Ha Noi Autumn Festival 2026 to showcase capital’s seasonal charm

Organized by the Ha Noi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the festival aims to promote Ha Noi as an attractive autumn destination, stimulate tourism demand and contribute to the city's economic growth.

Covering approximately 5,000 sq.m, the festival will feature exhibition booths, themed spaces, decorative installations and experience areas, together with activities organized in communes and wards across the city.

The festival will comprise nine main spaces, offering visitors an experiential journey through Ha Noi's heritage, tourism, traditional craft villages, culture, cuisine, arts and international exchanges.

The Ha Noi Heritage Space will recreate images of "old Ha Noi" and the capital's distinctive autumn scenery, featuring the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and streets lined with yellow-leaved trees. It will also showcase documents and images highlighting Ha Noi's cultural heritage, historical sites and scenic attractions.

Mapping technology will be used to recreate such well-known destinations as The Huc Bridge, Doan Mon Gate, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Huong Pagoda, Ba Vi, Soc Son and Duong Lam Ancient Village. Traditional art performances will also be held in the space.

The Tourism and Experience Space will introduce distinctive tourism products, tours and travel routes, with a focus on autumn experiences. Visitors will be able to explore destinations through smart tourism maps, QR codes, LED screens and virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies.

Tourism businesses, accommodation providers and airlines will also have opportunities to connect with visitors and promote and sell their products and services.

The Traditional Craft Village and Community Culture Space will highlight renowned craft villages such as Bat Trang, Van Phuc and Duong Lam through demonstrations and hands-on activities, including pottery making, silk weaving and conical-hat making.

The Cuisine Space will feature Ha Noi's signature dishes and seasonal delicacies, including com (young green rice flakes), mooncakes, lotus-scented tea, pho, bun thang and bun cha. Cooking demonstrations and exchanges with artisans and chefs will also be organized.

The Culture, Sports and Tourism Space will display publications, documents, images and communications products promoting Ha Noi's cultural heritage, tourism destinations, craft villages and major cultural and sporting events.

Other themed spaces will feature an art exhibition titled "Ha Noi Autumn," creative and artistic activities, and tourism promotion programs introducing other Vietnamese localities and international destinations.

Throughout the festival, visitors will be able to enjoy traditional and contemporary art performances, mini-shows, street art, folk games, cultural workshops, photo opportunities and creative experiences.

The main venue will be Thong Nhat Park in Hai Ba Trung ward, while various activities will also be held at other locations across the city.

The festival is expected to offer visitors a vivid experience of Ha Noi in autumn while contributing to the promotion of the capital as a distinctive cultural and tourism destination. /.