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Qingdao Concert Hall: Historic gem where tides meet music

(chinadaily.com.cn) | 2025-10-31

Nestled at No 1 Lanshan Road by Qingdao Bay, the Qingdao Concert Hall stands as a cultural landmark, embodying the collective memory of generations. Originally the Qingdao city auditorium, it faces Zhanqiao Pier's Huilan Pavilion and connects to Zhongshan Road's commercial hub.

Built in the 1930s, it held the title of Qingdao's largest public auditorium until 1959. From 1940, it evolved into a key venue for Peking Opera and hosted numerous renowned artists. In 2006, after meticulous restoration, it reopened as the Qingdao Concert Hall.

The building has witnessed Qingdao's cultural evolution – from political gatherings to artistic performances. More than just a structure, it is a living vessel of the city's cultural memory, reflecting Shinan district's transformations.

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Built in the 1930s, the Qingdao Concert Hall is a major cultural landmark. [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]

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Qingdao Concert Hall hosts a wide array of performances throughout the year, featuring diverse musical forms – from classical to jazz, traditional to pop – that converge and blend. [Photo/WeChat account: qdweishinan]