Ha Long Bay hosts fireworks gala on 17 October

Ha Long Bay will host the Tourist wharf fireworks gala at Ha Long International Passenger Port on 17 October 2026. The programme in Ha Long, Vietnam, will combine a yacht fireworks display with music and arts beside the World Heritage bay.

Fireworks gala brings more than 30 yachts to Ha Long Bay

The event is planned for the passenger port in Bai Chay ward, on the shore of Ha Long Bay. More than 30 yachts are scheduled to join the simultaneous fireworks display, which forms the central element of the evening programme.

The port is coordinating the gala with the participating yachts for the first time. The published programme also includes music, games and arts performances, while the fireworks are presented as a tribute to women around Vietnamese Women’s Day. The gala announcement places the date and venue together.

Ha Long Bay heritage forms the setting for the gala

The event takes place against a natural site with international heritage status. The Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board describes the bay as a World Natural Heritage site recognised by UNESCO in 1994 and 2000, with thousands of limestone islands.

That setting gives the programme a specific relationship with the landscape: the port, yachts and fireworks are arranged along the edge of the protected bay rather than at an unrelated city venue. The same heritage authority lists Ha Long Bay among the natural heritage sites managed in Quang Ninh. Heritage details for the bay provide the historical context.

What the 17 October programme means for visitors

The gala is presented as a public visitor programme linked to the passenger port and participating yachts. The published notice says visitors can contact the shipping lines directly to choose a yacht and viewing position.

The event therefore offers two distinct settings: the port station area for parts of the programme and the boats for the arts and fireworks display. The notice does not establish general admission terms, so no ticket or price information is included here.

Visiting Ha Long Bay: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The fireworks gala takes place on 17 October 2026 at Ha Long International Passenger Port in Bai Chay ward.
• The access arrangement described for the programme is through the participating shipping lines, which select the yacht and viewing position with visitors.
• The venue is in Ha Long, the coastal city beside the bay, and the event is connected to the passenger port rather than a remote island or cave.
• The principal terrain is maritime: visitors should expect a port setting, boats and open water rather than a land-based concert hall.
• Vietnamese is the official language and the national currency is the Vietnamese dong.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Ha Long Bay

When does the fireworks gala take place at Ha Long Bay?

The Tourist wharf fireworks gala is scheduled for 17 October 2026 at Ha Long International Passenger Port in Bai Chay ward.

Where is Ha Long Bay and how do you get there?

Ha Long Bay is beside Ha Long in Vietnam. The gala venue is Ha Long International Passenger Port, with participation arranged through the shipping lines involved in the programme.

What is Ha Long Bay?

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site with thousands of limestone islands. UNESCO recognition dates stated by the heritage management board are 1994 and 2000.