Centre Stage is a 30 minute entertainment program that broadcasts every Saturday and Sunday on CCTV International.

Centre Stage regards its target audience as art aficionados of the world and performing arts fans at home in China. The content of Centre Stage is composed of a wide range of performing arts, including Chinese folk songs, dance, opera, popular music, and the latest trends in the performing arts scene in China.

Through years of research and experience, the team at Centre Stage has made successive changes to the program. The result is a unique style that combines visual appeal with informative content presented by hosts with rich personal understandings of the Chinese culture. Consequently, Centre Stage has been an exceptionally popular program since 1995.