Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026. Early access from 3 PM, GA from 4 PM. Runs late into the night.
Location: Van Phuc City, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City an outdoor urban venue built for large events. About 25–30 minutes by car from District 1

Price

Via astateoftrance.com/vietnam and Tixr (excluding service fees):

• Early Access (entry before 4 PM): USD 35
• General Admission Phase 1: USD 50
• Premium Viewing Deck (limited): USD 150
• Fan Stage (limited): USD 300

Private sale ran January 28–30; public sale opened January 31, 2026. Several tiers are already close to sold out book soon if you're still deciding.

Scale

This is the first ASOT Festival ever to come to Vietnam in the brand's 25-year history. Expected to be the largest EDM festival ever produced in Vietnam arena-level production, full international visuals, sound, and lighting.

Confirmed lineup: Armin van Buuren (World's No. 1 Trance DJ, 2025), Cosmic Gate, Ferry Corsten, Ruben de Ronde, Nifra, plus a rare once-in-a-lifetime F2F performance created specifically for this show.

What does the event bring: 

• Main outdoor stage with arena-level production.
• Premium Viewing Deck elevated area with full-venue sightlines.
• Fan Stage almost along side the DJ booth, a perspective that costs $500+ in Europe.
• Bars, food trucks, and lounge zones throughout the site.
  
  

What this festival means

A State of Trance (ASOT) started in 2001 as a radio show by Armin van Buuren, broadcasting weekly to over 80 countries. 25 years later, it's the world's largest trance festival brand, staging shows in Rotterdam, Ibiza, Poland, Mexico, US, India...

ASOT Vietnam 2026 is the only Southeast Asia stop of the 25-year anniversary tour. It's a milestone that confirms Vietnam has matured into a market that can host a world-class EDM production. Vietnamese fans previously had to fly to Singapore, Bangkok, or Kuala Lumpur to see artists like Armin.

For long-time trance fans, this is a bucket-list moment. For newcomers, it's the best way to understand why one DJ for six hours can keep 20,000 people moving.

Notes & Tips

• 18+ event. Bring ID or passport.
• Ride-hail is mandatory Van Phuc City has parking but no taxis for an hour or two after the show. Book Grab/Xanh SM before the set ends, or split a ride with new friends.
• Rain can hit anytime in June  bring a thin poncho and waterproof shoes. The festival is outdoor and uncovered.
• Eat before you go  festival food is pricey and has long queues.
• Earplugs  they don't ruin the experience, they protect your ears. A six-hour DJ set at 110 dB is nothing to mess with.
• Don't bring: glass bottles, weapons, drones, professional DSLR cameras (may be confiscated  check policy first).
• Charge a power bank you'll definitely need to call a ride home.

Date: June 2026 (exact dates to be announced by HCMC's Department of Culture and Sports  usually spans a week in mid-month).
Location: Multiple public spaces across the city center: Nguyen Hue Walking Street, parks, theaters, and historic monuments

Price

Most performances are outdoor and free.

Scale

One of the 11 flagship cultural events of HCMC in 2026 per the city's official calendar. Brings together brass band and puppetry troupes from across Vietnam, plus some international groups.

What does the event bring

• Brass Band Festival: street parades of brass ensembles, plaza performances.
• Puppetry Festival: water puppetry (Vietnam's signature art), string puppetry, shadow puppetry  evening shows at theaters and outdoor venues.
• Workshops for kids on making puppets and trying brass instruments.
  
  

What this means

Water puppetry is a signature Vietnamese heritage art originally from the Red River Delta but now preserved nationwide. Puppets perform on water while puppeteers manipulate them from behind a bamboo curtain, submerged up to their waist.

This isn't a festival aimed at Western backpackers and that's exactly why it's authentic. You'll sit alongside Saigon families, not tour groups. A chance to see the city's real cultural life beyond the tourist circuits.

Notes & Tips

• Follow HCMC Department of Culture's Facebook page and tphcm.chinhphu.vn for the exact schedule.
• Outdoor performances start after 7 PM when the heat breaks.
• Arrive 30–45 minutes early for good seats  this is a family event, and older locals arrive early.
• Bring water and a handheld fan.

Date: Expected in Q2 2026  likely falls in June 
Location: Areas along the Saigon River, canals, and coastal zones:

• Nha Rong – Khanh Hoi area
• Saigon Riverside Park
• Binh Dong Wharf
• Tourist boat terminals
• Can Gio coastal zonePrice

Most activities are free. Some boat cruises are ticketed separately.

Scale

Annual festival, third edition, positioned as the city's summer tourism centerpiece. Hundreds of food, cultural, and commercial activities on and along the river.

What does event bring to you: 

• Flower boat parades and traditional vessel processions along the Saigon River.
• Mini-floating market recreating Mekong Delta culture right in District 1.
• Outdoor live music by the riverside.
• Food festival featuring riverside cuisine from all three regions of Vietnam.
• Drone and light shows over the water.
• Sunset river cruises, fireworks on select nights.

What this means

Saigon is a river city, even its old name "Ben Nghe" referred to its riverport. This festival helps tourists (and locals) see the city from the water, where its 300-year-old story actually began.

It's also part of HCMC's push to develop "river tourism"  a sector getting real investment since District 1 renovated the Bach Dang waterfront.

Notes & Tips

• Go in the evening , daytime hits 35-39°C. Evenings cool to 28–30°C with river breeze.
• Check the fireworks schedule , usually Saturday and Sunday nights.
• Best fireworks view: the District 2 riverbank (old Thu Duc) looking back at District 1, or a rooftop bar along Nguyen Hue.
• Don't drink and board , the Saigon River has strong currents. Safety first.