Another festival season has come. Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) is one of the outstanding cultural and entertainment events of the year, attracting thousands of tourists to Da Nang city with special fireworks performances combined with music, light and modern technology. In particular, the 2025 international fireworks competition is also predicted to be the largest and most magnificent event in history with many remarkable innovations. What is special about the Da Nang Fireworks Festival 2025? In this article, IDC Travel will reveal the special features of DIFF 2025 and provide extremely useful Da Nang travel experiences!
Introduction to Da Nang International Fireworks Festival
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, abbreviated as DIFF, is an international fireworks competition organized annually by Da Nang City. First held in 2008, DIFF has gradually become an international cultural and tourism event and a symbol of Da Nang City, where contemporary art and technology intersect. Up to now, the fireworks festival has been held 12 times and 2025 will be the 13th year. Each year, the festival has its own theme, reflecting humanistic values and the spirit of peace.
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival is an annual event of Da Nang
Da Nang Fireworks Festival is not only a cultural event but also a driving force for local tourism and economic development. Each year, the festival attracts millions of visitors, bringing in large revenues for the tourism industry and related services. Through the festival, the image of Da Nang – a dynamic, modern and hospitable coastal city is widely promoted, which is an opportunity for Da Nang to affirm its position on the world tourism map. The festival is also an opportunity to connect tourists and the local community, sharing joy and memorable moments together.
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2025
Festival theme
The theme of DIFF 2025 is “Da Nang – New Era”. This is not only a symbolic theme but also affirms the determination and aspiration of Da Nang in the new period, with a vision of prosperous development, marking the city’s position on the international tourism map. With creative fireworks displays, this year’s festival will combine traditional cultural elements with modern trends, opening a new era for the city.
Place of the festival
The DIFF 2025 will take place on the East bank of the Han River, especially Tran Hung Dao Street, one of the famous locations and has become the symbol of DIFF over 12 years. The fireworks will be launched from the East bank of the Han River, with the main grandstand located on the West bank of the river. With a large space and beautiful scenery of the Han River, this is the ideal place for audiences to admire the most brilliant fireworks displays.
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DIFF 2025 schedule
DIFF 2025 will be held every Saturday from May 31 to July 12, lasting for 6 weeks (except July 5). The festival will start with the opening night at the end of May, followed by fireworks competitions between international teams, and end with the final night on July 12. The program will include fireworks competitions between teams from all over the world, bringing exciting experiences that visitors cannot miss.
DIFF 2025 Schedule
This is the longest and largest fireworks festival season in the history of DIFF, including 6 attractive performance nights. Each competition night will have its own theme, thereby creating diversity and novelty throughout the festival.
- Night 1 (May 31): “Cultural quintessence” – Vietnam 1 (Da Nang) vs. Finland
- Night 2 (June 7): “Creative art” – Vietnam 2 (Z121) vs. Poland
- Night 3 (14/6): “Connecting Journey” – Canada vs. China
- Night 4 (21/6): “Sustainable Development” – Portugal vs. England
- Night 5 (28/6): “Technology Leads the Way” – Korea vs. Italy
- Final Night (12/7): “Welcoming the New Era” – The Two Best Teams
What’s in Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2025
Stunning international fireworks display competition
The colorful firework performance during the festival
The highlight is certainly the international fireworks competition. DIFF 2025 is the largest, longest and most prestigious fireworks festival with 6 nights of performances, gathering 10 excellent teams from Asia, Europe and America. Each team brings unique performances, harmoniously combining sound and light, creating eye-catching moments for the audience. During the festival nights, Da Nang seems to be dressed in colorful clothes, a sparkling, magical city with fireworks performances that are very skillfully performed and modernized, attracting thousands of tourists to come and admire.
Cultural and entertainment programs
There are also cultural and music performances by famous singers and artists from Vietnam and around the world
DIFF is not simply a fireworks festival, but it also has other accompanying activities such as carnival parades, flower boat performances, art exhibitions, flower lanterns on the Han River, etc. Moreover, this festival also brings visitors music events with art performances from famous artists. Each competition night will be a spectacular visual feast of fireworks, lights, technology and vibrant live concerts with the participation of famous domestic and international artists.
This year in particular, visitors will also have the opportunity to admire virtual reality fireworks performances with a duration of 30 – 60 seconds through modern technology to bring new interactive experiences, helping the audience immerse themselves in the festival space more vividly.
Tourism and sightseeing activities
Some of the most iconic attractions in Da Nang
Traveling to Da Nang during the festival also means you will be able to explore the city’s top destinations in a special festive atmosphere. During the day, spend time exploring the Marble Mountains and Son Tra Peninsula to admire the natural beauty of the mountains and sea of Vietnam’s top tourist city. Don’t miss the Ba Na Hills entertainment complex with its world-famous iconic Golden Bridge.
In the evening, places like the Han River Bridge, Dragon Bridge and Tran Hung Dao Street become vibrant gathering places, bustling with music events and cultural performances. Visitors strolling along the river can enjoy traditional dance shows and food stalls with specialties from all regions.
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The best places to watch fireworks around the festival
The grandstand
The grandstand seating layout for fireworks show
For the best experience of watching fireworks at the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, head to the grandstand built on the banks of the Han River, right across from the festival stage. Here, you will be immersed in the exciting atmosphere of thousands of people waiting for the sparkling artistic fireworks.
The grandstand is also a very comfortable place to enjoy fireworks without having to stand in the crowd. However, to get a seat in the grandstand, you need to buy a ticket, and the ticket price will depend on the class corresponding to different positions on the grandstand.
Hotels and restaurants on both sides of the Han River
The panoramic view from a rooftop bar
The high-rise hotels and rooftop bars on both sides of the Han River are ideal places to watch fireworks displays more quietly without having to jostle. Here, you can watch the brilliant and sparkling fireworks from above, along with the breathtaking view of Da Nang on the night of the Festival. Normally, visitors will have to book in advance or use the hotel’s services to be able to have a great view of the fireworks. Some hotels you can refer to are: Novotel Danang Premier Han River, Hilton Danang, Wink Hotel Danang Riverside, Melia Vinpearl Danang Riverfront…
Cruise on the Han River
Embarking on a river cruise for a more private and unique experience
Cruising on the Han River to watch the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival is one of the experiences that you cannot miss. The cruise will depart from the Han River port, take visitors on a cruise on the river and stop at the fireworks viewing point. In particular, you can also enjoy dinner and attractive art performances.
Bridges across the Han River
The crowds gather along the Dragon Bridge to watch fireworks
Bridges across the Han River such as: Han River Swing Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge and Tran Thi Ly Bridge are places with good and airy views, helping you to fully observe the fireworks displays and the whole view of Da Nang city at night. A small note for you is to arrive at least 30 minutes before the opening time to have a good position.
Han River Sidewalk
The sidewalks along the Han river are always the most crowded
In addition to the above locations, you can go to the sidewalk area near the Han River to watch the fireworks. According to the experience of tourists who have watched the fireworks festival, Bach Dang and Tran Hung Dao streets are the routes with the best observation. Besides, you can also enjoy the comfortable atmosphere and sip a cup of coffee or drink of your choice at the cafes near the bridge.
Notes when participating in the festival
Attending the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2025 promises an unforgettable experience. To make the most of this spectacular event, consider the following practical tips:
- Book early: The Da Nang Fireworks Festival is always warmly welcomed by domestic and international tourists. Consider booking early to avoid “sold out” or not being able to buy the ticket class you want.
- Book accommodation in advance: Hotels are also quickly sold out like fireworks tickets, so make sure to book 1-2 weeks in advance. Choose hotels in the center for easy travel or hotels with high views and rooms directly facing the fireworks display.
- Go early to get a good spot to watch the fireworks: A night of performance lasts quite a long time, about 2-3 hours. You can rent a car at a fairly affordable price to avoid tired legs when standing for a long time, and we can easily lose strength when jostling in crowded places. Don’t let yourself be squeezed in the crowd or regretfully watch the fireworks from afar. Come early to choose a “prime” position with a panoramic view of the entire fireworks stage.
- Don’t go hungry: You should bring some snacks such as snacks, peanuts and drinks and sip while admiring the fireworks. Watching fireworks is an activity that consumes a lot of energy, so prepare enough drinks and snacks to avoid getting exhausted halfway. If you don’t want to “burn a hole in your pocket” because of the expensive prices at the stalls in the festival area, you can prepare some snacks and drinks from home.
- Bring a trash bag: In crowded places, you need to be more conscious of maintaining public hygiene, remember to bring a trash bag or keep the trash in the right place.
- To avoid unnecessary risks, limit bringing valuable items such as jewelry, expensive watches. If you must bring them, keep them in a safe place and keep them with you at all times. In addition, you should also bring light clothes, sneakers or flat sandals because you will have to move around a lot.
Hopefully, the useful information and instructions we have provided will help visitors have an overview of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2025. This is a national and international event, attracting countless visitors to participate and has great value that cannot be missed. With these colorful and impressive experiences, the festival will definitely be one of the experiences not to be missed when coming to Da Nang. Arrange your time and contact us today to plan to enjoy wonderful moments at this festival.
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