Saigon loves pizza, a truth attested to by the variety of slices available here. From familiar global chains to small shops offering authentic varieties from cities all around the world to innovators concocting new types in response to local flavors and traditions, a staggering number of options are spread all across the metropolis. For one weekend, the thriving scene is coalescing in one location for an event celebrating pizza and all its associated joys.
The popularity of pizza in Saigon shouldn't be a great surprise. A plentitude of fresh ingredients, innovative, experienced chefs, and people eager to try new foods with a preference for meals that can be shared and treated as an occasion: all these factors exist. But rather than explaining why pizza has caught on so well, it's better to celebrate it.
Saigon Pizza Festival by Saigon Outcast is back for another year with activities, award-winning craft beer, desserts, and of course, pizza. In addition to a few transcendent slices, the event aims to give passionate foodies, families, and youths a reason to gather while providing international visitors a peek into the city’s culinary landscape.
A premier list of diverse pizza vendors is assembling for the festival. They’ll have everything from Neopolitan-style pizza baked in wood-fired ovens to more outlandish inventions, such as Indian curry pizza and beef bolognese-filled pizza pies. After sampling widely, festival-goers can help select the winners of the People’s Choice Awards for Best Pizza. Moreover, a pizza toss challenge and other family-friendly activities, and a lineup of live music and DJs curated by FTWR will keep everyone entertained while deciding which slice to try next. C2 will keep visitors cool throughout the day between slices.
While pizza is the star of the weekend, there will be plenty of other tasty items. Modern artisanal gelato and other sugary treats can be found in the dedicated dessert alley. Few drinks go with pizza like a nice cold beer, so a selection of craft beers from familiar brands and up-and-coming brewers will be served as well.
This year's event will take place at The Global City, an international-standard mixed-use township in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City created for a global community of residents. Saigon Pizza Festival is one of many events that will be held at the development that seeks to provide a space for vibrant events and community building.
Vote for your favourite pizza using the Noshbox app at the event for a chance to win fantastic gifts.
Saigon Pizza Festival takes place on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. Tickets are available online and at the door.
Saigon Pizza Festival 2026 Event Page
SOHO – The Global City, Đỗ Xuân Hợp Street, Bình Trưng Ward, Saigon.
