West End all‑star concert comes to Shenzhen
This January, one of musical theater’s most beloved voices returns to Shenzhen. John Owen‑Jones, the Welsh tenor celebrated as the youngest-ever Jean Valjean in West End history and the longest‑running Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera,” brings his show “Unmasked — JOJ & Friends” to Shenzhen Poly Theater. This marks Owen‑Jones’s third visit to China and a rare opportunity to hear a true West End legend live.
Art, the best way to convey culture: 'Wing Chun' audience
Toronto resident Paul Neophytou has been fascinated by Chinese kung fu for years — a passion first sparked by the father of Bruce Lee. So when the Shenzhen original dance drama "Wing Chun" came to town, he knew it would make the perfect New Year’s gift for himself, his wife, and friends.
Drama unveils the birth of China's stock market
"The Miracles" (《奇迹》), an original short drama series co-produced by China Media Group and Shenzhen's publicity department, continued its run on CCTV-1 on Dec. 29, airing during the highly coveted 8 p.m. time slot.
New cultural landmark opens in Futian
A long-awaited cultural landmark built on the site of a former quarry, the Antuoshan Public Cultural Center officially opened its door Dec. 26, marking a significant milestone in Futian’s efforts to develop key cultural and sports facilities and expand public cultural services.
Longma Studio Guoli Troupe launches in Pingshan
The Longma Studio Guoli Troupe, led by veteran actor and director Zhang Guoli, was launched in Pingshan District on Dec. 15.
The Shape of Yearning: Encounters across culture at deTour 2025
deTour 2025, which was wrapped up recently at PMQ’s Courtyard & Marketplace in Hong Kong, amid acclaim and applause, offered a distinctly different kind of encounter. Here, visitors were asked not to react, but to feel; not to scroll on digital screens, but to linger; not to see, but to rediscover — and perhaps be inspired.
Aranya Art Center opens Guangzhou branch
Aranya Art Center has opened a new branch in Guangzhou, establishing its presence in both northern and southern China.
Es Devlin brings 'Take Me Home' to Asia for first time in SZ
While tens of thousands of migratory birds enjoy their annual retreat in Shenzhen Bay, a new exhibition themed on these feathered travelers has opened in Hall 8A of Shenzhen Bay Culture Square in Nanshan District.
Exhibition explores centuries of Sino-Portuguese exchange
A new exhibition titled “Reflections of Maritime Connections: 16th–19th Century Sino-Portuguese Cultural Exchange” has opened at the Macao Museum of Art (MAM).
Centennial commemoration of translator Huang Hongquan held in SZ
A ceremony marking the 100th birthday of late translator Huang Hongquan was held on Sunday in Shenzhen, featuring a new edition of his acclaimed bilingual "Anthology of Song Dynasty Ci-Poetry."
Meticulous copies reveal Palace Museum craft
Shenzhen Museum has opened an exhibition presenting 101 exquisite hand-painted reproductions of ancient painting and calligraphic masterpieces from the Palace Museum in Beijing.
Tang Dinghua's 'Childhood' returns for an encore in Shenzhen
“Childhood Innocence in Ink — Works by Tang Dinghua” opened at Peng Bao Xuan Art Gallery in Nanshan District on Tuesday.