May to 11 July. In 2019 and from 2023 to 2026 it started between 30 May and 8 June and ended between 6 July and 13 July.
Who runs the fireworks festival?
The Da Nang City People's Committee, with Sun Group.
Where do I watch the fireworks?
The fireworks are fired from the Han River Port area. The main grandstand is on Tran Hung Dao Street, opposite the launch site.
How do I buy a ticket?
In 2026, tickets were sold through Sun World, with the link on diff.vn. Tickets for 2027 are not announced yet.
Who won the fireworks festival last time?
Portugal won the 2026 festival on 11 July, ahead of China.
Sources
- DIFF: the festival's own site · read on 27 October 2026
- Da Nang tourism portal: DIFF 2026 dates and theme, 7 January 2026 · read on 27 October 2026
- Da Nang tourism portal: Portugal wins DIFF 2026, 11 July 2026 · read on 27 October 2026
- Tuoi Tre: the launch site stays at the Han River Port, 7 January 2026 · read on 27 October 2026
- Da Nang tourism portal: summary of DIFF 2026, 13 August 2026 · read on 27 October 2026
Checked on 27 October 2026. Dates, times and prices can change, so confirm them on the organiser site before you go.