HCMC holds 9th Books and Night Culture Festival on Book Street, Oct 2-4

The ninth Books and Night Culture Festival is taking place at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street from October 2 to 4, 2026, SGGP English Edition reported.

Theme and purpose

The theme is "Weaving Brocade, Embroidery Flowers," using weaving as a metaphor for how culture is formed and carried on. The festival also marks Vietnam Publishing, Printing and Distribution Day on October 10 and Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20, and highlights the role of women in preserving culture.

What is on

• Programs that link reading culture with art, handicrafts, design, cuisine and other creative fields.
• Activities celebrating Vietnamese women who create new cultural products and brands.
• An exchange session called "Me and Autumn," scheduled for 7 p.m. on October 2.
• Artistic performances by victims of Agent Orange/dioxin, organized with the HCMC Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin, the Ao Dai Museum and Asia Books Co., Ltd.
• Children's storytelling sessions.
• Bamboo dancing and other interactive cultural experiences.

Tips for visitors

Book Street is in the city center and is a regular venue for cultural events. The source article was published on October 2 and gives the three event dates, so the final weekend days fall within the festival window. It does not list ticket prices, daily schedules beyond the October 2 session, or language support, so visitors who do not read Vietnamese may want to check with organizers or the street's official channels. The family-friendly storytelling and craft activities make it a possible outing for expat families.

Source: SGGP English Edition.