As you approach Hanoi, you are undoubtedly surprised at the city’s flow traffic, the fast-rising glittering towers, but up close you might want to dig a little bit deeper to uncover the creative side of Hanoi.

There’s so much to say. However, we will offer some local knowledge and a few pointers to get you started.

Arts Hubs

If you are interested in exhibitions, art talks, and even art courses, you better visit these suggested hubs. Each hub has special features, besides exhibitions and art talks

Heritage Space

Website: http://heritagespace.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ heritageSpace
Address: 1st floor Dolphin Plaza 6 Nguyen Hoang st., W. My Dinh 2, D. Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi
Special features: Music shows, library, and arts&fashion boutique

Manzi

Facebook: www.facebook.com/manzihanoi
Address: 14 Phan Huy Ich Street, Hanoi
Special Features: performance, art shop, and café

Blackbox

Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackboxvn
Address: 56 Nguyen Khuyen Street, Hanoi
Special Features: Theatre, rehearsal rooms, music shows, art workshops, arts and dance classes.

Nha San Studio – Nha San Collective

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nhasancollective
Address: 24 Ly Quoc Su Street, Hanoi
Special Features: Art studio, art performances, art festivals, and cafe

Music Hubs

Freelance musicians often go to Hanoi’s live music cafes or some music hubs mentioned below.

The Best Places with Live Music in Hanoi

Hanoi Rock City

Website: hanoirockcity.com
Address: 27/52 Tô Ngọc Vân, Tây Hồ, Hanoi
Special Features: Bar, music shows, and cultural events

Cama Atk

Website: www.cama-atk.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/camaatk/
Address: 27/52 Tô Ngọc Vân, Tây Hồ, Hanoi
Special Features: Bar, music shows, and events.

Multi-Media Hubs

Multi-media hubs gather film-makers, photographers, videographers, and graphic designers.

TPD Movie

Website: www.tpdmovie.com.vn/
Address: 51 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hanoi
Special Features: Film classes and workshops

Hanoi Doclab

Website: http://hanoidoclab.org
Address: 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi
Special Features: Multi-media classes and workshops, Film and Photography talks

Co-working Spaces

Co-working space in Vietnam involves a shared workplace, often an office, where start-ups work together and join networking events.

Click Space

Website:  clickspace.vn
Address: 76 To Ngoc Van Street, Hanoi

Hatch Co-working Space

Website: hatch.vn
Address: Room Apartment 195, Floor 14, Đội Cấn, Ba Đình, Hanoi

Hub.it

Facebook: www.facebook.com/hubitasia
Address: Tung Shing Square, No.2 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Special features: consultancy programs, apps-focused start-ups

Craft Hubs

If you are interested in traditional craftworks, Hanoi’s craft hubs are your destinations. Craft hubs in Hanoi promote the Vietnamese craft products and give an authentic insight into the craftwork to the local and foreign guests.

Hanoi Design Center

Website: hanoidesigncenter.com
Address: 91 Au Co Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi
Special features: Studio and showroom of Vietnamese craft products

Zo Project

Facebook: fb.com/zoproject
Address: 124 Au Co Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi
Special features: Shop and workshop of Vietnamese products made from Vietnamese Do paper

Others

Lots of other hubs in Hanoi that you can drop by are Chula – a showroom of contemporary fashion with music performance and film screenings, Workroom four – an art, fashion, and design studio and classes blended in exhibitions, and cultural events, and much more.

Feel free to share us your suggestions, tips, and advice to fulfill the guide to Vietnam’s creative hubs! 

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