Giờ chiếu8:00 PM – 9:00 PM · every evening except Tuesday
Theme park opens4:00 PM · mini shows 5:00–7:00 PM before main event
Ticket prices 2026Eco: ~350,000 VND · High: ~500,000 VND · VIP: ~700,000–900,000 VND
Thời lượng60 minutes · 5 acts · ~500 performers · 25,000 sqm outdoor stage
Địa điểmHoi An Memories Island · 2–3 min by car from Ancient Town
Return transferdanangtohoian.com/hoi-an-xe-riêng · WhatsApp +84 905 989 702
What is the Hoi An Memories Show?
Hoi An Memories is Vietnam’s largest outdoor real-scene performance — an open-air theatre production set on a 25,000 sqm stage built directly on the Hoai River. The show retells 400 years of Hoi An’s history across five acts, performed by approximately 500 local performers in traditional ao dai costumes, with a combination of choreography, music, water features, pyrotechnics, and contemporary lighting design.The venue — Hoi An Memories Island on Cam Nam — is a cultural complex that includes the theatre, the Hoi An Impression Theme Park (a recreated historical village), restaurants, and the Hoi An Memories Resort. The complex was named the World’s Leading Cultural Tourism and Entertainment Complex in 2023 by the World Travel Awards.Is it worth it? Consistently yes, according to independent reviews — particularly for visitors who want context for the history they have been walking through in the Ancient Town. The show is not a tourist gimmick — it is a genuinely large-scale, professionally produced performance that connects the visual heritage of Hoi An to the stories behind it. The 60-minute runtime is well-paced and the staging is impressive at any seat category.
2026 schedule — when it runs
Regular schedule
The Hoi An Memories Show runs every evening at 8:00 PM except Tuesday. That is 6 performances per week, 52 weeks per year, weather permitting. The show continues in light rain — raincoats are provided to VIP ticket holders. In heavy rain or severe weather, the performance may be rescheduled or cancelled.Theme park hours
Hoi An Impression Theme Park opens at 4:00 PM. Mini shows — Lua Oi (fire performance), Trang Ti (traditional children’s stories), Bai Choi folk singing — run from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The main Memories Show begins at 8:00 PM. Arriving at 6:00–6:30 PM gives you time for the theme park atmosphere and a riverside meal before taking your seat.No Tuesday performances
Tuesday is the weekly rest day for the cast and production team. If your only evening in Hoi An falls on a Tuesday, check the official website for any schedule exceptions on Vietnamese public holidays or special events.Confirm before you travel
While the schedule is consistent, verify your specific date on the official website at hoianmemoriesland.com before booking transport from Da Nang. Public holidays and occasional production maintenance can affect individual evenings.Ticket prices 2026 and which category to choose
CategoryPrice rangeWhat it includes
ECO~350.000 đồngClosest to the stage · front/side views · theme park included
HIGHkhoảng 500.000 đồngCentral elevated position · panoramic view · theme park included
VIP~700.000–900.000 đồngHighest seats · widest angle · fresh fruit + water + separate entrance
Prices above are the standard rack rates. Online booking platforms (Klook, GetYourGuide) often offer 5–15% discounts. Always verify current prices on the official website at hoianmemoriesland.com — prices are updated periodically and may differ from third-party listings.
Which ticket to buy?
Dịch vụ HIGH category is the best value for most visitors — central elevated position gives a genuinely panoramic view across the full stage width, which is essential for a 25,000 sqm production. The ECO seats are closest to the stage but the angle can be narrow for the full visual scope. VIP adds comfort and the fruit/water service but the view improvement is marginal over HIGH. Unless budget is a specific priority, HIGH is the recommendation.Book in advance
The show sells out on Lantern Festival nights (28 June, 27 July, 26 August in 2026), Saturday evenings in summer, and Vietnamese public holidays. Mid-week performances (Wednesday, Thursday) have better availability and a noticeably more relaxed atmosphere with smaller crowds. Book at least 2–3 days ahead in summer peak season.The five acts — what you will see
Act 1 — Life
The dawn of Hoi An: the founding of the land, the first communities, the birth of culture. Women in white ao dai on a stage that represents the first settlement. Sets the context for everything that follows.Act 2 — The Wedding
Recreates the historic diplomatic wedding of Princess Huyen Tran and King Che Man — the Cham-Vietnamese cultural exchange that shaped Hoi An’s early identity. The most visually opulent act: colour, costume, and ceremonial choreography at full scale.Act 3 — Ships and Sea
The most emotionally affecting act. A girl with a lantern searching the sea for her sailor. The water stage is used to full effect here — boats on the river, lanterns on the water, the contrast of fire and dark. Several reviewers cite this as the moment the show moves from impressive to genuinely moving.Act 4 — The Shore
Hoi An at its peak as a trading port — the multicultural exchange between Japanese, Chinese, Dutch, and Vietnamese merchants that created the unique hybrid architecture still standing in the Ancient Town. The largest cast assembly of the show.Act 5 — The Ao Dai
The final act bridges past and present — Hoi An’s heritage expressed through the Vietnamese national dress, with a contemporary visual language that connects the 400-year story to the living town outside the theatre. The finale uses the full 25,000 sqm stage simultaneously.Why to arrive by 6:30 PM — the theme park experience
Your ticket includes access to Hoi An Impression Theme Park from 4:00 PM — a recreated historical village on Cam Nam Island with streets modelled on 16th–17th century Hoi An. Most visitors who arrive at 7:50 PM for the 8:00 PM show miss the most interesting part of the evening.Arriving at 6:30–7:00 PM gives you: the mini shows (Lua Oi fire performance at approximately 5:30 PM, Bai Choi folk singing at 6:00 PM), time to walk the recreated trading port streets and photograph the lantern-lit architecture, a riverside dinner at the complex’s restaurants, and unhurried access to your seat before the 8:00 PM start. The transition from the lit village streets into the darkened theatre as the 8:00 PM show begins is significantly better as an experience than rushing to your seat from the gate.Return transport — the problem everyone forgets to plan
The show ends at approximately 9:00–9:10 PM. Every person in the audience — hundreds of visitors — wants transport at the same time. Multiple reviewer notes on TripAdvisor and Viator specifically mention difficulty finding a Grab after the show. This is not an occasional problem; it is a consistent post-show reality.The only reliable solution: pre-book your return transfer before the show, not after. A Minh Vu Travel driver confirmed for 9:15–9:30 PM pickup at the venue exit means you walk out of the show and directly into your car. No waiting, no app, no competition with the post-show crowd. Contact via WhatsApp at +84 905 989 702 — mention the Hoi An Memories Show and your preferred pickup time when booking. Return to Da Nang is 50–60 minutes from the venue.
From Da Nang — timing your evening for the Memories Show
GiờHoạt động
17h30–18h00Private car departure from Da Nang hotel
6:30–7:00 PMArrive venue · collect tickets · explore theme park
7:00–7:45 PMDinner at venue restaurant or mini show viewing
7:50 PMTake seats for 8:00 PM show
8:00–9:00 PM⭐ Hoi An Memories Show
9:15 PMPre-booked Minh Vu Travel car · return to Da Nang
~10:15–10:30 PMArrive Da Nang hotel
Câu hỏi thường gặp
Câu hỏi thường gặp
The main show starts at 8:00 PM every evening except Tuesday. The Hoi An Impression Theme Park opens at 4:00 PM. Mini shows run from 5:00–7:00 PM. Arriving at 6:30 PM allows time for the theme park and dinner before the main show.
Approximately 350,000 VND for ECO seating, 500,000 VND for HIGH seating, and 700,000–900,000 VND for VIP. HIGH class offers the best panoramic view and is the recommended choice for most visitors. Book via the official site at hoianmemoriesland.com or through Klook/GetYourGuide for discount options.
HIGH class is the best value — central elevated seating with a full panoramic view across the 25,000 sqm stage. ECO is closest to the stage but the angle can limit the overall visual scope. VIP adds fresh fruit and water service but the viewing improvement over HIGH is marginal.
Multiple reviews specifically note difficulty finding a Grab after the 9:00 PM show ends. Demand spikes sharply from the venue area. Pre-booking a return private car with Minh Vu Travel for 9:15–9:30 PM pickup is the reliable alternative. Contact via WhatsApp +84 905 989 702 before the evening.
Private car with Minh Vu Travel from your Da Nang hotel at 5:30–6:00 PM. Journey: 50–60 minutes. Book return pickup simultaneously for 9:15–9:30 PM. Contact via danangtohoian.com/hoi-an-private-car or WhatsApp +84 905 989 702.
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