58-1 Pingjiang Ave, Hexi District, Tianjin, China, 300061Tianjin Grand Theatre is one of China's leading performing arts centres and the largest cultural venue in Tianjin. Designed by the renowned German architectural firm GMP, the theatre presents world-class opera, ballet, musicals, symphony concerts, drama and dance performances.
Tianjin Grand Theatre is the flagship performing arts venue of Tianjin Cultural Centre and a major landmark of the city. Opened in 2012, the theatre was designed by GMP Architekten and combines modern European architectural concepts with Chinese cultural elements. The building covers approximately 105,000 square metres and is designed as a multifunctional arts complex for large-scale performances and cultural events.
The theatre includes four performance spaces: the Opera Hall (1,600 seats), Concert Hall (1,200 seats), Small Theatre (400 seats), and Multifunction Hall (400 seats). The Opera Hall is the main stage for international opera, ballet, dance drama, musicals and large theatrical productions, while the Concert Hall is designed for symphony orchestras, choral performances and classical music concerts.
Tianjin Grand Theatre regularly hosts leading Chinese and international artists, orchestras and theatre companies, presenting productions from classical opera and ballet to contemporary theatre and large-scale musical performances. It is one of the most important cultural stages in northern China.