'Grand Theatre in Beijing' 2026 Beijing International Theatre Season Opens October 7
On September 17, the Beijing Municipal People's Government Information Office held a press conference. The theatre season will run from October 7 to year-end, nearly three months, bringing together 120 Chinese and international productions, including 38 international and 82 domestic, spanning more than ten art categories. City-wide supporting theatre activities will reach 500, with discounted ticketing offered via platforms including Damai, Maoyan, and Douyin.
Impact and considerations
The nearly three-month theatre season will significantly raise demand for Beijing venues, hotels, and dining, so business travellers should arrange accommodation and meeting space early.
Key points
- The theatre season will run from October 7 to year-end, nearly three months.
- It is co-hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, and the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles.
- The season brings together 120 Chinese and international productions, including 38 international and 82 domestic, spanning more than ten art categories.
- Beijing will also hold over 400 key public cultural activities, with city-wide supporting theatre activities reaching 500.
- The season partners with ticketing platforms including Damai, Maoyan, and Douyin to offer discounted viewing zones, with audiences able to claim benefit vouchers.
- Shougang Park will host an international theatre art fair with an approximately 2.2-km circular performance route along the High Line Park, cooling towers, Big Air landing area, and North Plaza.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- 中国旅游新闻网
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- First source publication
- 17 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 17 Sept 2026, 22:16
- Last updated
- 17 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- China Tourism News：“大戏看北京·2026北京国际戏剧展演季”10月开幕-中国旅游新闻网Document (opens in a new tab)Primary source · zh · Published 17 Sept 2026, 08:00