14 Concerts in Beijing to Build an Evening Around

1.Beijing: Traditional Cultural Show Peking Opera Tickets

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

You’ll watch a one-hour Peking Opera performance at Beijing’s Liyuan Theatre, inside Jianguo Hotel Qianmen. Arrive early to see actors apply makeup and change costumes, then follow the English subtitles while enjoying a close view of traditional singing, movement, and storytelling.

“Pas indispensable ! Le spectacle est long, scènes répétitives, pas de rythme, chant faux .. Malheureusement nous n’avons apprécié Le théâtre se trouve dans un hôtel pour info”

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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 watch one hour of Beijing Opera at Liyuan Theatre. You may see performers prepare their make-up, follow the action with English subtitles, and choose seating with tea and snacks included.

“I must say this activity is not for everyone, and if you not into old Chinese movies that have some degree of musical or theatrical you won’t understand/enjoy this piece. I loved it as the actors were amazing and demonstrated some kung fu style opera which was great and the story was easily understood with subtitles on the side screens. ( can we commend the actors from me please as they were great and I want them to know this old culture is getting lost not only in China but all countries and I want them to know to carry on the great work). Simply amazing if you like all…”

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4.Liyuan Theatre Peking Opera Ticket

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

Spend 60 minutes at Liyuan Theatre inside Qianmen Jianguo Hotel, watching classic Peking Opera scenes such as The Crossroads and Farewell My Concubine. You receive the theatre booking number by WhatsApp on the day of the show. Optional transfer is available, while standard seats are in rows 19 to 22.

“A great opportunity to experience unique Chinese culture. Very colourful, unique, and entertaining. Definitely recommended if you visit Beijing. Li was very nice and helpful providing all guidance on the venue and travel routes. Thank you!”

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5.Mutianyu Great Wall Tickets with Chairlift and Toboggan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $50

Visit Mutianyu independently with an entry ticket, five-minute internal shuttle, chairlift uphill, and toboggan ride down. You can arrive between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM. This is a ticket service, not a guided tour, and your official ticket arrives by WhatsApp, WeChat, or iMessage.

“Very good tour. The agency is constantly texting you to verify you are in the right place and everything goes smooth. Recommended”

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6.Beijing: Must-See Peking Opera at Liyuan Theatre Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $37

Spend about an hour at Liyuan Theatre watching classic Peking Opera performed by the China National Peking Opera Company. Expect painted faces, elaborate costumes, singing, movement, and traditional stories. Choose your seat, add Beijing Roast Duck or a vegetarian dinner, and read the English program notes.

“interessatante ne vale la pena se vuoi immergerti a 360 gradi nella cultura cinese”

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7.Beijing Liyuan Theater Peking Opera Ticket Booking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $30

Spend about an hour at Beijing’s Liyuan Theater watching Peking Opera, with singing, recitation, acting, acrobatics, colorful costumes, and English translations. Arrive for a glimpse of performers applying makeup. Choose upstairs seating with snacks or a downstairs ticket. The experience begins at 7:30 pm and is wheelchair accessible.

“Its a cool experience but we think is a little overpriced, nice that they have subtitles in english.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $79

Meet near Hua Gong Station for a small-group cultural session led in Chinese and English. Learn tea brewing, hear a Guqin master, try the instrument, write calligraphy, wear Hanfu, join a teacher-honoring ritual, and take photos.

“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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9.Beijing: Night Tour Of Peking Opera Show / Transfer

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

Your English-speaking guide and private driver collect you at 18:20, drive you to the theater, and return you after the 19:30 to 20:40 show. You’ll see colorful costumes, martial arts, mime, singing, and traditional instruments. 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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10.Peking Opera at Liyuan Theater Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $49

Spend one evening at Beijing’s Liyuan Theater watching classic Peking Opera scenes with painted faces, singing, dance, music, and martial arts. The show lasts about an hour, English subtitles explain the story, and some tickets may include a chance to see makeup preparation. Choose upstairs or downstairs seating.

“Opera is not for everyone. I am glad that I was there and I loved it . The singing, dancing, martial arts, music and performance ，I thought it was beautiful and fabulous. It is an easy way to know the Chinese culture. Surprisingly, there was English subtile which helped me a lot.”

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11.Liyuan Theater Beijing Opera Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $40

Meet staff at Qianmen Jianguo Hotel 30 minutes before the 19:30 show, collect your ticket, and watch one hour of Peking Opera with stylized movement, colorful makeup, costumes, singing, acrobatics, and live Chinese instruments.

“May is a talented guide which lead us effectively through the Summer Palace and The Great Wall. She was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the places we visited and we had a very good time together.”

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12.Beijing Opera Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $39

Spend one hour at Beijing’s Liyuan Theatre watching a traditional Beijing Opera performance at 7:30 pm. The ticket includes admission but no guide, transport, food, or drinks. Arrive 30 minutes early, and use the theatre booking reference issued after purchase.

“The Peking Opera is an UNESCO cultural heritage show. It is recognised for not just the performing arts but the history and heritage too. The show is colourful, thoughtful and a great way to spend part of an evening. Miss Li arranged the tickRead more”

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13.Liyuan Theatre Peking Opera Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $39

Spend one evening at Beijing’s Liyuan Theatre for a 60-minute Peking Opera performance beginning at 7:30 pm. Expect professional singers, striking costumes, elaborate makeup, and English subtitles. Your ticket is issued after booking, with optional hotel transfer and help from Ms. Li.

“Very nice cultural experience. English subtitles give a good idea of the plot and costumes are Beautiful. The activity provider ms. Li was extremely helpful: all the details were meticulously provided ahead of time so we didn’t have any proRead more”

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14.Private Tour: Shichahai, Nanluoguxiang and Peking Opera&dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $180

Start with hotel pickup at 4 pm, walk Nanluoguxiang Hutong and Shichahai, eat Peking duck with drinks, then watch a Peking Opera performance. Your private English-speaking guide handles transportation and timing. Warren is one guide named in guest feedback.

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