There are various folk performances such as the Yu Opera, the Drum Performance, the Dragon and Lion Dance, the Land Boat, the Chinese Kong-fu, etc. in Luoyang, among which the Yu Opera is the most famous.

Yu Opera, also called "Henan Clapper Opera" or "Henan High Tune", is a major local opera in Henan Province and enjoys nationwide popularity. There are four styles in Yu Opera: Xiangfu (from Xiangfu County), Yudong (East Henan), Yuxi (Western Henan) and Shahe (Shahe County). It is noted for its skill-demanding melodies, fluent tune, strong rhythm and intensive use of spoken language. Its simple and plain performance as well as its strong local flavor, always provokes the applause of the audience. There are more than 600 traditional plays in the repertoire of Yu Opera. Famous performers are Cang Xiangyu, Chen Suzhen, Cui Lantian, Gao Jie, Wei Yun and Ma Lin. When traveling in Luoyang, you can enjoy yourself in the Yu Opera in any theater.