In 2019, Daliangshan International Theater Festival was initiated by 23 artists from home and abroad, such as Pu Cunxin, a veteran Chinese actor and renowned director Wang Xiaoying. So far, 176 performing art troupes from China and abroad performed in the festival, as well as students from 41 Chinese schools, which attracted over 200,000 people in audiences. The types of performances ranged from the traditional theater productions, such as plays and operas, to contemporary genres, such as experimental opera and physical theater.
Thanks to its beautiful natural sceneries, the festival has also attracted many tourists.