"Kicking off the party" with DIFF - Đà Nẵng’s Signature Festival

As the epicentre of Đà Nẵng's summer entertainment storm, the Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2024, themed 'Made in Unity - Global Connection - Radiant five continents,' will take place from June 8 to July 13 at the fireworks stage by the Hàn River.

Along with familiar participants from previous years, including France, Italy, Poland, Finland and Việt Nam, DIFF welcomes three newcomers representing China, the US and Germany. It promises to bring spectators stunning light displays.

The opening night of DIFF 2024 promises to bring an exciting 'fireworks battle'

The opening night of DIFF 2024 will take place on the evening of June 8 with a kickoff competition between the host team, Việt Nam, and the reigning champion of last year's festival, France. It promises to be an exciting 'fireworks battle' with the theme 'Unique Culture.' Subsequent fireworks nights will be held every Saturday evening in the following weeks, with a break before the final night on July 13.

DIFF 2024 treats visitors to special jetski & flyboard performances

To kick off this year’s fireworks season, the city will treat visitors to a jetski and flyboard sports art performance produced by H2O from Australia. It promises to be a highlight that makes DIFF 2024 different from previous years.

The tickets for DIFF 2024 grandstands are expected to sell out quickly

After one week of officially opening the ticket sales portal of DIFF 2024 (diff.vn) with prices ranging from VNĐ800,000 to VNĐ3 million across five grandstand tiers, many travel agencies and visitors, both domestic and international, have been booking tickets.

Tickets for the opening night on June 8 are currently the most sought after. DIFF tickets are expected to sell out quickly as the demand to watch the international fireworks festival increases and information about DIFF 2024 continues to draw interest.

A series of events accompanying DIFF 2024 will also be held at various famous tourist and entertainment spots in the city, featuring numerous exhibitions and unique music, art and festival events.

World-class shows appearing for the first time in Đà Nẵng

This summer marks the first time Đà Nẵng becomes a 'grand stage' for a series of world-class art shows, gathering the world's top entertainment stars including Maestro Voronin, known as the 'David Copperfield' of comedic magic and the Crystal Ladies, a twin star duo who appeared on the famous Ellen Show.

A series of special shows at Ba Na Hills with the participation of world-class 'stars'

This series of shows has debuted at Sun World Ba Na Hills since May with classic performances and records that have made names for the world's top artists in the fields of circus and magic.

These include notable names like the WOW Kingdom show, an academic circus and magic feast led by the legendary Maestro Voronin, Fairy Blossom, a grand ballet involving nearly 300 artists and circus performers and The Rainbow Show, a show for the LGBT community appearing in Đà Nẵng for the first time. It is also the first time Đà Nẵng is hosting a private show for elite customers, The Stellar, with the participation of numerous top world artists.

'Symphony of River' is a special highlight at Asia Park this summer

Another unique show visitors cannot miss in Đà Nẵng this summer is Symphony of River, a majestic performance combining art and sports at Asia Park. The show has two performances, one during the day and another at night, with a stage capacity of up to 4,000 seats. The nighttime show will also have spectacular fireworks displays, making Đà Nẵng a city of nightly fireworks throughout the summer.

The 'Rối Việt' show debuts in Đà Nẵng

Also at Asia Park, the 'Rối Việt' show brings the essence of puppet art to Đà Nẵng for the first time. The artists from the Việt Nam National Puppetry Theatre will perform the show every day of the week.

With two performances at 7pm and 8:15pm at the Ầu Ơ Theatre's Marina stage, which has a capacity of about 600 seats, the show offers a new cultural experience for visitors to the coastal city.

Numerous cultural and entertainment events in every corner of the city

Contributing to the endless summer experiences in the coastal city of Đà Nẵng, many famous entertainment spots are also launching a series of unique products and events.

As well as DIFF, Đà Nẵng will organise 40 activities, including the Kpop Random Dance programme, the Water Fest, the DANAFF II Film Festival and the Southeast Asian Student Sports Festival.

The DANAFF II Film Festival is one of the special activities this summer in Đà Nẵng

Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore Đà Nẵng's bustling and vibrant nightlife with rich experiential programmes, including the Charming Show, the Áo dài Show, nighttime Hàn River cruises on tourist boats and cyclo tours. Meanwhile the regular activities of tourist streets and night markets, including An Thượng Tourist Street, Helio Night Market and Mỹ An Night Beach only adds to the opportunities on offer.

The city will be 'hotter' than ever with a series of events and festivals throughout the summer

In the first quarter of 2024, the number of international visitors to Đà Nẵng increased by 21.6 per cent and domestic tourists increased by 24.3 per cent compared to the same period last year.

With the International Fireworks Festival and a series of attractive festivals and events throughout the summer, Đà Nẵng tourism continues to be 'hotter' than ever, promising to attract millions of visitors to the tourism hub in central Việt Nam.