Medan offers a handful of theaters and venues that house the city’s growing performing arts industry. While many of the venues are focused on Indonesian theater and cultural performances, there are new venues dedicated to staging film and theater production from overseas. One such venue in the city center is the Alliance Française Medan, a global organization dedicated to French culture and film.
Alliance Française Medan
Touting 137 years of history, the Alliance Française is an institution focused on teaching French and its cultural nuances to a global audience. The Medan school is located in the city center and includes a theater that stages French-focused productions and cultural events. In addition to localized theatrical productions, Medan has hosted its first foreign film festivals well as national premiers of French films, music and other productions.
Address: Jl. Hasanuddin No.5B, Petisah Hulu, Kec. Medan Baru, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20153, Indonesia
Phone: +62 61 4537447
Operating Hours:
– Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
– Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
– Sunday: Closed
Admission Cost: N/A
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Mikie Star Theater
The largest concert theatre in Medan, the Mikie Star Theater is capable of holding up to 3,000 people. It is located at the Mikie Holiday Resort Funland Theme Park and is approximately 2 hours from the Kualanamu International Airport. The theater welcomes local and international stars, including various K-pop artists from South Korea. The theater is equipped with world class services and includes a year-round performance schedule. Regular events include concerts, themed parties, dance and other performing arts.
Address: Jl. Letjend Jamin Ginting, Sempajaya, Berastagi, Sempajaya, Karo, Kabupaten Karo, Sumatera Utara 22152, Indonesia
Phone: +62 61 4539957
Operating Hours: N/A
Admission Cost: N/A
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Medan Adventist Convention Hall
The multipurpose Medan Adventist Convention Hall serves as the city’s convention center and is home to various events throughout the year, both public and private in nature. While often serving as a venue for weddings, the location has also played host to various concerts, performing arts and theatrical performances. The location offers ample parking for visitors and is often the host of conventions held in Medan.
Address: Jl. R. A. Kartini, Madras Hulu, Kec. Medan Polonia, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20151, Indonesi
Phone: +62 811 6393 777
Operating Hours:
– Monday – Thursday: 24 hours
– Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
– Saturday: Closed
– Sunday: 24 hours
Admission Cost: N/A
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