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Monday 9 Nov

6 events
Arts & culture

Nudity: Feminine48 – Sondala Sihavong

Khop Chai Deu, 3rd floor

Sondala Sihavong’s first solo painting exhibition brings together 48 works exploring women’s bodies, beauty, identity and emotion through the artist’s perspective at the age of 48. The exhibition runs from 29 October to 29 November, with advertised visiting hours of 16:00–19:00. Admission is free.

10–28 Nov: Tue–Sat, daytime
Arts & culture

Uramado & Fortune Teller

Institut français du Laos

Discover Julie Stephen Chheng’s interactive digital art at Institut français du Laos. The France–Laos Festival programme lists Uramado AR outdoors and Fortune Teller in the gallery from 10 to 28 November, Tuesday to Saturday during the daytime, with free entry.

Tuesday 10 Nov

7 events
Programme varies by dayFull schedule inside
Arts & cultureMusicCraftsFamilyFood & drinkMarketsLearning

France–Laos Festival 2026 – Vientiane Programme

Institut français du Laos

Five days of concerts, film screenings, an archaeology talk, creative workshops and a food market at Institut français du Laos. Explore the full Vientiane programme below, with times, languages and registration links. Main events run 10–14 November; the festival’s digital-art exhibitions continue until 28 November.

Arts & culture

Nudity: Feminine48 – Sondala Sihavong

Khop Chai Deu, 3rd floor

Sondala Sihavong’s first solo painting exhibition brings together 48 works exploring women’s bodies, beauty, identity and emotion through the artist’s perspective at the age of 48. The exhibition runs from 29 October to 29 November, with advertised visiting hours of 16:00–19:00. Admission is free.

10–28 Nov: Tue–Sat, daytime
Arts & culture

Uramado & Fortune Teller

Institut français du Laos

Discover Julie Stephen Chheng’s interactive digital art at Institut français du Laos. The France–Laos Festival programme lists Uramado AR outdoors and Fortune Teller in the gallery from 10 to 28 November, Tuesday to Saturday during the daytime, with free entry.

Wednesday 11 Nov

8 events
Programme varies by dayFull schedule inside
Arts & cultureMusicCraftsFamilyFood & drinkMarketsLearning

France–Laos Festival 2026 – Vientiane Programme

Institut français du Laos

Five days of concerts, film screenings, an archaeology talk, creative workshops and a food market at Institut français du Laos. Explore the full Vientiane programme below, with times, languages and registration links. Main events run 10–14 November; the festival’s digital-art exhibitions continue until 28 November.

Arts & culture

Nudity: Feminine48 – Sondala Sihavong

Khop Chai Deu, 3rd floor

Sondala Sihavong’s first solo painting exhibition brings together 48 works exploring women’s bodies, beauty, identity and emotion through the artist’s perspective at the age of 48. The exhibition runs from 29 October to 29 November, with advertised visiting hours of 16:00–19:00. Admission is free.

10–28 Nov: Tue–Sat, daytime
Arts & culture

Uramado & Fortune Teller

Institut français du Laos

Discover Julie Stephen Chheng’s interactive digital art at Institut français du Laos. The France–Laos Festival programme lists Uramado AR outdoors and Fortune Teller in the gallery from 10 to 28 November, Tuesday to Saturday during the daytime, with free entry.

Thursday 12 Nov

11 events
Programme varies by dayFull schedule inside
Arts & cultureMusicCraftsFamilyFood & drinkMarketsLearning

France–Laos Festival 2026 – Vientiane Programme

Institut français du Laos

Five days of concerts, film screenings, an archaeology talk, creative workshops and a food market at Institut français du Laos. Explore the full Vientiane programme below, with times, languages and registration links. Main events run 10–14 November; the festival’s digital-art exhibitions continue until 28 November.

Opening ceremony: 12 Nov at 09:00Match timetable TBC
Sport at the venue

Republic of Korea Ambassador’s Cup – National Baseball Tournament

IM Bank Baseball Field – National Sports Complex KM16

The fifth Republic of Korea Ambassador’s Cup brings ten men’s and women’s teams to the Lao National Baseball Stadium at KM16. The federation’s latest poster and English announcement list 12–15 November, with the opening ceremony on 12 November at 09:00. Spectators are invited; daily match times have not yet been announced.

Arts & culture

Nudity: Feminine48 – Sondala Sihavong

Khop Chai Deu, 3rd floor

Sondala Sihavong’s first solo painting exhibition brings together 48 works exploring women’s bodies, beauty, identity and emotion through the artist’s perspective at the age of 48. The exhibition runs from 29 October to 29 November, with advertised visiting hours of 16:00–19:00. Admission is free.

10–28 Nov: Tue–Sat, daytime
Arts & culture

Uramado & Fortune Teller

Institut français du Laos

Discover Julie Stephen Chheng’s interactive digital art at Institut français du Laos. The France–Laos Festival programme lists Uramado AR outdoors and Fortune Teller in the gallery from 10 to 28 November, Tuesday to Saturday during the daytime, with free entry.

Friday 13 Nov

12 events
Programme varies by dayFull schedule inside
Arts & cultureMusicCraftsFamilyFood & drinkMarketsLearning

France–Laos Festival 2026 – Vientiane Programme

Institut français du Laos

Five days of concerts, film screenings, an archaeology talk, creative workshops and a food market at Institut français du Laos. Explore the full Vientiane programme below, with times, languages and registration links. Main events run 10–14 November; the festival’s digital-art exhibitions continue until 28 November.

Race times to be confirmed
Sport at the venue

Lao Offroad 4×4 Charity Race

Lao National Stadium KM16

Watch 4×4 drivers tackle a muddy course at the national stadium. The ninth Lao Offroad charity race supports schoolchildren and has food and merchandise stalls for spectators.

Opening ceremony: 12 Nov at 09:00Match timetable TBC
Sport at the venue

Republic of Korea Ambassador’s Cup – National Baseball Tournament

IM Bank Baseball Field – National Sports Complex KM16

The fifth Republic of Korea Ambassador’s Cup brings ten men’s and women’s teams to the Lao National Baseball Stadium at KM16. The federation’s latest poster and English announcement list 12–15 November, with the opening ceremony on 12 November at 09:00. Spectators are invited; daily match times have not yet been announced.

Arts & culture

Nudity: Feminine48 – Sondala Sihavong

Khop Chai Deu, 3rd floor

Sondala Sihavong’s first solo painting exhibition brings together 48 works exploring women’s bodies, beauty, identity and emotion through the artist’s perspective at the age of 48. The exhibition runs from 29 October to 29 November, with advertised visiting hours of 16:00–19:00. Admission is free.

10–28 Nov: Tue–Sat, daytime
Arts & culture

Uramado & Fortune Teller

Institut français du Laos

Discover Julie Stephen Chheng’s interactive digital art at Institut français du Laos. The France–Laos Festival programme lists Uramado AR outdoors and Fortune Teller in the gallery from 10 to 28 November, Tuesday to Saturday during the daytime, with free entry.

Saturday 14 Nov

18 events
Programme varies by dayFull schedule inside
Arts & cultureMusicCraftsFamilyFood & drinkMarketsLearning

France–Laos Festival 2026 – Vientiane Programme

Institut français du Laos

Five days of concerts, film screenings, an archaeology talk, creative workshops and a food market at Institut français du Laos. Explore the full Vientiane programme below, with times, languages and registration links. Main events run 10–14 November; the festival’s digital-art exhibitions continue until 28 November.

until 15:00
FamilyArts & cultureMarketsMusicCrafts

VIS Fun Fair x MADDFest

Vientiane International School

A community fair combining music, art, design, drama and film with food stalls, a craft marketplace, games and creative workshops. VIS Fun Fair x MADDFest welcomes everyone to the school campus, with proceeds supporting VIS Cares community outreach projects.

until 20:00
MarketsArts & culture

Ta Lard Noy: Art & Craft Market

Le Padaek Restaurant

A small weekend art and craft market at Le Padaek, with workshops, activities, food and desserts in a green setting. Held every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00. Bring reusable shopping bags and eco-friendly food containers.

until 17:00
Crafts

BLOOM – Flower Drawing Workshop

Lab de Lines

Learn floral sketching, colour blending and composition with illustrator and 2D animator aek OwO at Lab de Lines. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes all skill levels. Bring paper, a pencil, and coloured pencils or watercolours. The fee is 200,000 LAK.

onwards
Arts & culture

Kathin Ceremony at Wat Chomthong

Wat Chomthong Vanaram

Join the opening religious ceremony for the Kathin celebration at Wat Chomthong Vanaram. Kathin is a Buddhist tradition of offering robes to monks after the rains retreat. The temple invites visitors to its two-day celebration on 14–15 November.

onwards
Community

Quiz Night Under the Stars

The Highland Garden Restaurant

A team quiz at The Highland Garden Restaurant with a new guest quizmaster, games, prizes and raffles. Registration opens at 19:00; the quiz starts at 19:30. Teams are around four people, and everyone aged 18 and over is welcome. The voluntary 50,000 LAK contribution supports the Lao Elephants Australian rules football club.

Race times to be confirmed
Sport at the venue

Lao Offroad 4×4 Charity Race

Lao National Stadium KM16

Watch 4×4 drivers tackle a muddy course at the national stadium. The ninth Lao Offroad charity race supports schoolchildren and has food and merchandise stalls for spectators.

Opening ceremony: 12 Nov at 09:00Match timetable TBC
Sport at the venue

Republic of Korea Ambassador’s Cup – National Baseball Tournament

IM Bank Baseball Field – National Sports Complex KM16

The fifth Republic of Korea Ambassador’s Cup brings ten men’s and women’s teams to the Lao National Baseball Stadium at KM16. The federation’s latest poster and English announcement list 12–15 November, with the opening ceremony on 12 November at 09:00. Spectators are invited; daily match times have not yet been announced.

Arts & culture

Nudity: Feminine48 – Sondala Sihavong

Khop Chai Deu, 3rd floor

Sondala Sihavong’s first solo painting exhibition brings together 48 works exploring women’s bodies, beauty, identity and emotion through the artist’s perspective at the age of 48. The exhibition runs from 29 October to 29 November, with advertised visiting hours of 16:00–19:00. Admission is free.

10–28 Nov: Tue–Sat, daytime
Arts & culture

Uramado & Fortune Teller

Institut français du Laos

Discover Julie Stephen Chheng’s interactive digital art at Institut français du Laos. The France–Laos Festival programme lists Uramado AR outdoors and Fortune Teller in the gallery from 10 to 28 November, Tuesday to Saturday during the daytime, with free entry.

Sunday 15 Nov

15 events
onwards
Arts & culture

Kathin Ceremony at Wat Chomthong

Wat Chomthong Vanaram

Take part in the main Kathin celebration at Wat Chomthong Vanaram, with morning alms giving, a Kathin procession and offerings to monks. The programme begins at 07:00, followed by the procession at 09:00 and offerings and a shared meal at 11:00.

until 20:00
MarketsArts & culture

Ta Lard Noy: Art & Craft Market

Le Padaek Restaurant

A small weekend art and craft market at Le Padaek, with workshops, activities, food and desserts in a green setting. Held every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00. Bring reusable shopping bags and eco-friendly food containers.

Race times to be confirmed
Sport at the venue

Lao Offroad 4×4 Charity Race

Lao National Stadium KM16

Watch 4×4 drivers tackle a muddy course at the national stadium. The ninth Lao Offroad charity race supports schoolchildren and has food and merchandise stalls for spectators.

Opening ceremony: 12 Nov at 09:00Match timetable TBC
Sport at the venue

Republic of Korea Ambassador’s Cup – National Baseball Tournament

IM Bank Baseball Field – National Sports Complex KM16

The fifth Republic of Korea Ambassador’s Cup brings ten men’s and women’s teams to the Lao National Baseball Stadium at KM16. The federation’s latest poster and English announcement list 12–15 November, with the opening ceremony on 12 November at 09:00. Spectators are invited; daily match times have not yet been announced.

Arts & culture

Nudity: Feminine48 – Sondala Sihavong

Khop Chai Deu, 3rd floor

Sondala Sihavong’s first solo painting exhibition brings together 48 works exploring women’s bodies, beauty, identity and emotion through the artist’s perspective at the age of 48. The exhibition runs from 29 October to 29 November, with advertised visiting hours of 16:00–19:00. Admission is free.

10–28 Nov: Tue–Sat, daytime
Arts & culture

Uramado & Fortune Teller

Institut français du Laos

Discover Julie Stephen Chheng’s interactive digital art at Institut français du Laos. The France–Laos Festival programme lists Uramado AR outdoors and Fortune Teller in the gallery from 10 to 28 November, Tuesday to Saturday during the daytime, with free entry.

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