What's On in Hoi An — 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated April 14, 2026

What's On in Hoi An

Hoi An hosts over 50 annual cultural events, with the Lantern Festival attracting approximately 200,000 visitors each year.

Events Calendar — Hoi An 2026

Month	Event	Type	Cost
February	Hoi An Lantern Festival	Festival	FREE
March	Japanese Covered Bridge Festival	Cultural	FREE
April	Quang Nam Rice Festival	Food	FREE
May	Hoi An International Music Festival	Music	$15-$25
June	Mid-Season Fishing Festival	Cultural	FREE
August	Full Moon Festival	Festival	FREE
September	Mid-Autumn Festival	Festival	FREE
October	Hoi An Heritage Festival	Art	$10
November	Quang Nam Traditional Craft Fair	Art	FREE
December	Christmas Market & Light Display	Market	FREE

Top 3 Events Not to Miss

February

Hoi An Lantern Festival

Held along the Thu Bon River at 8 PM nightly, featuring thousands of handcrafted lanterns launched into the water. Local artisans demonstrate traditional paper lantern making at the An Hoi Craft Village. Book riverfront viewing spots 90 days ahead; street-side viewing is free but crowded.

March

Japanese Covered Bridge Festival

Celebrates the bridge's 17th-century history with traditional dance performances at the bridge itself, followed by a lantern procession to the Tan Ky House. Local vendors sell *bánh đúc* (rice cake) and *bánh tráng* (rice paper). Arrive by 6 PM for best views; no entry fee.

September

Mid-Autumn Festival

Centered at Lan Cao Market, featuring lion dances, mooncake tasting, and children's lantern parades. The festival includes free traditional games like *cờ người* (human chess) on the ancient town square. Families gather at 7 PM; free entry for all.

Free Events in Hoi An

Every full moon night: Full Moon Festival at Ancient Town entrance (free traditional music, food stalls). Every Saturday 6-9 PM: Night Market at Nguyen Pho Street (free street food, craft demonstrations). Every Tuesday 8-10 AM: Hoi An Heritage Walk at Cua Dai Beach (free guided tour of coastal heritage sites).

Practical Info

February offers the peak event season with the Lantern Festival. Book tickets for the International Music Festival 90 days in advance. The official Hoi An Tourism website (hoian.gov.vn) provides the most current event listings and booking details.

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