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On the weekend of February 7-8, 2026, “Cũ Tớ Mới Cậu Vol.10: Tớ Dọn Tủ, Cậu Trúng Tủ” officially returned to COMPLEX 01. The familiar Garage Sale event came back, where people “consign and liquidate” together, passing on clothes, accessories, and surplus items. During the year-end period, the program successfully called on many people to …
From January 24-30, 2026, the art exhibition “An Exhibition of Cao Thanh Lan & Gregor Siedl (Siedl/Cao duo) / Âm Âm | Drone & Drone” took place at Event Space, 3rd floor of COMPLEX 01. The exhibition was an installation inspired by Vietnamese kite flutes, presented by Heritage Art Space with support from COMPLEX 01, …
From January 9-11, 2026, the traveling art festival “Giữa Miền Di-Dịch / Dealing in Distance” opened at COMPLEX 01 with the participation of 13 Southeast Asian artists working in Southeast Asia and Germany. Co-initiated by four Goethe-Instituts in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Indonesia, and the Philippines, the program explores migration as a relational, ever-evolving …
“Chơi Rì 2025: Play Station in Hanoi” took place at COMPLEX 01 as a special journey about play. “Chơi Rì” is an art project where children in Na Rì, Bắc Kạn become game designers using local materials from their own living environment. In Tày/Nùng language, Na Rì means “long rice field,” and “Chơi Rì” carries …
In December 2025, COMPLEX 01 transformed into Block Factory – a special “joy production factory” for the Christmas season. Inspired by minimalist shapes and colors from Santa’s toy factory, the event created a festival day full of energy with craft workshops, creative play areas, Christmas music, and warm connecting activities. Wood Workshop – Creative Gara …
On November 23, 2025, in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (23/11/2005 – 23/11/2025), the Faculty of Cultural Industries and Heritage, VNU – SIS (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) in collaboration with COMPLEX 01, Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, and Nghe Moi – CCHN organized “Heritage Day SIS 2025: The Heritage …
From November 3-19, 2025, Photo Hanoi ’25 took place at COMPLEX 01 with a diverse series of photography activities – from in-depth roundtables and exhibitions to documentary screenings, gathering photographers, curators, educators, researchers, and gallery representatives from Vietnam and internationally. Exhibition “to see or to be seen” – Birgit Kleber The exhibition opening on the …
From October 21-27, 2025, Gender Week 2025 with the theme “Seeing Gender in the World” took place at COMPLEX 01, initiated by ECUE and TUVA Communication, in collaboration with Vietcetera and COMPLEX 01. Interactive Space “Seeing Gender in the World” The central activity was an interactive space open from 5:00 PM on October 21 and …
On the occasion of Vietnamese Women’s Day (October 20th), White Light Cinéhub is honored to present the program “Screening & Discussion with Young Female Directors”, featuring a collection of five short films across various genres (drama, animation, and documentary) by five directors: Trần Thị Hà Trang, Trần Hoàng Hà, Nguyễn Minh Khuê, Châu Thúy An, …
On the morning of October 18th, COMPLEX 01 came alive with the opening of “Thư Họa Hà Thành 2025” — a space where memories, art, and emotions of Hanoi converged in a vibrant flow of creativity. From early in the day, art and culture lovers gathered to stroll through the exhibition, listen, share, and rediscover …
On September 26 and 27, 2025, ACAM 2025 (Arts Coordination Annual Meeting) took place for the first time in Vietnam at COMPLEX 01. The event was co-organized by Hanoi Grapevine, the Vietnam Artist Residency Network (AiRViNe), COMPLEX 01, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), along with international partners from Japan and Taiwan, attracting a large …
At the end of August 2025, the space of COMPLEX 01 was filled with the glow of lanterns, the vibrant colors, and the joyful sounds of the Mid-Autumn season, as childhood memories and stories of traditional festivals came to life in a uniquely artistic setting. Inspired by the traditional art of woodblock printing, the entire …
On August 16, 2025, the Local Youth Initiatives Fest for Sustainable Development Goals was held with resounding success in Viet Nam, marking a significant milestone within the framework of activities commemorating International Youth Day 2025, themed “Local Youth Acting for SDGs and a Sustainable Future.” The event, organized by the United Nations in Viet Nam, …
On the afternoon of Saturday, August 2, 2025, Heritage Art Space hosted its housewarming gathering “Nhật Nhật Tân” at the new venue of HAS Art Library, Room T2.4, COMPLEX 01. The event welcomed friends of the arts to celebrate the very first opening day at this new location. During this special housewarming event, guests enjoyed …
At the end of August 2025, a special Showcase of our Art History Book Collection took place at Heritage Art Space, offering audiences a rare opportunity to explore and rediscover the journey of Vietnamese art through valuable archival publications. The event, co-organized by Heritage Art Space (HAS) and its partner VGEM, garnered significant interest from …
On the evenings of July 5th and 6th, 2025, Invisible Theatre #5 was successfully held at White Light Cinéhub – COMPLEX 01. This was a special theatrical event with a bold mission: to break down the fourth wall in audiences’ perception of traditional theatre, bringing authentic and profound artistic experiences to Hanoi’s theatre-loving community. The …
On the evening of June 10, just before the Anh Trai Vượt Ngàn Chông Gai concert in Hưng Yên, Mr.Dee Fan Meeting of rapper Đinh Tiến Đạt, took place at Polygon Musik, COMPLEX 01, drawing a large crowd and creating an atmosphere brimming with emotion. The event fostered heartfelt moments of connection between Tiến Đạt, …
Celebrating Pride Month, Pride in Younite 2025 at COMPLEX 01 delivered a vibrant cultural journey, embracing the spirit of “Pride from within, strength in unity.” With the Pride in Younite message, the event series ignited individual pride (You) and amplified it through the power of a united community (Unite). It created a safe space where …

















































