15 Shows in Beijing, Priced, Timed and Compared

1.Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 461 reviews · 1 hour · from $39Our pick

Spend one hour at Beijing’s Red Theater watching Chinese acrobatics, graceful choreography, music, and dramatic light effects. Your real e-ticket arrives by WhatsApp, WeChat, or iMessage on the morning of the show, while the GetYourGuide QR code is only a booking voucher. The theater is near the Temple of Heaven and Hongqiao Market.

“Amazing skills-our 7 and 9 year olds were glued to their seats throughout the performance”

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2.Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets Official Booking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $39Top rated

At Beijing’s Red Theatre, you’ll watch a 60-minute acrobatic production featuring young performers, difficult stunts, flexibility, synchronized routines, props, costumes, and stage effects. Collect your ticket at the counter 30 minutes before showtime with your reference number and name. Coordinators such as Dragon and Wang may send directions and Chinese ticket details by message.

“The booking process was very smooth. I was contacted on WhatsApp on how to obtain the tickets at the red theatre and given my limited mandarin, I just showed the lady at the ticket counter the WhatsApp message and obtained the ticRead more”

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3.Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $39

Spend one hour watching Chinese acrobatics at Beijing’s Red Theatre, with plate spinning, fast-moving acts, music, lights, and stage effects. Shows run daily at 4:20 and 5:40 pm. You can arrange a central Beijing hotel transfer, or reach No. 44 Xingfu Avenue on your own. Sunflower Tours China sends the theater QR code through WhatsApp.

“Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt. Nach der Bestellung kam sofort eine WhatsApp mit allen wichtigen Details. Vielen Dank nochmals”

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4.Beijing Golden Mask Dynasty Show with Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $66

You’ll see Beijing’s Golden Mask Dynasty Show, a theatrical love story built around music, dance, elaborate costumes, rotating stage effects, and a spectacular water scene. A private driver collects you from a hotel within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road, supplies your ticket and bottled water, then returns you after the performance. Cathy and other English-speaking coordinators help keep the evening on track.

“The mask dynasty show was not available but Kathy was great.. provided us with a good alternative.. the Acrobatic show.. She was very helpful.. arranged good tickets.. nice car and good seats.. VIP treatment.. I would recommend her always”

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5.Beijing Roast Duck Banquet and Acrobatics Show with VIP Seats Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 87 reviews · from $144

You’ll begin around 4:30 p.m. with hotel pickup or meet at Prime Hotel if staying outside Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. The evening combines a roast duck meal at Longhuachun Dalian Seafood Dumplings with a 90-minute performance at Chaoyang Theatre. Guides such as Sam, Cynthia, William, and Michael have led past departures, though dinner quality and seating can vary.

“At 87 each, this tour was just not a good value. If we did this again, would just take a taxi to see the acrobat show which was fine and a duck dinner anywhere else would have been better. Worst meal we had during our two weeks stay.”

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6.Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Spend 60 minutes at Beijing’s Red Theatre watching plate spinning, jujitsu, partner stunts, high-chair balancing, ball games, shoulder ballet, and more. Li and the Sunflower Tours China team send your theatre QR code on the day and explain how to reach the venue. Standard and A seats are recommended, with hotel transfer available as an option.

“The show is amazing!!! Could improving the seats showing when buying the tickets”

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7.Traditional Cultural Show Peking Opera Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 66 reviews · 1 - 2.5 hours · from $28

You’ll attend a one-hour Peking Opera performance at Liyuan Theatre inside Beijing’s Jianguo Hotel Qianmen. Arrive 30 minutes early to exchange your e-ticket and possibly watch performers apply makeup and change costumes. English subtitles, an English theatre guide, section-based seating, and a central location make this a practical introduction to Beijing’s traditional stage art.

“The music was very very loud. But the story was nice and the fact that we could take pictures and have snacks inside.”

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8.Beijing Red Theater Acrobatic Show with Private Transfer Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $76

You’ll be collected at your Beijing hotel by a private driver and taken to the Red Theatre, also identified in the details as Chaoyang Theater. The one-hour show features contortion, precision skills, dramatic music, and a thrilling finale. Middle-section seating, return transport, and bottled water are included. Cathy may assist with the transfer and ticket handoff.

“Transfer to and from the show is first class. Cathy is lovely travel guide, very friendly and organised. The performers were fantastic, very skilled and obviously enjoy what they do. Show is only an hour long, but the intensity builds from start to the grand finale. Very much recommend 👌”

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9.Liyuan Theatre Beijing Opera Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 60 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Meet staff at Qianmen Jianguo Hotel 30 minutes before the 19:30 show, then take your seat at Liyuan Theatre for a one-hour Beijing opera performance. You can watch performers apply their striking makeup before the curtain rises. Blue-zone tickets include tea, snacks, and a table, while English subtitles help explain the story.

“I must say this activity is not for everyone, and if you not into old Chinese movies that have some degree of musical or theatrical you won’t understand/enjoy this piece. I loved it as the actors were amazing and demonstrated some kung fu style opera which was great and the story was easily understood with subtitles on the side screens. ( can we commend the actors from me please as they were great and I want them to know this old culture is getting lost not only in China but all countries and I want them to know to carry on the great work). Simply amazing if you like all…”

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10.Beijing Red Theatre Acrobatic Show Tickets Official

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $39

Reserve a prepaid ticket for Beijing’s 60-minute Red Theatre Acrobatic Show, then collect your seat at the ticket window 30 minutes before curtain. Expect balancing acts, contortion, dance, high-risk stunts, and the famous motorbike finale. The venue is easy to reach by public transport, and booking ahead helps secure entry and a better choice of seats.

“Although there were some variations on the usual circus, balancing, and acrobatic acts, most of them felt familiar at red theater. Unfortunately, it was very crowded, which took away from the experience somewhat. Still, it was a nice show overall.”

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11.Beijing Royal Dinning Experience with cultural performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 57 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Spend two hours in a restored courtyard about 2 kilometers from the Forbidden City. A chronological classical performance unfolds with each course, from appetizers and tea to sea cucumber, abalone, dessert, and symbolic wine. The show is in Mandarin, and the setting offers views toward the White Pagoda Temple and Temple of Emperors of All Dynasties.

“Very beautiful performance. The serving of food is integrated into the whole storytelling. All in mandarin but is not hindering the experience at all. Food is local and from what I understand quite authentic but a bit uncommon to western taste though very interesting to try.”

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12.Red Theater Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets Booking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $39

At Beijing’s Red Theater, you’ll watch the 60-minute acrobatic production Heroes of Shu County, a colorful mix of daring physical feats and dance. Choose an afternoon or evening showing, collect your ticket at the theater 30 minutes early, and select seating to match your budget. Hotel transport is not included.

“The performance was amazing. I was at first underwhelmed by the theater itself, but once the lights went out and the show began I was on the edge of my seat and really enjoyed the performance.”

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13.Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $54

Visit Beijing’s Temple of Heaven with a private English or Chinese guide, then choose from 10 added itineraries. Options include an acrobatics show, Peking duck dinner, Pearl Market, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, or Great Wall. Guides such as Mina, Jay, and Miko tailor the pace and help with tickets and transport.

“Absolutely fantastic tour! Mina, our tour guide, made this experience perfect. First, she made it convenient to meet her outside the gate and had all tickets ready for different attractions within the temple of heaven. Her tour was both enjoyable and educational, and at an appropriate pace, showing us the key highlights and responding to all our questions. At the end, she was kind enough to recommend places for food and shopping in Beijing. Overall, it was an excellent experience and would definitely recommend.”

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14.Badaling Great Wall Night Tour+ Light Show + Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · from $41

You’ll leave Beijing by bus or private car for Badaling, arriving as the Wall shifts from sunset gold to nighttime illumination. The ticket includes site entry, while transport and hotel pickup depend on your chosen option. Staff such as Betty and Jenny have helped visitors with directions and English explanations, but confirm exactly which performance is included before booking.

“Die Nachttour war wirklich außergewöhnlich. Es war überhaupt nicht voll, man hat die Mauer aber bei Sonnenuntergang und mit voller Beleuchtung erlebt. Die Tour endete mit einigen traditionellen Shows, die sehr spaßig waren. Unser Guide Betty war sehr nett und zuvorkommend ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Sie hat uns geführt, obwohl nichtmal ein Guide gebucht war. Alle in allem würde ich die Tour wirklich weiterempfehlen, weil man fernab der Touristenmassen eine sehr schöne illuminierte Top Sehenswürdigkeit bekommt mit sehr viel Charme und einer sehr zuvorkommenden ReiseleitungRead more”

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15.Mutianyu Great Wall Ticket & AI Interactive Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $32

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Mutianyu Great Wall, with choices ranging from an AI Time-Travel show to visits at the Summer Palace, Forbidden City, or Temple of Heaven. English-speaking guides lead the day, while private options add hotel pickup, a private vehicle, and round-trip cable car rides. Guide Jackie Chan receives especially warm praise for his humor and care.

“Muy buen tour, el guía lee explica todo al detalle, y es muy amable, recomiendo el tour”

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