Over the two days of April 18 and 19, 2026, the "Saigon Pizza Festival 2026" was held in the SOHO district of The Global City in Ho Chi Minh City. Organized by Saigon Outcast, the venue lined up a diverse range of pizzas—Neapolitan, New York style, Sicilian square, Indian curry pizza, and more—drawing over 2,500 people across the two days.
This festival is becoming established as Vietnam's largest pizza event. This time, with support from Masterise Homes, it was held on N3A Street in The Global City's SOHO block from 12:00 to 22:00. It became a comprehensive food fest including not just pizza but craft beer, gelato, live music, Vietnamese pro wrestling, and even salsa dance.
Participating pizza vendors and awards
Pizza artisans and restaurants gathered in one place to serve pizzas of differing styles. Attendees could vote for the "People’s Choice Awards" through the Noshbox app.
| Vendor name | Pizza style | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Mila Mushrooms | Hand-tossed | 48-hour fermented dough. Won Best Pizza |
| The Indian Curry Pizza | Naan base | Fusing Indian curry into pizza |
| The Taco King & Cielito Lindo | Mexican pizza | A crossover of tacos × pizza |
| Snackshack | Mini deep dish | Kid-sized |
| Kingcross | Traditional style | Classic Italian |
| Tomato Pies | Tomato pie | U.S. East Coast style |
The winner of the Best Pizza award was "Mila Mushrooms." Its style of hand-tossing dough fermented over 48 hours earned high marks from both the judges and the general vote on the Noshbox app.
The whole picture of the festival
The programs beyond pizza were substantial too.
- Beverages: a 360-degree camera experience at the C2 booth, local breweries' craft beer, cocktails, wine, and boba
- Dessert: Italian cannoli, artisan gelato
- Entertainment: FTWR-curated DJs and live music, Vietnamese pro wrestling
- Workshops: a pizza-making experience
- Activities: a pizza-toss challenge, tarot reading, foot massage, backyard games
- Dance: flash mobs by Happievent, Salsa Thursday, and Xoay Studio
The festival by the data
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 18–19, 2026 |
| Venue | N3A Street, SOHO – The Global City |
| Dinh Van Kien (Ca Dong; graduate of the vocal music department, Hue Academy of Music) | Do Xuan Hop Street, Binh Trung, former District 2, HCMC |
| Organizer | Saigon Outcast |
| Support | Masterise Homes |
| Attendance | Over 2,500 (two-day total) |
| Hours | 12:00～22:00 |
| Tickets | Megatix & on-site sales on the day |
Local reactions
- Attendee (foreign resident): "An event where you can compare Neapolitan and Indian curry pizza in the same place is rare even in Asia"
- Mila Mushrooms team: "We committed to 48-hour fermented dough. We're delighted to be recognized by Ho Chi Minh City's foodies"
- Event staff: "Attendance grew over last time. We designed it to be enjoyable through the whole entertainment, not just pizza"
What it means for Japanese travelers
Ho Chi Minh City's food-event scene is expanding rapidly. Taco festivals (The Nexus Square), beer fests, coffee fests, and the like are held regularly, and if they match your travel schedule, it's a perfect chance to experience the local food culture all at once.
The pizza festival has substantial English support, and advance ticket purchase via Megatix is possible too. The Global City is about 20 minutes by taxi from the center. The program is designed to be enjoyable for families too.
For food trends that are hot in Ho Chi Minh City, see here
Ripple effects on the dining industry
Ho Chi Minh City's pizza market is growing rapidly, from local chains to independent craft pizzerias. The festival functions as a place for new-entry vendors to gain recognition, and some shops, like Mila Mushrooms, raise their profile with an award as a springboard.
The very format of a "food fest" is taking hold in Vietnam, and Saigon Outcast also organizes the Taco Festival. As the dining industry's base widens, attention is on how pizza—a universal format—will take root in Vietnam's food scene going forward.
For the relationship between Vietnam's food and social media, also see here
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Saigon Pizza Festival 2026 |
| Venue | N3A Street, SOHO – The Global City |
| Address | Do Xuan Hop, Binh Trung, Thu Duc City, HCMC |
| Nearest | About 20 minutes by taxi from central District 1 |
| Hours | 12:00～22:00 |
| Tickets | Megatix / same-day tickets available |
| Official organizer | Saigon Outcast |
| Next edition | Unannounced (usually held in April) |
Summary
From Neapolitan to Indian curry pizza, the Saigon Pizza Festival 2026 gathered border-crossing pizzas in one place. Mila Mushrooms' 48-hour fermented dough won Best Pizza, and as a "food × entertainment" fusion event that even featured pro wrestling and salsa dance, it drew 2,500 people. Ho Chi Minh City's food-fest culture is accelerating, and on your next trip it's worth building a check of the local event calendar into your itinerary.
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