Welcoming New Year 2027 – The night of December 31 is the most vibrant time of the year in major cities, featuring grand countdown concerts, the midnight countdown moment, and spectacular fireworks displays to usher in the new year. The official list of fireworks locations is typically announced by local authorities in late December.
Quick Info
- Time: Night of December 31, 2026
- Location: Hanoi · Ho Chi Minh City · Da Nang
- Admission: Free (some music festivals may require tickets)
- Key Activities: Countdown music festivals, New Year's Eve countdown
Event Schedule
- New Year's Eve welcoming 2027 takes place on the evening of Thursday, December 31, 2026.
- Events typically begin around 20:00 and continue past midnight.
Key Highlights
- Outdoor countdown music festivals gathering top artists.
- Counting down to welcome the new year and marveling at vibrant, colorful fireworks displays.
- Strolling along pedestrian streets and capturing memorable photos amid sparkling decorative light installations.
Getting Around & Popular Locations
- Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake area, pedestrian walking zone, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.
- Ho Chi Minh City: Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Saigon Riverside Park – Thu Thiem area.
- Da Nang: Both banks of the Han River, Dragon Bridge.
- Follow official announcements from local authorities for accurate updates on fireworks locations this year.
Tips for Visitors
- Arrive early to secure a good viewing spot; park outside the central area and walk in.
- Streets will be extremely congested after midnight, so agree on a meeting point with your companions beforehand.
- Safeguard your personal belongings and keep a close eye on young children at all times.
Schedules and activities are subject to change depending on announcements from the organizers. Gregorian dates are converted from the lunar calendar.
