Jingle all the way: Christmas concerts and gourmet dining in Hanoi this weekend

By Phuc Trinh   December 21, 2023 | 04:33 pm PT
Celebrate the magic of Christmas this weekend with a lineup of festive events in Hanoi, from Christmas fairs and concerts to gourmet dining.

Dreamy Christmas Fair 2023

The Dreamy Christmas Fair 2023 offers a lively atmosphere and diverse offerings for attendees.

The event will host 40 booths featuring a variety of gifts, including items related to fashion, cosmetics, and accessories. All venues will be decorated with Christmas themes.

The event is scheduled for Dec. 23 and 24, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the 3rd floor of 3rd Floor of COMPLEX 01, located at No. 29, Alley 31, Lane 167, Tay Son Street, Dong Da District. Admission is free. Organizers will offer gifts to early attendees.

Christmas menu

The Hudson Rooms at Capella Hanoi is hosting a Christmas dining event, inviting guests to embrace the festive spirit. The event spans three days, offering exclusive Christmas menus priced at VND2,450,000 ($100) per person. Dinner will be served on Dec. 23, followed by brunch and dinner on Dec. 24, and brunch on Dec. 25.

Diners will enjoy an array of dishes crafted from premium ingredients. Photo courtesy of The Hudson Rooms - Capella Hanoi

A promotion photo for a meal at The Hudson Room. Photo courtesy of The Hudson Rooms - Capella Hanoi

The featured Christmas Gastronomic Menu at The Hudson Rooms includes a selection of unlimited offerings, including prawn cocktail, salmon pastrami, crispy calamari, and black Angus beef rib eye. To enhance the dining experience, live jazz & funk performances will be featured. With limited spots available, reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.

The event starts from Dec. 23 to 25, at The Hudson Rooms, located at 11 Le Phung Hieu Street, Hoan Kiem District.

Concert "Journey to Bethlehem"

The Hanoi Catholic Youth Choir will host the Christmas Concert "Journey to Bethlehem" on Friday at St. Joseph's Cathedral. The concert is intended to present an evening of Christmas carols to the audience, featuring performances by special guests including the Hanoi Catholic Brass Band and Ethereal Chamber Orchestra.

The event is open to the public at no cost and will take place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec. 22, at St. Joseph's Cathedral, at 40 Nha Chung Street, Hoan Kiem District.

Christmas Eve Dinner

InterContinental Hanoi Westlake cordially invites guests to partake in a Christmas Eve dinner at its Milan, Saigon, and Café du Lac restaurants.

Guests can enjoy exclusive Christmas dishes from the special menu across three restaurants. Photo courtesy of Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake

Dishes served at InterContinental Hanoi Westlake in a promotion photo. Photo courtesy of Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake

Café du Lac Restaurant will be hosting a buffet dinner from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at VND1.8 million ($74) per person, excluding beverages. Milan Restaurant, from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., presents a 6-course set menu at VND1.8 million per person, excluding beverages. For those preferring an à la carte menu, Saigon Restaurant will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The event is scheduled for Dec. 24, at InterContinental Hanoi Westlake, located at 5 Tu Hoa Street, Quang An Ward, Tay Ho District.

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" live concert

Long Waits Jazz Club invites guests to a Christmas Eve celebration featuring well-known Christmas songs. Throughout the event, guests can enjoy a complimentary free flow of hot mulled wine.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas poster. Photo courtesy of Long Waits a modest jazz club

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" poster. Photo courtesy of Long Waits a modest jazz club

A ticket costs VND400,000 ($16), covering the free flow of mulled wine. Motorbikes can be parked at the Hang Da Market parking lot (100 meters from Long Waits), while cars have the option of parking in the Hang Da Market underground or the Phung Hung parking lot (junction with Nguyen Quang Bich Street).

The event will be held at Long Waits jazz club, Level 2, at No.5 Nguyen Quang Bich Street, Hoan Kie District, on Dec. 24. The jazz club opens its doors at 7 p.m. with the live music starting at 8:30 p.m. To secure a spot, registration is available via the provided link.

 
 
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