Places to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hanoi

Mid-Autumn Festival is the most anticipated festival for children, but it is also a time for families to gather and bond after busy days. This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Monday, October 6, 2025 (ie August 15 of the lunar calendar), right at the beginning of the week. Therefore, many families in the capital can choose to have fun early on the two previous weekends (October 4 and October 5), when the festive atmosphere is bustling throughout the streets, squares, historical sites and shopping centers.

In addition to traditional activities such as setting up trays of food, carrying lanterns, lion dancing or breaking the feast, Hanoi also has many places to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with large-scale entertainment and event spaces.

Hang Ma Street

When it comes to Mid-Autumn Festival in Hanoi, Hang Ma is always a place not to be missed. These days, the street is filled with colors with thousands of star-shaped lanterns, paper lanterns, masks, drums, etc. of all shapes and sizes. Not only is it a place to buy traditional toys for children, Hang Ma has also become a familiar check-in spot for young people when the shimmering lights from the shops create a brilliant atmosphere.

In 2025, the lantern street will continue to be decorated from mid-September, attracting a large number of people and tourists to visit, take photos, and fully experience the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival flavor.

Hang Ma Street is decorated in bright colors, attracting many people and tourists to visit and shop. (Photo: Minh Duc)

Hoan Kiem Lake walking street

The walking street space around Hoan Kiem Lake is the “heart” of the 2025 Hanoi Old Quarter Mid-Autumn Festival. Here, a series of art programs, parades and community playgrounds are held throughout.

Notably, the Mid-Autumn Festival tray display contest at 4 p.m. on October 3 and the 2025 Full Moon Festival on the same evening at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square are expected to have more than 2,000 participants. With a spacious walking space, this place is not only an entertainment venue but also gives visitors the feeling of being immersed in a traditional festival in the heart of the capital.

Phung Hung Mural Street

Phung Hung Mural Street on the occasion of Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 continues to become a cultural rendezvous with the program "Fairy Moon Season". In addition, there are also many folk activities, group games and small stages organized to recreate the atmosphere of the old Mid-Autumn Festival.

Children can participate in folk games and listen to fairy tales, while visitors enjoy creative street performances. This is a space that is both nostalgic and new, helping to connect traditional culture with modern life.

22 Hang Buom Cultural and Art Center

If Hang Ma is bustling, 22 Hang Buom offers a peaceful space, imbued with traditional handicrafts. This year, the Center organizes demonstrations and tutorials on making folk toys such as star lanterns, papier-mâché masks, and dough animals.

Artisans directly introduce the crafting techniques, helping children better understand the meaning of each item. This is an opportunity for the whole family to experience and bond through creative activities, while at the same time inspiring a love of traditional culture in the younger generation.

Opening Ceremony of the cultural activities series

Opening Ceremony of the cultural activities series "Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival 2025" at the Cultural and Art Center 22 Hang Buom.

Vietnam Exhibition Center for Culture and Arts

The 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival at the Vietnam Exhibition Center for Culture and Arts takes place from October 2 to October 5 with many outstanding activities. The opening ceremony on the evening of October 2 kicks off a series of events "Mid-Autumn Festival of Love", "Moonlight Journey" and various art shows, fashion shows , and lantern parades.

In particular, the Mid-Autumn Festival on the evening of October 5th is a highlight with a sparkling space, brilliant parade, attracting thousands of spectators. This is a suitable place for those who want to experience the modern Mid-Autumn atmosphere, organized systematically and diversely.

Experience making traditional Mid-Autumn toys at the Vietnam Exhibition Center for Culture and Arts. (Photo: Page of the Vietnam Exhibition Center for Culture and Arts)

Thang Long Imperial Citadel

This year, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Space organizes the program "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 2025" with many activities recreating the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival. From October 1, there will be exhibitions with two themes of folk toys and traditional festivals. On October 4 and 5, visitors will enjoy a special lion dance, experience making lanterns, butterfly lanterns, painting papier-mâché masks or making paper kites. Thang Long Imperial Citadel is not only a place for entertainment but also an educational space, helping children understand more about the history and culture of the nation.

Program

Program "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 2025". (Photo: Thang Long Imperial Citadel Page)

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

On October 4 and 5, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology will organize the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival program with the theme "Happy with Children". The highlight of the event is the opening of the "Autumn Colors" installation art space, bringing a new experience to visitors.

The program not only recreates the atmosphere of a folk festival for children, but is also the opening activity of a series of events celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Museum's founding (1995 - 2025). This promises to be an attractive destination, both educational and creating opportunities for the public to learn and explore traditional culture in a creative art space.

Central Circus

For many families with young children, the Central Circus is an interesting choice for the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025. The special program “The Boy Returning from the Green Forest” will be performed at 4:10 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on October 4 – 5, as well as 8:00 p.m. on October 6.

Circus combines music, light and unique performance techniques, bringing a new and exciting experience to young audiences. Not only entertaining, the program also contains a humane message, stimulating imagination and love of nature in children.

Circus play

Circus play "The boy returning from the green forest". (Photo: LĐXVN)

Son Tay Citadel

If you want to enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere in the suburbs, people can go to Son Tay Citadel. On the evening of October 4, at the main stage of Son Tay walking street, there will be a program called “Full Moon Festival Night – Mid-Autumn Festival of the Citadel – Son Tay Xu Doai”.

The highlight was the parade with the participation of 57 residential groups, combined with the award ceremony of the Mid-Autumn Festival lantern model contest. The ancient space of the Citadel combined with the sparkling lights created an impressive Mid-Autumn Festival experience, bringing the color of a close-knit and warm community.

Activities in the program

Activities in the program "Mid-Autumn Festival in Ancient Citadel - Son Tay Xu Doai". (Photo: Nhan Dan Newspaper)

Shopping mall

Besides traditional cultural spaces, large shopping centers in Hanoi such as Vincom, Aeon Mall, Royal City, Times City or Lotte Mall Tay Ho are also bustling during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Here, many programs of decoration, display, lantern procession, music, lion dance and workshops on making moon cakes and star lanterns are organized. Not only meeting the needs of entertainment, the shopping centers are also shopping and culinary destinations, suitable for young families who want to enjoy the festival in a modern and convenient space.

Mid-Autumn Festival in Hanoi 2025 is a blend of tradition and modernity, from the old town, historical relics to bustling commercial centers. Whether choosing the brilliant Hang Ma, the quiet Thang Long Imperial Citadel, or the bustling commercial center, every family can find a meaningful space to welcome the full moon together, preserving moments of complete reunion.

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