MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
Hanoi-Special spiritual and cultural activities to welcome Tet
Thang Long Imperial Citadel, 19C Hoang Dieu Street, Ba Dinh District
Along with spiritual activities, the TLHNHCC is also holding special puppet shows for visitors from January 30 to February 2 at 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 3pm and 4pm.
All of the events at the citadel will run from January 20 until February 6 (December 21, 2024 to January 9, 2025 in the lunar calendar).
Hanoi-The Pillowman
Feb 7-9, 07:30 pm, Manzi Exhibition Space, 2 Ngo Hang Bun, Ba Dinh District
From the organizer:
The first production to launch New Backstage, directed by an emerging talent, Bui Thac Phong, is inspired by the play The Pillowman by the renowned British-Irish playwright & filmmaker Martin McDonagh.
This version of ‘The Pillowman’ at manzi will provide a minimalist yet bold presentation: The staging brings about a close engagement of the audience into the characters’ narratives and their emotion journeys.
Follow updates on event’s page.
Hanoi-Calligraphy festival
Jan 23-Feb 9, 8 am-10 pm,
The Temple of Literature
Featuring 47 calligraphers, all of whom are members of calligraphic clubs and selected from a writing competition, perform the writing.
Along with the calligraphy writing activities, three exhibitions will also get underway, including one to showcase nearly 100 art works produced by famous scholars such as King Le Thanh Tong, teacher Chu Van An, national hero Nguyen Trai, and poet Nguyen Du to honour the tradition of learning and to show respect for teachers.
Furthermore, 50 photographs selected from Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards will be exhibited, to introduce Vietnam’s landscapes and the daily lives of local people.
An exhibition featuring 77 paintings of 75 Vietnamese painters living in Vietnam and abroad will be held.
An exhibition of traditional crafts such as pottery, paper making, and embroidery will also be held on this occasion.
Various art performances including chèo (traditional operetta), quan họ (duet singing), and ca trù (ceremonial singing), and folk games will be introduced at the event.
Hung Yen - The Eastern Light Festival 2025
Ocean Park, Van Giang District,
Jan 18 - Mar 16,
Featuring a series of events to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year
Some of the special events include the Ocean International Lantern Festival – Eastern Light, the Spring Fair 2025, the Oriental Light Festival 2025, the Ocean Jam street music festival, the Sweet Love Festival, the Eastern Costume Festival, among others.
Tickets to the Lantern Festival could be booked at the website.
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EXHIBITION
Hanoi-Exhibition highlights CPV’s historical milestones
Jan 16-Mar 16,
Vietnam National Museum of History, 1 Trang Tien Street
Featuring over 150 documents, items, and photos about the establishment of the Communist Party of Vietnam( CPV), the Party's guidelines, policies, and strategies through 13 congresses, and preparations for the 14th National Party Congress to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - 2025).
HCM City-In the flow of Son Doong memories
Opening: Jan 17, 05 pm
Exhibition: Jan 17 – Mar 17
The Workshop Coffee, 27 Ngo Duc Ke Street, D.1
From the organizer:
The exhibition “In the flow of Son Doong memories”, Nihato Art Class – painter Nhu Nhu will display 17 works summarized from the miraculous transformation journey of the female painter and Nihato Art Class.
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Hanoi-”Draw the Snakes” Exhibition
Jan 18 – Feb 28,
The Temple of Literature, 58 Quoc Tu Giam Street,
From the organizer:
Exploring the Snake, the sixth animal in the Vietnamese zodiac, symbolizing wisdom, adaptability, and renewal. It features 77 unique illustrative artworks by 76 Vietnamese artists worldwide, inspired by folklore, legends, customs, and individual creative styles.
As spring arrives, we warmly invite you to the “Draw The Snakes” Exhibition to celebrate the festive season through art and usher in a creative new year!
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HCM City-Fight or Flight or Float or Fall
Until Feb 28, 2025,
Galerie Quynh, 118 Nguyen Van Thu, D1,
From the organizer:
A solo exhibition of new work by Tuan Andrew Nguyen. Spanning four exhibition rooms, this experimental body of work focuses on sculptural installations that bring together some of Nguyen’s ongoing research around historical memory, material memory, and strategies of resistance often related to how memory is retained.
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Hanoi-Exhibitions on President Ho Chi Minh’s footprints in China
Until the end of April 2025
Introducing more than 200 documents and artifacts showcasing the traces left by President Ho in China, including many unique items reflecting his revolutionary activities in China during different periods.
Dalat City- Dalat Art Street returns for 2nd year
Until May 2025
Featuring a variety of art exhibitions and musical performances.
There is an exhibition of historical relics and items from the Central Highlands, including traditional farming tools, musical instruments, jewellery, and objects used in rituals.