No rose can flourish without fertile soil, pure water, and gentle light. Likewise, no artistic dream can come true without perseverance, kindness, and unshakable belief.
For Hà Anh Tuấn, Sketch A Rose is exactly that — a dream deeply rooted in conviction, carefully nurtured through the years.
The concert series is inspired by the play Believe in the Rose by the late Vietnamese playwright Lưu Quang Vũ. It carries a humble yet powerful message: after the storm, the roses still bloom; goodness still prevails — if we choose to hold on to belief until the very end.
“Seek out the positive. Move closer to those who may seem small, because great stories often begin there.” — Hà Anh Tuấn
“Sketch A Rose” Began Its First Three Chapters In Singapore, Sydney, And Vietnam
The journey began in the summer of 2024 at Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore, where more than 20,000 roses were brought in from Vietnam to decorate the stage. Two sold-out nights welcomed 3,200 guests, with performances by Phan Mạnh Quỳnh, Vũ., and Trần Duy Khang (Chillies).
Three months later, Sketch A Rose made its way to the Sydney Opera House — a dream venue for artists worldwide. With 60,000 roses and 80 crates of production gear transported from Vietnam, the one-night-only show was a cultural milestone. Guest artists Thu Phương and Hoàng Dũng joined Hà Anh Tuấn on stage. In a heartfelt gesture, he donated 500 million VND on behalf of the audience to Blue Dragon, a charity supporting vulnerable children in Vietnam.
In March 2025, the concert returned home to Ho Chi Minh City with two emotionally charged nights. More than 20,000 attendees came together with world-renowned pianist Yiruma, pop legend Lam Trường, and rising star Quang Hùng MasterD, alongside 150 artists. A portion of the proceeds — 4 billion VND — was donated to Chồi Việt Nam, a program supporting children orphaned by COVID-19 until adulthood. It was music with purpose, in every sense of the word.
Next Stop: Los Angeles…
……as a Vietnamese rose blooms in the world’s arts capital
At the close of his Saigon performance, Hà Anh Tuấn unveiled his next destination: the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Known globally as the venue for the Academy Awards, it's a space every artist dreams of — and now, a Vietnamese rose will bloom there too.
Sketch A Rose in Los Angeles will be helmed by an all-Vietnamese creative team, including Director Cao Trung Hiếu, Executive Producer Võ Đỗ Minh Hoàng, Music Director Nguyễn Hữu Vượng, Conductor Trần Nhật Minh, alongside the Crystal Band, Saigon Pops Orchestra, and backing vocal group Cadillac. Every logistical and artistic detail has been prepared to bring the entire Vietnamese rose garden across the Pacific—with professionalism, passion, and purpose.
With what audiences in Singapore, Sydney, and Saigon have already witnessed, Sketch A Rose in Los Angeles promises to be a masterfully crafted musical experience — a celebration where Vietnamese identity meets global artistry, inside one of the most symbolic venues in the world.
Hà Anh Tuấn concluded Sketch A Rose in Saigon with a heartfelt invitation to his audience.
“Let’s wear our Vietnamese áo dài and meet again at this sanctuary of art this autumn.”
His call for fans to dress in traditional áo dài isn’t just a nod to culture — it’s a powerful symbol of Vietnamese pride, gracefully woven into a moment of global resonance.
More than a milestone in one artist’s career, Sketch A Rose has become a powerful symbol of aspiration—a testament to how Vietnamese music, when presented with authenticity and excellence, can resonate across cultures and continents.
Vietcetera is proud to be the Media Partner of Hà Anh Tuấn – Live Concert Sketch A Rose in Los Angeles, where Vietnamese roses continue to bloom on the world’s most iconic cultural stages.
Hà Anh Tuấn Live Concert: Sketch A Rose in Los Angeles
Date & Time: 8:00 PM – October 18, 2025 (Los Angeles Time)
Venue: Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles
Ticket Sales Open:
• 8:00 PM, July 31, 2025 (Los Angeles Time)
• 10:00 AM, August 1, 2025 (Vietnam Time)
Tickets are exclusively available on Ticketmaster. Links will be shared via the official fan pages of Hà Anh Tuấn, Viet Vision, STORII, and Vietcetera at launch.
For ticket-related inquiries, please contact:
• Hotline: +1 949 987 7752 (U.S. audience)
• Official inbox: VIET VISION