Top Hanoi Light Shows

Skip the lines and the hassle with this book-ahead service that includes water puppet show entrance tickets and delivery to your Hanoi hotel. Choose from several showtimes to fit your travel schedule and wait for tickets to be delivered to you. Arrive at the theater 15 minutes before showtime and prepare to experience one of Vietnam's most memorable traditional art forms live on stage.

You have a choice of standard, deluxe, or VIP first class seats to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi. Book your entrance ticket and skip the line with priority seating. The unique puppetry performance is done on the water, accompanied by storytelling and music. Choose a showtime to fit your sightseeing schedule.

Seclude yourself within tranquil surroundings. The show narrates the founding of this ancient pagoda by the venerable monk Tu Dao Hanh, unraveling the deep connection between religion and the monarchy in Vietnamese history. Arrive at the venue and explore the outdoor food vendors. Enjoy a variety of local Vietnamese snacks and refreshments as you soak in the atmosphere before the show begins. Meticulously crafted over several years, this spectacular production features hundreds of performers, a cutting-edge interactive stage, and breathtaking visuals. Set against a stunning natural backdrop, The Quintessence of Tonkin is an unforgettable experience that should be at the top of your list when visiting Hanoi. Dive into the spiritual lives of Vietnamese villagers, focusing on the worship of the Third Holy Mother and the Mother Goddess. This scene showcases religious practices that ensure successful farming and a prosperous life, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Enjoy a hassle-free experience for the Thang Long Water Puppet show by booking your admission ticket in advance. Watch this live performance of this traditional Vietnamese art form in a show that lasts about one hour. Choose from several showtimes to suit your schedule. Simply arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime, then enjoy a water puppet show that depicts legends and traditional life.

Water puppetry is a uniquely north Vietnamese art form, developed more than 1,000 years ago in the Red River Delta, and a must-see when in Hanoi. Don’t leave the experience to chance. Prebook your water puppet show tickets online, for your choice of two performances at the Lotus Water Puppet Theater a stone’s throw from the Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake).