Mid-Autumn season — lantern streets and mooncakes are on. Expect happy crowds in Cholon.

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Schedules can change — check the organiser's page before heading out.

28 Aug(Today)

Free
Arts & exhibitions · Jun 5 – Aug 30

Miền Trung Dung | Precious Forest

Dogma Collection

Co-organised by Dogma Collection and A Sông Collective, "Miền Trung Dung | Precious Forest" grows out of the forests and highlands of central Vietnam, tracing the land, its people and the quiet relationships between them. Open Thursday to Sunday.

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Culture & heritage · Jun 17 – Oct 17

We, the Rivers of Southern Vietnam

HCMC History Museum

Open daily 10am–5pm · runs until 17 Oct 2026 · standard museum admission applies. EXHIBITION | WE, THE RIVERS OF SOUTHERN VIETNAM | NOUS, LES FLEUVES DU SUD Opening: 10:00AM, 17.06.2026Exhibition: 17.06 - 17.10.2026Location: HCMC History Museum | 2 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Saigon Ward, HCMCAdmission tickets: according to museum regulations. Within the framework of the Living with Rivers project, initiated by the Embassy of France in Vietnam and the French Institute in Vietnam, the exhibition “We, the Rivers of Southern Vietnam” offers diverse perspectives on the relatio...

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Community & networking · Jul 1 – Nov 12

Net Zero Challenge 2026

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Got a working climate-tech prototype (energy storage, carbon capture, agri-waste recycling)? It could win you a share of a VND 15 billion grant: equity-free, fee-free, no hidden terms, awarded so you can run a real pilot in Vietnam. The judges are investors and corporates who stick around after the pitch. This is the fourth edition of Net Zero Challenge, run by Vietnamese VC firm Touchstone Partners and Singapore's Temasek Foundation, in partnership with the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS) and the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC-HCMC). The first three editions drew over 1,500 applications; the 2025 round alone brought in more than 700 from 60 countries.

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Games & hobbies · Every Friday

Boardgames Meetup (Every Friday)

Mars Coffee

Meet new people, make international and local friends, practice languages, and have fun over board games — a weekly meetup by BlaBla Community. English and Vietnamese are the most common languages. Register on the BlaBla Community website; café venue, so no outside food or drinks.

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Community & networking · Every Friday

FRIDAY Language Exchange Saigon - Buddies Club

TaySon Coffee

Looking for the best place to practice languages and connect with people in Saigon? Welcome to Buddies Club - the biggest, most vibrant language exchange c

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Arts & exhibitions · Jul 25 – Sep 26

để đó | Group Exhibition

Galerie Quynh

A group exhibition at Galerie Quynh bringing together existing and new works by Nadège David, Đỗ Thanh Lãng, Linh San, Ngô Đình Bảo Châu and others. An exhibition is often thought of as an ending; "để đó" ("leave it there") sits with what is set down and left, unresolved, to keep working on us. Opening reception Friday 24 July.

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Outdoor & escapes · Aug 27 – Aug 29

ITE HCMC 2026

Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)

The International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City — destinations, tour operators and travel deals across Vietnam and the region. Held at SECC (District 7).

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Family & kids · 9 AM

InterPet Expo Vietnam & InterPetFest Vietnam 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)

InterPet Expo Vietnam & InterPetFest 2026 ở SG – hội chợ thú cưng siêu vui, gặp gỡ & khám phá xu hướng mới!

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29 Aug(Saturday)

Free
Shopping & local design · 9 AM

MINISO FRIENDS: AEON Mall Tân Phú Opening

AEON Mall Tân Phú Celadon

Opening of the new MINISO FRIENDS store at AEON Mall Tân Phú Celadon, with launch offers and character collectibles.

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2 Sep(Wednesday)

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Festivals & seasonal · 9 PM

National Day Fireworks 2026

Saigon River Tunnel entrance

Ho Chi Minh City lights up the sky for the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, with a 15-minute artistic fireworks display at seven sites across the city. The Saigon River Tunnel hosts the biggest show (1,000 high-altitude and 200 low-altitude shells); an artistic programme starts earlier in the evening. Pick a spot and get there early, the riverside fills up fast.

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3 Sep(Thursday)

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Community & networking · Every Thursday

Mundo Lingo Saigon

Green Box

100s of people from around the world meet weekly to socialise, have a drink, and meet foreign and local people of all ages. It's chilled, fun and free. The flags: place flags on your chest top to bottom by fluency (flags for 200+ places available). Stand to mingle, sit to dwindle. Talk about anything you like, you don’t have to be an advanced speaker. Every Thursday. Reception 8pm–midnight (arrive then if you’re new or want the drink specials).

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5 Sep(Saturday)

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Community & networking · 1:30 PM

Cowork Showcase for Tech/Growth Builders — BS38

The Joi Factory (Vegetarian Café Restaurant)

The BS38 edition of the Cowork Showcase for tech and growth builders: cowork through the afternoon, then showcase what you built, at The Joi Factory.

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17 Sep(Thursday)

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Community & networking · 8 AM

ShopX - The Future of AI-Native Ecommerce

New World Saigon Hotel

AI Ecommerce is moving fast. Join the room where APAC sellers, operators, and partners turn the shift into real growth ideas.

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8 Oct(Thursday)

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Community & networking · 9 AM

World Data Center Summit - Vietnam

Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport by IHG

Empowering Southeast Asia’s Digital Future: Vietnam at the Core of Datacenter Innovation

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29 Oct(Thursday)

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Food & markets · Oct 29 – Oct 31

Coffee Expo Vietnam 2026

Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)

Coffee-industry expo — roasters, brewing equipment, and Vietnamese coffee culture. Held at SECC (District 7).

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11 Nov(Wednesday)

Free
Food & markets · Nov 11 – Nov 14

SIAL Vietnam 2026

Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)

The first Vietnam edition of SIAL, one of the world’s largest food and beverage exhibitions: an all-in-one showcase spanning the whole industry, from ingredients and packaged food to drinks, equipment and food tech, with hundreds of exhibitors and international pavilions. Open daily 09:00 to 17:00.

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19 Nov(Thursday)

Free
Family & kids · Nov 19 – Nov 21

CBME Vietnam 2026

Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)

Baby, children and maternity products expo — brands, gear and family services. Held at SECC (District 7).

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3 Dec(Thursday)

Free
Shopping & local design · Dec 3 – Dec 5

Vietnam Expo HCMC 2026

Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)

The Ho Chi Minh City edition of Vietnam Expo, the country’s long-running general trade fair: consumer goods, food, machinery and services from local and international exhibitors under one roof at SECC.

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Shopping & local design · Dec 3 – Dec 5

Home & Garden Expo 2026

Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)

Home décor, furniture and garden products from local and international exhibitors. Held at SECC (District 7).

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24 Dec(Thursday)

Free
Wellness · Dec 24 – Dec 26

Beauty Expo 2026

Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC)

A beauty, spa and personal-care expo at SECC: cosmetics, skincare, haircare and salon brands, treatments and product launches over three days.

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