Guangzhou Opera House, Opera house in Guangzhou, China
The Guangzhou Opera House is an opera venue in Guangzhou featuring two distinctive glass and granite structures shaped like river stones. The main auditorium seats approximately 1,800 spectators and is complemented by additional performance spaces, rehearsal facilities, and underground parking.
The building resulted from an international design competition launched in 2002 and became Zaha Hadid's first major cultural project in China. Its completion marked a turning point in the city's cultural infrastructure development.
The venue hosts Chinese and international opera productions, ballet performances, and concerts throughout the year that draw audiences from across the region. Visitors can experience both classical and contemporary performances that reflect the city's cultural interests.
The building offers multiple entry points and is easily accessible from major transit routes in the area. Restaurants and cafés inside provide convenient dining options before or after performances.
The facade demonstrates a special interplay of light and shadow that shifts with the time of day as sunlight strikes the differently angled granite and glass panels. This ever-changing pattern creates a distinctive visual experience on each visit.
Location: Guangzhou
Inception: 2010
Architects: Zaha Hadid
Official opening: May 9, 2010
Architectural style: deconstructivism
Capacity: 1804
Website: http://gzdjy.org
GPS coordinates: 23.11750,113.31722
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00
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