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Shanghai Grand Opera House (opened 2026)

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Opened 17 October 2026

About Shanghai Grand Opera House (opened 2026)

The Shanghai Grand Opera House opened on 17 October 2026, with an opening season of 47 productions running to 20 February 2027 (Shanghai Municipal Government).

Why it's on our list

  • Open
  • Opening season to Feb 2027

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Shanghai Grand Opera House (opened 2026) before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Shanghai Grand Opera House (opened 2026) are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. West Bund Museum1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Wukang Mansion4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
  3. Xintiandi4.6 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
  4. Jing’an Temple5.5 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 18 min
  5. Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)5.5 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 18 min
  6. Yu Garden5.8 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 19 min
  7. The Bund6.4 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 20 min
  8. Shanghai Tower7.0 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 22 min
  9. Oriental Pearl TV Tower7.4 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 23 min
  10. Shanghai Museum East8.0 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 24 min

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