Immersive Theatre

Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets with Multilingual Audio Guide

Performers clapping in water at Thang Long Water Puppet Show, Hanoi.

Thang Long Water Puppet Show with colorful puppets performing on water.

Musicians performing traditional instruments at Thang Long Water Puppet Show, Hanoi.

Performers with puppets at Thang Long Water Puppet Show in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Duration

50 mins

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Audio guide

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4.7/5(18)

Emma L

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

A fantastic show that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. The big problem is the tourists who have absolutely no respect for the performers. They stand up, change seats, talk loudly, take photos with their arms raised… it’s frankly shameful. The audio guide is helpful for understanding the show, but it could be improved: it doesn’t stay on your ear very well, and the explanations are a bit hard to understand at times. Maybe the ideal solution would be to have English subtitles displayed directly in the theater?

Jitesh M

Group

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Lovely performance. Quite unique for us as we have never seen water puppets before. Audio guide helped us understand the context a bit more. Would definitely recommend this.

Deepak S

Group

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Very nice performance. Music coupled with puppet show offered a quite art form, and the ambience was near perfect. Just one input- leg space btw rows is extremely less. People who are above 5'10'' height cannot even sit properly. You may pls consider increasing the space a bit. Thanks

Anula G

Couple

Verified booking

Dec 2025

A delightful cultural experience. The traditional live music was captivating, perfectly complementing the story, while the precision and coordination of the puppets were truly impressive. The craftsmanship, smooth movements and vibrant storytelling made the performance engaging from start to finish. A must-watch for anyone wanting an authentic glimpse into Vietnamese tradition.

Watch a 50-minute live water puppet show, a traditional Vietnamese art form dating back to the 11th century.

Skip the ticket queues and enter directly with pre-booked show tickets at your selected time slot.

Learn about stories of village life, folklore, and legends through performances set on water.

Use a multilingual audio guide to better understand the cultural context and storylines during the show.

Choose between standard, deluxe, or VIP seating based on your preferred view and budget.

Skip-the-line entry to the theatre

50-min water puppet show performance

Access to Standard/Deluxe/VIP seat (as per option selected)

Multilingual audio guide for the show

All taxes and handling charges included

Show program booklet

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Emma L
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A fantastic show that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. The big problem is the tourists who have absolutely no respect for the performers. They stand up, change seats, talk loudly, take photos with their arms raised… it’s frankly shameful. The audio guide is helpful for understanding the show, but it could be improved: it doesn’t stay on your ear very well, and the explanations are a bit hard to understand at times. Maybe the ideal solution would be to have English subtitles displayed directly in the theater?
Gaurav G
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Must visit. Use audio guide for a better experience
Jitesh M
Group
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Lovely performance. Quite unique for us as we have never seen water puppets before. Audio guide helped us understand the context a bit more. Would definitely recommend this.
Deepak S
Group
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Very nice performance. Music coupled with puppet show offered a quite art form, and the ambience was near perfect. Just one input- leg space btw rows is extremely less. People who are above 5'10'' height cannot even sit properly. You may pls consider increasing the space a bit. Thanks
Petra B
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Interesting, entertaining, and informative.

Watch a unique Vietnamese art form come alive on water with reserved seating and guided storytelling.

Getting started

Arrive at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi and proceed to the entrance with your ticket. Use the skip-the-line access for direct entry and take your assigned seat before the show begins.

What to expect

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

A historic theatre in Hanoi known for preserving Vietnam’s traditional water puppetry art form.

Features

Watch a 50-minute live performance with puppets moving across water, controlled by hidden puppeteers.

See stories depicting village life, folklore, and ancient Vietnamese legends brought to life.

Listen to traditional music accompanying each act, enhancing the cultural experience.

Use a multilingual audio guide to follow the story and understand each performance.

Seating options

Choose VIP seating in rows 1–5 for the closest view, deluxe seating in rows 6–10 for a balanced view, or standard seating in rows 11–17 for a budget-friendly option.

What to bring

Wear neat, comfortable clothing suitable for indoor seating.

Avoid overly revealing attire out of respect for local culture.

Bring a light jacket, as the theater may be air-conditioned.

What's not allowed

Flash photography is not permitted.

Additional information

Please note that you have to be at the theater at least 20 minutes before the show starts.

Show times occasionally change due to availability. In this case, the local operator will contact you in advance.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.