Where to go for Halloween 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City?

Halloween has now become one of the biggest entertainment events for young people, with activities such as dressing up in costumes, trick-or-treating for children, parties for adults, and spooky-themed amusement parks. In 2025, Halloween falls on Friday, October 31st, making it the ideal time to fully enjoy a long night of fun.

Where to go in Ho Chi Minh City for Halloween 2025?

Below is an updated, easy-to-reference destination guide to help you plan a "spooky night" in Ho Chi Minh City.

Bui Vien Street (Western Street)

If you want to dress up in a unique costume and blend in with the lively costumed crowd, Bui Vien Walking Street is the top choice. This street is famous for its vibrant atmosphere, numerous bars, music venues, and street activities. Every Halloween season, the streets are usually filled with people in costumes, pop-up photographers, and outdoor DJ sets. It's the perfect place for groups of friends who enjoy a free-spirited "party" atmosphere, taking photos, and drinking beer on the sidewalk.

Bui Vien Street is very crowded, so you should keep your personal belongings safe and agree on a meeting point with your group. Rooftops and bars on the street often host ticketed parties; if you want good seats, you should book in advance.

Halloween venues in Ho Chi Minh City: Bars on Bui Vien Street are decorated with holiday themes and host creative costume parties.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Nguyen Hue Street is the "heart" of Saigon's central district, ideal for those seeking spacious areas and easy photo opportunities with the square, the People's Committee building, the fountain, and the city lights as backgrounds. Many groups, cosplay events, and small stalls appear around this area during major holidays. Several clubs and restaurants in the surrounding area also organize Halloween programs.

Many young people dressed up as strange characters and spooky creatures to celebrate Halloween on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street. (Photo: Vietnamnet)

Suoi Tien Cultural Park

If you want to enjoy Halloween with thrilling rides, shows, and spooky-themed experiences, Suoi Tien Cultural Park is a great choice. It regularly hosts events during the holiday season, including the Haunted House, parades, and many activities for both children and adults. Suoi Tien is also an ideal destination for families with young children, offering a fun day at the park and a festive evening experience.

Shopping mall

Major shopping malls in Ho Chi Minh City such as Vincom, AEON, Saigon Centre, Crescent Mall... are decorated with a vibrant Halloween atmosphere, offering "trick-or-treat" programs for children, costume activities, and mini-shows. Many large malls have children's play areas hosting parties, while fashion stores, souvenir shops, and candy stores are participating in promotions. If you want a festive atmosphere but still want the convenience of food stalls, restrooms, and air conditioning, then a shopping mall is the ideal choice.

Halloween decorations corner at a shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City.

Cinema

Movie theaters often capitalize on the Halloween atmosphere by showing horror films early, organizing themed screenings, and hosting cosplay mini-events before and after the screenings. This is a suitable option if you want a "spooky yet relaxing" experience in a comfortable setting.

Many horror films are released around Halloween.

Bookstore, toy store, candy store

For families with young children, this is a suitable suggestion for Halloween. Large bookstores often decorate themedly, setting up spooky reading corners for children, drawing contests, or Halloween-themed photo booths. Candy shops and decoration stores (festival supplies, masks, costume accessories) on Le Loi and Nguyen Hue streets always restock seasonal items, making it very convenient for groups needing to buy Halloween items.

Cafe

Cafés often decorate themedly, offer special Halloween-inspired drinks (blood-colored mocktails, pumpkin-shaped cakes, etc.), or host Halloween-related shows. Many cafés also have costume areas for young people who enjoy being creative.

Halloween Music Party

Halloween 2025 promises to be explosive with a series of Halloween Festival music parties, bringing together international artists, DJs, dance groups, and young rappers at many major stages in Ho Chi Minh City. Thousands of young people will immerse themselves in a dazzling sound and light experience, explosive "onstage demos" with smoke effects, lasers, and incredibly energetic EDM.

The onground zone was equally vibrant with spooky check-in booths, costume challenges, interactive games, and exclusive limited-edition gifts. The event is considered a "specialty" of the spooky season for those who want to "go all out" on a modern Halloween night.

Many extravagant music parties are held for Halloween.

Halloween 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City offers a variety of fun options, from lively street parties in Bui Vien, spacious festival areas on Nguyen Hue, themed amusement parks at Suoi Tien, to uniquely decorated malls, cinemas, and cafes. Whether you prefer something spooky or more lighthearted, just choose the right destination, prepare your costume, and plan your schedule; Halloween night in Ho Chi Minh City promises many memorable moments.

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