Where to Go: the 15 Best Live Music Experiences in Vietnam

1.A O Show Bamboo Circus at Saigon Opera House

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,258 reviews · from $32Our pick

Spend one hour at the Saigon Opera House watching À Ố Show, a Vietnamese bamboo circus that pairs athletic acrobatics with live folk music played on 17 traditional instruments. The production moves from village life to modern city life through bamboo, dance, humor, and visual storytelling. Your ticket includes admission and the seat option you select.

“This was by far the best thing we did in Ho Chi Minh City . It was an action packed hour with a cast of young athletic and acrobatic performers showing great balance , skill and flexibility’ Watching the performance in the Saigon Opera House was the other plus . Excellent show indeed 👍Not to be missed . Karen Australia 🇦🇺.”

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2.Saigon After Dark With Seafood, Beer & Live Music Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $92Top rated

Ride as a passenger with an English-speaking guide and driver through Ho Chi Minh City after dark. You’ll eat bò bún, visit an old apartment complex, wander Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, stop for beer and dessert in District 4, and see a memorial linked to Vietnam’s Buddhist history. Pickup is available from central hotels.

“We loved the tour, bikes were very fun and a great way to see the city. Hosts were friendly and the food was delicious. The hosts put a little too much emphasis on the need for us to give a positive review and this was a little over the top as it was repeated throughout the tour. The hosts were fantastic but perhaps the manager could put less pressure on them for reviews?”

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3.Saigon After Dark Vespa Street Food Tour + Live Music 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $92

Join Vietnam Vintage Vespa Tours at 6 pm for a four-hour evening of food, music, and back-street riding in Ho Chi Minh City. Your rider collects you from your hotel, then takes you by vintage Vespa to seafood, banh xeo, nem lui, banana cake, ice cream, and a live music bar. Groups are capped at 15 people.

“This was an absolutely fabulous tour, our best in our 15 days in Vietnam. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough, what a fantastic way to explore Saigon and its back streets, visit historic sites off the tourist map, and sample absolutely Read more”

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4.2-Day on 5-star Cruise, Lan Ha Bay | Kayak, Cycling, Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews

Spend one night aboard Paradise Grand, a 5-star cruise sailing Lan Ha Bay from Tuan Chau Island. You will kayak, cycle through Viet Hai Village, visit Dark and Bright Cave, and enjoy meals, WiFi, Tai Chi, live music, and a piano lounge. Spa treatments cost extra, and the rate covers one room for up to two people.

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5.Saigon River Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 83 reviews · from $48

Spend three hours on the Saigon River with a Vietnamese buffet or set menu, live music, and nighttime views of Ho Chi Minh City. An English-speaking guide arranges van transfers from districts 1, 3, and 4. Guide Tom has earned praise for being helpful, while the dinner and entertainment are the main draws.

“It was fantastic. Really enjoyed the food and the entertainment. Was a beautiful experience. Recommend it it. Lovely host.”

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6.Hanoi Vespa After Dark Street food + Train Street+ Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $79

Join an English-speaking guide and Vespa driver for a 4-hour Hanoi night tour. Ride through the Old Quarter and French Quarter, eat bun cha and dishes on Ngu Xa Street, stop at Long Bien Bridge, visit Train Street for egg coffee, then finish with acoustic or jazz music. Pickup and drop-off are included.

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7.Saigon Dinner Cruise with Live Music Ho Chi Minh– Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $50

You’ll leave your central Ho Chi Minh City hotel around 6 pm, ride to Bach Dang Pier, and board a wooden boat or modern cruise ship. A Vietnamese set dinner, iced tea, live traditional music or dance, skyline views, and hotel drop-off are included. The full outing is listed at about four hours, though river time may be closer to 90 minutes.

“Your guide was knowledgeable and caring. Pickup up and drop off back to hotel was perfect for vacationers”

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8.Romantic Dinner with Fireworks, Symphony & Kiss of the Sea Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 9 reviews · from $45

Spend an evening in Sunset Town with dinner at Sun Bavaria GastroPub, one craft beer, Symphony of the Sea, live music, Kiss of the Sea, and fireworks. Hotel pickup is optional, and English support is provided online. The shows run from November through April, with extra high-season and holiday charges.

“If you are in Phu Quoc Island, this is a must. The team was very helpful, despite last minute changes from us, they accommodated us. Highly recommend this in Sunset Town.”

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9.Saigon River Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 8 reviews · from $49

Leave District 1 by hotel pickup and spend the evening aboard the Saigon Princess, a traditional wooden cruise on the Saigon River. You’ll eat a Vietnamese or Asian set menu or buffet, hear live music, and see Bitexco Tower, Landmark 81, and Saigon Bridge lit up after dark. Drinks cost extra, and cruise timing may need confirmation.

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10.Saigon River Dinner on Cruise with Buffet and live music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $52

Spend 3.5 hours on the Saigon River with an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese and international buffet dishes, live music, and flamenco dancing. The small group is limited to 10 people, with air-conditioned transport, bottled water, entrance, and hotel pickup and drop-off included. Guide Tai has earned praise for keeping the evening well organized.

“A fantastic experience on the river. The staff were exceptional, the food delicious and the dancers were wonderful. Thank you for a lovely time. I would recommend this trip to everyone.”

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11.Da Nang City Street Food Tour With Live Music Tien Sa Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $90

Spend an evening tasting Da Nang specialties, visiting Dragon Bridge, Tran Thi Ly Bridge, and My Khe Beach, then watching the 60-minute Tien Sa Show. Choose food in luxury restaurants or pay vendors directly for a more local street-food route. English-speaking guides such as Tracy provide hotel pickup, transport, and local tips.

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12.Acoustics Live Music And Saigon Night Life Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $56

Join an English-speaking local student guide for a private evening in Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll walk small alleys, taste street food, see nighttime city views, then spend about an hour listening to acoustic music with a drink and optional karaoke. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly food can be arranged, and one edited video is included if you send photos by WhatsApp.

“Had such a great time on this tour! Chill acoustic music, amazing street food, and just a really cool vibe all around.”

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13.Da Nang: Michelin Food Tour with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $40

Follow an English or Korean-speaking guide from the Cham Museum through Hai Chau for Mỳ Quảng, grilled pork noodles with a Michelin Guide mention, and shrimp-filled sizzling pancakes. You finish at a local venue with live music and a drink. The three-hour walk can be booked as a private group, and guide Kong is a strong request if available.

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14.Ambassador Dinner Cruise with Live Music, Firework and Luxe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $51

Spend an evening aboard Ambassador Cruise II in Ha Long Bay. After check-in at Ha Long International Cruise Port, enjoy Asian and European dishes, city lights, a live band, DJ, dancers, and a 9 pm fireworks show. The cruise lasts about four hours and ends back at the port.

“This dinner cruise was fantastic. The Ambasador is docked very close to the cruise ship, making it a convenient excursion. It was enjoyable to cruise the harbor and see the colorful lights on the city buildings. The singer was exceptional and the fireworks were a nice tRead more”

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15.Saigon River Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $45

Join an English-speaking guide such as Thi for a four-hour Saigon River evening cruise. You’ll ride from districts 1, 3, or 4 in an air-conditioned van, enjoy Vietnamese dinner and an included drink, watch the city lights, and hear live music aboard the boat.

“Our guide Thi was amazing! He was at our hotel on time, our ride showed up and we made it to the dock and boarded the boarded the boat immediately. The food and entertainment were excellent and the views were amazing!”

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