Beijing Events

Chinese New Year
January-March
Throughout the city

The Bookworm International Literary Festival
March
Brings together award-winning authors, poets and journalists from China and overseas.
The Bookworm Café
Website: www.beijingbookworm.com

Beijing International Kite Festival
April
Colourful international festival providing its visitors a taste of dragon dances, flying kites and traditional Chinese music.
Various venues

Anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party
1 July
Throughout the city

Anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army
1 August
Throughout the city

Beijing International Music Festival
August/September
Varied programme of musical events and concerts.
Throughout the city
Website: www.bimfa.org

Mid-Autumn Festival
Late September
Also known as The Moon Festival, this event means family reunion to Chinese people so it is one of the most important traditional festivals. Admiring the full moon and eating moon cakes are the traditional activities held on this day.
Throughout the city

China Open Tennis Tournament
October
Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Centre
Website: www.chinaopen.com.cn

Beijing International Marathon
Late-October
City centre
Website: www.beijing-marathon.com

Beijing International Theater & Dance Festival
Mid-November
Showcases the best of local and global contemporary dance.
Poly Theatre