''Chèo'' is a form of generally satirical musical theatre, often encompassing dance, traditionally performed by Vietnamese peasants in northern Vietnam.

Water puppetry (Múa rối nước) is a Vietnamese tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam.

Quan ho singing is a Vietnamese folk music style characterized both by its nature, with alternating groups of female and male singers issuing musical challenges and responses, and by the fact that most of the songs in the repertoire deal with topics of love and sentimentality as experienced by young adults.

Ca trù singing is a Vietnamese genre of musical storytelling performed by a featuring female vocalist, with origins in northern Vietnam.

Hát tuồng is a form of Vietnamese theatre. Hát tuồng is often referred to as classical "Vietnamese opera" influenced by Chinese opera.