From late May to the end of July, Khanh Hoa province will host a series of large-scale, high-class cultural and artistic events. This series of activities promises to bring residents and visitors explosive emotional experiences in the vibrant and bustling summer atmosphere.

Shining a Light on Khanh Hoa Culture

This summer, Khanh Hoa will be the focal point with two major cultural events, prominently featuring the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026 and the 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival. The 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee, will take place from June 26 to 28, under the theme “Preserving and Promoting Cham Ethnic Cultural Identity in the New Era.” The festival will gather approximately 700 artisans, performers, and athletes from the Cham ethnic community across 7 provinces and cities: Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Lam Dong, An Giang, Tay Ninh, and Ho Chi Minh City. In addition to the opening ceremony (evening of June 26) and closing ceremony (evening of June 28), the festival will feature numerous activities and events such as: performances showcasing excerpts from traditional Cham cultural rituals; exhibitions promoting traditional Cham culture; demonstrations of traditional Cham crafts; community art festivals; displays of Cham ethnic costumes; sports competitions and traditional games of the Cham people; a seminar on “Preserving and Promoting the Cultural Heritage of Cham in Khanh Hoa Associated with Sustainable Tourism Development”; and exhibitions introducing tourism products, OCOP products, and specialty products of Khanh Hoa province... Cultural, artistic, and exhibition activities will be held at the April 16 Square (Phan Rang and Dong Hai wards). Sports events and traditional games will take place at the Provincial Sports Competition Service Center (Bao An ward).

Cham folk dance performance at April 2 Square.

The Nha Trang Carnival program during the 2025 Sea Culture - Tourism Festival.

The Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026, organized by the Provincial People's Committee, themed “Ocean Colors - Reaching International Heights,” will officially take place from July 17 to 19 at April 2 Square (Nha Trang ward) and several other locations across the province. Key events include: the opening ceremony (evening of July 17); the Carnival festival - a parade of floral floats themed “Nha Trang Sea Flowers” (afternoon of July 18); the finals of the Vietnam Supermodel and Mister Vietnam 2026, combined with a fashion and music show “Runway to the World” (evening of July 18); and the closing ceremony and international music festival 

In addition to the main activities and events, from July 10 to August 10, the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026 will feature numerous national-scale activities and events, with participation from various central ministries, domestic provinces and cities, and countries that have cooperative relations with Khanh Hoa province. With nearly 30 activities and events taking place consecutively over a month, it will provide residents and visitors with diverse and unique experiences of the land and people of Khanh Hoa.

Ms. THAI THI LE HANG - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism: The two major cultural events, the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026 and the 6th Cham Ethnic Culture Festival, will contribute to enhancing exchanges with friends both domestically and internationally; spreading the cultural identity of Khanh Hoa; promoting the local image; and attracting tourists. It is expected that the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival will attract between 600,000 to 800,000 local residents and both domestic and international visitors. To ensure the success of these two events, the Provincial People's Committee requires that cultural, sports, tourism, and artistic exchange activities must be distinctive, rich, and diverse, with the participation of many forces and renowned artists; creating many impressive tourism products; contributing to the socio-economic growth index of the province.

World-Class Music Festivals

The Provincial People's Committee has also recently issued a document agreeing to allow Sun Khanh Hoa Co., Ltd. to organize a grand music festival themed “Mega Booming Charmora City - Awakening the Heart of Nha Trang Downtown.” The event is scheduled to take place on June 13 at April 2 Square. With a large and magnificent stage, gathering renowned domestic and international artists, the event will be an attractive entertainment highlight drawing a large number of residents and visitors.

Singer Duc Phuc performing at a grand music festival held at April 2 Square.

The highlight of the music festival will be a 15-minute artistic fireworks display concluding the program, featuring 500 low-altitude fireworks and 1,000 high-altitude fireworks. According to the leadership of Sun Khanh Hoa, “Mega Booming Charmora City - Awakening the Heart of Nha Trang Downtown” aims to enrich tourism products serving the people and visitors during the summer tourism season of 2026; while also promoting and enhancing the image and brand of Khanh Hoa tourism to visitors, especially investors in choosing locations for organizing national and international events.

Following the event “Mega Booming Charmora City - Awakening the Heart of Nha Trang Downtown,” a consortium of Century Investment and Advertising Joint Stock Company and Inspike Communication Co., Ltd. (Ho Chi Minh City) will organize a series of two large-scale summer music festivals at April 2 Square in June. Specifically, the music night “Red Bull - Determination to the End” will take place on the evening of June 20, featuring young artists such as: Rhyder, Osad, My My, and Fire Band; followed by the program “Play Together - Connecting Vietnamese Identity” on the evening of June 27 with the participation of Tieu Minh Phung, Orange, Quan AP, Lamoon Diem Hang, Min... Attendees will not only immerse themselves in the explosive musical atmosphere but also have the opportunity to participate in engaging experiential activities and interactive mini-games at booths within the square.  

Source of information from Khanh Hoa Online newspaper