Opera House
Opera House
Opera House
Opera House
A jewel of French colonial architecture and the main theatrical center of Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City
Theater
Cultural Leisure
The Ho Chi Minh City Opera House is an outstanding monument of French Flamboyant architecture, erected in 1900. Today, it is not only a historic city landmark but also an active venue where you can enjoy classical music, opera, and the unique Vietnamese bamboo circus A O Show.
- Duration
2–3 hours
- Average Budget
from $25
- Admission
Depends on the show
- Best Months
Oct – Apr
- Local Language
Vietnamese, English
What you need to know
The building was designed by French architect Félix Olivier, and its structure is inspired by the Petit Palais in Paris. The interior preserves the atmosphere of the turn of the century: pastel walls, red velvet armchairs, and parquet floors. At various times, the building served not only as a theater but also as the meeting place for the National Assembly and the Parliament of South Vietnam.
Today, it regularly hosts the A O Show — a spectacular circus performance featuring acrobatics and folk dance, telling the story of Vietnam's transition from rural life to a modern city.
The dry season with the most comfortable temperatures for walking around District 1.
On site
- How to get there
Opera House Metro Station
- Address
7 Công trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé Ward, District 1
- Cash
Recommended
- Connectivity
4G, Wi-Fi
- Rules
No food or photography