Hanoi Water Puppet Show Tickets: Convenient Delivery Service

Overview

Available languages

German

Chinese (Taiwan)

Vietnamese

Korean

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

51 minutes

Mobile ticket

Book Water Puppet show tickets in Hanoi at your preferred time.

No need to queue for long line to check availability.

Pick up tickets at our office before show time 20 minutes then Skip-the-line to check in your show

Enjoy this Unique Local Vietnamese traditional performance.

Audio guide with some context with a brief summary of each act would be helpful

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Late arrivals for the show time would be appied No Show and No Refund, as you would cross in front of the other customers that would disturb the other at the show.

No flash photography is permitted.

Skip the line (please arrive 10 mins before the show time) Late arrival would be canceled without refund

The show could be sometimes Chartered of a group of Government. We would change your show to another times.

During high season the show sometimes fully booked. We keep the right to chage you to the other show or sometimes diffirrent class of the show.

Please provide us with your hotel name and address for tickets or important showtime changes

The Theater does not accept the Voucher of the tickets (Electronic tickets). Please use the official tickets sent to your hotel.

Tickets will be at the office 31 Lo Su str, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Late ticket exchange before show time 20 minutes would be applied as No Show and Non-refundable

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Book your tickets in advance to have the best seats fit with your show time with us. Exchange the Physical tickets at 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Just 3 minutes walk to the Water Puppet Theater We have made sure the Seats of Thang Long Water Puppet Theater performances to audiences of over 40 countries, leaving their mark on the hearts of world audiences, from Asia to Europe, America, Australia...

1 minute • Admission Included

Thang Long Water Puppet

Water Puppetry is a traditional art form with distinctive culture identity of Vietnam. It came into existence, developed and diversified over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta. Thanks to unique performances on the water, this puppetry art is famous and highly appreciated all over the world. In early days, water puppetry showed the daily life of villagers such as farming, fishing, romance and children playing. Now, the topics of the plays are also picked from ancient legends, myths and historic stages. Book your tickets in advance to have the best seats fit with your show time Located right next to the famous Hanoi Old Quarter and in front of the ancient Sword Lake (Hoan Kiem Lake). Thang Long Water Puppet Theater is located in the center of Hanoi Capital easy for Traveler having a good time discover the culture of Hanoi before or after the show time

50 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Program flyer details

Other services not described in itinerary

Audio Guide service is seperate with Ticket booking services

Ticket Booking is seperate with Audio Guide Services

Options

Deluxe Rows: G/H/I/K/L/M/N/O

Duration: 50 minutes: Show time would be 50 minutes. Row 6-13
Deluxe Class Seats: Deluxe Class Seats for the best Enjoy the show with 4 2nd class rows: G/H/I/K/L/M/N/O.

Stardard Class. Row: P/Q/R

Seat Row: M,N,O,P,Q,R: Stardard Class - Water puppet show at 20:00. The seat row: P/Q/R. Pick up your tickets at 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Duration: 50 minutes: Show time would be 50 minutes. Row 14-16

VIP First Class. Row A/B/C/D/E

Duration: 50 minutes: Show time would be 50 minutes. Row 1-5
VIP First Class Seats: First Class VIP seats for the best Enjoy the show with 4 first rows: A/B/C/D/E. Pick up your tickets at 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem

Reviews

4.12

215 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

104

Wrong seats
Mark R,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
I booked through trip advisor 2 VIP tickets that said row A and tickets were available 10 mins before show starts.. When we arrived we were given seats in row D when I asked why the staff showed little interest, the show started so very little else but sit behind a woman with the biggest hair ever … As to the show it was okay
Water Puppet Show in Hanoi Old city center
AngelM C,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The puppetry is very skillful and the stage is very unique with well-played traditional instruments and singing techniques. The audio explanations (extra cost) are well worth it to understand what each story is about.
Great show
David G,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brilliant experience would not want to miss it’s fantastic. Not normally our thing but friends recommend and we were not disappointed
Unique and beautiful performance ♥️🙏🏻
634lanc,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Most unique musical performance ♥️😊♥️ our family truly enjoyed it and appreciated it very much. What an amazing beautiful experience. My most favourite part was the first performance of Đàn Bầu perhaps because it brought back memories of my very talented and loving grandpa who used to play this instrument for me when I was a little child. My ausie husband and our kids also loved this show and learned a lot about Vietnam culture from it. Highly recommended. Thank you 🙏🏻
Original experience
Babytan,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If purchasing ticket from cash office its cash only. The show is entertaining, the seats are comfortable and its great value for what you pay even if you buy the best seats. Amazing synchronization Highly recommended
Charming
george c,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Read all the ticket delivery options and issues but really we just passed by the ticket office and was able to see what shows and dates and seats were available ! The ticket office uses large paper sheets ! No computer system. The show and music are just charming with various scenes that are explained in the English pamphlet you can pick up ! The orchestra is lovely and the puppets colourful and funny . We were in row O near the back and still had a good view ! Enjoy .
Excellent experience!
Steven K,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent experience! Be sure to get the audio translation to help understand what is happening in the performance.
Great Vietnamese experience
Carol L,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
I enjoyed the show, especially the musicians with their unique Vietnamese instruments. Puppets were were done. We sat in 4th row which I recommend. Well worth the extra dollars. Mixed feelings about audio. It was hard to hear over music but the narrative did explain the situations. A must to experience all of Vietnam.
A colorful show for all ages
Robin B,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was delightful for all ages. The puppeteers were amazing and the musicians were exceptional. A short 50 minute escape from the crowds in Hanoi. Get your tickets early as many performances sell out.
Tickled
suekY7690FM,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Rubbish booking service. We had to collect tickets in person only to find time booked was fuly booked. Had to go to another show at another time