Hotels near BigBang concert venue in Hanoi fully booked as travel demand surges
Vietnam News 15:46 22/10/2026Hotels near Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium are fully booked ahead of BigBang’s concerts on October 24 and 25, as the K-pop group's highly anticipated performances drive a surge in travel demand.
One of world's finest chamber orchestras to perform in Vietnam this November
Vietnam News 10:55 15/10/2026The Vienna Chamber Orchestra, one of the world's leading chamber ensembles, will return to Hanoi for two concerts on November 7 and 8, bringing a blend of classical masterpieces, opera and contemporary music to Vietnamese audiences.
From Eras Tour to V-pop: Vietnam takes concerts to the big screen
Vietnam News 22:28 20/08/2026In recent years, concert films have become a global phenomenon, giving live shows a lucrative second life on the big screen. Vietnam is now following in these international footsteps, turning major live events into cinematic releases and bringing music, cinema, and fandom together in a new way.
Vietnamese BigBang fans push for sold-out Hanoi concerts
Vietnam News 12:13 15/08/2026Vietnamese fans of South Korean boy band BigBang are rallying to fill My Dinh National Stadium after tickets allocated for the first two presale rounds of the group's upcoming Hanoi concerts sold out quickly.
BIGBANG concert drives Hanoi hotel searches up to 50% before ticket sales
Travel 16:27 07/08/2026Hotel and travel searches in Hanoi have surged ahead of BIGBANG's upcoming two-night concert, highlighting the growing impact of international music events on tourism demand even before tickets go on sale.
Nepalese Buddhist nun, singer Ani Choying Drolma returns to Vietnam this September
Ho Chi Minh City 20:09 02/08/2026Nepalese Buddhist nun and chant singer Ani Choying Drolma, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Buddhist music, will return to Vietnam for two concerts this September.
Massive crowds fill Rio's Copacabana beach for Shakira concert
World 15:32 03/05/2026Latin pop queen Shakira kicked off her free mega-concert on Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon Saturday, with drones forming the image of a she-wolf -- her nickname -- overhead as she took the stage over an hour late.
Seoul to toughen security for massive BTS comeback concert
World 14:34 11/03/2026SEOUL -- A free comeback concert for boy band BTS in central Seoul next week is expected to draw up to 260,000 people, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said on Wednesday, making it one of the largest public gatherings in the area since the 2002 World Cup.
Police arrest company director after abrupt cancelation of major music show in Hanoi
Vietnam News 17:16 31/12/2025Hanoi police have arrested the director of Ngoc Viet Education Co. Ltd. on fraud charges after a highly anticipated music concert was abruptly canceled, leaving audiences demanding refunds and triggering a criminal investigation, authorities said on Tuesday.
Hans Zimmer’s iconic film scores performed in Ho Chi Minh City concert
Ho Chi Minh City 15:08 15/11/2025A concert featuring the music of German composer Hans Zimmer opened Friday in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing hundreds of movie and music fans.
Modern Talking’s iconic voice to return to Vietnam after 7 years
Vietnam News 15:51 29/09/2025Thomas Anders, the legendary lead vocalist of the iconic German pop duo Modern Talking, will return to Vietnam for a special concert on October 25, marking his third appearance in the country and his first in seven years.
Hanoi draws 100,000 to weekend concerts ahead of 80th National Day anniversary
Vietnam Life 12:05 11/08/2025Around 100,000 people attended three large-scale concerts in Hanoi over the weekend as part of cultural events marking the upcoming 80th anniversary of Vietnam's August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), organizers said.
