Due to the accessibility of music everywhere and at any given time, Live bands and Disc Jockeys are going obsolete at some places. The innovations brought by technological advancement always have pros and cons to different individuals. However, there are still places that keep the fun authentic music vibe.
If you are a music enthusiast and looking for a fancy live music trip in Saigon, here are the top places you can go to with Filipino singers!
1. Hard Rock Cafe
Yes, it has to be a Hard Rock Cafe! Hard Rock Cafe is not something new to most people – starting from New york then spread around the world. The Hard Rock Cafe in Ho Chi Minh plays various rock ballads that would definitely leave you off your feet and somehow bring you back to memory lane.
The bar also offers delectable meals from barbeque ribs and signature burgers. It is located in Kumho Asiana Plaza along with several shops and restaurants.
Opening Hours: Weekdays 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Weekends 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Address: 39 Le Duan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
2. THI Bar & Cafe
This bar has gained popularity amongst locals and expats. This establishment started in the Pham Ngu Lao area and has been handed over to new management. The Filipino band that plays and entertains visitors in this establishment executes their series of music with flamboyance and the line up are well-chosen.
You can take advantage of their buy 2 get 1 free offer between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
The staff are really welcoming and prices at this bar are cheaper than other live music bars in the area.
Opening Hours: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Address: 224 De Tham Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1
3.EON Heli Bar
Does sipping the best drinks and enjoying some live music while overlooking the city lights of Saigon sound enticing to you?
This bar sits at the 51st floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower and has by far the most iconic sweeping views of Saigon.
A chick sophisticated vibe welcomes you as you enter this establishment and floods the floor with dim soft lights that set the mood. Cocktail drinks at EON Heli can cost roughly from 189,000 VND or approximately $8 and beers start at 109,000 VND.
If you’re unsure what to get when you visit, their best-sellers are Saigon Fizz and if you want some kick, try their ‘Le Loi’.
Opening Hours: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Address: 51st Floor, Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu, Ho Chi Minh City
4.Rock Fan Club (RFC)
Literally, the best place for Rock fans. RFC is the haven for heavy rock live bands – if you’re looking for jazz this is definitely not the place. The sound system is great and crisp for live performance and the line up itself has some western rock hits!
The place isn’t that huge to hold up much of a crowd and it would be best to call and reserve a table for your group unless you’d like to mosh pit all night round while holding your beer. Drinks at this place ranges from 100,000 VND to 220,000 VND.
Opening Hours: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Address: 25C Tu Xuong Street, District 3
