Countdown 2026 in Hanoi: The perfect place to welcome the New Year by Hoan Kiem Lake.
The 2026 New Year's Eve Countdown in Hanoi took place at Hoan Kiem Lake, featuring fireworks displays at five locations, creating a vibrant atmosphere to welcome the new year.
The New Year's Eve Countdown event in Hanoi will be held at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and the pedestrian area around Hoan Kiem Lake, according to the plan for organizing New Year's Eve activities in 2026 issued by the Hanoi People's Committee. The program is a major cultural and entertainment highlight of the capital city during the transition to the new year.
The Hanoi Countdown 2026 program, themed "Open Real Connections 2," took place from 7 PM to midnight on December 31, 2025, creating a vibrant outdoor festival atmosphere in the city center and attracting a large number of locals and tourists.
According to the plan, the Countdown 2026 program schedule in Hanoi is designed with a combination of artistic performances, including outdoor stages, modern music, and lighting effects, offering an engaging entertainment experience on New Year's Eve.
Besides the music festival, Hanoi will hold a New Year's Eve fireworks display at 5 locations with a total of 6 firing sites, lasting 15 minutes, from 11:45 PM on December 31, 2025 to 12:00 AM on January 1, 2026. The districts hosting the fireworks displays include Hoan Kiem, Hai Ba Trung, Tu Liem, Tay Ho, and Ha Dong.
Specifically, two fireworks display locations were set up in Hoan Kiem ward, in front of the Hanoi Moi Newspaper headquarters and in front of the Hanoi Post Office. The remaining locations included Coconut Island in Thong Nhat Park (Hai Ba Trung ward), the F1 racetrack area (Tu Liem ward), Lac Long Quan flower garden (Tay Ho ward), and Van Quan Lake (Ha Dong ward), allowing people in many areas to enjoy the fireworks display.
Countdown 2026 in Hanoi is not only an entertainment event but also contributes to spreading excitement, confidence, and a spirit of community connection as we enter the new year. Through a series of cultural and artistic activities and fireworks, the capital city continues to affirm its dynamic, modern, and distinctive image, starting 2026 with many positive expectations.