Shanghai Chinese Orchestra Performances and Venue Guide

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-09 · 4 min read

This Shanghai Chinese Orchestra Performances and Venue Guide is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

The Shanghai Chinese Orchestra is a large orchestra of traditional Chinese musical instruments based in Shanghai, China. Established in 1952, was the first large-scale modern orchestra of traditional instruments in China. Its conductor is Wang Fujian (王甫建).

Itinerary summary

• Resident venues: Shanghai Grand Theatre, Shanghai Concert Hall
• Booking: Grand Theatre official WeChat / site
• Season: September to June, plus spring and autumn galas
• Repertoire: 'Born on the Sea, the Bright Moon', New Year concerts

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

Shanghai Chinese Orchestra

Practical info

• Tickets: per official; student discounts common
• Transport: People's Square Metro 1/2/8 to both venues
• Tip: arrive 30 min early; ensemble shows ~90 min with intermission

Photographs

Shanghai Concert

Photo: Baycrest · · Source · CC BY-SA 2.5

Concert hall shanghai

Photo: Pyzhou · · Source · GFDL

Cadillac Shanghai Concert

Photo: Shwangtianyuan · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sources

• Shanghai Chinese Orchestra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Chinese_Orchestra