Dom Pedro V Theatre
A green neoclassical theatre of 1860, the first western-style theatre built in China.
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UNESCO World Heritage
The Dom Pedro V opened in 1860 as a theatre for the Portuguese community and is generally identified as the first western-style theatre built anywhere in China, a green and white neoclassical building with a columned portico facing St Augustine's Square. The auditorium seats a few hundred. It fell into disuse for decades and was restored in the 2000s, and it now hosts concerts and performances again, which means it is often closed to casual visitors.
What you actually see
- The columned portico - the green and white neoclassical front on the square.
- The auditorium - the restored hall seating a few hundred.
- The 1860 date - the first western-style theatre built in China.
- The square setting - the building's place among the listed group around it.
When to go
October to December is dry and cool. The theatre opens to visitors only when not in use. Performance schedules close it without notice.
Honest expectations
It is frequently closed for performances and rehearsals with no notice. When open, only the foyer and auditorium can be seen. Half an hour covers it.
Nearby
St Augustine's Square surrounds it, and Senado Square is downhill.
What to pack for Dom Pedro V Theatre
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
