# Vietnam 2026 cultural festivals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-2026-cultural-festivals > Updated: 2026-08-02T10:15:07.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Vietnam is promoting a series of high‑profile cultural festivals in 2026. In late July, officials announced that the historic town of Hoi An will host its first International Lantern Festival from 3‑6 December 2026, featuring large lantern installations, workshops, culinary showcases and a creative week in nearby Da Nang. A few days later, details emerged for the Hue Autumn Festival, part of the broader Hue Festival 2026, scheduled for August‑September. The month‑long program combines heritage displays, a sports festival with 19 disciplines, the Wonderverse Music Fest, a lion‑dance celebration, a river regatta and National Day events. Both festivals aim to preserve traditional arts, attract tourists and stimulate local economies. Together, these announcements illustrate Vietnam’s coordinated effort to launch multiple, region‑specific cultural events throughout 2026, each blending heritage, arts, sport and community engagement. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Hue Autumn Festival 2026 Highlights Heritage, Music and Sports Hue’s Autumn Festival 2026 runs Aug‑Sept, blending 19 sports, heritage events and the free Hue Wonderverse Music Fest, drawing over 15,000 athletes and visitors to promote health, culture and tourism in Vietnam 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hue-autumn-festival-2026-highlights-heritage-music-and-sports ### 2026-07-31: Hoi An International Lantern Festival to debut in December 2026 Hoi An, Vietnam, will hold its first International Lantern Festival Dec 3‑6 2026 with lantern installations, workshops, performances and a culinary showcase; a related Creative Week runs Aug 28‑Sep 2 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hoi-an-international-lantern-festival-to-debut-in-december-2026 --- Cite as: Vietnam 2026 cultural festivals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-2026-cultural-festivals