Huangpu Theatre

Huangpu Theatre

Huangpu Theatre is a protected cultural heritage site of Shanghai and a patriotic education base.

Huangpu Theatre is located at the intersection of Beijing East Road and Guizhou Road in the city center of Shanghai. The educational base covers an area of approximately 400 square meters. The exhibition hall consists of four sections: the Preface Hall, the Origin of the National Anthem, The National Anthem Resounds, and The National Anthem and Huangpu Theatre. The exhibition utilizes a wealth of historical materials, photographs, artifacts, relief sculptures, and multimedia to showcase the classic cultural themes of this outstanding historical building, authentically reflecting the historical development of the birth and evolution of the national anthem, thereby promoting the great spirit of patriotism.

Originally named the Jincheng Grand Theatre, Huangpu Theatre was built in 1933. In its early years, it premiered numerous left-leaning progressive films such as "Life," "Song of the Fishermen," and "Children of Troubled Times," causing a sensation and earning it the reputation as the “Palace of Chinese Films.” On May 24, 1935, the "March of the Volunteers," written by Tian Han and composed by Nie Er as the theme song of the film "Children of Troubled Times," was sung here for the first time and quickly spread, making Huangpu Theatre the true birthplace of the national anthem. In 1935, a memorial service for Nie Er was held at the Jincheng Grand Theatre. In 1958, the theatre was renamed "Huangpu Theatre" upon the suggestion and personal inscription of Premier Zhou Enlai. In 2008, the "The National Anthem Resounded Here" patriotic education base exhibition hall was renovated and expanded at Huangpu Theatre. In 2009, Huangpu Theatre was officially designated as a “Shanghai Patriotic Education Base.”

Address: No. 780, Beijing East Road, Huangpu District

Postal Code: 200001

Tel: 63229103 Fax: 63229103

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00–11:30 AM and 1:00–4:00 PM

Public Transport: Buses 15, 18, 19, 21, 37, 64; Metro Lines 1, 2, 8 (People's Square Station)