Ba Ria - Vung Tau Sea Festival

Lễ hội Biển Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu

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MusicVung Tau
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsUnlike Vung Tau's older, lunar-calendar
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VND
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Sea Festival in Vung Tau

The Ba Ria - Vung Tau Sea Festival is a provincial tourism event distinct from Vung Tau's traditional Nghinh Ong whale-worship festival, historically held in late August or September with a program of Vespa scooter parades, an ao dai and sea-costume performance, a culinary contest, and a carnival.

Vung Tau sits at the tip of a peninsula in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, southeast Vietnam's coastal gateway from Ho Chi Minh City, and the province has more than one festival built around the sea it depends on.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Unlike Vung Tau's older, lunar-calendar Nghinh Ong Thang Tam whale-worship festival, the Sea Festival is a secular, modern tourism-promotion event built around Ba Ria - Vung Tau's marine economy and coastline

02

The mystery stays covered

Its 2018 edition, running August 28 to September 3, mixed a classic Vespa scooter parade with performances of traditional Vietnamese ao dai alongside sea-themed costume, a culinary competition, and a carnival, with locally grown agricultural products meeting Vietnamese Good Agricultural Practice standards folded into the program

03

The city starts moving

Coverage of the 2018 relaunch noted the festival had last run in 2006, framing it as a deliberate revival, and a 2024 edition under the related name Vung Tau City Sea and Island Festival shows the event continuing as an occasional rather than strictly annual fixture

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival is a modern

Water and renewal

Living ritual

provincially organized event promoting Ba Ria - Vung Tau's marine economy and tourism

The sacred route

Living ritual

run separately from the province's older lunar-calendar Nghinh Ong whale-worship tradition

The local code

Living ritual

which honors Ca Ong (the whale) as a protective sea spirit at Vung Tau's Thang Tam communal house complex

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Ba Ria - Vung Tau Sea Festival, plan transport around the exact Vung Tau venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Vung Tau's coastal southeast Vietnam climate is warm and humid year-round with a rainy season roughly May to October overlapping the festival's typical late-August dates, so light...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Ba Ria - Vung Tau Sea Festival, stay near the part of Vung Tau you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

VND

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map10.35 N, 107.08 EOpen in Google Maps

Vung Tau, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam

Nearest airportLTH — Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction)
TransportFor Ba Ria - Vung Tau Sea Festival, plan transport around the exact Vung Tau venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Ba Ria - Vung Tau Sea Festival, stay near the part of Vung Tau you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Vung Tau via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Vung Tau, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearVung Tau's coastal southeast Vietnam climate is warm and humid year-round with a rainy season roughly May to October overlapping the festival's typical late-August dates, so light, breathable clothing, sun protection, and beach-appropriate footwear suit the parade and outdoor program, with a light rain layer as backup.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

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ba Ria - Vung Tau Sea Festival?

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Sea Festival is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ba Ria - Vung Tau Sea Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Vung Tau, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, 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.

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