Vietnam patriotic concerts 2026

In early August 2026, Vietnam staged a series of state‑organized patriotic performances. On 3 August, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Public Security and Defence co‑hosted “Giai điệu Tổ quốc” at Hanoi’s Ho Gươm Theatre, featuring classic revolutionary songs, Russian pieces, and orchestral works performed by the Hanoi Symphony Orchestra and the Vietnam Police Cultural Ensemble. A larger national concert titled “Tổ quốc trong tim” was later held on 23 August in Ho Chi Minh City’s Vạn Phúc City, blending modern staging with historic anti‑French and anti‑American war songs and attended by senior officials.

A few days later, ticket registration opened for the Ho Chi Minh City event, allowing Vietnamese citizens to apply for free seats online starting 8 August. Organizers, including the newspaper Báo Nhân Dân and the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, highlighted the program’s aim to foster patriotism through music and visual art. The announcement referenced the inaugural 2025 edition in Hanoi, which drew over 50 000 attendees and millions of online viewers, setting expectations for strong public interest in the 2026 show.