Holiday Guide | Don't Miss Out on These Popular Performances!
During the May Day holiday, Beijing will host more than 2,300 cultural events, including concerts, music festivals, dramas, and exhibitions. The holiday provides splendid opportunities for you to gather with family and friends and enjoy some of the hottest performances of the season.
"The Miser" (Play)
"The Miser" not only depicts the life of a miser but also engages the audience in an exploration of the relationships between an individual and family, friends and beloved ones.
Time: April 19 to May 12 (Closed on Mondays)
Venue: Cao Yu Theatre, Beijing International Theatre Centre
Follow the official WeChat account of Beijing People's Art Theatre to purchase tickets.
"Un Ballo in Maschera" (Opera by Giuseppe Verdi)
This production will take the audience on a journey to relive the humanistic atmosphere of 18th-century Stockholm in Sweden. With exquisite stage design and magnificent costumes, the play offers a colorful visual presentation.
Time: May 1 to 5
Venue: Opera House of the National Centre for the Performing Arts
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"Mozart, L'Opéra Rock" (French-language Musical)
With the electrifying atmosphere of "art rock" on stage, over 20 classic works of Mozart creatively rearranged with modern instrumentation seamlessly blend together without discord. This production profoundly resonates with the core expression that "Mozart was the rock star of his time".
Time: May 1 to 19
Venue: Main Theatre of Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Centre
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The Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles: Exchanges Between China and France in the 17th and 18th Centuries (Exhibition)
Photo via the official WeChat account of the Palace Museum
About 200 exquisite artifacts from institutions such as the Palace Museum and the Palace of Versailles converge at the Hall of Literary Brilliance (Wenhua Dian) of the Palace Museum, narrating an enchanting tale between China and France that began over 300 years ago.
Time: April 1 to June 30
Location: Hall of Literary Brilliance (Wenhua Dian) of the Palace Museum (Admission to the exhibition is free for holders of Palace Museum's tickets, but reservations are required.)
Brush and Ink for Blossom (Exhibition)
Qi Baishi, Xu Beihong, and Zhang Daqian, three artistic giants, though leading vastly different lives, were steadfast friends in the field of art. With over 30 original masterpieces gathered together for the first time, with each piece promising to be a marvel!
Time: 9:00-17:00 from February 2 to May 5 (Last entry at 16:10; closed on Mondays; please make a reservation one day in advance for visiting.)
Location: Century Hall, 2nd Floor of the China Millennium Monument
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Source: Official WeChat account of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism
