Kunming Theatre

? Kunming Theatre

Founded in 1957 and officially opened in 1958, Kunming Theatre is a historic and comprehensive performing arts venue located in the heart of Kunming. After multiple upgrades and renovations—including a major stage facilities upgrade (2016–2018), the opening of a new small theatre (2019), and the first phase of its latest renovation (2025)—it now features two main performance spaces:

• Grand Theatre: about 980 seats

• Small Theatre: 158 fixed seats + 150 movable seats

Since 2004, the theatre has focused on commercial performance operations, introducing numerous world-class productions such as Riverdance and Swan Lake, while also taking original Yunnan plays on nationwide tours. Its popular ticketing programs, the “Yuexiang Card” and “Drama Fan Prepaid Card”, have made performances more accessible to the public.

✨ Current Highlights (2025)

Kunming Theatre is currently hosting the 8th Kunming Premier Theatre Festival 2025. Launched in 2018, this festival is known for its theme of “premieres, debuts, and first releases,” and has become a cultural trendsetter in Spring City.

The opening show was the original dance drama Sing a Folk Song for the Party, staged on June 21–22. Over the season, the festival will present around 50 high-caliber productions and art events, divided into three sections:

In addition, audiences can enjoy local productions such as the Kunming Theatre original drama Crossing the Jinsha River and the storytelling piece The Eyes of Kunming – Cuihu Lake and the Yunnan Revolutionary Past.

The newly launched Kunming Theatre Cultural & Arts Center also offers immersive experiences with multi-functional performance spaces, art salons, and creator-audience dialogues, giving theatre-goers a richer, more interactive artistic journey.

? Practical Information

• Ticketing: Tickets are available via the official Kunming Theatre WeChat account or the mini-program “Kunming Theatre Official Store.”

• Address: Qingnian Road, Kunming.

• Stay Updated: Performance schedules are regularly updated. For the latest programs and ticketing details, follow the official Kunming Theatre WeChat account.

? Whether you are a local art lover or a first-time visitor, Kunming Theatre is a landmark venue that blends tradition with innovation—offering world-class performances and a vibrant cultural atmosphere at the heart of the city.