International Music and Arts Festival

The International Music and Arts Festival will take place from December 12 to 13 in Ho Chi Minh City. The Vietnam Cultural Industry Development Association (VCIDA) in collaboration with the Vietnam Institute of Art Education (VIA Education) and the Soul Institute of Arts (SIA) will jointly organize the Vietnam International Music and Arts Festival - VIMAF 2025.

Contestants register from October 30 to November 30, competing in two categories: Music (vocal, piano, guitar, drums, violin) and Dance (hip hop, ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, lyrical, modern dance). Each contestant or group can perform one act, with no genre restrictions.

The 15 best performances will be selected to perform at the VIMAF 2025 Gala Night, held on the evening of December 13 at Capital Theatre (212 Ly Chinh Thang, Nhieu Loc Ward, HCMC).

This is the first time Vietnam has hosted an international art festival on a Southeast Asian scale, aiming to create a professional playground for young artists in the country and the region, spreading the message "When art connects, the world lights up".

VIMAF is not only an art festival but also a launching pad - where young artistic talents are connected, inspired, and given the opportunity to turn their passion into a career.

The award structure of VIMAF 2025 includes: 2 Championship Awards - honoring the pinnacle of art and stage influence, Gold Award - recognizing outstanding technique and exquisite creativity, Silver Award - honoring performance quality and strong emotions, Bronze Award for promising talents.

In addition to the main competition, VIMAF 2025 also organizes a series of sideline activities such as workshops with international artists, contemporary cultural and art exchanges, and cultural discovery tours in Ho Chi Minh City.