Tianqiao Theater, a distinguished hot spot in south Beijing, lies in the south end of Qianmen Street, the middle line of Beijing. In the east it conjoins with Tiantan Park, the biggest forest park in Beijing and overlooks the Natural Science Museum across the street; in the north it links Central Ballet Company and Chinese Opera & Dancing Company, and adds radiance to cultural bodies like Zhengyici Theater and Huguang Guild Hall. An over-two-thousand-square-meter cultural plaza is under construction in its front face, which would be a new center of cultural events.

Started in 1953, Tianqiao Theater is the first theater built after the founding of PRC. China invested a lot to renew it in accordance with the criteria of the National Grand Theater. The project was accomplished in March 2001. Now the only professional theater for ballet and opera, the refreshed Tianqiao Theater boasts sound, light and electricity facilities of high standard, proficient for any events such as large-scale vocal concert, dancing performance, play and symphony. Many world famous artists and organizations presented performance here, among which are British Royal Ballet and Luciano Pavarotti. The Cutural Plaza, the front hall, the rest hall, the audience hall, the make-up room and the actor’s apartment are lined up from east to west. The whole building features decent outline, magnificent interior, advanced lighting, central air conditioning, and safety & monitor system, topping the list of extravagant theaters in Beijing.

1,200 soft seats are provided in three stories. VIP retiring room is also available on the first and second floor. The multi-functional hall, elegant in decoration, is able to hold 50 people. Aiming at satisfying the public need for exquisite cultural life, Tianqiao Theater is on its way to achieve its goal as the national palace of art and the platform of cultural communication.