National Cultural Hall, Vientiane

Situated in a magnificent building, the National Cultural Hall was built in 2000 with help from the government of China. This large venue includes a 1,500-seat theatre/auditorium, conference rooms and a large lobby hall with varying exhibitions of national and international artists. The art presentations and performances that take place here are often organized by foreign embassies, the Ministry of Culture of Laos and other government offices. Among the popular performances of the venue, there is a Lao traditional dance, French cinema, and even a beauty contest.

Tip:
The challenge here is to figure out the shows and performances on offer – when and at what time and for what price.
There are some occasional free shows offered by the various embassies represented in Vientiane, though finding information on them may take some time.