Weekend entertainment activities in HCM City

June 23, 2017 | 16:00
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Known as a popular attraction for visitors, especially those from abroad, Ho Chi Minh City has a lot to discover, particularly on weekends.

Entertainment programs and shopping malls are among the activities which tourists should explore. Following are some suggested destinations.

Saigon Flea Market, 107 Ton Dat Tien Street, District 7, HCM City

Saigon Flea Market, a bimonthly event in HCMC’s District 7 where local and foreign artists and shopaholic come to trade and exchange ideas, takes place every second and fourth Sunday of month.

The market will come back this Sunday, June 25 at Boomarang Bistro Saigon, 107 Ton Dat Tien, District 7, HCM City.

The weekend bazaar features 50 booths selling fashion items of local and foreign brands, clothes, accessories, and vintage items at negotiable prices. Entrance to the market is free.

Hello Weekend Market: September 23 Park in District 1, HCMC

Expatriates and young people in HCMC are advised to visit the weekend bazaar which will be open to the public on two weekend days, June 24-25 at Sense Market at Zone B of September 23 Park in downtown HCMC.

Furthermore, visitors to the bazaar will have the opportunity to buy fashion items, cosmetics, shoes and bags with price discounts of up to 50%. Especially, visitors also can watch interesting art performances by street artists at night.

The weekend market will be available from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with free admission.

Saigon Water World, 10 Mai Chi Tho Street in District 2, HCM City

A music event called “Saigon Water World” will take place on two weekend nights, June 24-25 at Sala urban area in HCMC’s District 2, featuring many international artists including Korean singer Jessica Jung and Barbadian singer-songwriter Shontelle, Switzerland-based DJ and music producer Sean Tyas.

More than 20 food stands and numerous interesting activities will be available at the two-day event.

Apart from foreign artists, music enthusiasts will have a chance to meet and exchange with local aritsts such as singer Min, DJ Thien Hi, and DJ King Lady.

Further information on ticket price can be found at https://123go.vn/saigon-waterworld.

Music concert by German DJ Alex Bau, 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street in District 4, HCM City

Heart Beat Saigon, a HCM City-based group of DJs from different countries, will join hands with Goethe Institut in HCMC to host a concert featuring German DJ and music producer Alex Bau in HCMC’s District 4 on Friday 23.

This is the fourth time the crew of Heart Beat has teamed up with Goethe Institut to run a music show. Heart Beat has nearly eight years active in Saigon introducing techno culture to Saigon’s nightlife.

The show will take place at The Observatory, a nightclub that is focused on underground music and culture associated with it, at 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh in District 4 in HCM City.

There is a free entrance before 11 p.m. Attendees will be charged VND150,000 each afterwards.

SGT

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