Where to Go: the 6 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.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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5.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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6.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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