Live shows · BEIJING SHOWS
Every trip has an evening going spare. These 15 beijing shows are worth filling it with, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with the day.
Spend one evening at Beijing’s Red Theatre watching a fast-moving hour of Chinese acrobatics, graceful choreography, music, lights, and startling stunts. Your actual e-ticket arrives by WhatsApp, WeChat, or iMessage on the morning of the show. Plan to arrive early and use the subway.
“Amazing skills-our 7 and 9 year olds were glued to their seats throughout the performance”
Head to Beijing’s Red Theatre on Xingfu Street, show your reference number and name, and collect your ticket 30 minutes before the performance. You’ll watch a one-hour production of acrobatics, flexibility, props, costumes, and tightly timed routines. Coordinators such as Dragon and Wang may help with directions and Chinese ticket details.
“The booking process was very smooth. I was contacted on WhatsApp on how to obtain the tickets at the red theatre and given my limited mandarin, I just showed the lady at the ticket counter the WhatsApp message and obtained the ticRead more”
Spend one hour at Beijing’s Red Theatre watching Chinese acrobatics set to music and colored lights. Shows run at 4:20 and 5:40 p.m. daily. You can arrange central hotel transfer, while Sunflower Tours China sends the valid theatre QR code by WhatsApp.
“We booked at the last minute and lily was very helpful with all the details to ensure that we arrived at the theatre in time. We even had a complementary tea awaiting us ! The show was excellent. An incredible performance. Really worth going to see. Highly recommend. Must visit in Beijing.”
You’ll watch Beijing’s Golden Mask Dynasty Show, a theatrical story of a queen’s love told through dance, music, costume, rotating scenery, and a dramatic water scene. Cathy or another English-speaking contact helps coordinate the evening, while a private driver handles hotel pickup, theater arrival, and the return trip.
“Theatre was clean and modern. The show was amazing! There is a water scene- which is spectacular! A great trip”
Spend an evening with a Beijing roast duck meal and a performance at Chaoyang Theatre. Pickup is available from hotels inside the Fourth Ring Road, with VIP seating advertised for the show. Guides such as Sam, Cynthia, and William Kuang have led past departures, but the restaurant experience can vary.
“I found it very odd that I was the only person who was booked for this tour. It was unfortunate as I was traveling alone on business and was hoping to meet others for a dinner together. Much to my dismay, I attended the show which was fantastic - don't get me wrong! and then went to dinner, by myself, in an empty restaurant. Awkward. The guide was friendly but didn't really generate conversation nor talk about the areas we were driving through. He spent most of the time in the van talking in Mandarin to the driver. If others had attended, this would have been a great tour. Unfortunately,…”
Spend 60 minutes at Beijing’s Red Theatre watching plate spinning, jujitsu, partner stunts, high-chair balancing, ball skills, and shoulder ballet. Choose a 4:00 or 5:40 pm show, arrive 20 minutes early, and receive the theatre QR ticket by WhatsApp, iMessage, or WeChat on the day.
“It was amazing, really thrilling to watch all the acts. I strongly recommend it to everyone else visiting Beijing, china.”
Spend about an hour at Liyuan Theatre in Beijing watching traditional Peking Opera with English subtitles. Arrive early to see performers apply elaborate makeup and change costumes. Your $28 ticket includes the show and an English theatre guide, but not dinner, drinks, or a guide.
“The music was very very loud. But the story was nice and the fact that we could take pictures and have snacks inside.”
Meet your private driver at your Beijing hotel, ride in comfort to the Red Theatre or Chaoyang Theater, and watch a one-hour acrobatic performance. Choose a 5:00 pm or 7:00 pm show, with middle-section seating, return transfer, and a possible VIP upgrade.
“Transfer to and from the show is first class. Cathy is lovely travel guide, very friendly and organised. The performers were fantastic, very skilled and obviously enjoy what they do. Show is only an hour long, but the intensity builds from start to the grand finale. Very much recommend 👌”
At Liyuan Theatre inside Qianmen Jianguo Hotel, you’ll watch a one-hour Beijing Opera performance at 19:30, with a chance to see make-up preparation beforehand. Meet staff in the hotel lobby 30 minutes early. Blue-zone tickets can include tea, snacks, and a table.
“it was somewhat special. Not something I would recommend to others to be honest.”
Reserve a prepaid ticket for Beijing’s 60-minute Red Theatre acrobatic show. Collect your seat ticket at the window 30 minutes before the performance, then watch balancing acts, contortion, dance, and a dramatic motorbike finale. The theatre is near public transport, and booking contact may send directions by WhatsApp.
“Make sure you book early—the shows are usually packed and the cheaper tickets sell out quickly. The performance lasts about an hour and is great fun throughout. It’s well worth the price, especially the final motorbike act, which is absolutely incredible.”
You’ll watch Heroes of Shu County, a 60-minute acrobatic and dance production at Beijing’s Red Theater. Choose from two showtime options, collect tickets 30 minutes early, and select seating to match your budget. The theater is at 44 Xingfu Street, with public transportation nearby.
“The performance was amazing. I was at first underwhelmed by the theater itself, but once the lights went out and the show began I was on the edge of my seat and really enjoyed the performance.”
Visit Badaling from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, when the Wall is cooler, quieter, and lit for a panoramic show. Choose a ticket-only visit, a bus tour from Beijing, or private hotel transport. The open section runs from North Fourth Tower to South Fourth Tower, with no cable car included.
“The experience was fantastic! There are different parts of the great wall, this is the Badaling part. As the only English-speaking traveler in a group of Chinese tourists, I was worried about feeling left out, but my guide, Evelyn, was exceptional. They went out of their way to include me, explaining everything in English with enthusiasm and taking time to answer my questions thoroughly. On the bus, the guide offered additional tickets for the cable car and evening theater show, which they efficiently arranged for us—such a smooth process! The tour itself was well-organized, and the Great Wall was breathtaking, especially after the sunset with the Lightshows. On the street…”
Spend one hour at Beijing’s Red Theater watching a family-friendly Chinese acrobatic production. Your $39 ticket is collected at the theater counter 30 minutes before showtime. Check the seating chart, confirm the start time that morning, and take Subway Line 5 to Tiantandongmen Station.
“Fue una experiencia maravillosa, un show de acrobacia espectacular. Lo recomiendo ampliamente”
See Beijing’s key imperial sights with a private guide and driver, including the Forbidden City, Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Lama Temple. Guides such as Roy, Qing, Susan, and Albert Liu have earned praise for clear explanations and flexible pacing.
“I just can't recommend this tour highly enough, Qing, our guide, especially made the trip amazing and memorable. She was friendly, informative and really connected with us, taking into consideration what worked best for our visit. Our two kRead more”
You’ll ride from your Beijing hotel to the Golden Mask Dynasty Show with an English-speaking guide and private driver. Expect eight chapters of ancient Chinese legend, acrobatics, dance, music, a rotating stage, lavish costumes, and a dramatic flood effect. Linda has guided some departures.
“Linda was very friendly and on time, waiting for us in the hotel lobby. She had knowledge about the show, and the city in general. We were brought to the seats and picked up afterwards again. All very nice and in a clean, comfortable car.”
Pick a stage, a dinner table or a dance floor.
