Saigon Opera House

East meets west at this stunning example of French Colonial architecture in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. The gleaming white municipal theater, which is home the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet and Symphony Orchestra, was built in 1897. Its well-lit façade casts a brilliant glow on nearby city streets. Visitors can file into the 1,800 seat theater to catch regular dress rehearsals, or buy a ticket for one of the weekly cultural shows the theater is known for. On weekends, free public performances take place on the opera house steps and the nearby park offers travelers a perfect spot to stop and enjoy the music.

Practical Info

The Saigon Opera House is located at 7 Lam Son Square in the Ben Nghe Ward of District 1 within walking distance of the 101 Hai Ba Trung bus top. The Opera House is an easy walk from the Post Office and Notre Dame.