The festivities will kick off each night from 6pm until midnight from September 27 to October 2 in Ho Chi Minh City, and on October 6-8 in Hanoi. Each event will feature a traditional opening ceremony featuring the tapping of the first beer keg and the wearing of traditional Bavarian attire.
Oktoberfest Vietnam inviting beer lovers back to the tents |
The event aims to recreate the atmosphere found in the massive beer halls of the original Oktoberfest, complete with an expansive buffet of German, Pan-Asian, and local Vietnamese dishes, and a live cooking station. Guests can also enjoy free-flow Schneider Weisse and Krombacher beer directly imported from the brewery.
Entertainment will include bands playing traditional Bavarian tracks and contemporary sounds, a stunning aerial dancer, multiple DJ sets, and choreographed dance troupes as well as exciting games.
There are lucky draw prizes on offer, including a grand prize from Saigon Commercial Bank of $1,300 and nightly prizes of $55-215. Tickets are priced at $55 net per weekday night and $65 net for for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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