Saigon Opera House

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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 …

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Jan 18, 2025
The Saigon Opera house was built in 1898 in a grand French style. It has an interesting history as it served as the venue for the South Vietnamese national assembly from 1956 to 1975. It was restored… Full review by Raintree_Thailand
Jan 2, 2025
We saw the AO show on December 31st and had a great time! The performance deserves 5 stars and the place is very much worthy of a visit. The performance was sometimes funny, sometimes elegant, and ev… Full review by Eoghan M
Nov 29, 2024
It is said that AOSHOW inside HoCHiMinh Opera House is one of the best show i have seen when I visted Saigon. HoChiMinh is very famous city and it is worthy place to explore everything. Beside Mekong… Full review by liberty r

Facts

Architectural style:Flamboyant
Construction started:1898
Architect:Félix Olivier

Questions & answers

Q:
What is the schedule for the AO shows? Website wasn’t very helpful. Thx.
A:
google " lune production Vietnam" for the website that i used to book tickets. click on buy tickets icon for show schedule. elsewhere on the site you will find show descriptions
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How is it possible to visit it without a show ticket? Is it there an entrance fee for a visit by day?
A:
Yes- they do theatre tours when nothing is being shown- during the day, for a small fee.
Q:
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
A:
Yes I think so, but to be sure email the Opera House.
Q:
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
A:
I would think not as they warn about photography and noise during the show
Q:
How should I dress for this tour?
A:
We wore what we would go out to dinner in ,not dressed up as such, but not too casual.
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Frequently asked questions

Q:
Do i need vietnamese to understand the shows?
A:
The show has minimal dialogue, therefore, you will not need to understand Vietnamese to enjoy the show.
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