Tan Xinpei (23 April 1847 – 10 May 1917) was a Chinese Peking opera artist who specialized in sheng roles.

A disciple of Cheng Changgeng, Tan Xinpei was undoubtedly the most important Peking opera performer of his generation.

More than 40 of his family members have, over seven generations, worked as Peking opera performers,[1] including his grandson Tan Fuying.

[2] In the 1993 TV series Niu Zihou and Fu Lian Cheng (牛子厚與富連成), Tan Xinpei is portrayed by Peking opera artist Li Fuchun (李甫春).

He is played by Peking opera artist Li Yusheng (李玉声).