During the May Day holiday, Guangzhou's premier theaters and venues are set to deliver an array of spectacular cultural performances, opening gateways to artistic encounters.

Opera "Marco Polo"

On May 3 and 4, the original Chinese opera "Marco Polo" will be staged at the Guangzhou Opera House, coinciding with the 700th anniversary of this legendary Italian traveler's passing.

By retelling the journey of Marco Polo, his father Niccolò Polo, and his uncle Maffeo Polo along the ancient Silk Road in the 13th century, this opera recreates the rise and fall of the Song and Yuan dynasties, as well as exchanges and trade between the East and the West.

Time: 19:30, May 3 and 4

Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House (廣州大劇院歌劇廳)

Ticket price: RMB 99, 199, 299, 399

Add.: No. 1, Zhujiang West Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (廣州市天河區珠江新城珠江西路1號)

Nearby metro station: Line 3 or 5, Zhujiang New Town Station (珠江新城站), Exit C

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

Ticket giveaways

GDToday will hold a salon during the May Day holiday and has prepared 60 tickets for "Marco Polo" (19:30, May 3 and 4). If you are interested, scan the QR code below to win a ticket!

Pure Chopin: Piano recital by Konstantin Lifschitz

In commemoration of the 175th anniversary of Chopin's passing away, the renowned pianist Konstantin Lifschitz will grace the stage, performing an exquisite selection of Chopin's Mazurkas and the Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March."Lifschitz's global presence spans the world's leading concert halls and major festivals, often alongside top international orchestras.

Time: 19:30, May 1

Venue: Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House (廣州大劇院實驗劇場)

Ticket price: RMB 180, 280, 380

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Interactive comedy "The Hustle Dinner"

Set during the birthday banquet of business tycoon Mr. Ao, "The Hustle Dinner" invites elites to partake in a night of opulence. Audiences will become the characters of the story, enjoying a real dinner and drinks, interacting with actors, and experiencing close-up magic, dance performances, and improvisational games.

Time: 19:30, April 30 to May 4; 14:30, May 1 to 5

Venue: Grandview Theatre, 7th floor, Grandview Mall (正佳廣場七樓正佳大劇院x開心麻花)

Ticket price: RMB 280,380, 480

Add.: No. 228, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (廣州市天河區天河路228號)

Nearby metro station: Line 1, Tianhe Sports Center Station (體育中心站), Exit A.

Where to buy tickets: Search WeChat mini program "開心麻花 (pinyin: kai xin ma hua)" to purchase the ticket.

Ballet "The Nutcracker" & "Swan Lake"

Audiences can experience the magic of Tchaikovsky's compositions as the Russian State Ballet performs two of the most iconic ballets: "The Nutcracker" and "Swan Lake." These shows will enchant you with their dramatic elegance and timeless narratives. 

Time: 14:30 (The Nutcracker), 19:30 (Swan Lake), May 4

Venue: Guangdong Friendship Theater (廣東省友誼劇院)

Ticket price: RMB 180, 280, 380, 480, 680, 880

Add.: No. 696 Renmin Bei Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (廣州市越秀區人民北路696號)

Nearby metro station: Line 2 or 5, Guangzhou Railway Station (廣州火車站), Municipal Walkway No. 6, Exit No. 2 (市政通道六二號口)

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Strauss Capelle Vienna Concert

This concert highlights the works of the Strauss family and other Austrian composers. This performance will uphold the Viennese musical tradition, allowing audiences to enjoy the masterpieces of the maestros.

Time: 20:00, May 1

Venue: Symphony Concert Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall (星海音樂廳交響樂演奏廳)

Ticket price: RMB 100, 180, 280, 380, 480

Add.: No.33, Qingbo Road, Er'sha Island, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (廣州市越秀區二沙島晴波路33號)

Where to buy tickets: Search WeChat official account "星海音樂廳 (pinyin: xing hai yin yue ting)" or scan the QR code below to purchase the ticket.