For an early-November Da Lat trip, an evening of jazz can sit alongside daytime cafés and sightseeing. Vietnam Jazz Heritage Festival 2026 is planned for Friday November 6 through Sunday November 8. This guide separates the festival dates from the individual performances you can actually attend. Information was checked on October 22, 2026. The poster, artist publicity images and venue photographs are advance references, not photographs of the forthcoming festival.
Da Lat Jazz Festival 2026: the dates at a glance
The announced festival runs from November 6 to 8 at several locations in central Da Lat. The provincial preparation update dated October 19 places the opening programme at Lam Vien Square from 17:00 to 22:00 on November 6. All times in this guide are Vietnam local time. [1]
Choose the performance you want to attend before filling the rest of your weekend. You do not need to visit every venue to enjoy the festival. The schedule below summarizes the announced plan; check the final programme before travelling, especially if one particular artist is the reason for your visit.
| Date · local time | Announced venue | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 · 17:00–22:00 planned | Lam Vien Square | Outdoor public programme; check access notice |
| Nov 7 · time to be confirmed | In front of Rạp 3/4, Hoa Binh | Check the public performance programme |
| Nov 7–8 · invitation programme | HAUS Đà Lạt | Verify invitation and admission |
November 6: an outdoor opening beside Xuan Huong Lake
Lam Vien Square, beside Xuan Huong Lake, is the announced opening venue. Look for Quảng trường Lâm Viên on a map rather than relying on a translated place name. The public outdoor setting makes this a useful starting point for visitors planning their first Da Lat jazz evening. [1][3]
Allow time for dinner and finding the entrance before the programme begins. Agree on a meeting point with your companions, and save the precise pickup location for your return journey. A short lakeside walk works well before the performance; leave a longer circuit for another day if you want to arrive without rushing.
November 7–8: distinguish public performances from invitations
An expanded performance is planned in front of Rạp 3/4 in the Hoa Binh area on November 7, close to the market district. Some English reports call this Hoa Binh Theatre. The newer provincial update also describes invitation programmes at HAUS Đà Lạt on November 7 and 8. [1][2]
The festival end date does not mean every visitor can enter the HAUS programme. Confirm any invitation or admission requirement directly with the organizer before including it in your itinerary. If you do not have confirmed access, keep Sunday for a café, sightseeing or a relaxed departure rather than assuming a closing-night seat is available.
Announced artists: Lisa Ono, Nik West and Vietnamese collaborators
The advance lineup includes Lisa Ono, bassist Nik West and guitarist-vocalist Raul Midón. Vietnamese participants announced in the programme include Nguyên Lê, Hồng Nhung, Hoài Sa, Trần Thu Hà and Trần Mạnh Tuấn. The festival combines international guests with Vietnamese musical projects. [1][2]
A festival lineup is not a schedule for every stage. Check the day, venue and access rules for the artist you hope to hear. If jazz is new to you, choose a convenient public performance and enjoy the interplay between voice and instruments rather than trying to recognize every piece.
Tickets, admission and final performance times
Available announcements describe both public-square performances and invitation programmes. This guide does not treat the entire festival as universally free or quote an unverified ticket price. Seating arrangements, reservations and final set times need to be checked against the organizer’s latest notice. [1][3]
Search using the exact event name, your date and the venue. Save the announcement date as well as the programme image so an older plan is not mistaken for a final timetable. Share the location and meeting time with your group rather than only forwarding the festival poster.
What to pack for an outdoor music evening
Bring a light extra layer, comfortable shoes and a compact rain option for an evening outdoors. A charged phone and power bank are useful when your meeting point and return transport are arranged by message. Check the forecast shortly before travelling instead of treating seasonal expectations as a promise for the concert night.
Leave large luggage at your accommodation. If you use an umbrella, consider the view of people behind you. Decide in advance how to return early if someone is tired or the weather changes, and allow yourself time simply to listen rather than photographing the whole performance.
A suggested two-night Da Lat jazz weekend
One possible plan is Friday arrival and check-in followed by Lam Vien Square, Saturday sightseeing and a hotel break before the Hoa Binh public programme, then an unhurried Sunday morning and departure. If your Friday arrival is late, prioritize the confirmed Saturday programme instead of rushing straight from the airport.
This is an itinerary suggestion, not a package or a ticket offer. Adjust it to your hotel and transport arrangements. Only add the HAUS programme if you have verified admission; otherwise use that time for a café or a lakeside outing. One music evening and one relaxed sightseeing day can make a satisfying short break.
Hotel location and getting home after the performance
Before booking, check the actual evening journey between your hotel, Lam Vien Square and Hoa Binh. A short-looking route on a map is not the same as a convenient pickup after a busy event. Agree on a clear meeting place with your driver and leave flexibility in your departure time.
LADALAT Hotel and Vallée de la Chance are near the Valley of Love, so plan a separate vehicle journey to the central festival venues. The hotel and location pages below can help with orientation. Ask the festival organizer about performances and admission, and contact the accommodation separately about your stay.
November jazz and the December Flower Festival are different dates
The jazz event is being promoted within Da Lat’s wider year-end cultural calendar, but it is not the December Flower Festival opening. The provincial update gives December 19 as the planned opening date of the 11th Da Lat Flower Festival. For this jazz trip, work from November 6–8. [1]
Before you travel, confirm four things: your chosen performance date, whether it is public or invitation-only, the final start time and the route back to your hotel. Once those are settled, daytime cafés and meals can remain flexible. Use the references below for updates and compare the other Da Lat guides when building your trip.
Frequently asked questions
When is Da Lat Jazz Festival 2026?
Vietnam Jazz Heritage Festival is planned for November 6–8, 2026. Check the final schedule for the performance you wish to attend.
Is every concert free to enter?
Public-square performances and HAUS invitation programmes are described separately. Check admission for each venue rather than assuming universal free access.
Is Lisa Ono in the lineup?
Lisa Ono is included in the announced lineup. Confirm her final performance date, venue and admission arrangements before booking around that appearance.
Is this the Da Lat Flower Festival?
The events are connected to the year-end cultural calendar but have different dates. Jazz is planned for November 6–8; the Flower Festival opening is planned for December 19.