About Cantonese Opera

Cantonese Opera is a traditional performing art from Southern China, combining song, dance, music, elaborate costumes, and stylized acting. It was officially recognized by UNESCO in 2009 and inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

City Cantonese Opera and Music Performance 2014

• Festival Period: March 27 – June 28, 2014
• Details: The 18th edition of this festival invited overseas and local artists to perform special Cantonese opera and music programs. Many performances were free.
• Closing Performance: The festival concluded with the classic comedy "Lion's Roar" on June 28, 2014, at 7:45 PM.
  • Venue: Cinema Alegria (Estrada do Repouso)
  • Ticket Price: MOP 20

Regular Free Monthly Performances (May 2014)

In addition to the festival, free Cantonese opera performances are held regularly in Macau.

• Performance Dates in May:
  • Cinema Alegria (永樂戲院): May 4, 8-11, 15, 29, 31
  • Kam Pek Community Centre (金碧文娛中心): May 16-17, 20, 30
• Time: 7:30 PM
• Admission: Free

Venues

• Kam Pek Community Centre
  • Address: Avenida Almeida Ribeiro (新馬路) No. 483
• Cinema Alegria (永樂戲院)
  • Address: No. 85E, Estrada do Repouso (鏡湖馬路)

Additional Information

• Language: Cantonese (no subtitles)
• Enquiries (Festival): (853) 2893 8996
• Tourism Hotline: (853) 2833 3000
• Organizer Website: http://www.iacm.gov.mo