Cheng Yu | Autumn 2026 Events & Performances

September – December 2026

From September to December 2026, pipa and guqin virtuoso Prof Cheng Yu presents a diverse autumn programme of concerts, cultural performances, international collaborations, lectures and music education across the UK and China.

Explore the full schedule of performances and events below.

Saturday Pipa Classes

Date: 17 October – 19 December 2026 (Saturdays)
Time: 10:00–12:00
Venue: SOAS University of London
Location: London WC1H 0XG

76th Anniversary of Vietnam–China Relations

Date: 15 November 2026
Time: 19:00
Venue: Hong Kong City
Location: London SE14 5FP

Autumn Yaji & Music Performance

Date: 14 November 2026
Time: 14:00
Venue: D1 Theatre, SOAS University of London
Location: London WC1H 0XG

Zhejiang, China Cultural UK Show

Date: 4 November 2026
Time: 14:00
Venue: London Marriott Hotel, Canary Wharf
Location: London E14 4ED

Late Autumn: Between Wind and Moon

Date: 26 October 2026
Time: 19:30
Venue: St Mary-le-Bow Church
Location: London EC2V 6AU

Transcultural Pipa Approaches — Lecture

Date: 8 October 2026
Time: 12:00
Venue: University of Bristol
Location: Bristol BS8 1QU

SOAS Music Fayer

Date: 5 October 2026
Time: 19:00
Venue: D1 Theatre, SOAS University of London
Location: London WC1H 0XG

Lakeside Arts Autumn Charity Concert

Date: 26 September 2026
Time: 18:30
Venue: Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts
Location: Nottingham NG7 2RD

UK Chinese & Overseas Chinese National Day Celebration Gala

Date: 21 September 2026
Venue: London Hilton on Park Lane
Location: Park Lane, London W1K 1BE

Beckett: Lieben 2026 – Six Paintings

Date: 20 September 2026
Time: 19:30
Venue: Tung Auditorium, University of Liverpool
Location: Liverpool L69 3BX

Reviving Craft: Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Design

Opening Performance

Date: 16 September 2026
Time: 19:00
Venue: Somerset House
Location: London

Ne Zha – The Musical | China Tour

Date: 9–13 September 2026
Time: 19:30
Venue: Poly Theatre
Location: Shenzhen, China

Ne Zha – The Musical | China Premieres

Date: 1–8 September 2026
Time: 19:30
Venue: Longgang International Arts Centre
Location: Longgang, Shenzhen, China

Music · Culture · Connection

Discover more about Cheng Yu’s performances, research and musical projects at www.chengyumusic.com.