Experience

Grand Opera House

Experience one of the world's largest timber opera houses, where European theatre heritage begins a new chapter in Yanguan.

The exterior view of the Yanguan Wanguo Opera House, showcasing its grand architectural facade.

What to expect

A travelling theatre

Discover a remarkable theatre that journeyed from Paris and Geneva to Yanguan.

Exceptional acoustics

Experience performances in a handcrafted timber theatre renowned for its natural sound.

Live performances

Enjoy concerts and artistic programmes in the home of the Da Chao Philharmonic Orchestra.

Curved white wave-shaped opera building at twilight, Qiantang river and Bailian Pagoda visible far in background. — Grand Opera House at dusk with Qiantang River and ancient town backdrop

Historic stone city wall pavilion in foreground, modern wave-shaped opera theatre illuminated behind it at dusk. — Opera house paired with ancient stone city gate tower

Wide front shot of flowing ripple roof opera building with warm interior lighting and abstract fluid plaza pavement. — Full horizontal front view of Grand Opera House at night

Bird’s-eye perspective capturing overlapping white wave roof panels and winding surrounding walkways. — Top-down aerial view of layered curved roof structure

Overhead shot of wave-form opera hall with colorful facade lighting, ancient town buildings stretching behind. — Aerial full view of Grand Opera House lit by blue night lights

Overhead view of lit opera house plaza dotted with walking visitors, surrounding green lawn and historic city ramparts. — Aerial night shot with visitors on plaza