25th Lao Handicraft Festival
Explore traditional Lao handicrafts at the 25th Lao Handicraft Festival at Lao-ITECC, with crafts from all 18 provinces. The festival runs from 31 October to 8 November; daily opening hours have not yet been confirmed. The festival programme also includes the Lao Ethnic Fashion Show on 6 November, according to KPL. The show’s start time, exact venue and admission or booking arrangements have not yet been confirmed. National Handicraft Day celebrations include a morning walk from Patuxay to That Luang on 1 November: meet at 05:30 for a 06:00 start. On 1 November, a discussion on Lao traditions, “Hit 12, Khong 14”, takes place at Lao-ITECC from 09:00 to 12:00. The announcement is in Lao; the discussion language, admission and booking arrangements are not specified.
- When
- Saturday 31 October – Sunday 8 November 2026
Opening hours to be confirmed · Vientiane time - Where
- Lao-ITECC Exhibition Center
Vientiane, Laos
Exact street address not confirmed. Search for this venue on Google Maps ↗
How to go
Check the organiser’s page for daily opening hours, admission details and the programme before visiting. The festival poster confirms the dates and venue, but does not state opening hours or entry charges. KPL lists the Lao Ethnic Fashion Show for 6 November, but does not specify the show’s time, exact venue, ticket price or booking arrangements. Confirm these details with the organiser before planning around the show.
Festival programme report — KPL ↗Original announcementLast checked: 29/10/2026 (UTC+7). Plans can change; check the organiser’s announcement before setting off.