🎉 October in Vietnam 2025: A Month of Festivals, Culture, and Traditions
October 2025 promises to be one of the most eventful and spectacular months of the year in Vietnam! This is a time when ancient traditions meet modern technology, and international festivals create an unforgettable celebratory atmosphere throughout the country.
🌟 TOP EVENTS OF THE MONTH
(I.e. International Lantern Festival in Da Nang and Hoi An
October 2–6, 2025
The most anticipated event of the year! For the first time, the festival brings together two cities with one program.
Da Nang : 3D mapping technology on the Dragon Bridge, laser shows worth $6 million
Hoi An : 5000+ traditional lanterns in the Ancient Town, floating lanterns on the Thu Bon River
Features : The electricity goes out at 20:00 PM, the city is lit only by streetlights
Program : Parades, workshops, cultural performances, night markets
🍺 GBA-Erdinger Oktoberfest 2025 – the largest in Southeast Asia
Three cities, three dates:
Hanoi : September 25–27 (JW Marriott) — already passed
Da Nang : October 3 (Furama Resort) - One-day holiday
Ho Chi Minh City : October 9–11 (Hotel Nikko Saigon) – Grand Finale
Why is this special?
50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany
30th Anniversary of the German Business Association in Vietnam
15,000+ guests and 25,000+ liters of German beer are expected.
Live music, traditional games, German cuisine
(I.e. CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FESTIVALS
🏛️ Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival 2025
October 1–12, Haiphong
The largest festival in the history of the province
725th anniversary of the death of hero Tran Hung Dao
583rd anniversary of Nguyen Trai, a world-renowned cultural figure
October 7th is the main day with ceremonies and a 3D mapping show
(I.e. Vietnamese Theatre Day in Ho Chi Minh City
October 17–20
Golden Performances of the 2024 Performing Arts Festival
New productions: "Big Trouble in Long Kung", "Tam Kam - The Great Battle"
Performances at the Youth Culture Center and other venues
🤝 Friendship Festival 2025 in Suoi Tien Park
October 10–12, Ho Chi Minh City
An international cultural bridge between Vietnam and the world
Colorful parades, bike rides, culinary stands
Trade pavilions of different countries
Symbolic action "Flowers of hands for peace and love"
???? TRADITIONAL AND ETHNIC CELEBRATIONS
???? Green Rice Festival in Nghia Do
October 4, Lao Kai
Green Rice Cooking Competition
Photo tour “Heritage of Nghia Do” - history of Thai culture
Volleyball tournaments, cultural exchanges
Tasting of local agricultural products
🕯️ Full Moon Festival in Hoi An
October 5
The 14th day of the lunar month is a magical night every month.
Floating lanterns on the river, making wishes
Traditional music, street food, craft workshops
Time : 18:00–22:00, peak activity at 20:00
👥 Sene Dolta Festival
October 20–21, An Giang
The largest traditional festival of the Khmer people
Ceremony of commemorating ancestors
Bull running competition in Bai Nui district
💻 TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS
🔧 National Digital Transformation Day
October 10
Theme 2025 : "Promotion of digital infrastructure for the development of the digital economy"
Workshops on AI, cybersecurity, and smart cities
Target: 20% of GDP from the digital economy by 2025, 30% by 2030
Events in all 63 provinces and cities
🏗️ Industrial exhibitions
VIBE 2025 : October 1–4, Hanoi – Interiors and Construction
METALEX Vietnam 2025 : October 1–3, Ho Chi Minh City – Machine tools and metalworking
???? INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS
(I.e. International Puppet Theatre Festival
November 2025, Quang Ninh Province
Application deadline: October 25
12-15 foreign troupes from different countries
Water puppets, marionettes, shadow theatre
Location: Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
???? Vietnam Circus Festival 2025
October 15–20, Hanoi
Almost 30 special programs
Artists from France, Russia, China, Mongolia
To the 70th anniversary of the Vietnam Circus Federation
The National Epic program for the 50th anniversary of the country's unification
🌍 REGIONAL FEATURES
Hanoi
Preparations for the Thang Long Hanoi 2025 Festival (October 31–November 9)
Circus performances and technology forums
Liberation Day is October 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Oktoberfest (October 9–11) is the highlight of the month.
Friendship Festival in Suoi Tien
Vietnamese Theatre Day (October 17–20)
Da Nang
The Lantern Festival (October 2–6) is the main event
Oktoberfest (October 3) is a one-day celebration
National Digital Transformation Day
Provinces
Hai Phong : Con Son — Kiep Bac Festival (October 1–12)
Lao Cai : Green Rice Festival (October 4)
An Giang : Sene Dolta Festival of Khmer (October 20–21)
🎫 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR TOURISTS
Reservations and tickets
Lantern Festival : Free, but hotels are 95% booked
Oktoberfest : Tickets from VND 1,500,000–1,800,000, buy in advance
Theatre performances : Tickets are available at the box office a week before the performances.
Best dates to visit
October 2–6 : Lantern Festival – a must-see event
October 9–11 : Ho Chi Minh City Oktoberfest is the biggest one yet
October 10 : Digital Transformation Day – Business Networking
Weather and clothing
Temperature : 26–31°C, ideal weather
Rainfall : Minimal, end of rainy season
Clothing : Lightweight, comfortable shoes for long walks
Transport
Book domestic flights in advance
Rent scooters in Da Nang and Hoi An
Use Grab to get around cities
🌟 WHY IS OCTOBER 2025 THE BEST TIME FOR VIETNAM?
✨ Perfect weather: End of the rainy season, comfortable temperatures
🎉 Maximum events: 15+ major festivals and cultural events
🌍 International flavorFrom German beer to Khmer traditions
💡 Technological progressInnovation meets tradition
(I.e. Authentic culture: A chance to see the real Vietnam
October 2025 in Vietnam is a month when the country reveals itself in all its glory: from the ancient lanterns of Hoi An to modern technology, from Bavarian beer in Ho Chi Minh City to traditional festivals in the provinces. It's a time when every day brings new experiences, and every city surprises with its uniqueness.
