Pudong expands cultural offerings with VR opera, art exhibition, and music concert
Pudong is introducing new cultural experiences this autumn, from an immersive VR opera at the Shanghai Grand Opera House to a major Damien Hirst exhibition at the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) and a piano gathering in Zhangjiang.

The poster of La Magie Opera. [Photo/WeChat ID: pdnews]
Running until Jan 22, 2027, La Magie Opera, an immersive VR experience by Paris Opera, is making its Asia premiere at the Shanghai Grand Opera House. Visitors follow a young singer, Celeste, through three scenes featuring arias from Dvorak's Rusalka, Puccini's Tosca, and Bizet's Carmen.
The project is part of goGO, the opera house's arts education brand, which offers lectures, theater tours, exhibitions, and family workshops. The experience has been adapted for the Shanghai venue, with improved visual clarity and lighter equipment.
On Dec 16, MAP will open Damien Hirst's first major museum exhibition on the Chinese mainland. Featuring nearly 100 works, the cross-year show will trace the British artist's practice since 1986, including his Natural History series, butterfly-inspired works, Cherry Blossoms, spot paintings, and spin paintings.
Meanwhile, renowned Chinese pianist Kong Xiangdong met nearly 300 entrepreneurs, researchers, and music enthusiasts in Zhangjiang. Recalling the area's transformation into an innovation hub of nearly 500,000 people, he highlighted its growing cultural vitality, underscoring that Zhangjiang is home to both cutting-edge technology and a vibrant cultural scene.
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