Da Lat Flower Festival 2026: Dates, Program & Travel Guide
The 11th Da Lat Flower Festival runs from December 19 to December 31, 2026, under the theme "Da Lat – A harmonious blend of flowers and music". The opening ceremony lights up Lam Vien Square on the evening of December 19, and the festival closes on December 31 with a New Year's Eve countdown art program — thirteen days of flower installations, parades and concerts across Vietnam's most romantic highland city.
The Giant Flower Logo by Xuan Huong Lake
Terraced Gardens Bursting with Color
Flower-Covered Pavilions Along the Lake
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December 19, 2026 • Lam Vien Square, Da Lat (GMT+7)
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In This Festival Guide
1. Festival Program & Theme
The 2026 theme is "Da Lat – A harmonious blend of flowers and music". The program combines 11 main programs with 25 supporting events — flower exhibitions and installations, street parades, fashion shows, wine and coffee culture nights, and open-air concerts around Xuan Huong Lake and Lam Vien Square.
The two anchor nights: the opening ceremony on the evening of December 19 at Lam Vien Square, and the closing night on December 31, staged as a combined art program and New Year's Eve countdown — making this the only Vietnamese flower festival that flows straight into the new year celebrations.
Opening ceremony evening at Lam Vien Square.
Flower exhibitions, parades, concerts and street festivities daily.
Closing night merged with the New Year's Eve countdown.
2. Best Things to See & Do
Dalat Flower Gardens
The city's famous flower park on the north shore of Xuan Huong Lake — hundreds of species in themed beds, arches and greenhouses. The festival's ground zero.
Lam Vien Square Installations
Giant floral sculptures, the artichoke-and-rose landmark dressed in blooms, and the main stage for opening and closing ceremonies.
Flower Street Parades
Flower-covered floats wind through the city center — arrive early to grab a curbside spot along the parade route.
Music & Wine Nights
Open-air concerts under the "flowers and music" theme, plus Da Lat wine tastings and Central Highlands coffee culture evenings.
3. Getting to Da Lat
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Fly: Ho Chi Minh City → Lien Khuong Airport (~50 minutes), then a 45-minute shuttle or taxi into Da Lat town. Fastest option — book early for December dates.
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Sleeper bus: Ho Chi Minh City → Da Lat (~6–8 hours, overnight). The budget-friendly classic — evening departures arrive by morning.
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Getting around: the center is walkable; rent a motorbike or grab taxis for the Valley of Love, Langbiang and outlying gardens.
4. Suggested 3-Day Itinerary
Festival heart: gardens & lake
Morning at the Dalat Flower Gardens, afternoon wandering the lakeside installations, evening at Lam Vien Square — time it for the Dec 19 opening or Dec 31 countdown.
Valley of Love & Langbiang
Flower valleys, pine forests and the Langbiang viewpoint — plus a traditional coffee plantation tasting in the afternoon.
Parades, market & night lights
Catch a daytime flower parade, explore Da Lat night market for street food, and end with the illuminated installations around the lake.
Coming from the south? See our Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat transport guide — and if you're staying through New Year, check the Vietnam New Year's Eve countdown guide.
5. Practical Tips
- •Book everything early. The festival overlaps Christmas and New Year — Da Lat's absolute peak season. Hotels, buses and flights sell out weeks ahead.
- •Pack for 10–20°C. December is cool and dry with misty mornings; evenings at outdoor concerts get properly chilly — bring a real jacket, not just a hoodie.
- •Go early in the day. Gardens and installations are quietest before 9 AM — better photos, no queues.
- •Stay central. Hotels near Xuan Huong Lake put you within walking distance of most installations and the night market.
- •Combine with New Year. The Dec 31 closing countdown means one trip covers both the flower festival and Vietnam's biggest party night.
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7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is the Da Lat Flower Festival 2026?
The 11th edition runs December 19–31, 2026. The opening ceremony is on the evening of December 19 at Lam Vien Square, and the closing night on December 31 doubles as the New Year's Eve countdown art program.
How do I get to Da Lat?
Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Lien Khuong Airport (~50 minutes + 45-minute transfer), or take an overnight sleeper bus (~6–8 hours). Book early — December transport sells out fast.
What is the weather like in Da Lat in December?
Cool and dry — typically 10–20°C with misty mornings and chilly nights. Pack warm layers for the evening events at Lam Vien Square.
How many days do I need?
Two to three full days: one for the gardens and lakeside installations, one for the Valley of Love, Langbiang and coffee plantations, plus an opening or closing night ceremony.
When is the next festival after 2026?
The festival is held every two years — the 2026 edition is the 11th, so the next one is expected in December 2028. Official dates haven't been announced yet.