Do yourself a favour and see the AO Bamboo Circus show while you’re in Ho Chi Minh. A mix of circus, dance, music and humour. A surprising gem. The performers are incredibly acrobatic and the experience was amazing. And the Opera House is a beautiful venue. Book online via the Opera House website which allows you to choose your seats. Highly recommended.

Early January this year, my wife, kids, and I visited the Ho Chi Minh Opera House to watch the AO Show. Going into this experience none of us were quite sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised with the show! I don’t want to give any spoilers for anyone who will watch in the future, but this show is definitely suitable for all ages - my young kids enjoyed it just as much as my wife and I. The show itself travels through traditional Vietnamese culture, modern day life, and funny stories that are sure to entertain. The theatre itself is beautiful, my only struggle was the seats. When I went to sit down I fell through my seat! You might be asking how that happened…well the seats are not stable in the sense that you need to sit in a certain position as to not fall down. This seating struggle did take a couple minutes to get used to, however it really wasn’t a problem as the show went on. I could not recommend this beautiful show enough!!

If you were dropped in front without seeing the surroundings, you'd bet you're in Paris. Classic and beautiful French architecture in the far east HCMC. Opera is centrally located of course, in vicinity of the main square and historic Rex hotel. Unfortunately, tickets for the bamboo show were sold out, so we didn't manage to see it.

the opera house was built in 1897 by the French architect Eugène Ferret as part of the French colonisation of Vietnam. 1897, it stands as a cultural and historical landmark in the city. The Opera House hosts a variety of performances, including the renowned AO Show.i watched the show on 29 Nov, so i have a chance to admire its interior. after the show, i took many pics of it. it is a beautiful building, with the facades having three doors and the statues of two women in the style of Caryatids of Erechtheion. On top of the building, two angels honouring the Lyre guitar, which is also a highlight of the building. the location is strategic, close to busy street and other famous sightseeing spots. it is a must visit place of HCM city.

Beautiful building. French colonial architecture. Located right in the city center, where there are several interesting restaurants and shops. I only saw the exterior, so I can't give a more detailed opinion. At night, the lighting highlights the building

Located in bustling, modern District 1, Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater was built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, retaining the splendor of Saigon's colonial architecture. Despite the fact that in 1944 the theater was damaged as a result of Allied air attacks on the Japanese Imperial Army, and then was used as a temporary shelter for French civilians, and after the victory of the Revolutionary Government, for some time it was used as a meeting place for the People's Assembly, already in 1976 year it was returned to the status of a Theater. In 1998 it was completely restored and now you can see one of the pearls of French colonial architecture in full splendor.

The architecture is stunning, and stepping inside feels like stepping into history. I caught a live performance here, and the acoustics were impressive. The atmosphere was lively yet intimate, making the whole experience unforgettable. Whether you're into opera or just want to soak up some culture, it's definitely worth a visit while you're in Saigon!