2025 Shanghai Unveils Two New Cultural Landmarks! Dafeng’s Intelligent Stage Equipment Shines as a Highlight

2025 Shanghai Unveils Two New Cultural Landmarks! Dafeng’s Intelligent Stage Equipment Shines as a Highlight

Shanghai, a cultural hub, is reshaping its cultural landscape at an astonishing pace. Following the completion of projects such as the Qiantan 31 Cultural Performing Arts Center and the North Bund AIA Grand Theater, Dafeng has recently illuminated two new cultural landmarks: the West Bund Grand Theater and the Huangpu Cultural Center. As a leading solution provider for the cultural and tourism industries, Dafeng promotes the continuous upgrading of theater functionalities, helping Shanghai weave a multidimensional cultural network of “professional theaters + performing arts spaces” and infusing urban culture with humanistic warmth.

Shanghai West Bund Grand Theatre, located in the riverside section of Xuhui District, neighbors Gate M, the Oil Tank Art Center, the West Bund Dome Art Center, and the West Bund Art Museum. By blending immersive artistic experiences with a relaxed waterfront lifestyle, it creates a unique public art space for drama appreciation, living, and socializing. Equipped with a 1,673-seat grand theater and a 208-seat small theater, this world-class waterfront arts center delivers exceptional performance experiences.

Dafeng has provided the West Bund Grand Theater with intelligent stage systems, seating, event platforms, and integrated solutions to support diverse performance needs. As a cultural nexus connecting the West Coast Media Port and Wisdom Valley, the theater is projected to attract 500,000 annual visitors through its eight-hour daily operation, accelerating Xuhui Binjiang’s transformation from an “industrial heritage zone” to a “world-class cultural waterfront.”

Huangpu Cultural Center, situated at the intersection of Zhonghua Road and Henan South Road, adopts a design philosophy inspired by “mountains and rivers, urban terraces.” With a total construction area of 45,000 square meters, its core facility—the Grand Shanghai Theatre—features a 1,000-seat grand theater, a 270-seat small theater, and collaborative creative spaces, all adhering to international hardware standards.

Dafeng has supplied the Huangpu Cultural Center with intelligent stage equipment, lighting, sound systems, seating, and event platforms to enable flexible scene transitions, such as those required for large-scale performances like “Su Causeway Spring Dawn.” Additionally, the center integrates exhibition, rehearsal, and educational functions, establishing a new model for “all-ages” public cultural services.

Weaving the Urban Cultural Fabric

The completion of these two theaters brings Shanghai’s total number of professional theaters to over 80, forming a comprehensive “performing arts ecosystem.” The West Bund Grand Theater links the 8.4-kilometer Xuhui Binjiang Cultural and Creative Corridor, while the Huangpu Cultural Center revitalizes historic buildings in the old city, creating a cultural corridor that bridges past and present.

Activating the Cultural Tourism Economy

The West Bund Grand Theater collaborates with nearby art centers and commercial entities to offer a “one-stop waterfront cultural experience.” Meanwhile, the Huangpu Cultural Center incubates local artistic IPs through co-creation spaces, fostering cultural consumption and community engagement.

Embracing the “People’s City” Vision

From free public viewing platforms to affordable performance tickets, both projects emphasize openness and inclusivity. By merging arts with urban life, cultural services are brought closer to the public’s needs.

Dafeng will continue to deepen its collaboration with Shanghai on cultural infrastructure, providing core technical support for upcoming projects like the Shanghai Grand Opera House and Shanghai Circus City, further elevating the city’s cultural spaces. Guided by its mission to “lead with creativity, empower with technology, and build a vibrant sports and tourism industry,” Dafeng strives to make every cultural space a dynamic hub that nurtures the city’s humanistic spirit.