Northern Vietnam Festivals 2027: The Best Festivals to Visit

Northern Vietnam Festivals – Northern Vietnam is the cradle of many long-standing traditional festivals, densely concentrated in spring, from the 1st to the 3rd lunar month. This is the pilgrimage season to Perfume Pagoda, Yen Tu, and Hung Temple, and the time to enjoy Quan Ho folk singing at the Lim Festival.

Northern Vietnam Festival Schedule

Introduction to each festival

Buckwheat Flower Festival 2026: The Buckwheat Flower Festival 2026 opens on the evening of November 6, 2026, at Youth Square, Dong Van commune, Tuyen Quang (formerly Ha Giang). About 400 hectares of flowers bloom brilliantly from October to December.

Huong Pagoda Festival 2027: Vietnam's longest-lasting festival, opening on the 6th day of the first lunar month, featuring a pilgrimage to Huong Tich Cave.

Doi Son Tich Dien Festival 2027: The Doi Son Tich Dien (Royal Ploughing) Festival takes place on the 7th day of the first lunar month, which is February 12, 2027. It reenacts the ritual of King Le Dai Hanh ploughing the fields to encourage agriculture.

Yen Tu Festival 2027: The Yen Tu Festival 2027 opens on the 10th day of the first lunar month (February 15, 2027) and lasts until the end of the third lunar month. Opening schedule, cable cars, hiking routes, and tips.

Ba Be Long Tong Festival 2027: The Ba Be Long Tong Festival takes place on the 10th day of the first lunar month, which is February 15, 2027. A crop-praying ritual of the Tay people with "con" ball throwing, tug of war, and various folk games.

Lim Festival 2027: The main festival day of Lim Festival 2027 falls on the 13th day of the first lunar month (February 18, 2027) on Lim Hill, Bac Ninh. Enjoy Quan ho folk singing on boats and in pavilions, alongside traditional folk games.

Tran Temple Seal Opening Ceremony 2027: The Tran Temple Seal Opening Ceremony takes place from the night of the 14th to the dawn of the 15th day of the first lunar month, which is the night of February 19 to the dawn of February 20, 2027. Timing, rituals, and tips for requesting the seal.

Con Son Spring Festival 2027: The Con Son Spring Festival takes place from the 15th to the 20th day of the first lunar month, which is February 20–25, 2027. A pilgrimage to Con Son Pagoda, Nguyen Trai Temple, Thach Ban, and the Jade Well.

Hung Kings Commemoration Day 2027 – Hung Temple Festival: Hung Kings Commemoration Day on the 10th day of the third lunar month in 2027 falls on April 16, 2027. Hung Temple Festival itinerary, transportation options to Phu Tho, and tips for offering incense.

Phu Day Festival 2027: The Phu Day Festival takes place from the 1st to the 10th day of the third lunar month, which is April 7–16, 2027. A key center for the Mother Goddesses worship belief, featuring distinctive Hau Dong spirit possession rituals.

Khau Vai Love Market 2027: The Khau Vai Love Market convenes on the 26th–27th of the third lunar month, which is May 2–3, 2027. A unique market in the Meo Vac highlands along with travel guidance.

Phu Dong Temple Giong Festival 2027: The Phu Dong Temple Giong Festival takes place from the 7th to the 9th day of the fourth lunar month, which is May 12–14, 2027. A UNESCO-recognized heritage festival featuring processions, the reenactment of the battle against the An invaders, and many ancient rituals.

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• Vietnam Festival Calendar 2026 – 2027 by Month