The festival is being organised by HAUS Foundation, a member of The One Destination, in partnership with the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee.
More than a series of standalone concerts, the event aims to create a three-day cultural journey connecting music, cultural spaces, communities and lifestyles, offering new ways to experience and explore Dalat.
The inaugural festival will bring together international jazz and contemporary music artists, including Nik West, Raul Midón, Lisa Ono, Dadada and JKC.
Vietnamese performers will include composer Duc Tri with Musique de Salon, Le Grand Orchestre et Jazz. Composer Nguyen Le will bring his band from France to perform with Vietnamese singer Hong Nhung, featuring works by songwriter Trinh Cong Son. The programme will also include a special smooth jazz performance by composer Hoai Sa, led by singer Tran Thu Ha.
Huy Tuan, the festival’s general director, said the decision to stage the event in Dalat reflected a desire to establish a cultural meeting point connecting international artists with Vietnamese audiences.
Through jazz, the festival seeks to foster dialogue between world-class music and Vietnamese identity, while bringing Dalat closer to the international music and cultural events circuit.
Vietnam Jazz Heritage Festival brings together a wide range of Vietnamese and international artists (Photo: TOD).
Three nights, three musical experiences
Over three days, the festival will move between venues with distinct atmospheres, each offering a different way to experience the music.
On November 6, Lam Vien Square will host the opening outdoor concert beside Xuan Huong Lake, offering an expansive setting for live music.
On November 7, performances will take place in the square in front of Hoa Binh Theatre, part of the Dalat Market complex in the city centre. Amid the flow of passers-by, audiences will be able to attend a concert they have been anticipating or discover jazz by chance while stopping to listen.
On November 8, the festival will conclude at HAUS Da Lat, where audiences can experience the music in a more intimate setting, appreciating the layers of sound and subtle interplay between performers on stage.
Event information
Festival: Vietnam Jazz Heritage Festival 2026
Time: November 6-8
Location: Dalat, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
November 6: Lam Vien Square
November 7: Square in front of Hoa Binh Theatre, part of the Dalat Market complex
November 8: HAUS Da Lat
With the direction and support of: Lam Dong Province People's Committee
Organiser: HAUS Foundation, a member of The One Destination company
Director: Composer Huy Tuan
Production unit: Beyond
