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A nationwide overview of ongoing, upcoming, and recently closed festivals and events.

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Cross-Strait (Kunshan) Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival

Cross-Strait (Kunshan) Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival

Sep 16, 2026 Suzhou
Recently ended

The Cross-Strait (Kunshan) Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival is a major cultural event in Suzhou that fosters exchange through traditional and contemporary light displays. The 2026 edition launched on September 16, centering its large-scale...

Lantern Festival Mid Autumn Festival +6
Beijing Fashion Week

Beijing Fashion Week

Sep 14, 2026 Beijing
Recently ended

Beijing Fashion Week is a prominent cultural and industry event in China's capital that showcases contemporary fashion trends and designer collections through series of runway shows.

Fashion Runway +3
Nanchang Monthly Drone Show

Nanchang Monthly Drone Show

Sep 13, 2026 Nanchang
Recently ended

Nanchang, China has launched a monthly large-scale drone show program along the Ganjiang River. The program, which debuted on September 13, 2026, aims to boost consumption and tourism by combining heritage storytelling...

Drone Show Cultural events +3
On the Move exhibition

On the Move exhibition

Jun 9 - Sep 9, 2026 Beijing

The "On the Move" exhibition, presented by the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), is being held at the National Museum of China in Beijing from June 9 to September 9, 2026. This...

Exhibition Qatar +5
Southern China Book Fair

Southern China Book Fair

Sep 2, 2026 Guangzhou

The Southern China Book Fair is a comprehensive book and cultural exhibition held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. The 2026 edition, which took place on September 2,...

Book Fair Cultural Exhibition +7
2026 Chengdu motor show

2026 Chengdu motor show

Aug 21-29, 2026 Chengdu

The 29th annual Chengdu motor show is a nine-day automotive exhibition held in Chengdu, China, from August 21 to 29, 2026. It features 12 exhibition halls, showcases over 120 car brands, and...

Motor Show Exhibition +5