The September "Splendid Season" performance series of Zhongshan Culture & Art Center (ZCAC) has officially kicked off! With diverse arts and wonderful surprises, there is always one show that strikes a chord with you and ignites the passion hidden in daily life.

Art Door: Crossover Music Creation Sharing Session by Fusicianz (Hong Kong)

Time: 16:00, Saturday, 5 September 2026

Venue: Studio Theater, Zhongshan Culture & Art Center

Free-admission event. Registration information will be released before the event. Please stay tuned.

This free public-welfare art sharing session brings you Fusicianz, a Hong Kong-based ensemble gathering Chinese folk musicians, electronic producers and pop creators. The artists will break down their creative ideas for crossover works. They will share how traditional instruments such as the sheng and erhu blend with jazz, electronic music and hip-hop trends, unveiling the stories behind original national-style music. You may get up close with the creativity of young musicians from the Greater Bay Area. This session is suitable for music lovers and family audiences.

Neon Electronic Party — Fusicianz (Hong Kong) Crossover Concert

Time: 20:00, Saturday, 5 September 2026

Venue: Studio Theater, Zhongshan Culture & Art Center

Ticket Prices: ¥200 / ¥160 / ¥120 / ¥80

When traditional folk music meets electronic-infused national trends, brand new sounds from the Greater Bay Area come alive. Composed of young musicians graduated from top-tier universities worldwide, Fusicianz mixes oriental instruments including guzheng, sheng and erhu with electronic beats, jazz and rock. Original and adapted pieces such as Suite of Chinese Trend will present a modern show full of oriental charm, offering you a refreshing way to experience traditional music.

Art Door: Edinburgh String Quartet Concert Talk & String Workshop

Time: Evening, Thursday, 10 September 2026

Venue: Studio Theater, Zhongshan Culture & Art Center

Free-admission event. Registration information will be released before the activity. Please stay tuned.

A public-welfare experience for classical music fans. Musicians from the Edinburgh String Quartet will deliver a pre-concert talk and a string workshop. They will explain the logic behind string-quartet performance, interpret stories hidden in classic works and share performance skills. Whether you are a string learner or a first-time chamber music listener, you may immerse yourself in string art and get well-prepared for the formal concert.

Whispers of Perfection — Edinburgh Quartet

Time: 20:00, Friday, 11 September 2026

Venue: Studio Theater, Zhongshan Culture & Art Center

Ticket Prices: ¥220 / ¥160 / ¥120 / ¥80

Founded in 1960, the Edinburgh String Quartet ranks among Britain's oldest and most respected chamber music groups. It has won the Gramophone Editor's Choice Award and become a benchmark of British chamber music. The four instruments converse like close friends. This program selects masterpieces by Puccini, Haydn and Dvořák alongside Scottish highland folk melodies. With rich, delicate tones, the quartet presents cross-border classical romance for you to fully savor the charm of chamber music.

Young Mic Comedy "Words of Joy" Show

Time: 15:00 & 20:00, Saturday, 12 September 2026

Venue: Studio Theater, Zhongshan Culture & Art Center

Ticket Prices: ¥160 / ¥140 / ¥120 / ¥80

A brand-new stand-up comedy gala by Sheep-Mike Comedy brings together seasoned performers including Xiao Zhu, Da Xiong, Nandieska Troupe, Li Mengqi and Song Jian. Drawing material from everyday life, they deliver polished original jokes in varied styles, with spontaneous on-stage interaction. Humor helps you release stress from daily routines. Two sessions are available for you to choose from, making this weekend show an ideal way to relax and laugh.

Pop Meets Jazz — Shanghai Light Music Orchestra Concert

Time: 20:00, Thursday, 17 September 2026

Venue: Grand Theater, Zhongshan Culture & Art Center

Ticket Prices: ¥220 / ¥180 / ¥160 / ¥120 / ¥80

The well-established Shanghai Light Music Orchestra presents a wonderful collision between pop and jazz. Beloved Chinese pop songs are re-imagined with jazz arrangements blended with Latin, blues and swing styles. Brass, keyboard and vocal performances work hand in hand, featuring brilliant on-the-spot improvisation. Familiar old tunes glow with fresh energy for a retro, romantic urban musical night.

Armenian National Chamber Orchestra Concert

Time: 20:00, Sunday, 27 September 2026

Venue: Grand Theater, Zhongshan Culture & Art Center

Ticket Prices: ¥220 / ¥180 / ¥160 / ¥120 / ¥80

One of Armenia's cultural ambassadors, the Armenian National Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1962 and has toured world-famous concert halls and international festivals. Its repertoire spans Western classical masterpieces and rich Armenian folk music, combining exotic national melodies with rigorous classical techniques. Delicate, vivid chamber-music interpretations will take you deep into the unique musical flavors and profound artistic heritage of the Caucasus region.

Amazon Rhythm Rhapsody — Batuque Brazil Body Percussion Ensemble Concert

Time: 20:00, 30 September 2026

Venue: Grand Theater, Zhongshan Culture & Art Center

Ticket Prices: ¥280 / ¥220 / ¥180 / ¥120 / ¥80

Having performed at the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games, the world-renowned Batuque Brazil delivers an imaginative body-percussion performance. Without conventional musical instruments, the ensemble creates a full orchestral sound through clapping, chest-beating, foot-stomping, finger-snapping and vocal beat-boxing. Blending Amazon rainforest vibes, Brazilian folk rhythms, rap and world-music elements, the high-energy, interactive rhythm party invites every audience member to join in.