Here are the best events in Hanoi from January to March.

1. “The Quintessence of Tonkin” Show (every evening except Tuesday)

Address: Baara Land Entertainment Complex, Đa Phúc Village, Sài Sơn Commune, Quốc Oai District, Hanoi
Time: 19:30 – 21:30
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/01/cultural-spectacle-quintessence-tonkin/

2. Augmented Reality Exhibition “Joy” (19th Jan – 11th Mar 2018)

Address: L’Espace French Cultural Center in Hanoi, 24-26 Tràng Tiền Street, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Time: 18:00 (Grand opening, Friday 19th Jan) and all day (from 20th Jan)
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2017/12/augmented-reality-exhibition-joy/

3. Tết Việt Event (22nd Jan – 24th Feb 2018)

Address: Thang Long Imperial Citadel, 19C Hoàng Diệu Street, Ba Đình District, Hanoi
Time: 8:00 – 17:00

4. Travelling Exhibition “Contemporary Wood-Carved Netsuke” (26th Jan – 15th Mar 2018)

Address: The Japan Foundation, 27 Quang Trung Street, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Time: 18:00 (Grand opening, Friday 26th Jan) and 8:30 – 18:00 (from 27th Jan)
(The place will be closed for Vietnamese Tet holidays from 13th – 21st Feb)
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/01/travelling-exhibition-contemporary-wood-carved-netsuke/

5. Project Introduction: “Future Written in the Past” (1st – 15th Feb 2018)

Address: Lotte Department Store, Lotte Building, 54 Liễu Giai Street, Hanoi
Time: Costumes display all day
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/02/project-introduction-future-written-past/

6. Art of Nôm Gallery (2nd Feb – 2nd Mar 2018)

Nôm used to be the national language of Vietnam. Up until now, Nôm calligraphy is still regarded as one of the most beautiful types of culture in Vietnam. In this event, you can explore the art of Nôm as well as ask for Nôm calligraphic paintings from the most respectable calligraphers.
Address: Vietnamese Art Gallery, 66 Nguyễn Thái Học Street, Ba Đình District, Hanoi
Time: All day

7. Temple of Literature’s Calligraphy Event (9th – 22nd Feb 2018)

At the beginning of the year, most Vietnamese will have the tradition of going to the temples or pagodas to have good or positive words written by the calligrapher. They believe this is a sign of luck and will bring joy throughout the year.
Address: Văn Lake Area, Temple of Literature, 58 Quốc Tử Giảm Street, Ba Đình District, Hanoi
Time: 8:00 – 22:00

8. “Màu của tình yêu” (Colors of Love) Gallery (14th Feb – 3rd Mar 2018)

Address: Lotte Observation deck, Lotte Commercial Center, 54 Liễu Giai Street, Hanoi
Time: 20:00 (Grand opening, 14th Feb) and 8:30 – 23:00 (from 15th Feb)
Ticket price: Adult (above 12): 230.000vnd
       Children (from 3-12): 170.000vnd
                      Free for children under 3 years old
Preferential price: 50% discount from 8:30 – 10:30
   50% discount from 22:00 – 23:00
(Tickets should be bought at the ticket counter B1 before 22:30)
For more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/420370568400006/

9. “Tet in Vietnam” Event (16th – 18th Feb 2018)

Address: #75 Phủ Diễn Street, Phủ Diễn Ward, Bắc Từ Liêm District, Hanoi
Time: 17:00 (16th Feb) and 20:00 (18th Feb)
Ticket: vietmountaintravel.com.vn/
For more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/140925886594617/

10. Light Music Festival (17th Feb – 16th Mar 2018)

Address: Bảo Sơn Paradise Park, Km5+200, Lê Trọng Tấn Street, An Khánh, Hoài Đức, Hanoi
Time and ticket price: (check the link below)
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/02/light-music-festival/

11. Exhibition “Spring Blossoms of Hanoi” (2nd Feb – 3rd Mar 2018)

Address: Hồ Gươm Cultural Information Center, 2 Lê Thái Tổ Street, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Time: (check the link below)
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/02/exhibition-spring-blossoms-hanoi/

12. Program of Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) (8th, 22nd and 23rd Feb 2018)

Address: Various venues in Hanoi
Time: (check the link below)
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/02/program-friends-vietnam-heritage-fvh-february-2018/

13. “Selvage/Salvage” – Writing Workshop and Poetry Reading (21st Feb 2018)

Address: Lạc Tạm Antique, 14 Lane 15, Từ Hoa Ward, Tây Hồ District, Hanoi
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/02/selvage-salvage-writing-workshop-poetry-reading/

14. “Đô thị và Ký ức” (City and Memory) – Solo Exhibition of Artist Nguyễn Thế Sơn (23rd Feb – 31st Mar 2018)

Address: AGOhub, 12 Hòa Mã Street, Hanoi
Time: 18:00 (Grand opening, Friday 23rd Feb) and 9:00 – 19:00 (from 23rd Feb)
For more details: http://www.artvietnamgallery.com/exhibition_detail.php?id=218

15. Concert “Untellable Stories” by Lê Cát Trọng Lý (23rd and 24th Feb 2018)

Address: Manzi Art Space, 14 Phan Huy Ích, Nguyễn Trung Trực, Ba Đình District, Hanoi
Time: 20:00
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/02/concert-untellable-stories-le-cat-trong-ly/

16. Worship Spring Song Show (24th Feb 2018)

Address: 1st Flr Kim Đức Ca Quán – PHUSALAB, 21/25 Quảng An Street, Tây Hồ District, Hanoi
Time: 19:30
For more details: https://www.facebook.com/Phusalab/photos/a.137814656989845.1073741828.137290173708960/182881325816511/?type=3&theater

17. African Music Festival (24th Feb 2018)

Address: Hanoi Rock City, 27/52 Tô Ngọc Vân Street, Quảng An, Tây Hồ District, Hanoi
Time: 21:00
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/02/african-music-fest/

18. “Happy Year of the Dog”: The Culture of Bình Phước (24th – 25th Feb 2018)

Address: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Nguyễn Văn Huyên Street, Nghĩa Đô Ward, Cầu Giấy District, Hanoi
Time: 9:00 – 17:30
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/02/happy-year-dog-culture-binh-phuoc/

19. Book Introduction: “The Rules of Art” (27th Feb 2018)

Address: L’Espace French Cultural Center in Hanoi, 24-26 Tràng Tiền Street, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Time: 18:00
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/02/book-introduction-rules-art/

20. Concert with DJ Cédric Dekowski and Felix Reifenberg (2nd Mar 2018)

Address: Savage, 112 Xuân Diệu Street, Tây Hồ District, Hanoi
Time: 20:00

21. Song Slam “Connection – Kwal” (10th Mar 2018)

Address: L’Espace French Cultural Center in Hanoi, 24-26 Tràng Tiền Street, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Time: 20:00
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/02/song-slam-connection-kwal/

22. Subscription Concert Vol.108 (22nd Mar 2018)

Address: Hanoi Opera House, 1 Tràng Tiền Street, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi
Time: 20:00
Ticket price: 200.000 – 500.000vnd
For more details: https://hanoigrapevine.com/2018/02/subscription-concert-vol-108/