Ticket giveaway | Step into art, music & fun at GBA cultural fest!

From September 16 to October 16, 2025, the 5th Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival will take place across 11 cities, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macao. With over 100 performances, 18 art exhibitions, 150 public shows, and arts talks, it's a cultural feast for all. Don't miss our special ticket giveaway—lucky readers can win entry to Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake in Guangzhou!

Stage Highlights

Dance drama: Swan Lake

Since its London premiere in 1995, Matthew Bourne's bold reinterpretation of Swan Lake has become a milestone in contemporary ballet. By replacing the traditional female corps de ballet with an all-male ensemble of swans, Bourne injects raw power and psychological depth into Tchaikovsky's masterpiece.

(Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province)

The production has won over 30 international awards, including Olivier and Tony Awards, and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Through dynamic movement and expressive choreography, it explores the prince's inner journey, while male swans embody freedom and wildness.

(Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province)

Time: 19:30, September 12; 14:30/19:30, September 13-14

Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House (广州大剧院歌剧厅)

Ticket prices: 180 / 280 / 380 / 580 / 680 / 880 yuan

Note: One ticket per person; children under 1.2 meters not admitted

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Ticket Giveaway
To celebrate the upcoming 200th issue of our "Kaleidoscope" column, dedicated to guiding foreign readers through Guangdong's culture and travel highlights, we are giving away free tickets to Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake on September 12. Don't miss this chance to experience the landmark ballet in Guangzhou!

How to participate: Scan the QR code below to register.

Deadline: September 6

Concert: Yefim Bronfman Piano Recital

Pianist Yefim Bronfman, a recipient of the Avery Fisher Prize and six-time Grammy nominee, will present a masterful solo recital. The program highlights the evolution of piano music through works by Schumann, Brahms, Debussy, and Prokofiev, balancing technical brilliance with expressive depth. His performances of classic pieces such as Arabesque in C Major and Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor offer a rich and immersive auditory experience.

(Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province)

Shenzhen:

Time: 20:00, September 7

Venue: Opera Hall, Bay Opera of Shenzhen (深圳滨海艺术中心歌剧厅)

Duration: About 90 minutes (including a 15-minute intermission)

Ticket prices: 180 / 280 / 480 / 680 yuan

Note: One ticket per person; children under 1.2 meters not admitted

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Zhuhai:

Time: 20:00, September 9

Venue: Grand Theatre, Zhuhai Jinwan Art Center (珠海金湾艺术中心大剧院)

Ticket prices: 80 / 180 / 280 / 380 / 580 yuan

Note: One ticket per person; children under 1.1 meters not admitted

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Guangzhou:

Time: October 10, 20:00

Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, Guangzhou (星海音乐厅交响乐演奏大厅)

Ticket prices: VIP 680 / 480 / 380 / 280 / 180 / 80 yuan

Ticket purchase: WeChat mini program "星海音乐厅"

Note: One ticket per person. Entry requires a valid ticket for children aged 6 or above, or taller than 1.2 meters; younger/smaller children are not permitted.

Opera: La Traviata

The Greek National Opera will stage Verdi's classic opera La Traviata in Shenzhen, featuring nearly 150 performers across orchestra, chorus, and ballet. The production vividly recreates 19th-century Paris with opulent sets, elegant costumes, and carefully crafted props. Combined with stunning stage and audiovisual effects, it tells the tragic love story of Violetta and Alfredo, immersing audiences in a rich historical and emotional experience.

(Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province)

Time: 19:30, September 13-14

Venue: Shenzhen Guangming Culture and Art Center (深圳光明文化艺术中心)

Ticket prices: 180 / 280 / 380 / 480 / 680 / 880 yuan

Duration: About 180 minutes (with two 20-minute intermissions)

Note: One ticket per person. Entry requires a valid ticket for children aged 6 or above, or taller than 1.2 meters; younger/smaller children are not permitted.

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Drama: Uncle Vanya

Directed by world-renowned theater director Rimas Tuminas and performed by the century-old Vakhtangov Theater, this adaptation of Chekhov's classic explores Vanya's admiration and disillusionment with the professor, his longing and disappointment in love, and his ultimate quest for life's meaning. Veteran Russian actor Sergey Makovetsky brings Vanya's obsessive passion and despair to life in his performance.

(Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province)

Time: 14:30, September 13-14

Venue: Opera Hall, Bay Opera, Shenzhen (深圳滨海艺术中心歌剧厅)

Ticket prices: 280 / 480 / 680 / 780 / 980 yuan

Duration: About 180 minutes (including a 15-minute intermission)

Language: Russian with Chinese subtitles

Note: Children under 1.2 meters not admitted

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Musical: Molière

Molière, an acclaimed musical from France, will light up Guangdong's stages with six consecutive performances this autumn. Blending rap, urban music, and contemporary street dance, the show vividly chronicles the life of the legendary playwright. Across 150 captivating minutes, audiences will journey alongside Molière, from a 20-year-old dreamer to a theatrical icon, experiencing his creative struggles, triumphs, and tragic finale.

(Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province)

Guangzhou:

Time: 19:30, October 9-11; 14:00 & 19:30, October 12

Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House (广州大剧院歌剧厅)

Ticket prices: 180 / 380 / 480 / 680 / 880 / 1080 yuan

Duration: About 150 minutes (with a 20-minute intermission)

Language: French with Chinese subtitles

Note: One ticket per person; children under 1.2 meters not admitted

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Shenzhen:

Time: 19:30, October 16-19; 14:00, October 18-19

Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater (深圳保利剧院)

Ticket prices: 180 / 280 / 480 / 680 / 880 / 980 / 1080 yuan

Note: One ticket per person; children under 1 meter not admitted

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Exhibition

Contemporary Art Exhibition of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

This exhibition assembles elaborate works by nearly 40 artists from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Visitors can explore historical and cultural continuity, cross-media creativity, local-global dialogues, and collaborative community building, all reflecting the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's dynamic artistic identity.