Held under the theme “Creative Life and Creative Heartbeat”, the festival commemorates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Vietnam, celebrating the long-standing friendship between the two countries through culture, creativity, and people-to-people exchange.

The event builds on the success of the first-ever Flagship Thai Festival in Hanoi in 2025, also held at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long under the theme “Creative Thailand: The Pulse of Tradition”. 

Hanoi was one of only six capitals worldwide selected by the Royal Thai Government to host the flagship festival, highlighting the city’s importance in Thailand’s cultural diplomacy.

This year, the Thai Festival in Hanoi 2026 will feature a vibrant program of cultural performances, culinary experiences, and interactive activities. Highlights include:

- Cultural performances: Getting enchanted by traditional and contemporary Thai dance performances, Muay Thai demonstrations, Thai-Vietnamese National Dress Fashion Show. The festival will also present the exhibition “Thai National Dress: The Legacy of Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother,” showcasing the beauty and heritage of Thai textiles.

- Creative exhibitions: Immersing in Songkran experiences, Thai fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and handicraft products.

- Thai cuisine: Enjoying an authentic symphony of Thai dishes, showcasing the diversity of Thai flavors.

- Interactive activities: Discovering hands-on Thai craft D.I.Y workshops, and traditional games.

- Vibrant attractions: Experiencing outdoor film screenings of The Con-Heartistand Beauty and the Beat, multimedia presentations on Thailand-Vietnam friendship, and booths featuring Thai companies operating in Vietnam, reflecting the growing economic partnership between the two countries.

The Opening Ceremony will take place on Friday at 6 p.m. on the front lawn of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, 19C Hoang Dieu Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi. The ceremony will be presided over by distinguished high-level representatives from the Governments of Thailand and Vietnam. Attendance at the ceremony is by invitation only.

With an expected 3,000-4,000 visitors per day, the Thai Festival in Hanoi 2026 will be a place where tradition meets tomorrow, where culture, creativity, and friendship come together, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant spirit of Thailand in the heart of Hanoi.

More than a cultural showcase, this festival serves as a beacon of our shared prosperity and a testament to the vibrant, growing friendship between our two countriesthroughout the past 50 years.