Beijing saw a vibrant performance arts market in 2025, with annual revenues surpassing 5 billion yuan (about 713.5 million U.S. dollars) for the first time -- a year-on-year uptick of 27 percent, according to the municipal culture and tourism bureau.
January 17, 2026
2026-01-17
From Jan. 10 to 11, the classic Italian opera Turandot was staged for two performances at the Chongqing Grand Theatre. Since the start of the new year, the Italy-born opera, set against a Chinese backdrop, has toured several Chinese cities, continuing a long-standing tradition of cultural exchange between China and Italy.
January 15, 2026
2026-01-15
Wing Chun, an original Chinese dance drama from the southern city of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, opened its North American run in Toronto, Canada, on Tuesday night, bringing a stylized blend of martial arts, contemporary dance and cinematic storytelling to Canadian audiences.
December 23, 2025
2025-12-23
The original Chinese dance drama "Wing Chun" made its debut in Toronto on Tuesday evening, launching a commercial run that marks another highlight in cultural exchanges between China and Canada.
December 18, 2025
2025-12-18
China's leading video streaming platform Bilibili announced Tuesday it is upgrading its 2025 New Year's Eve Gala, expanding the event into a combined online and offline celebration aimed at young audiences.
December 17, 2025
2025-12-17
December 17, 2025
2025-12-17
Dancers perform the Chinese dance drama Oriental Legend in Toronto, Canada, on Dec. 12, 2025. The drama, showcasing the elegance of traditional Chinese culture and the allure of multicultural integration, will have multiple performances in Toronto and Ottawa in December.
December 15, 2025
2025-12-15
The Liaocheng Acrobatic Troupe from east China's Shandong Province staged its debut performance here on Saturday, wowing crowds with stunning acrobatic skills.
December 15, 2025
2025-12-15
The puppet festival, which is part of the 2025 Maritime Silk Road International Cultural Tourism Festival, kicked off here Friday. Puppeteers home and abroad presented various puppet shows here, delivering a visual feast for the audience.
December 15, 2025
2025-12-15
The Yutai Teahouse, a beloved cultural landmark onstage, once again opened its doors to eager audiences.
December 3, 2025
2025-12-03
The epic dance drama "Tiangong Kaiwu" premiered to an enthusiastic reception on Friday evening at Athens' Christmas Theater, the Greek capital's largest indoor venue.
November 29, 2025
2025-11-29
The stage play "Searching for Doolittle" made its debut on Saturday in Quzhou, eastern China's Zhejiang province.
November 19, 2025
2025-11-19
Beijing is witnessing a surge in high-profile theater premieres, as a series of major performing arts events bring internationally acclaimed productions to Chinese or even Asian audiences for the first time.
November 18, 2025
2025-11-18
A series of traditional Chinese opera performances are hitting the stage across Anhui province, drawing local audiences and international students. The event, part of the "Hundred Operas Enter Anhui — Stars Shine in Hefei" program, will run through the 2026 Chinese New Year.
November 3, 2025
2025-11-03
A delegation from the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham in the U.K. visited Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing on Oct. 27 for a cultural exchange celebrating two iconic playwrights: Tang Xianzu and William Shakespeare.
November 2, 2025
2025-11-02
Immersive theater is quickly becoming the new frontier for entertainment in China — especially among young people — with ancient guild halls, shopping malls and industrial warehouses transformed to transport audiences to "other worlds".
October 30, 2025
2025-10-30
The 9th Beijing International Ballet Competition for Dance Schools and Dance Performance 2025, hosted by the Beijing Dance Academy, is uniting top dance schools and performers from over 20 countries, offering a platform for global collaboration and talent development.
October 26, 2025
2025-10-26
The National Ballet of China's original production, The Crane Calling, returned to the stage on Sept 24 at Beijing's Tianqiao Theater, marking the 10th anniversary of its premiere with a newly updated version. This work revisits the inspiring story of Xu Xiujuan (1964-87), a young woman who gave her life while trying to save cranes in a rainstorm.
September 30, 2025
2025-09-30
Festival gathers international theater companies for dazzling performances, experimental works and stories to inspire cultural dialogue.
September 30, 2025
2025-09-30
The immersive suspense theater production, Miss Julie, is set to return to Star Theaters on Sept 25, captivating audiences once again with its innovative theatrical format and intense, interactive experience.
September 30, 2025
2025-09-30
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