Where to experience ballet in China: 10 prime venues to choose from

Updated: 2026-09-03 | China Bound

Guangzhou | Guangzhou Opera House

Designed by the late Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, Guangzhou Opera House in Guangdong province has become one of the city's most iconic architectural landmarks. [Photo/VCG]

Why visit?
Guangzhou Opera House in Guangdong province has become one of South China's leading destinations for international ballet. Its diverse season regularly features world-class touring companies, acclaimed productions, and international collaborations.

About the opera house
Since opening in 2010, the opera house has built an impressive network of international artistic partnerships. Alongside opera and dance, ballet is one of its signature art forms, making it a standout venue for ballet in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The Mariinsky Ballet rehearses *Romeo and Juliet* at the Guangzhou Opera House in 2016. [Photo/VCG]

Ideal for
Watching international touring ballet performances
Adding a ballet performance to your Greater Bay Area itinerary
Admiring Zaha Hadid’s architectural legacy

Highlights
International ballet tours
Global artistic collaborations
Designed by Zaha Hadid

Address: No 1 Zhujiang Xilu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe district, Guangzhou, Guangdong province
Getting there: Take Metro Line 3 or Line 5 to Zhujiang New Town Station (Exit B1), and walk about 350 meters east to reach the opera house