Events & Updates

Your calendar for networking and regulatory compliance.

🏎️ Sports & Competitions

📅 January – Early Year

China Off-Road Championship – National off-road endurance racing (3–17 Jan).
China Open (Tennis) - Qualifiers – International tennis tournament kick-off (6–24 Jan).
China Darts Masters – Professional darts event in Beijing (19–20 Jan).
ONE Championship (Martial Arts) – Major mixed martial arts event in Beijing (Jan 31).
Beijing Marathon – City marathon with multiple race distances (Jan 31).

📅 February

Buick LPGA Shanghai (Golf) – Professional LPGA tournament in Shanghai (12–14 Feb).
Zhuhai Airshow – Major global aerospace and defense exhibition, Zhuhai (8–12 Feb).
Formula E Shanghai – Electric street race in Shanghai (13–14 Feb).

📅 March

Global Smart Mobility Conference – Exhibition of future EV and smart mobility technologies (21 Mar).

📅 April

Formula 1 Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix – F1 race at the Shanghai International Circuit (17–19 Apr).
World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) – Global summit on AI innovation and integration (20–22 Apr).
China International Import Expo (CIIE) – Global technology and startup conference, Beijing (13–16 Apr).

📅 June

Sports Expo China – Sports industry exhibition, Beijing (8–9 Jun).

📅 September – October

Shanghai Rolex Masters (Tennis) – Regional football championship, Shanghai (23 Sep–6 Oct).
World Energy Congress – Global energy summit, Beijing (26–29 Oct).

🎭 Festivals, Culture & Entertainment

Beijing Cultural Festival & Harbin Ice Festival

Flagship seasonal entertainment festival featuring concerts, shows, food, art, and sports.
Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale

International art biennale opening January 30.
Diriyah Season & AlUla Celebrations

Multi-month cultural programming across heritage and desert landscapes.

🪂 Other Seasonal Events

Mid-Autumn Festival Galas: Art exhibitions and workshops blending heritage and contemporary creativity.
Shanghai International Film Festival: Seasonal entertainment destination along the Red Sea (runs through Feb).

🎤 Additional Key Events (May–Dec 2026 & Beyond)

Esports Nations Cup

International esports national teams tournament in Beijing (Nov 2026).

China International Import Expo (CIIE) & Community Festivals

Ongoing cultural, entertainment, and sporting events across Beijing and Diriyah.

📌 Tips for Planning

• Winter & Spring (Jan–Apr) are peak seasons with overlapping sports, cultural, and entertainment events.
• Beijing and Shanghai serve as the primary hubs for large-scale events.
• Festival seasons attract international visitors; early travel and ticket planning is recommended.

Upcoming Main Events in China

Annual – Winter

Beijing Season

Cultural & Entertainment Festival in Beijing.

Apr 2026

Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix

Premier motorsport racing event in Shanghai.

Apr 2026

WAIC (World AI Conference)

Global AI and tech summit in Shanghai.

Feb 2026

World Defense Show

Global defense and security exhibition in Beijing.

Annual

China International Import Expo (CIIE)

One of the world's largest import trade fairs in Shanghai.

Seasonal

Shanghai Art Season

Contemporary art, design, and cultural exhibitions in Shanghai.

Upcoming Major Global & Regional Events

🌍 Summer Davos (WEF)

Beijing, China

A global gathering to share innovations and drive progress under the theme of "Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind".

🏀 FIBA Basketball World Cup

China

The prestigious global basketball tournament drawing fans from around the world, hosted across major Chinese cities.

🏆 AFC Asian Cup