Chongqing
Latest news, upcoming events and future plans for Chongqing concerts and shows
Chongqing Grand Theatre 2026-2027 season features expanded Yangtze River cultural program with new works combining traditional Sichuan opera and contemporary dance.
Yangtze River cruise evening entertainment upgraded: new Sichuan opera (川剧) performances on all premium cruise ships sailing through the Three Gorges.
Hongya Cave night performance district expands with new traditional music venue showcasing authentic Sichuan folk songs and instrumental music.
Chongqing 2027 planning: new metro-area concert hall announced for Yuzhong district to host major national and international touring productions.
Our licensed English-speaking Chongqing guides can help you get tickets, navigate venues, and arrange the best seats.
Book aSichuan Opera — face-changing Bian Lian (变脸), fire-spitting, and acrobatics — performed at the Chongqing Sichuan Opera Theatre. Nightly performances in an intimate theater setting.
Held annually (usually October) — multi-genre outdoor music festival with Chinese and Asian indie, rock, and electronic acts. Multi-day event at outdoor venues near the Jialing River.
The city's main performing arts venue — ballet, opera, Chinese classical music, and touring theatrical productions. Check monthly schedule through your guide.
Major arena concerts — Chinese pop and rock artists, and occasional international performers. One of southwest China's largest venues.
Evening performances on the Yangtze and Jialing River — traditional Chinese music, dance, and cultural performances combined with the city's spectacular night views. Usually combined with dinner cruise.
A growing indie and underground music scene — local rock bands, indie acts, and occasional touring performers at small venues in the Jiefangbei and Yuzhou districts.
