The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) officially opened in October 2018, ushering in a new chapter in Taiwan's performing arts history.
Weiwuying will become southern Taiwan's flagship arts space, not only providing a platform for artistic exchange, but also a stage for the voices of the people. A perfect performance space for both Taiwanese and international groups, Weiwuying is expected to inspire new creative energies across all walks of life, offering a rich and diverse program of performances that will help initiate members of the public into the fascinating world of the performing arts.
Weiwuying is Taiwan's largest theater complex at 141,000 square meters. Four indoor stages offer a total capacity of 6,000: Opera house (2,260 seats), Concert Hall (2,000 seats), Playhouse (1,250 seats), Recital Hall (470 seats), and an amphitheater (1,000 seats).
Its transformation from a military training base to an international cultural center and home to Asia's largest pipe organ stands testimony to the advancement of Taiwan's democratic and artistic trajectory.
"Taiwan officially holds bragging rights for the largest performing arts center under one room," wrote the Smithsonian Magazine, while The Guardian described the venue as "the colossal love child of a container ship and a whale" and "a monumental statement that this plucky nation means business on the international cultural stage."