Few things are better than listening to live music. Whether it’s cozying up inside a jazz bar, headbanging to a rock band, or singing along to your favorite pop hits, Saigon has plenty of places for live music on a night out.
Here is the Best of Saigon: Live Music Edition.
These locations are recommendations from people who live in Ho Chi Minh City that we've recently profiled.
YOKO Cafe: An Intimate Indie Venue for Music Lovers in District 3
Recommended by Chad, Giang, Lựu, Mike, Phat, Phi, TK
About YOKO Cafe: Right in the heart of District 3, Yoko Cafe has brought life to Saigon’s live music scene for over two decades. The loft-style venue hosts live music from Tuesday to Sunday. Think a mixture of soft acoustic sets, pop, and classic rock covers, as well as plenty of local indie artists. Don’t forget: Make sure to get there at least 30 minutes early as it’s always busy and if you love to sing yourself, mark your calendars for Tuesdays open mic nights!
Price: Drinks 50 - 150k
Address: 22A Nguyễn Thị Diệu, Phường 6, District 3
Hear more from Chad here and here.
Hear more from Giang here.
Hear more from Lựu here and here.
Hear more from Mike here and here.
Hear more from Phat here.
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Hear more from TK here and here.
Legato: A Listening Lounge for Jazz Aficionados in Bình Thạnh
Recommended by Ivy
About Legato: Located at the end of Phạm Viết Chánh, Legato is a high-end listening lounge. While it’s open every day,live sessions are on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Enjoy its speakeasy vibes where you can sip on one their one hundred different whiskeys, and settle into one of Saigon's premier spots for serious jazz.
Price: Cocktails 180k - 300k
Address: 126 Phạm Viết Chánh, Phường 19, Bình Thạnh District
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Evita Sports Bar: A Go-To Spot for Late Night Food, Sports, and Live Music in Thảo Điền
Recommended by Luu
About Evita Sports Bar: Evita offers a lot: food, drinks, sports, darts, pool, and above all, live music. Open until 4am, this is a great spot for music lovers, sports fans, and night owls. Expect more of a lively, energetic environment and make sure to check for live music events scheduled periodically throughout the week. Dog friendly as well!
Price: Beers 40 - 55k, Cocktails 150 - 250k, Pool and darts are free
Address: 230a Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức
Hear more from Luu here and here.
Mooneys Saigon: The Classic Irish Pub for Good Music in District 1
Recommended by Luu
About Mooneys Saigon: A classic Irish pub and community hub for fans of acoustic folk, classic rock, Irish trad, and all your pub sing-along favorites. Expect good banter, good music, and affordable beer and food. Final tip: Go on Sunday afternoons for the "Sunday Roast" paired with their live acoustic sets.
Price: Beers 70k - 150k, Pub Meals 200k+
Address: Hẻm 40 Bùi Viện, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1
Hear more from Luu here and here.
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Acoustic Bar: Saigon’s Long Time Pop-Rock Institution
Recommended by Oanh
About Acoustic Bar: Acoustic Bar provides guests with classic rock bunker vibes. Founded in 2007, it’s one of the oldest live music spots in the city. With the stage serving as the focal point, people can enjoy artists performing high-energy rock and pop-rock up close.
Price: Drinks 90k - 200k
Address: Multiple, see below.
Acoustic Bar - Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa: 384/17 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, District 3
Acoustic Bar Lullaby - Ngô Thời Nhiệm: 6D Ngô Thời Nhiệm, District 3
Acoustic Bar - Ngô Thời Nhiệm: 6E1 Ngô Thời Nhiệm, District 3
Acoustic Bar - Thảo Điền: 18 Trần Ngọc Diện, Thảo Điền, District 2
Acoustic Bar - Hồ Tùng Mậu: 25 Hồ Tùng Mậu, District 1
Hear more from Oanh here and here.
CỘI: Downtown Saigon’s Blues and Jazz Sanctuary
Recommended by Shuntaro, and Tomoki
About CỘI: Stationed in downtown Saigon, COI is one of the finest jazz and blues clubs in the city. Thursday to Sunday you can expect live jazz, funk, and soul inside an old colonial-era building brought to life with a Japanese kissa vibe.
Price: Coffee around 45k, cocktails around 240k
Address: 77-79 Lý Tự Trọng, Phường Bến Thành, District 1
Hear more from Shuntaro here, here, and here.
Hear more from Tomoki here.
Fang Pub: A High-Energy, High-Volume House of Music in District 3
Recommended by Dong
About Fang Pub: Just around the corner from Yoko Cafe, Fang Pub is known for its high-energy, loud, and crowded atmosphere. Live bands primarily cover Top 40 hits from both Western and Vietnamese charts, and are happy to take requests throughout the night. Although it’s closed on Mondays, Fang Pub is open the rest of the week so you can stop by to sing and dance your heart out.
Price: Drinks around 100k, Occasional Cover Charge 100k – 150k VND
Address: 13 Hồ Xuân Hương, Phường 6, District 3
Hear more from Dong here.
The Gangs: Vietnam’s True Beer Garden Experience at Full Volume
Recommended by Viet
About The Gangs: No trip to Saigon is complete without stopping by The Gangs for a night out. Known for its high-octane environment, the open-air industrial-style beer garden offers an unforgettable experience. Depending on which outlet you visit, you can expect live bands, synchronized dance groups, as well as plenty of high-volume EDM and House music.
Price: Beers 50-150k, Small bites 50k-100, Large combo platters 500k-600k
Address: Multiple, see below.
The Gangs Mac Dinh Chi: 32 Mạc Đĩnh Chi, Đa Kao, District 1
The Gangs Central: 87 Nguyễn Huệ, Bến Nghé, District 1
The Gangs Urban: 212 Lý Thái Tổ, Phường 1, District 3
The Gangs Airport: 01 Đường Quang Trung, Phường 03, Gò Vấp
Hear more from Viet here.
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Úm Ba La: Thảo Điến’s Exclusive Underground Music Venue
Recommended by JK
About Úm Ba La: If you’re looking for what feels like a hidden warehouse with one of Saigon’s best sound and light systems, this is the spot. Expect a highly diverse music scene including Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Latin, Indie, and Underground Techno.
Price: Music Cover Charge 150k, Drinks 80K and up
Address: 14 Đ. Số 11, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức
Hear more from JK here.
Saxn’Art Club: A Legendary Jazz Club Home to a Master Saxophonist in Thủ Đức
Recommended by Kiet
About Saxn’Art Club: Located in Thao Diện, Saxn’ Art Club is one of Saigon’s legendary music institutions. Founded by renowned Vietnamese saxophonist Trần Mạnh Tuấn the club offers guests cozy, dimly lit, speakeasy vibes. The core attraction is the house band led by Tuan. ogether, they play a combination of classic jazz standards by John Coltrane and Charlie Parker, as well as soulful Vietnamese folk melodies. Open Friday through Sunday and full each weekend, be sure to book a table in advance.
Price: Music cover charge 150-200k, Drinks ~200k
Address: BB4, 188 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, P, Thủ Đức
Hear more from Kiet here.
Bến Thành Music Lounge: A Must-Visit in District 1 for Lovers of Romantic Vietnamese Classics
Recommended by Dong
About Bến Thành Music Lounge: The perfect place to go on a date or go with a group of friends for live music in District 1. Its intimate atmosphere offers guests performances featuring a variety of musical genres, often centered around romantic Vietnamese classics, pop, and contemporary hits.
Price: Drinks 180K and up, Music Cover Charge will vary depending on performance
Address: 6 Mạc Đĩnh Chi, Bến Nghé, District 1
Hear more from Dong here.
Le Café des Stagiaires: Best Sunset View and Live Music Combo in Saigon in Thủ Đức
Recommended by Dat, Max, Pranaay, Rosi, Shuntaro
About Le Café des Stagiaires: Home to arguably the best combination for a great view of Landmark 81 paired with a rooftop party area. The restaurant and bar plays plenty of good music throughout the week. Think DJ’s spinning French house on Fridays and Saturdays, vinyl selectors and rotary mixers on Sundays, and last but not least: their second floor beneath their rooftop at night for some clubbing vibes.
Price: Cocktails 180k – 250k
Address: 8-10 Đường số 54, Thảo Điền, Thủ Đức
Hear more from Dat here and here.
Hear more from Max here.
Hear more from Pranaay here.
Hear more from Rosi here and here.
Hear more from Shuntaro here, here, and here.
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