Snøhetta-designed Shanghai Grand Opera House officially opens
The venue on Shanghai's Huangpu River waterfront has a giant spiral staircase leading up to its roof.
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What happened
The Shanghai Grand Opera House, designed by Snøhetta, officially opened on October 17, 2026, along the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China. Snøhetta worked on the building with East China Architectural Design & Research Institute, Theatre Projects and Nagata Acoustics. The 146,786-square-metre building includes a giant spiral staircase that guides visitors to its roof.
Why it matters
The building is intended to serve the public as a gathering place as well as a venue for performances. Its roof offers panoramic views of the river.
Coverage
- Snøhetta’s Shanghai Grand Opera House Opens With a Sweeping Roof and Panoramic River Views (archdaily.com)
- Snøhetta completes landmark opera house in Shanghai (dezeen.com)
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