Guangzhou Opera House

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 14, 2025 21:00