Hanoi Opera House
Hanoi Opera House
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Resembling the Opéra Palais Garnier, Hanoi Opera House, built in 10 years since 1911 by two French architects. The magnificent building became one of the top landmarks in Hanoi. The Opera House hosts cultural entertaining performances, bamboo cirque, contemporary dance, orchestra concerts and government events. Come to the front gate to check availability and ticket to a performance in this iconic building.
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El Diavoloroso
Milan, Italy5 contributions
Feb 2025 • Business
After a long and exhausting day touring Hanoi, I hesitated to book this—but missing it would have been a huge regret. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable highlights of my trip! The performers were incredible, seamlessly blending dance, music, and gymnastics into a mesmerizing bamboo circus. The creativity behind the show was truly commendable.
Written 24 February 2025
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA9,817 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
Resembling the Opera Palais Garnier, the Hanoi Opera House is one of the major architectural works in Hanoi. The Opera House features a lot of French neoclassical style. The facade of the Hanoi Opera House is impressively with columns. The curving curves of the balconies and arches highlight the Baroque elements.
Highly Recommend the Hanoi Opera House tour schedule to learn about the architecture and historical constructions. Sadly, I did not get to do due to availability.
Highly Recommend the Hanoi Opera House tour schedule to learn about the architecture and historical constructions. Sadly, I did not get to do due to availability.
Written 2 September 2024
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Dubois
France1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Couples
The architecture is stunning, with ornate columns, exquisite details, and a beautiful interior courtyard. Although we didn't see a show, we took the time to wander around and admire this iconic building.
The Opera House is located right in the heart of Hanoi, offering great views of the surrounding area. It is a must for lovers of architecture and culture. Whether you have the chance to see a performance or not, the Hanoi Opera House is definitely worth a visit! Her beauty charmed us.
The Opera House is located right in the heart of Hanoi, offering great views of the surrounding area. It is a must for lovers of architecture and culture. Whether you have the chance to see a performance or not, the Hanoi Opera House is definitely worth a visit! Her beauty charmed us.
Written 28 March 2024
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Your Travel Buddy SG
Singapore, Singapore31,758 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
This was the meeting point for our day tour to halong bay. Was there early to take some pictures. It was located near to a very busy roundabout. Can see that the building had a lot of history. There was a cafe located right at the side of the opera house as well where we got some breakfast and coffee. I thought the building was more pretty at night with the lightings.
Written 14 June 2024
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Gilbert
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Apr 2024 • Couples
The Hanoi Opera House looks stunning from outside, but don't be fooled! We couldn't afford ticket prices and the surrounding area felt a bit sketchy. Stick to admiring the architecture from afar unless you're rolling in cash.
Written 21 April 2024
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gfsc5
Perth, Australia1,912 contributions
Mar 2025 • Couples
We didn't go into the Operation House but did take time to look at it from the outside. It's an impressive looking building situated in a busy part of the city in the French Quarter. A great spot for looking at the amazing ability of road users not to run into one another.
Written 7 March 2025
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Jefferey
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Apr 2024 • Couples
The Hanoi Opera House stole our hearts with its elegant French colonial architecture. We took some stunning photos outside and felt transported back in time. A perfect spot for couples who appreciate a touch of European flair.
Written 21 April 2024
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia54,497 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We only had a fleeting look of the Opera House, as we were short of time. It is a lovely building, built by the French in the early 1900s. It bears some resemblance to the Opéra Palais Garnier. It would be great to visit inside!
Written 17 May 2024
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palawanismyhome
Palawan Island, Philippines24,333 contributions
Mar 2023
I have visited Hanoi on several occasions and never get tired of looking at the Opera House, which was built by the French at the beginning of the 20th century. We happened to be there once again while waiting for our limousine bus to take us north. The Opera House seems to be the place where many buses arrange to pick up their passengers. A good choice.
Written 7 April 2023
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Ali921
Edinburgh, UK1,549 contributions
Nov 2022
Closed during our visit but the frontage was very busy. There was a large number of students having their class graduation photo. A couple taking wedding pictures. The frontage is very attractive and it is easy to understand why locals come here for photoshoots. Something unique to Vietnam is taking photos before the actual event itself in attractive locations ! The Opera House is located at a very large (everywhere is busy) junction. The roundabout in front on the building is lit up at night so good to visit twice during the day and evening.
Written 29 November 2022
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Can I see a show or performance in English at the Hanoi Opera House?
Written 21 February 2024
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Written 11 February 2019
How much do the opera tickets cost on an average? Also is there is website from where tickets can be purchased? Lastly are the shows listed somewhere online? Or do i have to buy th tickets in person when in hanoi?
Written 25 July 2018
Hi Saasha
Yes you can buy the ticket online.
Please google for Hanoi Opera house, there was an online website with shows schedule.
There are some guidelines in TA that we need to abide. So cannit list down here.
Written 26 July 2018
Hello! Which website do we use to book the tickets in the opera house?
Written 27 January 2018
Hi, You can google Hanoi Opera Tickets. Or, if you are staying at a major hotel ( Sofitel is the best ) the Opera House is literally twp blocks away and you can walk there to get tickets.
Written 28 January 2018
Hello! Which website do we use to book the tickets in the opera house?
Written 27 January 2018
I got it at the hotel I was staying at.
Written 1 May 2018
Is the only way to enter and see inside the opera house is through a show? Do they have visitor passes during the days there are no shows?
Written 11 December 2017
I think you have to go to a show but there is a bar so maybe during show times you will get in. Hope this helps. Others enjoyed the show we didn't rate it.
Written 12 December 2017
Hi, I'll be coming to Vietnam for my honeymoon and will be in Hanoi between 21-24 Feb. I am planning to attend a show here and wanted to know if there is a dress code to adhere to.
Written 2 December 2017
We went to the Opera and the dress code was relaxed which was a relief. Smart casual is fine (I only had black jeans and a shirt as we are on holiday from the UK and that was fine). If you wanted to dress up more then you could. Up to yourselves.
Its pretty cheap ( approx $15 each got us great seats so worth getting a decent seat if your budget allows.
Enjoy
Written 2 December 2017
Are there any big theatrical plays or operas showing on the date of February the 12th 2015? I'd like to take my wife on a romantic night.
Written 8 February 2015
Too bad you just missed the only real 'opera' performance of the year last week. The opera house is not constantly showing musical events, so far I do not see anything for 12.2. (try ticketvn website for info, TA does not let me spell out the link) .. from posters around there I sometimes see that the space is 'rented' for private events ... when in the city I recommend to just walk by and ask, as far as I know there are also tours to see the inside. Enjoy Hanoi!
Written 9 February 2015
Waar vind ik de voorstelingen in de opera tussen 9/2/2015 en 18/2/2015?
Written 16 January 2015
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