AEON Mall Da Nang Thanh Khe: 102 Days Celebration This Weekend (17–19 Oct 2026)
Updated October 2026. Event details are from the mall’s 102-day celebration programme for the weekend of 17–19 October 2026. Schedules can change, so check the board at the mall before you go.
AEON Mall Da Nang Thanh Khe, the city’s newest and first AEON Mall, is throwing a party this weekend to celebrate 102 days since it opened. There’s a traditional Japanese Yosakoi dance, a mascot parade, a fashion show, a kids’ talent show, free-to-watch performances, hands-on workshops and shopping deals, plus two eating contests where you can win a prize worth 1,000,000 VND (about US$38). We went to check it out, and here’s everything you need to know: the schedule, what else to do at the mall and how to get there.
Quick answer: AEON Mall Da Nang Thanh Khe (46 Điện Biên Phủ, about 5 minutes from Da Nang airport) is celebrating 102 days since opening with events from Saturday 17 to Monday 19 October 2026. Highlights: a cake-eating contest on Sat 17 Oct at 5:00 PM and a milk tea drinking contest on Mon 19 Oct at 6:00 PM, each with a prize worth 1,000,000 VND (~US$38), and coffee, cupcake and candied-fruit (kẹo hồ lô) workshops on Sun 18 Oct at 10:30 AM. You’ll also see Yosakoi dance, a mascot parade, a fashion show and a kids’ talent show. The mall is open 10 AM–10 PM on weekdays and 9 AM–10 PM at weekends.
What’s on at AEON Mall Da Nang this weekend?
From 17 to 19 October 2026, AEON Mall Da Nang Thanh Khe has a mix of contests, workshops and stage shows to mark 102 days since opening. The two contests (cake eating on Saturday, milk tea drinking on Monday) each have a prize worth 1,000,000 VND, and Sunday morning is for hands-on workshops. Around them you’ll find live performances and shopping deals across the mall.
| Date and time | Event | Prize / what you get |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM | Cake-eating contest | Prize worth 1,000,000 VND (~US$38) |
| Sun 18 Oct 2026, 10:30 AM | Workshops: coffee making, cupcake decorating and kẹo hồ lô (glossy candied fruit skewers) | Make it yourself and take it home |
| Mon 19 Oct 2026, 6:00 PM | Milk tea drinking contest | Prize worth 1,000,000 VND (~US$38) |
| During the celebration | Yosakoi dance, mascot parade, fashion show, kids’ talent show | Free to watch; check the schedule board for exact times |
The eating contests: cake and milk tea
The headline events are the two contests. On Saturday 17 October at 5:00 PM it’s a cake-eating contest, and on Monday 19 October at 6:00 PM it’s a milk tea drinking contest. The winner of each takes home a prize worth 1,000,000 VND (about US$38). They’re fun to watch even if you don’t take part, so grab a spot near the stage early. If you want to join, we couldn’t find an online sign-up, so ask at the mall’s information desk on the day about how to register and any rules.
Sunday workshops: coffee, cupcakes and kẹo hồ lô
On Sunday 18 October from 10:30 AM, the mall runs three hands-on workshops: coffee making, cupcake decorating and kẹo hồ lô, the shiny candied fruit skewers (often strawberries or grapes coated in a hard sugar glaze) that have become a big street-snack trend in Vietnam. It’s a nice, low-key morning for families with kids or for couples who want to make something together. Spaces may be limited, so arrive early and check at the information desk.
Yosakoi dance, mascot parade, fashion show and kids’ talent show
Yosakoi is an energetic Japanese festival dance, performed in groups with colourful costumes and wooden clappers called naruko, so it fits right in at a Japanese mall. Alongside it there’s a mascot parade through the mall, a fashion show and a kids’ talent show where local children sing and perform on stage. These are free to watch. The exact times are on the event boards inside the mall, and they can change, so take a photo of the board when you arrive.
What else is there to do at AEON Mall Da Nang?
AEON Mall Da Nang Thanh Khe is a four-floor, roughly 30,000 m² mall with a big AEON supermarket, about 50–60 shops and restaurants, a Galaxy Cinema, and the Timezone and Kid’s Box Jumbo play areas. It opened on 1 July 2026 (with the grand opening ceremony on 3 July), and about half of its brands are new to Da Nang. Even without the events, it’s an easy half-day, especially on a hot or rainy afternoon.
- Shopping: brands include UNIQLO (its first Da Nang store), MUJI, JINS, Lacoste, Nike, Adidas and Charles & Keith.
- AEON supermarket: a large “super supermarket” with TOPVALU own-brand products, AEON Delica ready meals, AEON Bakery and AEON Sushi. It’s a good place to stock up on snacks, Vietnamese coffee and gifts at fixed prices.
- Food and drink: Marugame Udon, Starbucks, KFC and Gogi House, plus cafés and dessert shops around the mall.
- Cinema: Galaxy Cinema has 6 screens and 553 seats, with Dolby Vision + Atmos.
- For kids: the Timezone games arcade and the Kid’s Box Jumbo indoor playground.
Want cheaper, more local shopping too? Compare it with the markets in our cheap shopping in Da Nang guide and our Con Market guide. And if the weather turns, AEON is one of our picks in things to do on a rainy day in Da Nang.
How do I get to AEON Mall Da Nang Thanh Khe?
AEON Mall Da Nang Thanh Khe is at 46 Điện Biên Phủ, Thanh Khê, about a 5-minute drive from Da Nang International Airport. The easiest way to get there is a Grab or taxi. From the city centre (Han Market and the Dragon Bridge area) it’s a short ride of roughly 10–15 minutes, from My Khe Beach roughly 15–20 minutes, and from Hoi An Old Town about 45–60 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
| From | By Grab car or taxi |
|---|---|
| Da Nang International Airport | About 5 minutes |
| Han Market / Dragon Bridge (city centre) | Roughly 10–15 minutes |
| My Khe Beach | Roughly 15–20 minutes |
| Hoi An Old Town | Roughly 45–60 minutes |
Opening hours and parking
- Mall shops: Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–10:00 PM; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.
- AEON supermarket and essential stores (1st floor): daily 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.
- Galaxy Cinema: open until 1:00 AM.
- Parking: two basement levels with about 430 car spaces and about 1,800 motorbike spaces. Cars pay 25,000 VND for the first 2 hours, then 10,000 VND per extra hour; motorbikes pay 4,000 VND for the first 4 hours, then 2,000 VND per extra 2 hours.
Tips for the 102-day weekend
- Come early for the contests. Arrive 20–30 minutes before 5:00 PM on Saturday or 6:00 PM on Monday to find out how to join and get a good view.
- Ask at the information desk about registration for the contests and workshops; we couldn’t confirm the sign-up rules online.
- Weekends are busy. If you’re driving, the basement car park can fill up; a Grab is often easier.
- Make a day of it. Pair a workshop with lunch at the food outlets and a film, or combine the mall with a last stop before a flight, since the airport is so close.
- Bring cash or a QR payment app for small purchases, although most mall shops take cards.
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FAQ: AEON Mall Da Nang
When did AEON Mall Da Nang open?
AEON Mall Da Nang Thanh Khe started operating on 1 July 2026, and its grand opening ceremony was held on 3 July 2026. It’s the first AEON Mall in Da Nang and the eighth in Vietnam.
What events are on at AEON Mall Da Nang on 17–19 October 2026?
To celebrate 102 days since opening, there’s a cake-eating contest on Saturday 17 October at 5:00 PM, coffee, cupcake and candied-fruit workshops on Sunday 18 October at 10:30 AM, and a milk tea drinking contest on Monday 19 October at 6:00 PM. Both contests have a prize worth 1,000,000 VND (about US$38). There’s also Yosakoi dance, a mascot parade, a fashion show and a kids’ talent show.
Do I need to register for the contests and workshops?
We couldn’t find an online registration for the 102-day events. Ask at the mall’s information desk when you arrive, and come early, since places may be limited.
What are AEON Mall Da Nang’s opening hours?
Mall shops are open 10:00 AM–10:00 PM Monday to Friday and 9:00 AM–10:00 PM on weekends and holidays. The AEON supermarket and essential stores on the 1st floor open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Galaxy Cinema stays open until 1:00 AM.
How far is AEON Mall Da Nang from the airport?
It’s about a 5-minute drive from Da Nang International Airport, at 46 Điện Biên Phủ in Thanh Khê. From My Khe Beach it’s roughly 15–20 minutes by Grab, depending on traffic.
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