For visitors who want a polished evening of Vietnamese music and food in one booking, the Chao Show with dinner is a popular choice in Ho Chi Minh City. The Tiqets product we link is run by TNK Travel, with a meeting point at 6 Nguyen Sieu Street in District 1 and a maximum group size of ten. The evening has a clear structure. Check-in is at 18:30, the first musical part begins at 19:00, dinner follows at 20:00, and a second part with visuals and sound closes the night at about 20:30, with a finish around 21:30. The music is described as twelve chapters of Vietnamese folk music played on thirty traditional instruments, composed by Tran Manh Hung, with a stage designed for three-dimensional surround sound. Dinner is a nine-dish set menu with dishes from the north, centre and south of the country, with a vegetarian option, and the ticket includes alcoholic drinks. It is a relaxed, well-organised and slightly theatrical way to spend an evening.
How it works: you book a ticket on Tiqets, receive a mobile voucher and meet at the address given at 18:30. The listed inclusions are show admission, dinner and alcoholic beverages; personal expenses and tips are not included. Free cancellation and rescheduling are available until twenty-four hours before the visit. The product page does not show a booking calendar, so confirm your preferred date at checkout. The listing gives the duration as two hours but the itinerary runs to about three, so allow the whole evening.
What to expect: the first part of the show features traditional instruments and a score arranged in twelve chapters. Dinner is served between the two halves, with dishes from three regions of Vietnam in a single set menu, so you taste the country’s variety in one sitting. The second half adds visuals and sound for a more cinematic finish. Tell the operator about dietary needs ahead of time, since a vegetarian menu is available.
Making the most of it: wear something smart but comfortable, and arrive in good time. This is a good choice for a quiet evening or a rainy night when you would rather not be out on a scooter. If you prefer something shorter and more informal, the water puppet show is the lighter option, and the street food tour is the more adventurous one. Take a taxi or ride-hailing car back to your hotel, since the show ends late.
What to expect
The experience
A seated evening with a two-part staged performance of traditional folk music and a nine-dish Vietnamese set dinner served in between.
Best time
Any evening, since the show starts at about 19:00, and it is a good wet-weather choice.
How long
About three hours, from check-in at 18:30 to a finish near 21:30.
Tips
Mention dietary needs when you book, and arrange a taxi back since the show ends late.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Couples and culture lovers who want a polished evening of music and food without planning anything else.
- Families
- Best for older children and teenagers who can sit through a three-hour evening.
- Couples
- An easy, romantic night out with a set dinner and drinks included.
- Pair with
- A daytime visit to the Independence Palace or the War Remnants Museum.
- Time needed
- An evening of about three hours.
Good questions
What time does the Chao Show start?+
Check-in is at 18:30 and the first musical part begins at 19:00. Dinner follows at 20:00 and the show finishes around 21:30.
Is dinner included in the Chao Show ticket?+
Yes, the ticket includes the show, a nine-dish set dinner and alcoholic drinks. Personal expenses and tips are extra.
Is there a vegetarian option at the Chao Show?+
The listing mentions a vegetarian option for the set menu. Tell the operator when you book to be sure.
What music will I hear at the Chao Show?+
The performance is described as twelve chapters of Vietnamese folk music played on thirty traditional instruments. It was composed by Tran Manh Hung.
Can I cancel the Chao Show tickets?+
The Tiqets product offers free cancellation and rescheduling until twenty-four hours before the visit. After that it cannot be refunded.
