Big Bang concerts drive surge in Hanoi tourism and travel

The upcoming Big Bang 2026-2027 World Tour XX: COSMOS concerts in Hanoi have triggered a significant surge in local tourism and travel demand. Two scheduled performances at My Dinh National Stadium on October 24-25 have led to a 74% increase in flight bookings to the capital for the period of October 23-26, with passenger numbers rising 76% compared to the same period in 2025.

Data from Trip.com indicates that hotels within a 3km radius of My Dinh Stadium have been fully booked since July 29. Hotel reservations for the concert dates saw a 15-fold increase compared to the monthly average. Fans are planning well in advance, with flight bookings averaging 70 days prior to departure and hotel bookings averaging 76 days.

The event is attracting international travelers, particularly from Seoul, Busan, Taipei, and Nagoya, as well as domestic travelers from Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Traveloka also reported that domestic tourism searches increased more than four times the usual volume due to the concert.