Chao Show Ho Chi Minh City: Live Vietnamese Music & Dinner

Thirty traditional instruments, one night, the sound of Vietnam.

Chao Show is a live cultural music and dinner performance in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 where a 100% live ensemble plays over 30 indigenous Vietnamese instruments against a 150m² LED canvas and 3D immersive audio, paired with an 8-dish regional fusion dinner served on a traditional platter. The show runs 2 hours from 6:45pm, includes your choice of vegetarian, halal-friendly or savory cuisine, and welcomes children from age 6 with an English-speaking guide present.

The Experience

Chao Show sits on Nguyen Sieu Street in District 1 and opens at 6:45pm with check-in, followed by dinner at 7:15pm while the live performance unfolds. The ensemble commands over 30 rare, indigenous traditional instruments — the kind most visitors never see outside a museum — and the musicians play close enough that you feel the raw energy of the performance. The sound is rooted in Vietnamese ethnic music but moves through contemporary arrangements, so it is neither a historical recreation nor a pop show; it sits between them.

The 150m² LED canvas wraps the space and syncs with the live instruments, and the 3D immersive audio system is Vietnam's first of its kind. Your ticket includes an 8-dish set menu built from regional recipes spanning North to South Vietnam — you choose vegetarian, halal-friendly or savory cuisine at checkout — plus black bean water and a choice of apricot or rose apple wine. A sweet dessert closes the evening. The whole thing runs 2 hours, which is why it works even if you have only one night in the city.

An English-speaking guide is present throughout. Children from age 6 are welcome; younger children must sit on an adult's lap. Public transportation options run nearby if you're coming from elsewhere in Ho Chi Minh City, and the venue is accessible without a car.

What’s included

• Admission to Chao Show.
• 8-dish regional fusion dinner with your choice of vegetarian, halal-friendly or savory menu.
• black bean water and wine (apricot or rose apple).
• dessert.
• 3D immersive audio experience.
• English-speaking guide.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CHAO SHOW – Dau An Show Co., Ltd.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to experience Vietnamese heritage through live music and food in a single evening without arranging multiple stops — the 2-hour format and fixed schedule mean you get the full cultural immersion even on a tight itinerary.

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Top questions

What instruments will I hear at Chao Show?

The live ensemble at Chao Show plays over 30 indigenous Vietnamese traditional instruments — rare pieces most visitors encounter only in museums — woven into contemporary arrangements rooted in Vietnamese ethnic music.

What food is included with my ticket?

Your ticket includes an 8-dish fine dining set menu with regional Vietnamese dishes from North to South, served on a traditional platter; you choose vegetarian, halal-friendly or savory cuisine at checkout, plus black bean water, wine (apricot or rose apple), and a dessert to finish.

How long is the Chao Show performance?

The entire evening runs 2 hours from 6:45pm check-in through the 7:15pm dinner and live show, ending around 8:45pm.

Can I bring my child to Chao Show?

Children are welcome from age 6; younger children must sit on an adult's lap during the performance.

What makes the sound system at Chao Show different?

Chao Show uses Vietnam's first interactive 3D immersive audio system, which syncs with the live instruments and the 150m² LED canvas to create a multi-sensory experience beyond a standard concert or dinner show.