The NCPA in Beijing – the National Centre for the Performing Arts – is one of Asia’s most influential opera houses, having become a dynamic hub of creativity at the crossroads of Eastern and Western artistic traditions.

A world of artistic disciplines

With over 1,000 performances a year, the programme ranges from symphonic music to opera, theatre, dance and Peking opera. Each season brings together virtuoso performers from the international scene alongside the excellence of its choir and orchestra.

Audience development and a global community

This theatre’s mission places arts education at the heart of its programme through hundreds of educational activities and educational concerts, nurturing the appreciation of new generations of audience members.