A new 2,500-seat theatre valued at VND2 trillion (US$75.9 million) is being planned in Hanoi, with construction expected between 2026 and 2030, as the capital seeks to modernise its cultural infrastructure and meet rising public demand for high-quality performances.

Theatres are hosting a series of free special artistic performances for the public in celebration of the 14th National Party Congress.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Cải lương (reformed opera) play Nhật Thực (Eclipse) won four gold medals at the China-ASEAN Theatre Week, which concluded in Nanning, China, on November 1.

The 2025 National Cheo Festival, one of the country’s most anticipated traditional theatre events, is back with a rich line-up of performances showcasing both artistic heritage and fresh creative energy.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Drama Theatre and a creative team from the Republic of Korea are undertaking the special artistic project Cafe Bánh Mì, a musical about President Ho Chi Minh, in celebration of Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025).

The ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" will make its official Vietnamese premiere at the Ho Guom Theatre, Hanoi, on the evenings of June 27-28, according to the Vietnam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB).

VOV.VN - The world-famous opera Carmen, composed by Georges Bizet, will be magnificently brought to life on stage in Hanoi this April which is expected to captivate audiences with its passionate melodies and dramatic storytelling.

VOV.VN - A stage play by the Ho Chi Minh City Theatre Association will participate in the 43rd Busan Theatre Festival scheduled to take place from April 3 to 20 in the Republic of Korea (RoK), according to the municipal Theatre Association.

Britain's TNT Theatre is bringing the bard to stages in Vietnam’s big cities from May 21-24.

VOV.VN -The internationally renowned Orchestra of the Royal Opera of Versailles thrilled approximately 1,000 Hanoians with their spectacular Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons performance at Ho Guom Theatre on April 21 evening.