Festivals of Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands – Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands bear the profound cultural imprints of the Cham people, the ancient town of Hoi An, and the vast Central Highlands wilderness. Festivals here are spread evenly throughout the year, from Katê in autumn and the Da Lat Flower Festival at year's end to the Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival in spring.
Festival Schedule for Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands
| Time | Festival / Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 – October 12, 2026 | Katê Festival 2026 | Po Klong Garai Tower, Khanh Hoa |
| October 23, 2026 | Hoi An Ancient Town Full Moon Night Festival | Hoi An Ancient Town, Da Nang |
| December 19, 2026 – December 31, 2026 | The 11th Da Lat Flower Festival 2026 | Da Lat, Lam Dong |
| March 6, 2027 – April 4, 2027 | The 10th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival 2027 | Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak |
| March 24, 2027 – March 26, 2027 | Marble Mountains Avalokitesvara (Quan The Am) Festival 2027 | Marble Mountains, Da Nang |
| April 26, 2027 – April 29, 2027 | Ponagar Tower Festival 2027 | Ponagar Tower, Nha Trang |
Festival Overviews
Katê Festival 2026: The 2026 Katê Festival will take place from October 5 to October 12, 2026, with the main day on October 10. The festival features costume procession rituals and cultural activities at the Po Klong Garai, Po Rome, and Po Sah Inu towers.
Hoi An Ancient Town Full Moon Night Festival: The Hoi An Ancient Town Full Moon Night takes place on the 14th day of every lunar month. Electric lights across the ancient town are turned off, lanterns are lit, floating flower lanterns are released onto the river, and visitors can enjoy traditional Bai Choi singing.
The 11th Da Lat Flower Festival 2026: The 2026 Da Lat Flower Festival takes place from December 19 to December 31, 2026, opening on the evening of December 19 at Lam Vien Square. It comprises 11 main programs and 25 companion events.
The 10th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival 2027: The 10th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival is scheduled to run from March 6 to April 4, 2027, with the opening ceremony on March 10. It will feature 20 main activities under the theme "Buon Ma Thuot – Destination of World Coffee."
Quan The Am Festival at Marble Mountains 2027: The Quan The Am Festival at Marble Mountains takes place around the 19th day of the 2nd lunar month, which in 2027 is March 26, 2027. It features the Bodhisattva statue procession, flower lantern releases, and numerous cultural activities.
Ponagar Tower Festival 2027: The Ponagar Tower Festival takes place from the 20th to the 23rd day of the 3rd lunar month, which in 2027 is April 26–29, 2027. It includes statue bathing rituals, changing of the robes, and traditional shadow dance flower offerings in Nha Trang.
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