When is the Nha Trang Sea Festival in July, and what time are the main events?

According to chat reports, the festival includes over 40 events beyond the opening and fireworks — including a yacht regatta and large food fairs along the waterfront.

One chat member mentioned that on the final festival day (July 19), a beauty pageant final will take place alongside the closing concert.

One message states the Sea Festival is part of a longer annual event running from July 10 to August 10, and places the carnival procession on July 17 (differing from the July 18 date reported elsewhere).

The main festival dates are set: Nha Trang Sea Festival will take place from July 17 to 19, with concerts and a festive program including fireworks.

The opening ceremony is scheduled for 8:00 pm on July 17 at 2/4 Square. Visitors can expect a large-scale show with AR Realtime, 3D mapping, and both high- and low-altitude fireworks.

The carnival procession and decorated float parade will take place on July 18 at 5:00 pm. It will move along Tran Phu Street, so the beachfront boulevard is the best area to watch.

The final events are set for July 19 at 8:00 pm: the closing ceremony and the major music show Unite the Continents. Organizers describe it as an international-style program highlighting cultures from different continents.

Before the Sea Festival, the city is also hosting a separate lion dance festival running until July 5. If you arrive before the main festival dates, this is another event worth catching.

Another schedule update confirms the key events: the parade is on July 18 at 5:00 pm along Tran Phu, and the closing on July 19 at 8:00 pm will be the festival’s final major concert.