Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 — schedule, dates and how to attend

DIFF 2026 Grand Final (July 11) — matchup confirmed: Portugal (Macedos Pirotecnia) vs China (Jiangxi YangFeng Art Display Co., Ltd), the reigning champion. Theme: 'United Horizons'. Program runs 8–10 PM, main fireworks from ~8:30 PM, at the DIFF stage on the Han River. Tickets at diff.vn/en; free spots along the embankment and bridges fill up fast.

Third competition night of DIFF 2026 — June 13, theme 'Culture': Japan vs Italy. The Japanese team is known for precision and synchronization; Italian pyrotechnicians are renowned for large-scale shows with vivid color effects and complex compositions. Program runs 8–10 PM, main fireworks from ~8:30 PM. Free viewing along the Han River embankment and nearby bridges. Tickets at diff.vn/en.

Fourth competition night of DIFF 2026 — June 20, theme 'Creativity': Germany vs Macau. The German team is known for high-tech shows with millisecond-precise music synchronization. The Macau team is one of Asia's leading pyrotechnic groups, known for vivid visual effects and dynamic compositions. Program runs 8–10 PM, main fireworks from ~8:30 PM. Tickets at diff.vn/en.

Fifth competition night of DIFF 2026 — June 27, theme 'Vision': Australia vs Portugal. Australia is making its DIFF debut, promising modern effects and dynamic choreography. Portugal is a globally recognized leader in pyrotechnic art with numerous international awards. Program runs 8–10 PM, main fireworks from ~8:30 PM. Free spots along the embankment and bridges fill up early — arrive ahead of time. Tickets at diff.vn/en.

Second competition night of DIFF 2026 — June 6, theme Heritage: Vietnam (Z121 Vina Pyrotech) vs France (Pyrotex Fireworx). The French team is known for musical productions and complex choreography. Program runs 8–10 PM, main fireworks from ~8:30 PM. Free viewing spots available along the Han River embankment and nearby bridges. Tickets at diff.vn/en.

The opening night on May 30 featured the theme 'Nature' — Vietnam (Da Nang team) vs. China (Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Display), the reigning DIFF champions. The program ran 8–10 PM with the main fireworks display starting around 8:30 PM.

DIFF 2026 is Vietnam's largest international fireworks competition. All shows take place on Saturdays on the Han River in Da Nang. Full schedule: May 30 — Nature, June 6 — Heritage, June 13 — Culture, June 20 — Creativity, June 27 — Vision, July 11 — Grand Final 'United Horizons'.

Country matchups by week: May 30 — Vietnam vs China, June 6 — France vs Vietnam, June 13 — Japan vs Italy, June 20 — Germany vs Macau, June 27 — Australia vs Portugal, July 11 — Grand Final. Each evening has a unique theme with synchronized music and light effects.