Huguang Guildhall Theatre, Theatre building in Xicheng District, China.

The Huguang Guildhall Theatre is an opera house in Beijing's old merchant quarter that has kept its original wooden interior with red, green, and gold decorations along with stone floors. The hall is arranged so that a close relationship forms between stage and audience members.

The building was founded in 1807 as part of a merchant guild that brought together wealthy traders from certain provinces. Later it became an important location for classical Chinese performance arts during the Qing Dynasty.

The stage curtain is made of gilded yellow brocade embroidered with a dragon and phoenix holding a pearl, peonies and bats. Seating is at square tables for eight, with twelve balconies above the stalls, and a side screen shows Chinese and English subtitles. The Wenchang pavilion next door houses the Museum of Chinese Opera, opened on 6 September 1997.

The venue sits in an old neighbourhood best explored on foot, with nearby tram and bus stops within easy reach. Visitors should know that shows run almost every evening and it is wise to book ahead, especially on weekends.

The hall played an important role in modern Chinese history when it became a meeting place for a political founding convention in 1912. This event connects the location's traditional role as a merchant gathering space with later political changes in the nation.