Hoi An Memories Show isn’t your average street performance. The stage alone covers 25,000 square meters – so forget any ideas of a small local theater. This is a massive production, featuring over 500 actors and dancers. And for just over an hour, you’ll be taken on a journey through 400 years of Hoi An’s history, all from the comfort of your seat.
The show walks you through the major milestones of Hoi An, back when it was a key trading port in the 16th and 17th centuries. It’s dynamic, well-executed, and gives you a sense of how Hoi An became a cultural crossroads on the famous Silk Road. You don’t need to be a history buff to enjoy it.
Hoi An Memories Show Times
Every night of the week (Tuesday excluded), at 8:00 p.m., the live show Hoi An Memories Show will take place. The show has five special performances spread over approximately sixty minutes of performance time.
Arriving early allows you to take in the more than 20 mini shows that Impression Park hosts from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To select a good seat within your ticket category, arrive around fifteen minutes in advance.
Hoi An Memories Ticket Prices
There are three seating zones available. Eco and High zones have standard stadium seating. VIP is a bit more comfortable, but don’t expect luxury.
- Eco (600,000 VND): front and side areas – the most budget-friendly option.
- High (750,000 VND): more central, slightly elevated, offering a better view.
- VIP (1,200,000 VND): top section with padded seats, free water, snacks, and a hand fan included.
Booking online is highly recommended, especially during peak seasons, so that you can get the best seats for the Hoi An Memories Show. Online bookings also come with sweet discounts and add-ons!
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The Hoi An Memories Show Stage
Overall, the show tells the story of Hoi An’s transformation from a quiet 16th century farming village into a vibrant and internationally important trading port, brought to life through synchronized dance, music, and light. And without any dialogue!
- Chapter 1 – Life: Describes Hoi An’s beginnings some 3000 years ago. Constructing an accurate, colorful depiction of the past, its people, and the region of Hoi An. In addition, pictures show a young couple beaming with joy, the boys toiling away at building houses and fishing, etc.
- Chapter 2 – Wedding: Man Dam (King of Champa) and Princess Huyen Tran’s wedding. Restored upon Princess Huyen Tran’s marriage to Champa King Che Man. Who had received Chau O And Chau Ly in return for the Dai Viet nation. In magnificent and opulent costumes, hundreds of players portray Cham troops who engage in lively dances to greet the bride.
- Chapter 3 – Lights and Sea: Tells the tale of a girl who is in love with a merchant sailor who is frequently distant from home. Expressing the longing of both onshore people and mariners.
- Chapter 4 – Intergration: Captures the lively, busy vibe of one of Southeast Asia’s largest international trade ports for viewers
- Chapter 5 – Ao Dai: The sight of girls riding bicycles through the old town’s narrow streets seems to transport the audience to a more contemporary era, to a quieter but no less vibrant Hoi An that is modern in this place’s particular way-calm, gentle, and sophisticated.
Again, the Hoi An Memories Show has no spoken lines or narration, so you shouldn’t expect storytelling in that sense. Instead, the performance uses choreography and music to portray the city’s history. It’s visual storytelling at its best! And truly, there are really powerful scenes.
Ready to see the show? Get your ticket here
Reviews Show on TripAdvisor
This is a must see show. Do not miss this one! Everything was spectacular it was everything I wanted the costumes the acting being able to understand what all the scenes were about you will not be disappointed if you go to this show
Sharon S (Perth, Australia)
We have just got back from the show tonight. We were very impressed. I booked on get your guide and we had the buffet dinner as well. The dinner was excellent, particularly liked the kumquat tea. There are various pre shows. We watched a few, pretty good. There are interesting grounds to walk. The show is excellent. Particularly the wedding scene. No problem getting a grab after the show.
Steve w (Torquay, UK)
This is an outdoor show on a huge stage. Something you cannot miss if you visit Hoi An. We arrived around 18h30 so we could catch some of the mini shows on the resort prior to the main show. The show is grandiose, very lively and an experience to remember.
Northeagle66 (Quebec City, Canada)
Where is Hoi An Memories Show?
It would be hard to discuss the Hoi An Memories Show without mentioning Hoi An Impression Theme Park. The venue for the event, is a floating island located in the middle of the Hoai River. With a stage area of over 25,000 square meters, this park is regarded as the largest in Hoi An. It recreates numerous architectural masterpieces that combine elements of Eastern and Western culture.
When you come here, you can experience the distinct creative feelings of the Hoi An Memories Show in addition to taking in the expansive panorama of the glistening Old Town by the enchanting Hoai River and entering a multi-village urban harbor, the 17th century’s hues.
How to Get to the Hoi An Memories Land?
You have a few options for getting to Hoi An Memories Land: a car, a motorcycle, an electric vehicle, etc. based on your needs and economic situation.
By walking
There are two routes to get the island from the town. Both have the same distance (more than 1km a bit), so walking time is around 15 minutes.
- Route 1: walking over the Cam Nam bridge and then following Luong Nhu Bich St. After that, reach the island via a bridge (be careful of motorbikes). At the end of the bridge, turn right and then left to see the Main entrance.
- Route 2: walking along Phan Boi Chau St (then Tran Quang Khai St) and going across the Moonlight bridge over Thu Bon river. After that, it takes travelers a few minutes to come to the Main entrance and ticket counters. Only ticket holders are allowed to enter the bridge. The staff will check there. Huyen Tran Cong Chua St bordering the river is another choice, but it’s darker than Phan Boi Chau St.
By Taxi and Shuttle Bus
Taxi and shuttle bus are available in town all the time. That’s why they’re convenient and you can have a quick transfer to the Hoi An memories island. If like to access the island by the Moonlight bridge, it’s needed to stop at 88 Tran Quang Khai St (ticket office, petrol station) and then walk.
By Motorbike and Bicycle
If riding a bike or bicycle to the Hoi An memories island, you have to access it via the bridge at 200 Nguyen Tri Phuong St. From the town, you will ride across Cam Nam bridge first (by the Hoi An market), follow Nguyen Tri Phuong St and then turn left when see the sign. After that, ride over the bridge to enter the island and turn right to come to the parking lot. Walking is required from there to get the Entrance and the Stage. It’s free of charge for parking.
By tour
If you’re planning on hitting up other Hoi An spots before or after the show, check out tours that include the Hoi An Memories Show to save time and money. Hoi An Ancient Town is not only a UNESCO world heritage site, but also a paradise for foodies, shopaholics, photographers, Instagrammers,…. It’s the prettiest town in Vietnam. After the darkness, it becomes such colorful, lightful and atmospheric thanks to thousands of lanterns which locals decorate the streets and houses.
All of the details of the Hoi An Memories Show live concert, including ticket costs, show times, grandstand layout, and program material, are listed above. With any luck, the details provided above will give you the broadest idea of the actual performance that is regarded as “the most eye-catching” and “most beautiful” in the historic town of Hoi An.
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