Food & Drink
Long Festival at the Grand Summit Beijing
Long Festival is China's only agave spirits festival! Launched in 2024 at The Grand Summit in Beijing, nestled in the heart of the embassy district – Beijing’s prime diplomatic and cultural exchange zone. Long Festival showcases the finest agave spirits available in China. Beyond the spirits. they offer cultural classes, unique agave-based cocktails crafted by Beijing's top bars. and some of the best Mexican food in the city.
Sept 19, 5-10pm; Sept 20, 12-10pm; Sept 21, 12-8.30pm
Free entry
The Grand Summit, No.19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang
Italian Wine Week
Bottega is proud to join Vinitaly for the 2025 editiom of Italian Wine Week in Beijing. Enjoy special offers and features will be available. Come discover Italy’s finest wineries!
Until Sept 19, 12-10pm
Bottega, 1F Jingshangyuan, No.20 Xinyuanli Xili, Chaoyang
Italian BBQ party at Tangled Pasta Bar
This Friday, come to Tangled's rooftop! We'll be grilling homemade sausages, stuffed calamari, and more antipasti! Grab a glass of Aperol Spritz with your friends and enjoy Beijing's fleeting autumn. Music starts at 6pm with Leo Furioso and DJ ack
Sept 19, 6-10pm
Free entry
Tangled, No.20 Banqiao Nanxiang, Dongcheng
Beijing Chaoyang Gourmet Sightseeing Tour
The Beijing Chaoyang Gourmet Sightseeing Bus is offering the city's first mobile restaurant experience in collaboration with Wolfgang’s Steakhouse – a renowned Michelin-starred and Black Pearl-awarded restaurant.
Guests will enjoy a unique culinary experience with dual stimulation of sight and taste during a 40km, 360-degree panoramic scenic tour on a luxurious double-decker bus that features a glass roof and large windows for a dreamy nighttime experience.
Available daily, 6.45-9pm
RMB680/person
Tel: 156 5286 1016
China Trade Center, Building 19, No.89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang
Music
Wasabi Sound at Solo Beijing
September in Beijing brings the subtle turn of autumn. After a summer filled with vibrant outdoor events, Wasabi Sound is ready to guide everyone back indoors and return to Solo.
For this event, founder and DJ Eric Lee will join forces with Jackson Lee – one of the first-generation DJs who shaped the growth and rise of electronic music in China, alongside Leslie Jaycee, and two beloved local artists based in Beijing, Lana Den and Giórgi. Together, they will deliver an electrifying night of sound, moving from House to Techno, igniting the autumn with the enduring, spicy energy of Wasabi Sound.
Sept 20, 9pm-late
Free entry
Solo Studio, No. 4 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang
Dada Poster Exhibit & Pop-Up Party at The Factory
Join The Factory for a special pop-up exhibition and DJ party in collaboration with Dada Beijing. Dada will showcase dozens of their legendary poster designs from over the years the iconic artwork that has defined countless nights of music and culture.
A handful of original canvas posters will be available either straight from the walls or from the few not hung. Snag one and you’ll also score free Dada merch with your purchase. Don’t sleep on this chance to own a piece of Beijing nightlife history.
There will be some of Beijing’s best DJs on the decks bringing back the sounds of Beijing.
Sept 20, 2pm-late
Free entry
The Factory, No.135 Gulou Dong Dajie, Dongcheng
Afro Tech at Migas
Trust is turning up the heat with an electrifying Afro Tech party like no other! Expect soulful rhythms, high-energy vibes in a night led by the incomparable DJ Ali, and a dance floor that won’t stop moving!
Sept 19, 10pm
Presale: RMB80, Door: RMB100
Migas Mercado, 7F China World Mall, No.1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang
Zhao Dai 7th Anniversary
This Saturday, Zhao Dai is marking seven years of keeping Beijing dancing! Zhao Dai has managed to survive through some difficult times, so this is definitely an occasion worth celebrating. For the anniversary party, you’ll find a great selection of local DJs with special guest Fred P. The New York-turned-Berlin artist has spent over two decades in the electronic music scene, and he is known for his soulful style of deep house.
Sept 20, 10pm-5am
Presale: RMB100, Door: RMB150
Zhao Dai, Genasi Mansion, No.19 Xinyuanli Xilu, Chaoyang
Espen Eriksen Trio at Blue Note
There is such a jazz band that is often praised by the international media for its unique voice in today's jazz scene: Espen Eriksen. Don’t miss this unique and renowned trio at Blue Note.
Sept 18 & 19, 8pm
RMB280
Blue Note, No.23 Qianmen Dongjie, Dongcheng
Neo Rave at Pillbox
Direct, fierce, and unstoppable—VCL, the unrivaled pinnacle of today’s global neo rave scene, lands for its only stop in China. Brace for hammering beats, piercing energy, and a sonic assault that crushes all limits. On this night, PillBox becomes ground zero for raw power, pure rhythm, and rave at its sharpest.
Sept 20, 9pm-late
Pillbox, No. 53 Banjieta Lu, Dongba Town, Chaoyang
Compas Band at Modernista
Saturday at Modernista belongs to Compas Band, whose flamenco fire meets pop sensibility in an irresistible mix of rhythm and song. Their performance lifts spirits high, and when they close, DJ Sira keeps the celebration burning with beats that last deep into the night. Come dance, sing, and let the night carry you away!
Sept 20, 9pm
Free entry
Modernista, No.44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng
Natural Flavor at Migas
Celebrate the city’s skyline at the Natural Flavor Rooftop Party at Migas! Groove to fresh beats, enjoy signature drinks, and soak up the open-air vibes with friends. A perfect night of music, energy, and rooftop magic awaits.
Sept 20, 10pm
Presale: RMB120, Door: RMB150
Migas Mercado, 7F China World Mall, No.1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang
Lifestyle
Same City Different Teams at JingShang Yuan
Born in the hutongs at the heart of Beijing, Beijing Improv is the oldest and longest-running improv troupe in China. They are hosting a special improve doubleheader with two improve groups performing one after another and special performers.
Sept 20, 6.30 & 9pm
One show: RMB75, Both shows: RMB120
Jinshang Yuan, B1 No.20 Xinyuanli Xilu, Chaoyang
(re)claimed: Flotsam Photography & Retellings at the Golden Weasel
This free exhibition brings together Chinese photographs from the 1950s to 1980s with 12 Chinese and foreign poets, who have each responded to one of the images. The works imagine the histories and futures of the people and things pictured within them, as well as exploring the value we put on photographs.
The exhibition opens on September 23 at 8pm at Self Coffee/Golden Weasel and will run for a month. Come to the launch if you can, or pop in to Self Coffee/Golden Weasel during the month after that (open 10am–late; closed Monday nights).
Until Oct 23 (except Mondays), 10am-late
Free entry
Self Coffee/Golden Weasel, No.125 Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng
Beijing Blitz at JinShang Garden Theater
Enjoy a full afternoon of live theater! Writers across China answered the call to write their original 10-minute plays. These twelves plays will be on the stage for one performance only, do don’t miss out on the chance to vote for your favorite!
Sept 27, 3pm
RMB100
JinShang Garden Theater, No.20 Xinyuanli Xilu, Chaoyang
Beijing Sixes Cricket at DCB
Hosted by The Beijing Ducks C.C. The Beijing Sixes returns for its 2025 edition bigger and better than ever before, with eight local teams battling it out on the DCB Oval for this year’s bragging rights. There will also be food and drinks from The Swan Pub.
For anyone wishing to join in the action we have a limited number of individual player spaces available at just 100rmb each. In addition to the adult tournament, we will also be hosting a youth tournament between 09:00-12:00. All ages and abilities 7-17 welcome and just 50rmb to join in the fun.
Sept 21, 8am-6pm
Free entry
Dulwich College, Legend Garden Villas, No.89 Capital Airport Road, Shunyi
Shhh! at Celestial
Shhh! is a set of four short stories where characters must communicate to each other without talking because of the particular situation in which they find themselves. It has no scenery or props, because it invites the viewer to create the different locations by the hand of the performer.
Sept 20, 11.30am
RMB168
Celestial, 2F No.74 Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng
Xiangugu's Twelve Poems at Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing
The art exhibition “Xiangugu's Twelve Poems,” co-created by the Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing and German-based artist Yang Yingji is on display at the fifth-floor art corridor of the hotel.
The exhibition uses painting, installation, and multimedia art as its medium, presenting twelve poetic works that offer a contemporary interpretation of Eastern culture. It invites viewers to explore the aesthetic resonance between tradition and modernity through the interplay of color, space, and technology.
Until Sept 30
Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing, No.269 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng
Scares at Universal
As Halloween draws and dusk descends, a thrilling celebration is about to commence! Explore four haunted mazes and test your courage in two Scare Zones. You’ll fine creatures of all sorts at the Freaky Friends Meet and Greet.
Until Nov 2, 5-10pm
RMB370/adult, RMB275/child
Universal Beijing Resort, Li Yuan Zhen, Tongzhou
Touch the Deep Ocean at the Beijing Phoenix Center
Beijing Phoenix Center is now hosting a special exhibition that takes you on a journey through the evolution of ancient life from the depths of the ocean onto land. Touch the Deep Ocean begins with a display of rather creepy deep-sea specimens that teaches you about strange life forms collected during decades of research.
It then takes you on a journey through hundreds of millions of years of evolution, with life-like replicas of ancient species from the shallow sea to the abyss. You’ll see everything from small ancestors to prehistoric sea monsters.
There are also a number of activities for kids, making it a perfect family-friendly way to spend an afternoon. Children can draw their own deep-sea fish that get scanned and added to a screen showing the artworks swimming through the ocean.
Until Oct 8, Tues-Sun: 10am-7pm *last admission at 6pm
Adult Ticket: RMB88, Adult Ticket + VR Experience: RMB158
Family Ticket (1 Adult & 2 Children): RMB178
Family Ticket + VR Experience (1 Adult & 1 Child): RMB268
Beijing Phoenix Center, No.3 Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang
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