Chill out to live performance parties in HCMC
Sipping a cup of coffee while enjoying catchy live music is a great experience in the city at night. Let’s check out some awesome places which draw the attention of locals and foreign tourists. Each venue plays distinct genres, from heavy rock, improvised jazz, to soothing acoustic songs, for your perfect night.
Yoko Cafe
Yoko Cafe is a famed live music performing spot to both locals and foreign visitors. Opened in 2002, it was named after a famous Japanese female artist Yoko Ono. The concert frequently starts after 19:00 pm with various rock, pop, ballad, indie and jazz. Back in the day, the legendary Little Wings band successfully performed the song “Regret” here, appealing to many generations. Moreover, the café makes a reputation for the energetic rock band Ly Le Quyen. It also gives birth to young talents who are musically gifted. So, coming to Yoko, you will have a chance to enjoy new pieces of music (mainly in English) by unique voices.
Yoko Cafe, 22A Nguyen Thi Dieu Street, Ward 6, District 3.
Opening hours (Monday – Sunday): 8:00 – 24:00.
Rock Fan Club
Located right in the city center, Rock Fan Club makes mosh pits a good place to get hurt. You will be crowded round by bands and hard supporters with diverse performances from Hard Rock to Metal, Metal Core to Power Metal, Grindcore to Nu Metal, Punk Rock to Death Metal. Each has its own features and unique way of performing. Beverages are quite good and the service is highly rated as well.
Rock Fan Club, 25C Tu Xuong Street, Ward 7, District 3.
Opening hours (Monday – Sunday): 19:00 – 23:30.
Sax N’ Art Jazz Club
Sax N’ Art Jazz Club is located on Le Loi street, just a short walk from Ben Thanh market. This is a familiar site for those who are addicted to jazz music, especially those hooked on the romantic saxophone of Tran Manh Tuan. If you’re lucky, you could see him, his daughter An Tran, and some foreign artists from New York and Tokyo together on a stage. Their menu includes a mixture of cocktails, beers, and wines. Sax N’ Art Jazz Club opens daily at 18:00, and the show officially starts at 21:00. Its cozy space and professional staff definitely meet all your expectations.
Sax N’ Art Jazz Club, Le Loi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.
Opening hours (Monday – Sunday): 18:00 – 24:00.
Cafe Hi-End
Since 2002, Cafe Hi-End has always attracted many stereo (audiophile) fans. The café has a nostalgic vibe, reminding people of its owner Hong Thanh Phong – A veteran member of VNAV Community Forum. All the posters and pictures of Marilyn Monroe hanging on the wall were bought by himself during his trips to the United States.
