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Hanoi Firebeat World Festival 2026

A WORLD OF FLAVOURONE SHARED BEAT

Taste The Fire • Feel The Beat

World Chefs' Grand Feast
Beat Boulevard
Hanoi Heritage
200+BRANDS
Mascot Fibi
Asian Flame
Global Fire
30 international chefs70 Vietnamese chefs200+ culinary brands

27–29 November 202610:00–23:00

VEC South Square · Dong Anh, Hanoi

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Early bird tickets and booth registrations are open.

Taste The Fire • Feel The Beat

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FIREBEAT
TASTE THE FIRE • FEEL THE BEAT
TASTE THE FIRE ✦ FEEL THE BEAT ✦ HANOI FIREBEAT ✦ TASTE THE FIRE ✦ FEEL THE BEAT ✦ HANOI FIREBEAT ✦

30 INTERNATIONAL CHEFS

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Hanoi Firebeat World Festival

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Three days of international grilled gastronomy, master chefs and live concerts at South Square, VEC, Dong Anh, Hanoi. Explore five culinary worlds, from regional heritage to global barbecue traditions.

30international chefs
70Vietnamese chefs
200+food brands
43,000m² of festival grounds
5food zones
5,000seats
150,000visitors

Five fire worlds

Scroll through the five worlds and choose where to begin.

01HANOI HERITAGEA taste of Hanoi02ASIAN FLAMEFlavours of Asia03GLOBAL FIREFlavours of the world04WORLD CHEFS' GRAND FEASTSignature feasts by world chefs05BEAT BOULEVARDDrinks, desserts & shared tables

01 · HANOI HERITAGE

A taste of Hanoi

Familiar flavours telling the story of a Hanoi always on the move

Signature Dishes

Bún chả (grilled pork with rice noodles)Phở (noodle soup)Chả cá (turmeric fish)Nem (spring rolls)Bánh cuốn (steamed rice rolls)Hanoi street snacksChè (sweet desserts)Cà phê trứng (egg coffee)

Activities

Live bún chả grillingBánh cuốn making demoEgg coffee demoAcoustic music
Plan your visit
HANOI HERITAGEHanoi Heritage food stalls with evening diners

02 · ASIAN FLAME

Flavours of Asia

Eastern flavours awakened over the open flame

Signature Dishes

Korean BBQJapanese yakitoriSoutheast Asian satayIndian tandooriThai grillsThai street food

Activities

Chopstick challengeGuess the spiceCulture quizBreakdance
Plan your visit
ASIAN FLAMEAsian Flame food stalls with evening diners

03 · GLOBAL FIRE

Flavours of the world

A journey of taste through cuisines from around the world

Signature Dishes

ChurrascoGerman sausagesPorchettaAzerbaijani kebabTurkish-style grilled meatballsFrench-style grilled ribsAmerican-style smoked brisket

Activities

Chef ShowExplore grilling techniquesDiscover ingredientsLearn how to enjoy each dish
Plan your visit
GLOBAL FIREGlobal Fire food stalls with evening diners

04 · WORLD CHEFS' GRAND FEAST

Signature feasts by world chefs

Signature Dishes

Smoked brisket - TexasPicanha - BrazilAsado - ArgentinaBraai - South Africa

Activities

Meet the chefsCooking showCooking masterclass
Plan your visit
WORLD CHEFS' GRAND FEASTWorld Chefs' Grand Feast stalls with evening diners

05 · BEAT BOULEVARD

Drinks, desserts & shared tables

Share a table, catch the beat – sit down and connect!

Signature Dishes

Craft beerImported beerCreative drinksIrresistible desserts
Plan your visit
BEAT BOULEVARDBeat Boulevard drinks and beer stalls

Council of Chefs & International Judges

30 CHEFS FROM 21 COUNTRIES

Chef Don David presenting festival dishes
WBQA PRESIDENTChef Don David

CHEF DON DAVID

WBQA regional president for Eastern Europe and Asia.

  • International culinary judge recognised by WACS.
  • RBA-RUSSIA representative, BBQ school founder and ten-time BBQ champion.
  • Guinness World Record holder for a dessert in 2018.
  • World BBQ King in 2019 according to D Max.

TAP TO DISCOVER EACH CHEF'S STORY AND SIGNATURE DISHES

Chefs & International Judges

26 chefs. 21 countries.

More chefs to be announced.

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26 GRILL STATIONS IN FRONT OF THE MAIN STAGE

COMPETITIONS AT FIREBEAT

Each team is mentored by an international master chef. Free entry for spectators; competing teams must register online in advance.

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YOUNG CHEF
13:00–13:45
WORKSHOP

YOUNG CHEF

COMPETITION BRIEFHIGHLIGHTS

Guided by professional chefs, children create their own burgers, explore a colourful culinary world, and experience being a real chef at FIREBEAT 2026.

Apron and chef hatTheir own handmade burger

Children aged 7–10 · 156 children per session · 450,000 VND per child, register and pay in advance

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FREE ENTRY
BBQ BATTLE VIETNAM VS AMERICA
14:00–15:15
COMPETITION

BBQ BATTLE VIETNAM VS AMERICA

COMPETITION BRIEFHIGHLIGHTS

26 teams of 3–5 members enter a thrilling BBQ showdown!

26 teams of 3–512 judges

Amateur BBQ enthusiasts · 26 teams of 3–5 · Free entry

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YOUNG COOKS COMPETITION
16:00–17:15
COMPETITION

YOUNG COOKS COMPETITION

COMPETITION BRIEFHIGHLIGHTS

A stage for young chefs to showcase skill, creativity, and culinary identity. Take on the challenge with international chefs at FIREBEAT 2026!

International chef mentor45-minute challenge

Culinary college students and young chefs · 26 teams · Free entry

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CLOSES 05.11
MEDIA CUP — WHEN STORYTELLERS ENTER THE KITCHEN
17:30–18:15
COMPETITION

MEDIA CUP — WHEN STORYTELLERS ENTER THE KITCHEN

COMPETITION BRIEFHIGHLIGHTS

Journalists, bloggers and media teams enter the BBQ arena to show their kitchen skills! Who will prove their culinary talent and claim the FIREBEAT 2026 crown?

Champion's trophyMost Spirited Team award

Journalists, bloggers and media teams · 26 teams of 3–5 · Free entry · Teams confirmed before 05.11

UNMISSABLE MOMENTS

OPEN DAILY 10:00–23:00

13:00–13:45
WORKSHOP

Young Chef

UP NEXT
14:00–15:15
COMPETITION

BBQ Battle Vietnam vs America

16:00–17:15
COMPETITION

Young Cooks Competition

17:30–18:15
COMPETITION

Media Cup

Awards at 19:00, main stage

18:30–19:30
PERFORMANCE

Vietnamese flavours in the hands of world chefs

Bún chả · 26 international chefs with 26 Vietnamese assistant chefs

12:00–12:45
WORKSHOP

Young Chef

14:00–15:15
COMPETITION

BBQ Battle Vietnam vs Europe

16:15–17:15
PERFORMANCE

Vietnamese flavours in the hands of world chefs

Bò lá lốt · 26 international chefs with 26 Vietnamese assistant chefs

17:30–19:30
COMPETITION

Restaurants and Vietnamese Chefs Competition – Seafood

12:00–13:30
COMPETITION

Firebeat 2026 Corporate Cup

15:00–17:00

Record Time

Details are being updated

17:00–17:45
WORKSHOP

Young Chef

UP NEXT

Young Chef

27.11 · 13:00–13:45

ALL DAY, IN PARALLEL

Masterclass

Cuisine across continents

At the masterclass island
EVENING MUSIC

Firebeat Global Concert

Detailed performance schedule: coming soon

VIEW FESTIVAL MAP ↗

FIREBEAT GLOBAL CONCERT

Firebeat stage concept supplied by the Organising Committee

THE LINE-UP IS COMING SOON

GET NOTIFIED

Sign-up is not open yet. Follow Firebeat for the official announcement. Facebook Firebeat ↗

CASHLESS PAYMENT

ONE TAP -PAY WITH EASE

CASHLESS FESTIVAL

Experience fast, convenient payment with the NFC wristband. Simply tap your wristband at payment points to enjoy the entire festival without using cash.

Fibi mascot wearing an NFC wristband
NFC WRISTBANDNFC WRISTBAND
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GET YOUR NFC WRISTBAND

Use the NFC wristband to make payments across the festival.

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TOP UP YOUR WRISTBAND

Add balance at support counters located around the festival grounds.

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TAP AND PAY

Tap your wristband at payment points to shop and enjoy the food.

TICKETS & COMBOS

1UNLIMITED BBQ BUFFET – A MUST-TRY FEAST

30 grilled & roasted dishes · Free-flow draft beer or Coke

  1. Early bird before 16.11
  2. Online 16–26.11
  3. On site 27–29.11

LUNCH BUFFET (11:00 – 17:00)

Early bird
Before 16.11HOT DEAL
Adult540.000đSave 60.000đ
Child270.000đSave 30.000đ
Online
16.11 – 26.11
Adult570.000đSave 30.000đ
Child290.000đSave 10.000đ
On site
27.11 – 29.11
Adult600.000đOn-site price
Child300.000đOn-site price

DINNER BUFFET (17:00 – 21:00)

Early bird
Before 16.11HOT DEAL
Adult630.000đSave 70.000đ
Child320.000đSave 30.000đ
Online
16.11 – 26.11
Adult670.000đSave 30.000đ
Child330.000đSave 20.000đ
On site
27.11 – 29.11
Adult700.000đOn-site price
Child350.000đOn-site price

THE BUFFET YOU CAN'T MISS

30 grilled and roasted dishes from 4 continents, unlimited dining.

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30-dish buffet menu

30-dish buffet menu

2FULL-FLAVOR COMBOS

Bừng Vui · Bắt Nhịp · Bật Vị
  1. Early bird before 27.11
  2. On site 27–29.11

COMBO FAMILY

3–4 people · 4 draft beers or Cokes

EARLY BIRD PRICE · BEFORE 27.11

540.000đSave 60.000đ

ON-SITE PRICE · 27–29.11 600.000đ

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COMBO COUPLE

2 people · 2 draft beers or Cokes

EARLY BIRD PRICE · BEFORE 27.11

360.000đSave 40.000đ

ON-SITE PRICE · 27–29.11 400.000đ

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COMBO SINGLE

1 person · Beer cup or Coke cup

EARLY BIRD PRICE · BEFORE 27.11

180.000đSave 20.000đ

ON-SITE PRICE · 27–29.11 200.000đ

BUY NOW

Currency: VND · Images are for illustration only

TICKET TERMS AND NOTES

  • E-tickets are validated by QR code and apply to the product, quantity, date and time slot shown on the ticket.
  • Please present the QR code at the checkpoint/redemption point. A code already recorded as used cannot be exchanged for the service already used.
  • You are responsible for keeping your QR code secure and must not share or post it publicly. If a code is duplicated, the Organising Committee checks its usage status in the system to confirm validity.
  • Lunch buffet: 11:00 – 17:00; dinner buffet: 17:00 – 21:00. Please arrive at the session you booked.
  • Combos: valid for the type and quantity purchased; number of people, food and drinks follow the product description.
  • Child tickets follow the conditions published on the product page. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult while using the service.

Services outside the ticket/combo benefits are paid separately.

No cancellation or refund.

Please follow the event rules and the Organising Committee's instructions, and keep your ticket/confirmation email for support.

EXPERIENCE MAP

Select zones, find dishes and destinations.

Hanoi Firebeat zone master plan at VEC South Square: five zones and two entrances

Zone Layout Map

Detailed guide map and official stall locations: Coming soon.

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Hanoi Firebeat zone master plan at VEC South Square: five zones and two entrances

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FIREBEAT PASSPORT

Collect stamps now, win gifts on the spot.

FIREBEAT
PASSPORTFIVE WORLDS OF FIRE

HANOI HERITAGE

A taste of Hanoi

Explore zone

ASIAN FLAME

Flavours of Asia

Explore zone

GLOBAL FIRE

Flavours of the world

Explore zone

WORLD CHEFS' GRAND FEAST

Signature feasts by world chefs

Explore zone

BEAT BOULEVARD

Drinks, desserts & shared tables

Explore zone

Firebeat Passport · Prize draw

PRIZE DRAW RULES WILL BE REVEALED SOON

Stamp stations, redemption instructions and gift terms: Coming soon. This online preview does not replace the official stamps collected at the festival.

REGISTER FOR THE PRIZE DRAW

Festival Partners

Directing authority

Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Organisers

Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC)
World Barbecue Association (WBQA)
Worldchefs – World Association of Chefs Societies
Tầm Nhìn Mới (TNM)
Lagoon Holdings
Don David

Firebeat Founding Partners

The Five
Sunhouse
Qatar Airways
Coca-Cola
ShopeeFood
Masan
Tiger
OnePass
Hanoi Professional Chef's Association (HPC)
CANIFA
Hanoi Events

Ticketing partner

VinWonders

Mobility partner

Green SM

Media partner

VCCorp

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the essential questions before arriving at the festival grounds.

Where can I buy tickets and combos?

Explore buffet and combo options on the website. Purchase buttons lead to the official sales channel when sales open.

How do I pay at the festival?

The festival uses cashless payment with NFC wristbands. Collect a wristband, top up at a support counter and tap it at payment points.

What is the refund policy for tickets and combos?

Ticket and combo refund terms: Coming soon. Please check the terms on the official sales channel before purchasing.

What should families with children know?

The festival includes 5,000 shared seats and a play area for children.

Hanoi Firebeat World Festival 2026

TASTE THE FIRE – FEEL THE BEAT

TIME & DATE

27–29 November 2026
10:00–23:00

LOCATION

South Square, VEC
Dong Anh, Hanoi

Directions ↗
VEC SOUTH SQUARE

CONTACT

Customer support · ext. 2, 9:00–17:001900 232 389Business hotline0399 294 268Business email[email protected]Websitefirebeat.global ↗FacebookFirebeat ↗TikTok@firebeat.global ↗
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