Theaters and Concert Halls

Beijing’s performing arts landscape ranges from the Paul Andreu-designed National Centre for the Performing Arts, known for its titanium-and-glass dome, to specialized venues like the Red Theater, which focuses on traditional Kung Fu stage productions. The city offers dedicated spaces for classical music at the Beijing Concert Hall and large-scale technological spectacles at Theatre OCT. These venues showcase a mix of Western-style opera, traditional Chinese performance arts, and modern theatrical engineering.

National Centre for the Performing Arts

The National Centre for the Performing Arts, and colloquially described as The Giant Egg, is an arts centre containing an opera house in…

Red Theater

Totally off the beaten path and definitely worth it. Traditional theatre set-up specialising in kung-fu plays.

Beijing Concert Hall

The Beijing Concert Hall is located on the Beixinhuajie in Xicheng District, near the west Chang'an Avenue, on the south of Liubukou.

Theatre OCT

Located near Happy Valley, this large-scale theater is the purpose-built venue for the 'Golden Mask Dynasty' show. The facility features a rotating stage and a 360-degree theater layout designed for grand spectacles.

Jie fang jun ge ju yuan

Also known as the PLA Opera House, this venue hosts a variety of performances including operas, dramas, and concerts. It is situated near the Deshengmen Gate and features modern acoustic design for professional vocal productions.