BEIJING LIVE MUSIC

Our Top 6 Live Music Experiences in Beijing

6 nights of music  ·  seats from $28

The 6 best live music experiences you can book right now, with the price of a seat, how long the programme runs and what the room is like once the lights go down.

Beijing: Traditional Cultural Show Peking Opera Tickets - Getting to the theater and collecting your ticket
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Beijing: Traditional Cultural Show Peking Opera Tickets

1.Traditional Cultural Show Peking Opera Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 66 reviews · 1 - 2.5 hours · from $28Our pick

At Beijing’s Liyuan Theatre, you’ll watch a one-hour Peking Opera performance with English subtitles at the Jianguo Hotel Qianmen. Arrive 30 minutes early to exchange your e-ticket and possibly watch the actors apply their striking makeup and change costumes. The daily program varies, and seating may be section-based, so early arrival can help.

“Suggest to defiantly get there early to get a good spot as the seats are not reserved, sections are. They have teleprompters in Chinese and English, but the performance needs very little explanation. They do sell drinks about 7USD for a glass of wine. They have a dinner option. However, walk the block found great value to eat before or after, same steer as the metro no need to cross the large streets.”

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Liyuan Theatre Beijing Opera Show Tickets - Meeting the Staff at 19:00
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Liyuan Theatre Beijing Opera Show Tickets

2.Liyuan Theatre Beijing Opera Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 60 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Meet staff at Qianmen Jianguo Hotel 30 minutes before the 19:30 show, then take your seat inside Liyuan Theatre. You can watch performers apply their striking make-up before the curtain rises. The one-hour Beijing Opera includes English subtitles, musical storytelling, acrobatic movement, and optional tea and snacks in the blue seating zone.

“it was somewhat special. Not something I would recommend to others to be honest.”

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Beijing LiYuan Theatre VIP Seats Opera Show with Private Transfer Service

3.Beijing LiYuan Theatre VIP Seats Opera Show with Private Transfer Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $80Top rated

Spend an evening at Beijing’s Liyuan Theatre with VIP seating, private hotel pickup, tea, snacks, and a roughly one-hour Peking Opera performance. Your driver takes you door to door, while guides such as Cathy explain the stories, makeup, costumes, and music. Expect several short scenes rather than one complete opera.

“Unfortunately the opera event was not available. Cathy from the tour agency recommended an acrobatic show instead, which was amazing! Well worth seeing. The driver picked me up easily and came into the theatre foyer with me to check that I knew where my seat was. The driver also waited for me in the foyer after the event. Very smooth, no problems.”

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Liyuan Theatre Peking Opera Ticket - Costumes, makeup, music, and movement
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Liyuan Theatre Peking Opera Ticket

4.Liyuan Theatre Peking Opera Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Spend one hour at Beijing’s Liyuan Theatre watching classic Peking Opera scenes, including The Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers, The Crossroads, and Farewell My Concubine. The 7:30pm show uses elaborate costumes, singing, dance, acting, music, and martial arts. You can book a ticket only or add a central Beijing hotel transfer.

“It was a performance that captured almost all the elements of Peking opera in a nutshell. It included romantic scenes, battle scenes, and dramatic scenes. It also featured fantastic acrobatics. That's how I envisioned this performance, and it was exactly that. It also featured stunning color schemes and an interesting presentation of the artist's preparations for the performance. I also want to emphasize your very kind support in helping me get to the venue where the performance took place.”

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Beijing Culture Event: Tea Ceremony, Music Show, Calligraphy - Tea ceremony: learning the six-step method
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Beijing Culture Event: Tea Ceremony, Music Show, Calligraphy

5.Beijing Culture Event: Tea Ceremony, Music Show, Calligraphy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $79

Meet your bilingual guide at Hua Gong Station for a 2.5-hour cultural session featuring a tea ceremony, private guqin performance, hands-on guqin practice, calligraphy, Hanfu dress, photos, and traditional ritual. The group is limited to eight, and Sylvia may meet you at the station entrance to help you find the art center.

“This cultural event in Beijing was a wonderful experience. We discovered the elegance of the traditional tea ceremony, enjoyed a private guqin concert, and even had the chance to try playing it ourselves. We also got an introduction to Chinese calligraphy, which was both fun and calming. A skilled English-Chinese translator made everything easy to follow and understand. A perfect way to explore Chinese culture in an authentic and engaging setting!”

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Beijing: Night Tour Of Peking Opera Show / Transfer - Your 18:20 hotel pickup in Beijing
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Beijing: Night Tour Of Peking Opera Show / Transfer

6.Night Tour Of Peking Opera Show / Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $166

Meet your private guide and driver at your Beijing hotel at 18:20, then ride to a 19:30 Peking Opera performance lasting until 20:40. You’ll see painted faces, bold costumes, dance, mime, martial arts, and live traditional music. A private vehicle returns you to your hotel afterward. Dinner is not included.

“Perfecta. Los dos taxistas super atentos en todo momento. Poniendo facilidades tanto en traslado como a la hora de señalizar el hotel / teatro mediante fotos. La mesa en la que estuvimos fue perfecta y aunque fuera compartida, estaba muy céntrica. El show fascinante. Volvería sin dudarlo y repetiría. Brunch + té durante el espectáculo.”

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