Hanoi Opera House

The Hanoi Opera House is a historic French colonial theatre located at 1 Trang Tien Street in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Built between 1901 and 1911 and modeled after the Palais Garnier in Paris, it is one of Hanoi's most recognizable landmarks. The building features neoclassical architecture with Gothic and Baroque elements, a grand auditorium seating about 600, and hosts opera, ballet, concerts and cultural events near Hoan Kiem Lake.

Visitors can expect a grand neoclassical building on August Revolution Square at the end of Trang Tien Street, with a symmetrical facade, columns, balconies and ornate interior. Inside is a 600-seat auditorium with red velvet seating, chandeliers and a stage for opera, ballet and classical concerts. Outside, the square and surrounding streets are popular for sightseeing and photography. Access to the interior is typically through guided tours or ticketed evening performances.

Constructed between 1901 and 1911 during the French colonial period, designed by architects Broyer, V. Harley and Francois Lagisquet and modeled after the Palais Garnier in Paris. The building was inaugurated in 1911 and has served as a major theatre for over a century, hosting significant cultural and historical events in Hanoi.

The city's principal opera house and a leading venue for Western and Vietnamese performing arts, including opera, ballet, symphony and traditional music concerts. It is an architectural landmark and cultural symbol of Hanoi, regularly hosting national and international performances and official cultural events.