Diverse events to be held at Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2025

DIFF 2025 will take place from May 31 to July 12, 2025, under the theme “Danang - The New Rising Era.” Marking the 50th anniversary of Da Nang’s liberation, the festival symbolises a turning point, highlighting the city’s aspirations and determination in a new era. It reflects Da Nang’s vision for prosperous growth and its ongoing efforts to secure a prominent position on the global tourism map.

At the press conference, Nguyen Thi Anh Thi – Vice Chairwoman of the Da Nang city People's Committee, emphasised: “Today at this press event, we officially kick off the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025, along with its accompanying events. We believe that with the determination and responsibility of the city’s departments and branches, along with the passion, experience, and resources of Sun Group and our partners, DIFF 2025 will continue to create its new successful milestones.”

The DIFF of differences

Unlike any other DIFF season, DIFF 2025 will be the longest and largest fireworks festival in the history of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, featuring six nights of spectacular displays with the participation of 10 teams from Vietnam, Finland, the UK, Portugal, Poland, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Italy, Canada, and China.

The opening night of DIFF 2025 is set to take place on May 31, with a match between Vietnam 1 and Finland, themed Cultural Essence. This will also be the first year with two teams from Vietnam competing at DIFF.

Fireworks nights will be held every Saturday evening in the following weeks (with a one-week break before the final night), featuring themes and participating teams as follows: Night 2 (June 7): Creative Arts – Vietnam 2 vs. Poland; Night 3 (June 14): Connecting Journeys – Canada vs. China; Night 4 (June 21): Sustainable Development – Portugal vs. the UK; Night 5 (June 28): Leading Technology – the RoK vs. Italy; Night 6 (July 12): Embracing the New Era – Grand Final.

This year, DIFF promises not only impressive fireworks performances but also extraordinary experiences for visitors, blending art, music, sports, and cutting-edge technology. Each night will feature a lively live concert with popular domestic and international artists, combined with fireworks, music, and state-of-the-art technology, offering guests an experience that exceeds expectations. Notably, augmented reality (AR) will be integrated into the Sun Paradise Land (SPL) app, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in a world of endless imagination and creativity alongside the Da Nang fireworks sky, creating a powerful ripple effect. Through these unique technological effects, this year’s fireworks experience promises to be elevated to a whole new level.

The event will take place at the same locations as DIFF 2024, including the Han River Port area (firework launch site) and the pavement along Tran Hung Dao Street (for artistic performances). Each night, teams will have 20 minutes to perform fireworks displays based on the agreed-upon theme.

Sharing her ideas for what promises to be a standout highlight of DIFF 2025, Cao Ngan Ha – Head of Marketing at Sun Group, said: “This year’s artistic programme format will be particularly young, vibrant, and trend-forward. We plan to partner with leading event organisers in Vietnam to bring large-scale music concerts that are beloved by audiences, along with collaborations with brands to host artistic events combined with the fireworks nights.”

Additionally, technology will play a key role in making DIFF 2025 truly memorable for audiences with virtual reality fireworks displays lasting 30-60 seconds, combining visuals and music to extend the fireworks experience throughout the summer. Audiences will also have unique virtual reality interactive experiences using the DIFF kit, creating a one-of-a-kind collection theme never seen before. For young people, DIFF will be a fun space for pairing, where they can connect with other singles present in Da Nang through AR-based spatial experiences. Moreover, with the Sun Paradise Land app, audiences can hunt for early bird discounts, enjoy flash sales, or vote for their favorite team. A wide range of exciting technological experiences will complement the real-world experience, making DIFF 2025 a season of fireworks that’s both unforgettable and immersive,” added Cao Ngan Ha.

A representative from Sun Group also shared that this year, the size of the grandstand and the number of seating will be equivalent to DIFF 2024. Ticket prices for the fireworks show will start from 1,000,000 VND per ticket, depending on the seating location. The main ticket distribution channels will focus mainly on travel agencies, tourism platforms, online booking systems, the official website diff.vn, and the Sun Paradise Land app.

Specifically, the earlier you purchase your ticket, the higher the discount. Tran Nguyen, Deputy General Director of Sun World, Sun Group's entertainment brand, shared: “The discount for early bird ticket buyers can be up to 20% off,” and revealed: “To celebrate the city's important anniversary, each fireworks night, the organisers will also offer 50 free tickets at various grandstand locations during the golden hour on the Sun Paradise Land app. The total value of free tickets will amount to nearly 500 million VND.”