On September 5, the 19th China Theatre Festival kicked off at Hangzhou Jinsha Lake Grand Theatre, with 30 outstanding plays covering Chinese opera types, as well as multiple categories like modern drama and opera. The event has been held in Hangzhou for two consecutive years.

Ticket purchasing audiences and castmembers can enjoy Hangzhou's cultural and tourism consumption discounts, including discounts on transport, catering, shopping, attractions, and performance ticket purchase.