Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China
Opera by John Adams, with a libretto by Alice Goodman, which recreates the visit of President Richard Nixon to China in 1972. It is staged at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia.
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Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China: 4 dates from 24 April to 2 May 2027, at Palacio de las Artes Reina Sofía (46013 Valencia).
Checked on 13 November 2026.
Overview
Opera by John Adams, with a libretto by Alice Goodman, which recreates the visit of President Richard Nixon to China in 1972. It is staged at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia.
Nixon in China is an opera by the composer John Adams, with a libretto by Alice Goodman, which recreates the visit of US President Richard Nixon to China in 1972 and the diplomatic encounters that accompanied it. The work, premiered at the end of the 1980s, combines a subject from recent history with a score in a contemporary style.
The production comes to the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia as part of its opera programme. The venue is part of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias and hosts shows of different genres throughout the season.
It is a work well suited to those who are drawn to 20th-century opera and are interested in international politics told through music.
Getting there
Palacio de las Artes Reina Sofía
Palacio de las Artes Reina Sofía is a venue at Avenida del Professor López Piñero, 1, in Valencia, hosting mainly opera and performing arts, as well as concerts.
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- Avenida del Professor López Piñero, 1, 46013 Valencia
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China take place?
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China takes place at Palacio de las Artes Reina Sofía (46013 Valencia).
When does Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China take place?
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China has 4 dates in Valencia. Next scheduled date: Sat, 24 Apr 2027, 19:00.
How much longer is Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China running?
4 performances of Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China are still scheduled at Palacio de las Artes Reina Sofía, the last one on 2 May. Dates can be added if the run is extended.
What time does Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China start?
Time listed for Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China: 19:00 on 24 April 2027 at Palacio de las Artes Reina Sofía. It may be when doors open rather than the start; the exact time is on the ticket.
How do I get to Palacio de las Artes Reina Sofía?
Palacio de las Artes Reina Sofía is located at Avenida del Professor López Piñero, 1, 46013 Valencia. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.
How do I book tickets for Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China?
Tickets can be booked at the ticket seller, through a link from TicketPiazza: https://ticketpiazza.com/es/go/tickets?event=serie-palau-de-les-arts-reina-sofia-nixon-in-china.
What type of event is Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China?
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Nixon in China is classified as “Opera” in the TicketPiazza listings.
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