Christmas Events 2017 – Part II (updated)

See part I here
8. New Year Extravaganza at Pan Pacific Hanoi
Sun 31 Dec 2017, 7.30 pm – 12.30 am
Pan Pacific Hanoi
Put on your festive dress and embrace the spirit of New Year’s Eve at our elegant Pacific Ballroom with specially curated buffet spread, mesmerizing performance and lucky draw! Whether you are planning for a luxury year-end party with colleagues and partners or a beautiful gathering with family, our lavish buffet promises a one-and-only experience. 15% savings for reservations by 25 December 2017.
9. Metropole Hanoi Lights Up The Festive Season 2017
24, 25 and 31 Dec 2017
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Yuletide songs and glittering lights aren’t the only things the French colonial hotel has planned for this holiday season. Extravagant meals and buffets with distinctive culinary styles of Vietnam, France, Italy await diners! For a little holiday pampering, Le Spa du Metropole is offering a 15% discount on their signature Hanakasumi ritual.
10. Celebrate Festive Season with Hilton Hanoi Opera
24, 25 and 31 Dec 2017
Hilton Hanoi Opera

Hilton Hanoi Opera is the brilliant venue to make this festive season special. Start celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with a cup of mulled wine, and let us indulge you, your family and friends with the best season’s offerings in our Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Day Brunch, and New Year’s Eve Dinner. Pop in our Bakery in the Lobby (1 Dec 2017 – 1 Jan 2018) and discover your favourites.
11. Hanoi Festive Market
Sun 17 Dec 2017, 11 am – 5 pm
Vibes – Garden Bar
Come and enjoy the magical month of December at our Festive Market. Shop for gifts, sip mulled wine or try delicious food!
12. Winter Book Fair
22 – 24 Dec 2017
19/12 Street (Book street)
This holiday season, we invite you to the Winter Book Fair taking place from 22 to 24 Dec at 19/12 Book Street. Thousands of books, gifts and discounts, “snowy” check-in area plus exciting programs await! 35% off listed price for purchases between 4 pm and 6 pm.
13. Phố Concert
Sat 23 Dec 2017, 7.30 pm
Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square
A Merry Christmas Concert as part of a free music event series for the public. Feel the Christmas spirit in every beat!
14. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
Sun 24 Dec 2017, 8 pm
Hanoi Rock City
A jubilant convergence of 3 brilliant Rock bands in Hanoi! Apart from that, we will bring you a chance to light your fuse with drinks, cocktails and an unforgettable Christmas Rock night.
15. Gifts from Santa
Sun Dec 24, 8 am – 2 pm
ECOSunday Market
A Western market features a wide variety of products from food to consumer goods, art performances, and interactive games. Visit our well-designed check-in area and snap some beautiful pictures!
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19 DEC UPDATE:
16. Christmas Concert with MAESTOSO
Mon 25 Dec 2017, 8 pm
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
The music group MAESTOSO is pleased to conduct one of its debut concerts at the St. Joseph’s Cathedral, which will featuring many musicians and distinguished guests. The concert is open for all music lovers, but not for children under 12 years old.
17. New Year Celebration “Christmas Tree”
26 – 28 Dec 2017
Russian Center for Science and Culture
New Year celebrations for children and Russian language students in Vietnam, consisting of performances by artists from the Vietnam Central Circus, dances and songs with the new-year theme, contests and games. Santa Claus and Snow White will also be present to meet their young friends!
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21 DEC UPDATE:
18. Minishow Black-White “Artly Christmas”
Fri 22 Dec 2017, 7:15 pm – 9 pm
Vincom Center for Contemporary Art
The powerful voice of Phạm Anh Duy (Duy Pad) from The Voice, the romantic ballads by Tony Thành Trung, the magic acts by Nam Nie, and the fantastic moves by S&C Crew will bring you amazing Christmas moments. A hundred super-cute red Christmas hats will be given for the first 100 attendants of the minishow. Please make sure to wear black-and-white outfits to the show and blend in with the Christmas spirit!
19. Pre-Christmas Night
Sat 23 Dec 2017, 8 pm – 10 pm
4 2 1 5 km
A kick-ass music event features the indie music bands Rap V69 and Tịch. Pre-sale tickets (before Dec 23): 50,000VND/person, at door (on Dec 23): 70,000VND/person.
20. Christmas Outdoor Concert 2017
Sun 24 Dec 2017, 9.45 am – 11 am, 3 pm – 4.15 pm
Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, Hanoi
A much-anticipated Christmas music event organized by Young Hit Young Beat Academy Of Art. Enjoy inspirational performances of the academy’s adorable students, play musical games and get nice gifts from Santa!
21. Mini concert: A Sweet Christmas Night
Sun 24 Dec 2012, 7.30 pm – 9 pm
Lotte Department Store Vietnam
Enjoy the musical “The Little Match Girl” performed by a talented young cast. Immerse in the warm Christmas atmosphere with violin music and choral singing. Watch “snow” fall and enjoy delicious gingerbread. Free entry for all.
22. Film Screening “Le Père Noël”
Sun 24 Dec 2017, 3.30 pm
L’Espace
A charming fairy tale set on Paris rooftops
23. The Christmas party at the end of the world
Mon 25 Dec 2017, 11pm – 5am
BirdCage
A festive musical party features Welfare (RUA Sound), Papa Shanti (Unity sessions), Ali (Revolve), Humb (Jigsore sound, The Birdcage, Birthday set), Rob AC (Basstard), Serial Riddims (Beats, bars and breaks), and more to be announced. Free entry all night. Free mulled wine from 11 till 12. There will be tinsel, and possible nuclear snowfall.
Buffets, dinners and festive services are offered at JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi, Novotel Suites Hanoi, Pullman Hanoi, Lotte Hotel Hanoi, and Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi.
Hanoi Grapevine wishes you a wonderful Christmas!