Ha Long Carnival

Carnaval Hạ Long

View on map
Carnival & ParadeHa Long
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration9 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesFew Vietnamese festivals build their
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VND
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Ha Long Carnival in Ha Long

Ha Long Carnival is a large-scale cultural and tourism event held at Sun Carnival Square in Bai Chay, Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province, with the 2026 edition running 25 April to 3 May. The carnival stages colourful parades and performances blending Quang Ninh's traditional coal-mining and coastal heritage with contemporary entertainment.

Ha Long Carnival is staged each spring at Sun Carnival Square in the Bai Chay ward of Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, with the 2026 edition running from 25 April to 3 May, a window that bridges Vietnam's late-April Reunification Day and early-May International Workers' Day holidays.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few Vietnamese festivals build their identity around industrial heritage, but Ha Long Carnival explicitly frames its parades as a blend of Quang Ninh's traditional mining and coastal culture with modern, youthful energy, a nod to the province's history as Vietnam's principal coal-mining region alongside its identity as home to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of Nature

02

The mystery stays covered

Staged at Sun Carnival Square in the purpose-built Bai Chay tourism district, the event runs across roughly a nine-day window bridging late April and early May, timed to Vietnam's spring public holidays, and combines costumed parade floats with staged performances rather than functioning as a single-day procession

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The carnival draws on Quang Ninh's dual identity as a historic coal-mining region and a coastal fishing and tourism area centered on Ha Long Bay

Water and renewal

Living ritual

translating that industrial-and-maritime heritage into carnival costuming and performance themes rather than drawing on a specific religious or lunar-calendar tradition

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Use Ha Long transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suited to coastal northern Vietnam's late-spring warmth and humidity; comfortable shoes for standing or walking at an open-air performance square, and a light rain...

Safety

For Ha Long Carnival, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Ha Long, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

VND

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map20.95 N, 107.09 EOpen in Google Maps

Ha Long, Quang Ninh, Vietnam

Nearest airportHPH — Cat Bi
TransportUse Ha Long transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Ha Long, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ha Long via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Ha Long, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing suited to coastal northern Vietnam's late-spring warmth and humidity; comfortable shoes for standing or walking at an open-air performance square, and a light rain layer given the region's occasional spring showers.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Vietnam and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

We may earn a small commission from trusted travel partners at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ha Long Carnival?

Ha Long Carnival is listed for Past edition: 25 April–3 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ha Long Carnival take place?

The festival is listed in Ha Long, Vietnam. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

9 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ha Long, Quang Ninh, Vietnam

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLvietnam.travel
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
Related festivals

Continue the route.

Photo pending

Fiesta San Antonio

Past edition: 4 May 2026

San Antonio, United States
Photo pending

Ojude Oba Festival

Past edition: 29 May 2026

Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria
Photo pending

Panama Carnival

Past edition: 14–17 February 2026

Nationwide, Panama
Photo pending

Sao Paulo Pride Parade

Past edition: 7 June 2026

São Paulo, Brazil

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →