Archive photo: opening ceremony of the 10th Da Lat Flower Festival, 2024
Da Lat Flower Festival 2026
The 11th edition brings flowers and music together across Lâm Đồng, with its main festival moments planned for late December.
What is official so far
Lâm Đồng announced the organizing plan on 15 June 2026. The dates and highlights below are published plans; the full minute-by-minute program is not available yet.
Last checked 27 August 2026
Past festivals, in bloom
Real photographs from the 2010 and 2012 editions show the crowds, floral landmarks and opening-night parade. They are historical context—not a preview of the still-developing 2026 setup.
Past edition · 2010Visitors gather beneath the flower-covered entrance to the 2010 festival.
Photo: Dongson.vmvn · CC BY-SA 3.0
Past edition · 2012Festival-goers arrive at the flower-covered entrance to Da Lat Flower Park in 2012.
Photo: Diane Selwyn · CC BY-SA 3.0
Past edition · 2012A flower-covered Dutch parade float passes the crowd on opening night in 2012.
Photo: Violetbonmua · CC BY-SA 3.0Key details
- Official theme
- Da Lat – A harmony of flowers and music
- Opening program
- Closing & New Year program
- Festival scope
- 11 main programs + 25 supporting activities
The theme connects Da Lat's flower landscape with its UNESCO Creative City of Music identity.
Lâm Viên Square, Xuân Hương Ward – Da Lat; planned for live broadcast on VTV.
Lâm Viên Square, combined with the artistic welcome to 2027.
Activities run across Lâm Đồng, with the main festival period concentrated in late December.
Published program highlights
These strands appear in government planning updates. A timing badge means a date window has been published; other program details are still developing.
- Published timing
Festival flower spaces are planned from 18 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 around Xuan Huong Lake, Trần Quốc Toản Park, Yersin Park, Bích Câu peninsula and central streets.
- Timing to come
International flower and ornamental-plant displays, including orchids and floral art, are planned at Da Lat Flower Park and other venues.
- Timing to come
A forum on science, technology and innovation for a sustainable Da Lat flower value chain is planned.
- Timing to come
A tea, coffee, wine, OCOP and local-speciality street, plus a vegetable-and-flower market, is included in the plan.
- Timing to come
The third Vietnam Brocade Culture Festival is included in the main program.
- Published timing
Vietnam Jazz Festival 2026 is planned on Xuan Huong Lake from 25 to 27 December.
- Published timing
The modern bands and dance groups carnival is planned for 31 December.
Still awaiting confirmation
The official material we track does not yet confirm:
- The complete day-by-day timetable and exact start time for every program
- The final venue and map point for every main and supporting activity
- Which programs require a ticket, reservation or capacity limit
- Program-by-program accessibility, parking and public transport arrangements
Plan a smoother visit
Use the lake as your compass
Lâm Viên Square and Xuan Huong Lake anchor several published highlights, but some activities will be elsewhere in Da Lat and Lâm Đồng.
Keep bookings flexible
If the festival is the heart of your trip, reserve transport and accommodation early with change-friendly terms while the detailed schedule develops.
Pack for a highland evening
December evenings in Da Lat can feel cool. Bring a light warm layer and check the forecast close to your visit.
Check before you set out
Reconfirm the day's time, venue and entry rules on official channels; city-centre traffic and access may change around large programs.
Tickets and accessibility are not fully published yet
We will not label an activity free, accessible or reservation-free without a source. Check the final notice for each program or contact its venue before travelling.
Follow the event on Dalat.app
Use the event listing for the current event card and community features. This guide remains the source-backed planning overview.
Open the Dalat.app event listing2026 questions
What are the Da Lat Flower Festival 2026 dates?
The opening is planned for 8:00 PM on 19 December and the closing/New Year program for 8:00 PM on 31 December. Flower spaces are planned from 18 December to 3 January; supporting activities run more broadly.
Is the 2026 festival free?
Official sources have not published one entry rule for every program. Check each program before assuming it is free or ticketed.
Where is the 2026 festival held?
The opening and closing are planned at Lâm Viên Square. Flower spaces centre on Xuan Huong Lake and nearby parks, while other activities take place across Da Lat and Lâm Đồng.
Official sources
We separate published plans from details still awaiting confirmation. Plans can change, so check these official notices again before you travel.