Skylighter Fireworks from Australia opens the fifth competition night of the 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) with an energetic fireworks display in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
The June 27 show, themed ‘Vision,’ drew thousands of spectators, with tickets selling out well before showtime.
To meet surging demand, organizers of the 2026 DIFF opened grandstand A4 with more than 2,000 seats earlier than planned, allowing more residents and tourists to enjoy the event.
Opening the fifth competition night, Skylighter Fireworks from Australia presented a youthful and energetic display.
Spectators are thrilled by the Australian team’s display at the 2026 DIFF in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
Their show combined fireworks with iconic songs from Coldplay, Bon Jovi, and Avicii, delivering a message of ambition and breaking limits.
Effects included sharp white stars, soft golden-green brushes, rainbow arcs, and comet chases exploding into layered bursts.
The Australian team emphasized emotional storytelling through music synchronization rather than complex technical tricks, building from gentle inspiration to a powerful finale.
The Han River sky lights up during the Australian team’s performance at the 2026 DIFF in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
The Australian team’s fireworks display at the 2026 DIFF earns enthusiastic applause from the audience in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
Skylighter Fireworks from Australia delivers a youthful, modern, and emotional performance at the 2026 DIFF in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
The Australian team’s fireworks burst in sync with the music at the 2026 DIFF in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
The Australian team’s multicolored fireworks illuminate the Han River sky at the 2026 DIFF in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
Macedos Pirotecnia of Portugal, winner of the ‘Most Creative Team’ award at the 2025 DIFF, showcased artistry and precision.
With nearly 90 years of experience, they transformed the Han River sky into a multi-layered stage.
Their show featured high-altitude shells, comets, Roman candles, and waterfall effects, arranged across multiple firing points.
Each sequence was meticulously designed, leading to a climactic finale of brilliant titanium bursts covering the sky.
Portugal’s Macedos Pirotecnia delivers an artistic and creative show at the 2026 DIFF in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
The Portuguese team’s signature lighting effects leave a lasting impression at the 2026 DIFF in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
The Portuguese team’s dense fireworks fill the Han River sky at the 2026 DIFF in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
The Portuguese team’s performance builds to a dramatic climax at the 2026 DIFF in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
The Portuguese team’s meticulously choreographed display at the 2026 DIFF in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
The Portuguese team’s performance closes the 2026 DIFF qualifiers impressively in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, June 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre
Saturday evening also featured live performances by Vietnamese and international artists, adding to the festival atmosphere.
With the qualifying round complete, the 2026 DIFF will conclude with its grand final on July 11, featuring the competition’s two highest-scoring teams.
Held from May 30 to July 11 along the Han River, the 2026 DIFF carries the theme ‘Da Nang – United Horizons.’
The festival includes five qualifying nights and one final, with themes Nature, Heritage, Culture, Creative, Vision, and the finale, United Horizons.
This year’s festival features 10 teams representing Vietnam, China, Italy, Germany, Portugal, France, Japan, Macau, and Australia.
Aside from the fireworks competition, the 2026 DIFF comprises 26 cultural and tourism events, including a showcase of UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage at My Son Sanctuary and the Sun Fest Ba Na Hills festival.
