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Turandot at Dubai Opera in Dubai

Name: Turandot at Dubai Opera in Dubai
Start: 2026-04-05T19:00:00+0400
End: 2026-04-05T23:30:00+0400
Location: Dubai Opera

Witness authentic Chinese staging meet Italian operatic magnificence

Dubai Opera

Fri 03 Apr - Sun 05 Apr

Dubai Opera

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One hundred years after its world premiere, Turandot returns to the stage in a landmark centenary presentation at Dubai Opera. This special anniversary staging honours the enduring legacy of Giacomo Puccini’s final opera, a work that has stood at the summit of the repertory since its historic debut.

Left unfinished at Puccini’s death and completed by Franco Alfano for its premiere, Turandot represents both an artistic culmination and a defining moment in operatic history. A century later, its scale, theatrical daring and emotional intensity remain undiminished.

The score unites lyrical intimacy with monumental choral and orchestral grandeur. Among its most celebrated passages are Signore ascolta, In questa reggia and Nessun dorma, each reinforcing the opera’s dramatic power and psychological depth.

Set in a stylised vision of ancient China, the drama centres on Princess Turandot, whose suitors must answer three riddles or face death. The arrival of the exiled Prince Calaf challenges this ritual of fear, setting in motion a transformation that ultimately affirms love over cruelty.

For this centenary presentation, Dubai Opera collaborates with the Chinese National Opera House, whose authentically Chinese production was created for international touring. The staging integrates Chinese and Italian artistic traditions through symbolic visual language, refined costume design and expansive choral architecture, reflecting both the opera’s cultural setting and its European musical foundation.

Commemorating 100 years since its first performance, this production invites audiences to experience Turandot not only as a masterpiece of opera, but as a work of enduring global resonance.

Reserve your seats at Dubai Opera and be part of this historic centenary celebration.

Sponsored by HSBC. Supported by the Chinese Embassy in Dubai and the China Cultural Center.

Three acts with two intermissions
by China National Opera House soloists, orchestra, and choir

Conductor: Yang Yang
Revival Director: Shi Jingfu
Director: Wang Huquan

Cast:

Turandot: Liu Yanhua / Sun Xiuwei
Calaf: Li Shuang / Zhang Xiqiu
Liu: Yao Hong / Ruan Yuqun
Timur: Song Fengrun
Ping: Geng Zhe / Wang Yiqing
Pang: Liu Yiran / Han Junyu
Pong: Li Xiang / Li Jinshuo
The Emperor: Jia Ling / Sun Yilong
The Mandarin: Yu Jingren

Latecomers will not be admitted into the auditorium once the performance has begun. Entry will only be permitted during intermission, if applicable.

No refunds will be accommodated in cases of non-admittance to the show due to late arrival.

Age limit:

Children aged 12 years and above require a valid ticket to enter the Dubai Opera Main Auditorium.
Children under 12 years of age are not permitted inside the Dubai Opera Main Auditorium.

Dress Code:

Dubai Opera is the ideal venue to celebrate elegance and style. Kindly avoid overly casual or provocative attire, such as shorts or flip-flops, to uphold our venue standards. Guests not complying with the dress code will not be permitted entry.

This ticket is sold subject to these Ticketing Terms and Conditions (the “T&C”). The T&C should be read carefully before purchase and the purchase of Ticket(s) constitutes acceptance of the T&C.

Latecomers will not be admitted into the auditorium once the performance has begun. Entry will only be permitted during intermission, if applicable.
No refunds will be accommodated in cases of non-admittance to the show due to late arrival.
This ticket must be produced to gain entry into an event.
Removing any part of, altering or defacing the ticket may invalidate it.
This ticket must not, without the prior written consent of Dubai Opera, be resold or used for advertising, promotion or other commercial purposes, if not the ticket will be cancelled immediately.
This ticket is only valid for the specific date, time and event shown.
Dubai Opera does not offer refunds or exchanges as a result of a change in your circumstances. Dubai Opera at its sole discretion may only refund or exchange a ticket if an event is cancelled or rescheduled and you cannot attend the rescheduled event. This includes, but is not limited to, any circumstances related to Covid-19 which might prevent you from attending.
Dubai Opera can only replace lost, stolen or damaged tickets if the ticket's authenticity can be verified, including proof of purchase, subject to replacement fee.
Dubai Opera reserves the right to add, withdraw, reschedule or substitute artists and/or vary advertised programmes, prices, seating arrangements and audience capacity without prior notice.
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Where concessions are applicable, valid proof of identity and concession entitlement must be provided for the collection of tickets at the event.
Entry to the event may be subject to age restrictions specified on Dubai Opera’s website www.dubaiopera.com or publicity for the event, and no refund will be made because the ticket holder was not aware of such age restrictions. Children below 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
Dubai Opera reserves the right without refund or compensation to refuse admission/evict any person(s) whose conduct is disorderly or inappropriate or who poses a threat to security, or the enjoyment of the event by others.
The ticket holder agrees to submit to any search for any prohibited items including but not limited to weapons, controlled, dangerous and illegal substances and recording devices.
Patrons arriving late to a performance will only be admitted into the venue at a suitable break. Latecomers may be seated in alternate seat locations to avoid disruption of the performance.
The use of mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices inside the auditorium is prohibited. Exceptions may occur depending on the type of event.
The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risk and danger incidental to the event whether occurring before, during or after the actual event, including any death, personal injury, loss, damage or liability.
Food & Beverages purchased outside Dubai Opera are not permitted. Food and beverages are strictly prohibited inside the auditorium. This applies before the show, during the show and the intermission. Exceptions may occur depending on the type of event.

By car: If you're coming from Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), take the exit towards Financial Center Road/D71 and follow the signs for Burj Khalifa/Downtown Dubai. Keep right and merge onto Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard. Continue straight until you reach Dubai Opera, which will be on your right.

By public transportation: You can take the Dubai Metro Red Line and get off at the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station. From there, you can either walk for about 10 minutes to Dubai Opera or take a short taxi ride to reach the venue.

By taxi: You can also take a taxi to Dubai Opera from anywhere in Dubai. If you're coming from downtown, the journey typically takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.