Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
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9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Built in 1898 following the “flamboyant” style of the French 3rd Republic, Saigon Opera House was certified a National Relic & one of the top Ho Chi Minh City attractions. 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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Garfieldluvr
Denver, CO841 contributions
Apr 2023
Pretty building, especially at night. Preferred it over the post office, worth stopping by to see it.
Written 7 June 2023
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Piotr M
Warsaw, Poland1,013 contributions
Apr 2023
The Opera House Building is very nice and impressive with all the decorations inside and outside, in the evening looks nice with the lightings
Written 31 May 2023
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Avirup Guha Roy
Kolkata (Calcutta), India94 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
At the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, stands one of the most impressive sights - both night and day.... Known as the Municipal Theater, this was built in 1898 by the French architect – Eugene Ferret, following the “flamboyant” style of the French Third Republic with the iconic Caryatid statues... The architecture of this building bears a resemblance to that of Petit Palais in Paris, with the facades having three doors and the statues of two women following the style of Greek Caryatids of Erechtheion.... On top of the building lie two angels honouring the Lyre guitar, which is also a highlight of the building’s facade... Saigon Opera House, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Written 21 May 2023
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Di D
Melbourne, Australia17 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Great venue, comfortable seating with aircon making it comfortable when watching a show. The venue was great for the show we booked to see.
Written 5 May 2023
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Deborah D
Melbourne, Australia18 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We saw the AO Show Bamboo Circus which was simply spectacular. The acrobatic was amazing and the music and story was fantastic.
Written 3 April 2023
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CardiffKaz
Cairns, Australia44 contributions
Feb 2023
We were lucky to visit the glorious opera house which was a delight in itself but the to see the Bamboo circus was a wow wow. What a fantastic group of talented artists that showed the various stages of the countries changes over the years. Could have gone again the next night. It was an awesome experience
Written 28 February 2023
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Zfy Ed
Singapore, Singapore8,064 contributions
Dec 2022
Located in the city center, this is a very nice European architectural building despite of it's small size as compared to it's counterparts in other cities. They have performances that display the rich local culture and history but during our visit there, it coincided with the Christmas festivity and the seats were all sold out.
So we took photos outside and to me, it looks better and nicer at night with the lightings than daytime. There are always many people there, chitchatting or someone waiting for someone. And so it itself is an icon of the city center!
So we took photos outside and to me, it looks better and nicer at night with the lightings than daytime. There are always many people there, chitchatting or someone waiting for someone. And so it itself is an icon of the city center!
Written 26 January 2023
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Nathan Sado
Seattle, WA40 contributions
Jan 2023
Although it is not in the same boat as a cirq show, it is a good show that is entertaining the whole time. Small beautiful theater for a great night out.
Written 15 January 2023
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Abovetheclouds
1,975 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Iconic Saigon. If you can, I would highly recommend and if possible to watch a performance to really appreciate the beauty of the Opera House. At time of writing January, 2023 I went to watch the A O SHOW which was very good. I felt like I had stepped back in time to another era walking inside. I loved the elegance and atmosphere that the Opera House evoked. Well kept and clean. Nice off white and cream decor. Minimal yet stunning. Look up at the ceiling. Seats were like dining room chairs. Not too comfortable but fine. I sat at the end so had enough leg room. Small Opera House but intimate. There are a few levels. I sat on the ground floor. Seats are slightly raised so you can see if there is a big head in front of you! The building is nice outside. Very European in style. However for me, it is inside where it really comes to life and you can truly appreciate the beauty. A world away from the noisy streets outside. If you don't see a show, I am unsure on opening hours or if you can go inside. Check this. Otherwise, just appreciate the outside architecture and take photographs. Mind how you go as the road outside is busy especially at rush hour!
Written 11 January 2023
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Matt J
Melbourne, Australia35 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Do not miss this! TIP: treat yourself to good tickets so you get unrestricted views to see it all! Incredible performances using clever use of bamboo to depict various Vietnam ways of living! Super talented cast doing crazy skillful things on stage! Perfect activity to fill a night in Saigon before a nice dinner
Written 27 December 2022
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Fredo G
Geneva, Switzerland296 contributions
How is it possible to visit it without a show ticket? Is it there an entrance fee for a visit by day?
hermannvonkatte
Manchester, UK80 contributions
Yes, you can visit without a ticket.
Hi, is there any elevator in the opera house to get to 2nd floor? My mom has limited mobility and can not walk up stairs.
Thanks
Ringsy
Pompano Beach, FL297 contributions
If there is I did not see it. The theatre only hold 460 people. The upper section is a maximum of 4 rows. Honestly I’d stay down in the orchestra section.
There are several steps to climb up to the entryway but I do not recall any ramps.
Annie Z
Oldham, UK2 contributions
Hi I’ll be traveling with my baby who’s going to be 8 months old. Are we still allowed to watch with the baby? Thanks
skipAussieontour
Sydney, Australia125 contributions
I would think not as they warn about photography and noise during the show
ute0113
Bremen, Germany551 contributions
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen der AO Show und der Teh Dar Show ??
Im Februar werden keine Termine angezeigt auf der Homepage angezeigt.
Wo haben Sie Ihre Tickets gebucht online oder vor Ort?
Danke für eine Info
Frank B
Bonn, Germany218 contributions
Wir haben nur die Teh Dar Show gesehen, daher kein Vergleich möglich. Die Teh Dar Show orientiert sich an typischen Alltagssituationen der einheimischen Stämme auf dem Land. Die Umsetzung ist spektakulär! Mehr möchte ich nicht verraten...
Wir haben die Tickets am Abend zuvor über Handy online gebucht. Wir haben dann aber erfahren, dass die meisten Hotels einen Rabatt geben können; es lohnt sich also vor Ort im Hotel nachzufragen.
soonboonhan
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia1 contribution
How should I dress for this tour?
thepipefishfans
London, UK637 contributions
We wore what we would go out to dinner in ,not dressed up as such, but not too casual.
Nottheo1
34 contributions
Can you book tickets online? The ticket office portion of the web page seems not to do anything if I click on a date. I'm using a mobile so not sure if this is the problem or if you just have to call.
LuneProduction
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam4 contributions
Dear Nottheo 1,
I am representing for Lune Production company, that has A O Show, Teh Dar, The Mist Show performing at the Saigon Opera House. If you are looking for tickets to go to our shows, you can go to our website, please search Lune Production, or the name of the show (A O Show - Lune Production) (The Mist - Lune Production) (Teh Dar - Lune Production) to find our website and buy tickets online. Please note that the booking online is closed for the show happens within that day, or 24 hours. In this case, please feel free to come to the Opera House, check the availability with our staff. Thank you so much. We hope to welcome you to any of our shows.
Nesinesines
37 contributions
Hi!
Where else I could buy the tickets except from their website?
If on website it shows tickets sold out, will it be available to buy in on the spot (somewhere) ?
Many thanks!
Ines
Lagusaya2
Vancouver, Canada409 contributions
We bought our tickets from our hotel concierge.
Suesos
Northcote, Australia8 contributions
Hi there, we are a family of 5 wanting to see the AO show. The nights that we would be able to go are the 22nd,23,24th June and the 5th July but these dates are not available for booking online. Are there shows on these nights that are booked out, or are there other shows on instead? The AO show has been highly recommended to us and we were very excited about going. Is there any other way of booking other than online? Is there a waiting list for cancellations? Kind regards Sue
Leanne E
Guyra, Australia18 contributions
Hi I thought the show was worth it. Very unique to the country. We just went to one of the many travel agents that can be found in small shops on almost all streets, when you get there. They will book travel tours and shows and they have networking in Vietnam like I have never seen anywhere else. If they don't have it they will know someone who can get you tickets. They just call the ticketing agents and work it out for you. If it's possible to get tickets while you're there they will get them. All over Vietnam you will find this networking, it's very convenient when you're looking for something as you basically have access to all the shops, if one doesn't have the color you want they will have a cousin or brother down the street who will have it, or can make it for you.
Also the hotel concierge is worth a try, although I think you will pay more for the tickets if the hotel arranges it. Good luck and enjoy your travel. Vietnam is fantastic.
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater), Ho Chi Minh City
Frequently Asked Questions about Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
- Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) is open:
- Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Sat - Sun 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- We recommend booking Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 95 Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater):
- (0.05 km) Caravelle Saigon
- (0.05 km) Hotel Continental Saigon
- (0.14 km) Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
- (0.12 km) Park Hyatt Saigon
- (0.16 km) Icon Saigon - LifeStyle Hotel
- Restaurants near Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater):
- (0.03 km) Buffet NINETEEN
- (0.03 km) Cafe de l’Opera
- (0.05 km) Reflections Restaurant
- (0.05 km) Tapas Kitchen
- (0.05 km) Am Sac Coffee House