At night in Da Nang, watch the Dragon Bridge breathe fire and water at 9PM on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, eat at Son Tra Night Market beside it, and on Saturday and Sunday see the Han River Bridge swing open at 11PM. Start on My Khe Beach half an hour before sunset, when the sky over the sea turns gold and pink.
The bridge only performs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, and on major holidays, so plan for one of those. On a weeknight, pair sunset on the beach with the night market.
- 5:14PM (late Nov) to 6:23PM (early Jul)
- 9PM, Friday to Sunday and major holidays
- 11PM to midnight, Saturday and Sunday
- About 4 km, 10–20 minutes by Grab
- September to December
- September 2026
Things to do in Da Nang at night
Eight things, in roughly the order an evening runs. The plan below fits them into one night.
1Watch the sky colour over My Khe Beach
The beach faces east, so the sun sets behind the city and the sky over the sea turns gold and pink. Arrive half an hour before sunset. The colour lasts about 20 minutes after it.
2Drink at a rooftop bar
Over the Han River the bars sit high above the city, with SKY36 on the 36th floor. Along My Khe Beach the hotel rooftops look at the sea.
3See the Dragon Bridge breathe fire
9PM every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and on major holidays. Fire and then water, about 15 minutes in all. Stand near the head and expect to get wet.
4Eat at Son Tra Night Market
Beside the Dragon Bridge on Ly Nam De and Mai Hac De, with street food into the night.
5Walk to the Love Lock Bridge and the Carp-Dragon statue
A short walk from the Dragon Bridge along Tran Hung Dao.
6Watch the Han River Bridge swing open
11PM on Saturday and Sunday. The bridge turns on its central pillar and stays open for about an hour.
7Stay late at a beach club
Kalà Kalà Beach Club at 51 Vo Nguyen Giap has DJs every day and is open until 02:00.
8Find a DJ night
Something is on every night of the week, from pub quizzes midweek to techno until 4AM. The nightlife guide lists it night by night.
The plan for one evening in Da Nang
Sunset on the beach, the dragon at 9PM, the east bank after. Times are for a weekend night.
30 minutes before sunsetStart on My Khe Beach.
Start on My Khe Beach. The beach faces east, so the sun goes down behind the city while the sky over the sea turns gold and pink. The colour lasts about 20 minutes after sunset. The table below has the time for every month.
Around 7PMEat, by the sea or in town.
Eat, by the sea or in town.
By 8:45PMTake a Grab to the Dragon Bridge, about 4 km or 10 to 20 minutes in evening traffic.
Take a Grab to the Dragon Bridge, about 4 km or 10 to 20 minutes in evening traffic. The bridge closes to cars shortly before the show.
9PMEvery Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and on major holidays, the dragon breathes fire and then water, about 15 minutes in all.
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and on major holidays, the dragon breathes fire and then water, about 15 minutes in all. Stand near the head for the full effect, and expect to get wet there.
After the showSon Tra Night Market starts beside the bridge on Ly Nam De and Mai Hac De, with street food into the night.
Son Tra Night Market starts beside the bridge on Ly Nam De and Mai Hac De, with street food into the night. The Love Lock Bridge and the Carp-Dragon statue are a short walk along Tran Hung Dao.
11PM, Saturday and SundayThe Han River Bridge turns on its central pillar and stays open for about an hour.
The Han River Bridge turns on its central pillar and stays open for about an hour. One of the odder sights in the city.
LateHead back to the beach for a drink with a DJ.
Head back to the beach for a drink with a DJ. The nightlife guide lists what is on each night. One option is The Roof, with DJs Tuesday to Sunday and no cover charge. It's open until 1AM, and until 2AM on Fridays and Saturdays.
What time is sunset in Da Nang?
Between about 5:14PM in late November and 6:23PM in early July. These are approximate times for the middle of each month; arrive on the beach half an hour before.
| Month | Sunset, mid-month |
|---|---|
| January | 5:34PM |
| February | 5:50PM |
| March | 5:57PM |
| April | 6:02PM |
| May | 6:09PM |
| June | 6:19PM |
| July | 6:23PM |
| August | 6:12PM |
| September | 5:49PM |
| October | 5:26PM |
| November | 5:14PM |
| December | 5:18PM |
My Khe faces east, so you watch the colour over the sea rather than the sun dropping into it. Sunset times checked against timeanddate, September 2026.
If you only have…
A weeknight
Two hours on a weekend
A Saturday or Sunday night
Sunset and nothing else
There is no bridge show Monday to Thursday, except on major holidays.
What if it rains?
- Da Nang's rainy season runs roughly September to December.
- The heaviest rain falls in October and November. Bring a light raincoat.
- Check the forecast before you head to the bridge.
- Expect Grab fares to rise when it pours.
Sep–Dec
Oct & Nov
Forecast
Grab
What people ask us when planning the evening
Show times, sunset, distances and rain.
What time is the Dragon Bridge fire show?
9PM every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and on major holidays. The dragon breathes fire and then water, about 15 minutes in all. Stand near the head for the full effect, and expect to get wet.
What time is sunset in Da Nang?
Between about 5:14PM in late November and 6:23PM in early July. In mid-September it is about 5:49PM.
Does the sun set over the sea at My Khe Beach?
No. The beach faces east, so the sun sets behind the city. The sky over the sea turns gold and pink, and the colour lasts about 20 minutes after sunset.
When does the Han River Bridge swing?
At 11PM on Saturday and Sunday. It turns on its central pillar and stays open for about an hour.
How far is My Khe Beach from the Dragon Bridge?
About 4 km, or 10 to 20 minutes by Grab in evening traffic. Leave by 8:45PM for the 9PM show.
What about the rainy season?
It runs roughly September to December, with the heaviest rain in October and November. Bring a light raincoat, check the forecast before crossing town, and expect Grab fares to rise when it pours.
What time is happy hour at The Roof?
Every day from 2PM to 6PM, with no conditions attached: twelve cocktails at 90K, including the Pornstar Martini, Whiskey Sour, Espresso Martini, Tequila Sunrise.
Where is The Roof Da Nang?
3rd Floor, above East West Brewing, 1A Vo Nguyen Giap, Son Tra, Da Nang. We are the rooftop floor of the same building as East West Brewing, on the My Khe Beach road.
Show times and seasons were checked against Da Nang's official tourism portal, and sunset times against timeanddate, in September 2026. Holiday schedules add extra show nights, so check before you go. We don't say how late the night market stays open (sources disagree) or what happens to the show in bad weather (no rule is published).
Plan the rest of your evening
What is on after the bridge, night by night, and where to hear a DJ.
