As the year draws to a close, the question arises: where can one welcome the New Year with a sense of elegance and ritual? This season, Zhuhai Grand Theater offers a carefully curated lineup of performances, inviting audiences to usher in the New Year through theatre, symphonic music, and timeless melodies.

A poster of Teahouse. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

Teahouse — Classic play by Lao She

Time: 20:00, Dec 26, 2025

Venue: Opera Hall, Zhuhai Grand Theater

A masterpiece of modern Chinese drama, Teahouse unfolds in a distinctive three-act structure, encapsulating fifty years of social upheaval in China from the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) onward. Set within a single teahouse, the play vividly portrays the turbulence following the failure of the Hundred Days' Reform, offering a profound reflection on history and humanity.

A poster of the Chinese-style aesthetic concert. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

Butterfly Lovers · A Lifetime of Love — Chinese-Style Aesthetic Concert

Time: 15:00 & 20:00, Dec 27, 2025

Venue: Concert Hall, Zhuhai Grand Theater

This immersive concert blends music and visual storytelling, with large-screen film projections accompanying a live performance. Alongside classics such as Butterfly Lovers and A Lifetime of Love, the program features beloved traditional pieces like Jasmine Flower, presenting a rich soundscape infused with Chinese cultural elegance.

A poster of the Berlin City Symphony Orchestra 2026 New Year Concert. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

Berlin City Symphony Orchestra 2026 New Year Concert

Time: 15:00, Dec 27, 2025

Venue: Opera Hall, Zhuhai Grand Theater

Founded by renowned musician Heinz Radzischewski, the Berlin City Symphony Orchestra (BCSO) is an integral part of Berlin's musical landscape. Its repertoire spans four centuries, from Baroque masterpieces to contemporary works, encompassing symphonies, solo concertos, operas, and oratorios.

A poster of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra & Shen Tianyi New Year Concert. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra & Shen Tianyi New Year Concert

Time: 19:30, Dec 28, 2025

Venue: Opera Hall, Zhuhai Grand Theater

Established in 1925, the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra is one of Eastern Europe's leading symphonic ensembles and the resident orchestra of the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. Long dedicated to promoting Armenian music and culture, the orchestra serves as a cultural ambassador on the international stage.

A poster of the Hong Kong Classic Choir Concert. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

Echoes of the Golden Age — Hong Kong Classic Choir Concert

Time: 16:00, Jan 2, 2026

Venue: Opera Hall, Zhuhai Grand Theater

This concert revisits the golden era of Hong Kong pop music from the 1970s to the 1990s. Through choral arrangements, timeless hits such as Red Sun and Half Moon Serenade are reimagined, evoking collective memories and enduring emotions.

A poster of the Harmony Across Time: Where East Meets West — 2026 New Year Concert. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

Harmony Across Time: Where East Meets West — 2026 New Year Concert

Time: 15:00, Jan 3, 2026

Venue: Concert Hall, Zhuhai Grand Theater

Founded in 2011, the Guangzhou Chamber Orchestra (GCO) comprises distinguished conservatory professors, acclaimed performers from major orchestras, and internationally trained musicians. Led by renowned violinist Wu Xiaoming, former concertmaster of the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, the ensemble is dedicated to bridging musical traditions across cultures and eras.