Ho Chi Minh City Opera House - Cultural and Artistic Symbol in the Heart of Saigon

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

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Location and History

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House is located at No. 7 Lam Son Square, District 1, a central location in the heart of Saigon. This work was built in the last years of the 19th century and began operating in 1900, under the French colonial period.

Initially, the theater was called Saigon Theater and was built under the direction of two French architects, Eugène Ferret and Ernest Guichard. The theater's architecture blends Baroque and Rococo styles, creating a priceless architectural heritage.

Architecture and Design

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House Minh is an architectural masterpiece, with delicate and majestic lines. The exterior wall is made of brilliant red brick, along with the classic doors and windows creating a splendid beauty.

Inside, visitors will be amazed by the magnificence and splendor of space. The concert hall with its high dome and seating pavilions is decorated with beautiful sculptural details and patterns. Statues and artistic decorations bring a sense of luxury and sophistication.

Mission and Activities

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House is not just a building famous architecture but also an important art center of Vietnam. The theater's mission is to create conditions for domestic and international artists to perform diverse works of art.

Performances at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House include plays classical and modern plays, musicals, concerts, along with exceptional cultural and artistic events. Visitors can attend performances to experience the diversity and richness of Vietnamese culture and arts.

Travel Experience

When visiting the Theater In Ho Chi Minh City, visitors will experience the following:

  1. Visit and Enjoy the Architecture: Walking in the space of theater to admire its majestic and exquisite architecture.

  2. Attend a Performance: Buy tickets to attend performances diverse and rich artistic performances at the theater.

  3. Enjoy Arts and Culture: Participate in cultural and artistic events to better understand Vietnam's artistic heritage.

  4. Souvenir Shopping: Visit the souvenir shop at the theater to Buy unique gifts as souvenirs of your trip.

Cultural Importance

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House is not only a beautiful architectural work but also a symbol of Vietnamese art and culture. It represents the country's development and wealth and is a must-see destination for art-loving tourists.


Ho Chi Minh City Opera House is one of the tourist destinations Saigon's most attractive destination, where visitors can admire unique architecture, enjoy diverse art performances and explore Vietnam's rich artistic culture. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this destination when you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City!

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Traveler Reviews

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Lovely and well maintained French colonial building with a very pleasant outdoor balcony overlooking a small park.
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Một nơi có kiến trúc cổ điển đáng để xem.
沒進去 要晚上看劇 所以外面走過路過
Siamo stati a vedere lo spettacolo A & O. Molto bello, l’evolversi del popolo vietnamita. Coinvolge molto e gli attori sono molto bravi. Merita andare a vederlo.
Lovely old building in the heart of Saigon. Certainly comes alive when you see a show there
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Very cool bamboo circus performance.
Sehr schönes historisches Gebäude.
AO Show 멋진.경험이었어요. 베트남어를 못하지만 배우들의.열정이 전해지는 무대를 감상했어요
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Nơi này rộng, có thể dừng xe được.
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Looks beautiful but weren't able to go inside. Next time
Well maintained
AOshowが楽しかったです。
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Một kiểu kiến trúc của Pháp , nhiều điều thú vị về lịch sử của Sài Gòn Gia định
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걸어다녀서인지 힘들었지만 좋았습니다
Rất đẹp, du khách có thể đến đây tham quan và chụp ảnh làm kỷ niệm
Highly recommend to take tour hop on and hop off infront of this opera house . Really amazing!!
Wenn man die Chance hat, sich den Vietnamese Bamboo Circus in der Oper anzusehen, so sollte man sie sich nicht entgehen lassen!
One of the many exquisite colonial buildings in Ho Chi Minh City.
Went to the Opera House to watch the AO show. Stunning, funny and amazing performance! You shouldn’t miss out on this show when in Saigon. Recommend to come early, at least an hour before the show, as they take you to a tour inside the opera house. The lemongrass peach welcome drink was delicious too!
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Trình diễn các show diễn mang tầm quốc tế về văn hóa Việt Nam. Giá vé 800.000vnd 1 người Và có bán các món quà lưu niệm cho các bạn sau khi xem hết show. Vé nên đặt online nhé, vì vé này sold out rất nhanh.
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아오쇼 보러갔는데 일짝가서 설명도 듣고 설명해줄때 wow석에가볼수 있어서 거기서 볼껄 하는 아쉬움이 들었어요 좋더라구요 공연도 흥겨웠구요
A must visit place if you are in Saigon.
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호치민 시티 투어에서 볼거리가 많지않기에 한번정도는 가족 연인끼리 볼만한거 같아요~~^^♡
The AO Show I saw last year was absolutely amazing!
I saw a Lune Production at this theatre. The staff were lovely and spoke very good English. There were nice balconies and gardens to sit in before the show. The crowd was able to file in and out very easily. The seats were comfortable and I had a good view frmom M16 on the floor. The bathrooms were clean and the building was immaculate in general. We had a great night!

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