LIHF 2026

Name: LIHF 2026 | Lao International HipHop Festival
Start: 2026-11-13T10:00:00+07:00
End: 2026-11-15T22:00:00+07:00
Location: Lao-ITECC

Lao International HipHop Festival 2026

One Culture • One Movement • One Region

13–15 November 2026Lao-ITECC

About

LIHF

Lao International HipHop Festival 2026

Lao International HipHop Festival (LIHF) is a rebranded evolution of the original Lao HipHop Festival, founded in 2017. As the leading urban youth cultural platform in Laos, LIHF has grown into a movement that unites communities through authentic HipHop culture.

Founded in 2017 — 9 years of cultural impact

Celebrates dance, rap, graffiti, DJing, fashion & creativity

Leading urban youth platform in Laos & the region

Festival at a Glance

LIHF 2026 · Lao-ITECC

5,000+Onsite Visitors

10M+Online Reach

500+Artists & Competitors

50–70Market Booths

7Main Activities

Organizer

Fanglao Studio

Fanglao Studio is the leading dance and creative event organization in Laos — the creative force behind LIHF, building platforms for youth, hip-hop culture, and contemporary Lao expression through events, media, and community.

Organizer of Lao HipHop Festival, UYD Lao Youth Festival & Fanglao Jam
Dance education programs and cultural productions
Experienced in youth events and international collaboration
Performance, community development & creative industry growth

Timeline

Our Journey

From Lao HipHop roots to an international movement.

9Years of Impact

2017 — 20267 milestones

201701
Lao HipHop Festival founded
201902
Street culture community grows
202203
Regional battles & platforms
202304
Expanded battles & youth programs
202405
Open international categories
202506
LIHF brand evolution begins
07 · Milestone2026
LIHF — International festival

Competitions

Competitions & Activities

Seven main disciplines. Open international categories and Lao-only battles.

7 Disciplines150M+ LAK Prizes

Open International

Breaking Battle 2vs2

Open international breaking battles. Show power, foundation, and originality.

> 32M LAK

View Details Register — Breaking

Open International

Open Style Battle 2vs2

Freestyle street dance battle open to all styles and countries.

> 27M LAK

View Details Register — Open Style

Crew Competition

5–8 members, 4–6 minute set. Team choreography and stage presence.

> 56M LAK

View Details Register — Crew

Open International

DJ Open Format

Open international DJ competition — scratch, mix, and crowd control.

17M LAK

View Details Register — DJ

Graffiti Competition

Theme: HipHop Beyond Borders. Live painting and street art skills.

15M LAK

View Details Register — Graffiti

Lao Only

Rap 7 To Smoke

Lao MCs only — rapid-fire bars in the classic 7-to-smoke format.

7M LAK

View Details Register — Rap

Public Event

HipHop Concert & Market

The festival's grand public finale spans two full days at Lao-ITECC — open to everyone. Each evening, the main stage hosts Lao headliners, regional guests, and international acts with live DJ sets and dancer collaborations before an expected 3,000+ audience. Throughout both days, a 50–70 booth Street Food & Fashion Market fills the grounds with local cuisine, streetwear, creative brands, and SME vendors.

Explore Concert & Market

Join LIHF 2026

Choose your path — compete, vend, or partner with the festival.

CompetitorsVendors & SMEsSponsors & Partners

Competitors

Vendors & SMEs

Book a booth at the Street Food & Fashion Market (50–70 booths).

Book a Booth

Sponsors & Partners

Title, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Community partnership tiers.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsor the Movement

Partnership & Sponsorship

LIHF is the largest urban youth cultural platform in Laos — partner with us to reach 5,000+ onsite visitors, 10M+ online impressions, and a region-wide HipHop audience.

Project Objectives

Empower Lao youth through HipHop culture, dance, music, and creative expression

Promote cultural exchange between Laos, ASEAN, and the international HipHop community

Create a professional platform for emerging artists, crews, and creative entrepreneurs

Strengthen Laos' creative industries, SMEs, and street culture economy

Position Vientiane as a regional destination for urban youth culture and festivals

Why Support LIHF

Direct access to Laos' most engaged youth and street culture audience
High-impact cultural diplomacy connecting Lao heritage with global HipHop
Tourism and city activation around Lao-ITECC and the wider capital region
Authentic brand engagement through live activations, booths, and main stage presence
Meaningful CSR aligned with youth development and creative industry growth

Why Partner With Us

Largest HipHop and urban youth festival platform in Laos
Direct connection to Gen Z and young adult audiences (35–50% core demographic)
Live brand activation across battles, market, concert, and sponsor village
Regional visibility across Laos, Thailand, and ASEAN HipHop networks
CSR impact supporting youth, education, and creative industry development
High-value media content — recap film, social clips, and press coverage

Sponsorship Packages

Title Sponsor500M LAKExclusive naming rights, main stage branding, VIP hospitality, and top-tier media integration across all LIHF channels.

Gold Sponsor250M LAKPremium visibility on main stage, sponsor village flagship booth, and featured placement in marketing campaigns.

Silver Sponsor100M LAKStrong festival-wide presence, sponsor village booth, and inclusion in digital and on-site branding.

Bronze Sponsor50M LAKBrand presence in sponsor village, select digital mentions, and on-site activation opportunities.

Community Partner20M LAKSupport the movement at an accessible tier — logo recognition, community listings, and partner acknowledgements.

Expected Outcomes

5,000+Onsite Visitors

500+Artists & Competitors

10+Countries Represented

50–70Market Booths

100+Volunteers & Crew

10M+Online Impressions

5Sponsorship Tiers

Target Audience

Youth 15–2435%

Core HipHop fans, dancers, MCs, and street culture participants

Young Adults 25–3450%

Festival-goers, fashion buyers, concert audience, and SME customers

General Public 35+15%

Families, media, industry guests, and cultural supporters

5,000+ expected onsite across the festival weekend10M+ projected reach across social, press, and partner channels

Marketing Reach

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube — year-round LIHF and Fanglao Studio channels
Regional media partners, press releases, and festival recap coverage
Influencer and creator collaborations across dance, music, and lifestyle
On-ground posters, LED, and venue branding across Vientiane
Partner co-branded content and sponsor village activations on-site

Advertising Plan

Official LIHF 2026 key visual and brand system
Billboard and outdoor placements in Vientiane
LED screens and venue branding at Lao-ITECC
Posters, flyers, and on-site wayfinding
Social reels, short-form video, and paid digital boosts
Influencer takeovers and creator partnerships
Press kit, media wall, and post-event recap film

Production Timeline

mayProject proposal finalised & core team mobilised
junSponsor outreach, partnership meetings & package confirmations
julCompetitor, vendor & partner registration opens
augFull marketing campaign, key visual launch & media push
sepProduction build, artist logistics & final run-of-show
octFestival execution (Nov event) & recap content delivery

Budget Summary

1.3B LAK total festival budgetIndicative allocation for sponsor review — full line-item detail in the Sponsorship Deck PDF.

Venue, infrastructure & site build

Main stage, sound, lighting & technical production

Artist fees, guests & international logistics

Marketing, media & advertising campaign

Competition prize pool & awards

Operations, staff, security & volunteer programme

Contingency & production reserve

Become a Sponsor Download Sponsorship Deck

Schedule

Schedule & Floor Plan

LIHF runs 13–15 November 2026 at Lao-ITECC. The two-day main program below covers battles, the Street Food & Fashion Market, and concerts — plan your route before you arrive.

2 Main Program Days13 Program Slots7 Venue Zones

Daily Program

09:00
Registration & Opening Ceremony
Registration Area
10:00
Breaking Battle Preliminaries
Main Stage
12:00
Open Style Battle Preliminaries
Main Stage
14:00
Graffiti Live Session
Graffiti Zone
16:00
DJ Competition
Main Stage
19:00
Concert Night
Main Stage

Venue Zones

ITECC grounds — main stage, markets, sponsor village, graffiti zone, VIP lounge, and registration at a glance.

Zone Guide

Main StageBattles, concert, and main programming.

Sponsor VillageBrand activations and partner booths.

Street FoodFood vendors and local flavors.

Fashion MarketFashion brands and SME booths.

Graffiti ZoneLive graffiti competition area.

VIP / Media LoungePress, VIP, and media area.

Registration AreaCheck-in, opening ceremony, and festival entry.

Media

Media & Downloads

Download the partnership deck and relive past festival moments — stay connected across our channels.

Sponsorship PDF2 Recap VideosSocial Channels

PDF

Partnership

Sponsorship Deck 2026

Partnership opportunities, audience reach, and brand visibility at LIHF.Download PDF

Past Highlights

Recap films from previous LIHF editions — more coming soon.

2024

LIHF 2024 Recap

2023

LIHF 2023 Recap

Follow usSocial Channels

Contact

Questions about registration, partnerships, or the festival? Reach out to the LIHF team.

info@lihf.la

Phone

+856 20 XXXX XXXX

Venue

Lao-ITECCKaysone Phomvihane Road, Saysettha District, Vientiane