August is Outdoor Music Season - Here Are the Shows Worth Seeing
If you haven't noticed yet, August is turning out to be a big time for outdoor music festivals. They're happening at malls, in Gubei, in parks... basically all over.
We've compiled a list of ones we think are worth checking out. Read on to figure out where to get your music fix this month.
INTRO 2024 Electronic Music Festival
Between towering chimneys, rusting furnaces, and massive pieces of industrial machinery, a vision of the future arises on a stage shaped like a flying saucer… and thus begins the INTRO 2024 Electronic Music Festival, returning for it's 15th year to Shougang Park next weekend.
When: Saturday, Aug 17 ‘til Sunday, Aug 18, 1-10pm each day (music starts 3pm)
Where: Halls 11 & 12, Beijing Shougang Park
Tickets: RMB 169/person (Early Bird, ends Aug 9), RMB 299/person (Single Day), RMB 399/person (Two Days), RMB 3200/1-8 pax (VIP)
Click here to read more and book tickets
Longtan Middle Lake Goodnight Ferris Wheel Concert Series
Every Saturday all through August, different bands come to perform different genres of music as the sun sets over the massive Ferris wheel in this park east of the Temple of Heaven.
When: Every Saturday Throughout August
Where: Longtan Middle Lake Park
Entry: Online booking in advance, see more here
Contact: 010 6714 8205
Note: Booking for the venue's concert tomorrow (Saturday, Aug 10) has already finished. Follow Longtan Middle Lake Park's official WeChat (link above) for more info. There is a QR code inside that can be scanned for future bookings and event updates or call the number above.
2024 Shiyuan Park Music Live
Sitting on the grass, music – and hopefully a cool breeze – drifting through the air… this is the scene at Shiyuan Park during their Shiyuan Jianghu Music Live Season. This year, they’re also doing weekday concerts as well, plus there’s a whole smorgasbord of food galore to munch on while taking in some tunes.
What's more, they've got a special Qixi concert happening tomorrow (see poster above), so if you're looking for a good Chinese Valentine's Day date idea, this might just be it.
When: Sat, Aug 10 and Aug 31, from 7pm onwards
Where: Shiyuan Park Music Square
Tickets: RMB 60/person (Park entry, can be purchased at Entrance Gate 3)
Click here to read more
Universal Studios Music @ CityWalk Festival
Another music festival with food, the Music @ CityWalk Festival has a whole bunch of music and a whole bunch of food kiosks, with the latter offering summer drinks, ice cream, coffee, cocktails, and more goodies as well. Seeing as it’s happening on Universal CityWalk, there are all the restaurants along that thoroughfare to choose from as well – making this a music festival with food fest characteristics.
When: Every Saturday and Sunday 'til Sep 1, 7.30-10pm
Where: Universal Studios CityWalk, Lawn area between Peet's Coffee and Neon Street Hawkers
Tickets: Free entry
Gubei Water Town Starry Sky Music Season
Electronic, national flavor, pop music and more define this music fest taking place two hours northeast of downtown Beijing. Along with the music selection there are other activities on offer, including things like markets, pool events, watermelon eating contests and more.
When: Every Friday and Saturday 'til Aug 25, 7.30-8.30pm
Where: Riyue Dao Square, Gubei Water Town
Tickets: Free entry
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Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the organizers
