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Nightlife · Hồ Chí Minh, Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon Outcast

  • CoverFree entry on most nights; ticketed events vary
  • VibeArtsy, casual, outdoor
  • PriceBeer 60,000-110,000 VND / USD 2.28-4.18; cocktails 100,000-170,000 VND / USD 3.80-6.46
  • MusicLive bands, DJs, indie and electronic

Saigon Outcast is a compound of bars, a stage, a skate area and a rotating weekend market in the Thao Dien neighbourhood. It hosts live bands, DJ nights and community events, and is popular with the expatriate and creative scene. The mood is casual and outdoors, which suits a laid-back night away from District 1.

An open-air arts and music compound in Thao Dien with bars, live bands, markets and DJ nights.

Saigon Outcast is a compound of bars, a stage, a skate area and a rotating weekend market in the Thao Dien neighbourhood. It hosts live bands, DJ nights and community events, and is popular with the expatriate and creative scene. The mood is casual and outdoors, which suits a laid-back night away from District 1.

Practical information for Saigon Outcast · Last updated September 2026
Price Beer 60,000-110,000 VND / USD 2.28-4.18; cocktails 100,000-170,000 VND / USD 3.80-6.46
Cover Free entry on most nights; ticketed events vary
Hours Daily, about 16:00-00:00; weekend events run later (confirm current hours)
Address 188/1 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City

Good to know

Signature
Open-air live music and DJ venue

Location

188/1 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City

10.8035, 106.7358 View on map

Highlights

  • Live bands and DJs in an open-air compound
  • Weekend markets and events
  • Informal arts-and-music atmosphere

Tips for visiting

  • Check social pages for the event programme before going
  • Bring mosquito repellent for the open-air areas
  • Take a Grab for the return trip late at night

When to visit

Weekend evenings.

Accessibility

Open compound with uneven ground; ground-level seating.

Frequently asked questions

Is Saigon Outcast family-friendly?

Daytime events can suit families; late-night shows are adult-oriented.

What does it cost to enter?

Entry is normally free; some special events charge a ticket.