Musical "The Sound of Gulangyu" Tickets

Chongqing Grand Theatre, Chongqing, China

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Available Dates: 25 - 26 Jul, 2026 (2 events)

Important Info

Type: Musical

City: Chongqing, China

Duration: 2h 30min

Sung in: Chinese

Ticket delivery: E-Tickets

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

Can I choose my seats?

You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).

Cast

Performers

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Creators

Composer: An Dong

Dance company: Xiamen Song and Dance Theatre

Director: Xiao Jie

Overview

The Sound of Gulangyu is a Chinese original musical inspired by the history and cultural heritage of Gulangyu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Blending memorable songs, dramatic storytelling, and rich visual design, the production celebrates the island's unique fusion of Eastern and Western cultures while telling a moving story of love, music, dreams, and resilience.

The Sound of Gulangyu is an original Chinese musical that pays tribute to the history, architecture, and musical traditions of Gulangyu Island in Xiamen. Known as the "Island of Music," Gulangyu has long been famous for its rich artistic atmosphere, international cultural influences, and exceptional musical heritage.

Set against this unique historical backdrop, the musical follows the lives of people whose destinies are intertwined through music. As different generations experience love, separation, hope, and personal sacrifice, music becomes the emotional thread connecting the past with the present. Combining original songs, expressive choreography, and cinematic staging, the production recreates the elegant streets, colonial architecture, and vibrant cultural life that have made Gulangyu one of China's most beloved cultural landmarks.

The musical celebrates friendship, family, artistic passion, and the enduring power of music while highlighting the island's multicultural identity and historical significance. Through its emotional narrative and visually rich production, The Sound of Gulangyu offers audiences both an entertaining theatrical experience and a tribute to one of China's most iconic cultural destinations

Venue Info

Chongqing Grand Theatre - Chongqing
China, Chongqing, Jiangbei, Zhengjie Chengwenhua Street, Jiangbei District, Chongqing, Postcode: 400025

Chongqing Grand Theatre is the leading performing arts venue in Chongqing and one of China's premier cultural landmarks. Located on the banks of the Jialing River in the city's Jiangbei District, the theatre hosts opera, ballet, musicals, symphony concerts, dance productions, and major international touring performances in a state-of-the-art setting.

Chongqing Grand Theatre is the principal performing arts venue in Chongqing and one of the largest modern theatres in western China. Opened in 2009, the theatre was designed as a landmark cultural center and has become one of the city's most recognizable architectural icons.

Situated in the Jiangbei District, opposite Chongqing's historic city center and overlooking the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, the theatre combines contemporary architecture with advanced stage technology. Its striking glass-and-steel exterior reflects the surrounding skyline, while the spacious interior provides world-class facilities for artists and audiences alike.

The theatre features a Grand Theatre with 1,826 seats, designed for large-scale productions such as opera, ballet, musicals, symphony concerts, dance dramas, and international touring performances. A Medium Theatre with 938 seats hosts drama, chamber concerts, Chinese opera, and smaller theatrical productions. In addition, a Small Theater is used for experimental performances, chamber events, immersive productions, lectures, and intimate concerts.

Equipped with modern stage machinery, movable platforms, a professional orchestra pit, advanced lighting and sound systems, and flexible performance spaces, Chongqing Grand Theatre regularly welcomes leading Chinese and international performing arts companies. Its annual program includes classical opera, ballet, Broadway and Chinese musicals, symphony orchestras, traditional Chinese performing arts, dance productions, and contemporary theatre.

As Chongqing's premier cultural venue, the theatre plays a central role in the city's artistic life and is recognized as one of the most important performing arts centers in western China, attracting renowned artists and audiences from across the country and around the world.