Bến Thành Theatre () is a theatre for performing arts inside a building that technically known as District 1 Cultural Center, now is Saigon Ward Public Service Center. Located at No. 6 Mạc Đĩnh Chi Street, Bến Nghé ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (now is Saigon ward), the theatre was built to serve the performance needs of a district-level cultural center. It is one of the major theatres in the municipality, alongside with the Hòa Bình Theater and Saigon Opera House.
Usage
Theatre There are two rooms, the 1040-people room is used for performing arts (concert, musical theatre, etc) and can be used for fan meeting. While the 150-people room is usually used for press conferences, conventions, mini shows or open stage. The theatre is located at the 1stFloor.
Cinema The DCine Bến Thành Cinema, opened in 2019 with 5 rooms and about 500 seats. The cinema is located at the Ground Floor.
Music Lounge The Bến Thành Lounge () is located at the 3rd Floor with about 300 seat. The lounge is where so many well-known Vietnamese singers have performed, such as Cẩm Ly, Quốc Thiên, Văn Mai Hương, etc.
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