Beijing
A hip hutong livehouse popular with local musicians, Jiang Hu stages folk, blues, jazz and open-mic shows most nights in its wood-beamed courtyard space…
Must-see entertainment in Beijing
Beijing
The most atmospheric Peking opera house in town (it was undergoing refurbishment at time of research, so fingers crossed it stays that way...), Huguang…
Beijing
Beijing's premier acrobatic show is a rapid-fire fiesta of youthful acrobats, gymnasts, contortionists and daredevils, who between them pull off some…
Beijing
One of Mao's '10 Great Buildings' erected in 1959 to mark a decade of the People's Republic of China, the Workers' Stadium was built to hold 80,000 people…
Beijing
Local bands, cabaret, salsa dancing and life drawing are just some of the antics unfolding nightly at this arty, Jazz-Age-styled bar and performance space…
Beijing
Rock star Cui Jian’s saxophonist, whose quartet plays here, opened this dark and moody upstairs jazz den overlooking Qianhai Lake. It’s the best place to…
Beijing
Named after China’s most famous practitioner of Peking opera, this modern theatre has around 1000 seats and is home turf for the prestigious China…
Beijing
The closest Beijing has to a genuine art-house cinema. Regular mini-festivals cover various genres as well as the usual Hollywood blockbusters. Find it…
Beijing
Distorted guitars rule at this divey mainstay of Beijing's underground-music scene. Punk, garage, indie and metal bands dominate, plus the occasional DJ…
Beijing
Check out up-and-coming Chinese bands at this arty, 500-capacity livehouse, which also stages movie screenings and cultural events.
Beijing
Dingjun Mountain, an excerpt of Peking opera believed to be the first Chinese film, was screened at this historical cinema back in 1905. Remarkably, you…
Beijing
Named after the celebrated Chinese novelist and dramatist whose works include the play Teahouse, the nightly shows at this tourist-oriented complex are…
Beijing
This touristy theatre in the Qianmen Jianguo Hotel has nightly performances of Peking opera complete with English subtitles. The setting isn’t traditional…
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
The daily show is The Legend of Kung Fu, which follows one boy’s journey to become a warrior monk. Slick, high-energy fight scenes are interspersed with…
Beijing
Conveniently situated in the basement of the Taikoo Li Sanlitun shopping mall, this swish multiplex usually shows at least one or two English-language…
Beijing
Cheap shooters, ear-splitting rock bands, and a young, up-for-it crowd make this smoky dive a fun place to visit on weekends. It's on the floor above…
Beijing
Students from Nanluogu Xiang's Central Academy of Drama (China's most prestigious) sometimes perform at this informal, non-profit theatre on an unnamed…
Beijing
From international rock bands to EDM DJs, there's usually something going on at Tango, a medium-sized venue that comfortably holds a thousand revellers.
Beijing
Yet another Beijing venue specialising in classical recitals and orchestral ensembles. The concert hall is state-of-the-art, with around 1000 seats. You…
Beijing
The nightly 'Classic Acrobatic Show' is cheaper and less spectacular than the performance at Chaoyang Theatre, starring the more junior members of the…
Tianqiao Performing Arts Centre
Beijing
The Grand Theatre at this modern performing-arts complex has 1600 seats and hosts big-name touring productions like Blue Man Group, Wizard of Oz and the…
Beijing
Modern theatre venue that hosts a range of performances, including ballet, musical theatre, drama, classical, opera and Chinese folk music. Check the…
Beijing
A student-oriented livehouse with a predisposition toward guitar solos, devil horns and dodgy drinks.
Beijing
Multiplex cinema usually showing one or two Western movie releases.
