22 Awesome Upcoming Events in Beijing

Written by on January 23, 2026

Food & Drink

Chinese New Year Family Gathering at JIA Chinese Restaurant

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This Chinese New Year, JIA Chinese Restaurant invites families to gather and celebrate reunion, prosperity and shared joy with specially curated Chinese New Year Gathering Menus inspired by traditional Cantonese family feasts. Blending time-honoured flavours with refined culinary craftsmanship, the menus offer a festive dining experience rooted in abundance and meaning. Adding a playful touch to the celebration, Kung Fu Panda’s Po and Tigress will make a special appearance on Chinese New Year’s Eve to send blessings of good fortune, making the evening especially memorable for families dining together.

Feb 16-21

Call +8610-5732 6308 for more details on price and availability

JIA Chinese Restaurant, 1st Floor, NUO Resort Hotel, Universal Beijing Resort


Chinese New Year Reunion Feast at Huang Ting

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Celebrate the most cherished reunion of the year with an elegant Chinese New Year’s Eve banquet at Huang Ting, featuring five specially prepared set dinner menus designed for family gatherings. Festive experiences such as writing Spring Festival couplets and participating in the ‘Tian Guan Ci Fu’ rubbing activity add cultural charm to the evening. Each menu highlights auspicious dishes including Steamed Garoupa with Light Soy Sauce and Stir-Fried Dungeness Crab in Black Pepper Sauce, alongside refined creations like Barbecued Ibérico Pork with Honey Sauce, Sautéed Scallops with Asparagus and Homemade XO Sauce, and Shen Jing Roasted Goose with Tangerine Peel.

Feb 16

Call +8610-8516 2888 for more details on price and availability

Huang Ting, B2 at The Peninsula Beijing, No.8 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing


Galloping into Spring: Chinese New Year Reunion Feasts at Zijin Mansion

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Zijin Mansion, the MICHELIN-starred restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Beijing, presents its ‘Galloping into Spring’ Chinese New Year reunion feasts, blending refined Cantonese techniques with the soulful flavours of Hakka cuisine. Crafted by Chef James Wang and inspired by his Hakka heritage, the menus are designed for meaningful family celebrations rich in culture and warmth. Available from now until the 15th day of the first lunar month, the reunion feasts invite guests to gather in an elegant setting and welcome the New Year with craftsmanship, tradition and heartfelt hospitality.

Feb 1-Mar 3

Call +8610-8520 8989 for more details on price and availability

Zijin Mansion, 3rd floor, Waldorf Astoria Beijing, No. 5-15, Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing


New Year Reunion Banquet at Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town

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Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town presents its ‘New Year Reunion Banquet’ for the Lunar New Year, offering thoughtfully arranged spaces for both intimate family gatherings and larger festive celebrations. From private dining rooms for ten guests to banquet halls accommodating up to forty, each setting is designed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. With refined cuisine and attentive service, the hotel invites families and friends to share a joyful reunion and celebrate the New Year together.

Feb 10-Mar 3

CrownePlaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town No.3 Sanfeng North Area, Chaoyang District, Beijing


Chinese New Year Reunion Dining at Ying Chinese & The Florist

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InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun welcomes the Year of the Horse with festive reunion dining at Ying Chinese, featuring specially curated Chinese New Year set menus showcasing Cantonese cuisine with local Beijing influences. Auspicious highlights include Steamed Boston Lobster with Garlic, Steamed Double Garoupa Fish and Pork Dumplings. Seasonal gift selections such as Poon Choi and Chinese New Year Gift Boxes are also available for sharing festive wishes. Meanwhile, The Florist presents the ‘New Year Icon-Hi-Tea’ afternoon tea, inspired by traditional Beijing motifs, offering a refined way to celebrate the season.

Call Ying Chinese(+8610-8516 0066), and The Florist(+8610-8516 0062) for more details on price and availability

InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun, No.1 South Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang


Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street

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Qi Chinese Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street presents four specially curated Chinese New Year’s Eve reunion menus, featuring premium selections from land and sea designed to bring prosperity and good fortune. For families celebrating at home, festive takeaway reunion feasts are also available, allowing guests to enjoy the restaurant’s signature flavours beyond the dining room. The experience invites families to gather, share blessings and create lasting New Year memories.

Feb 16

Call +8610-6629 6999 for more details on price and availability

Qi Chinese Restaurant, 2nd Floor of The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street, 1 Jin Cheng Fang Street East, Xicheng


Reunion Dinner & Takeaway Reunion Dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

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Michelin-starred Cai Yi Xuan Chinese Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing presents its Spring Festival Reunion Dinner, honouring tradition through carefully prepared dishes featuring premium seasonal ingredients. Designed for sharing, the menu reflects wishes for health, harmony and prosperity in the year ahead. Takeaway reunion dinner options are also available, allowing families to enjoy the festive flavours at home while maintaining the spirit of togetherness.

Jan 5-Feb 23

Call +8610-5695 8520 for more details on price and availability

Cai Yi Xuan, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, No.48 Liang Ma Qiao Road, Chaoyang


Chinese New Year Reunion Feast at Yan Garden by Chef Fei

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Yan Garden by Chef Fei at Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing presents a thoughtfully curated Chinese New Year set menu served in its serene courtyard setting. The reunion feast features symbolic dishes including Chilled Conch with Pickled Shallot, Braised Three-Year-Old Goose Head with Chaozhou Sauce, a generous Cantonese Poon Choi, Crispy Free-Range Chicken and Steamed Humpback Grouper with Tangerine Peel. Designed to celebrate abundance and unity, the experience offers a calm and elegant way for families to welcome the New Year together.

Feb 15-23

Call +8610-8592 8897 for more details on price and availability

Yan Garden by Chef Fei, No.12 Caochang Alley 9, Dongcheng


Celebrate Chinese New Year at JingYan3H

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JingYan3H presents a comprehensive Chinese New Year banquet featuring an extensive menu of cold appetisers, priority hot dishes and festive desserts, including highlights such as Braised Sea Cucumber with Black Truffle, Blanched Bohai Sea Prawns, Jujube Wood Roasted Duck and Spinach Dumplings. The banquet showcases heritage ingredients and traditional techniques, with special highlights including Qingjiangrou dishes with a 400-year history, open-fire roasted duck, handmade YongNing tofu, Tibetan matsutake mushrooms and natural white mushrooms from Inner Mongolia.

Call +8610-6768 9998 / +8610-6769 6668 for more details on price and availability

JingYan3H, 19th Courtyard, Building 1, United International Mansion, 1st Floor, East 3rd Ring South Road, Chaoyang


Chinese New Year Family Reunion Dinner & Takeaway Celebration

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Celebrate Chinese New Year’s Eve with a grand Family Reunion Dinner held at the ballroom, offering a traditional setting for festive gatherings of 8 to 10 guests, complete with beverage selections, dining vouchers and access to cultural activities such as calligraphy, paper-cutting and blessing rituals. Guests may also enjoy the Spring Festival Gala and lucky draw during dinner. For those celebrating at home, reunion dinner takeaway sets for 3 to 4 guests are available with delivery services and additional dining privileges.

Call +8610-8571 6459 for more details on price and availability

China World Summit Wing, No.1 Jianguomenwai Ave, Chaoyang


Chinese New Year Dinner at Conrad Beijing

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Lu Yu Restaurant at Conrad Beijing presents a refined Chinese New Year dining experience under the guidance of its executive chef, combining classic Cantonese techniques with innovative culinary ideas. Carefully selected fresh ingredients form dishes imbued with auspicious New Year blessings, offering guests a celebratory dining experience that honours tradition while welcoming new beginnings.

Feb 16

Call +8610-6584 6290 for more details on price and availability

LUYU, 1/F, Conrad Beijing, No.29 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang


Chinese New Year Festive Banquets at Zi Shan Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Beijing Wangfujing

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Zi Shan Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Beijing Wangfujing presents a series of Chinese New Year reunion banquets and seasonal menus to welcome the Year of the Horse. Led by Executive Chinese Chef Liang Jianyu, the menus are rooted in classic Cantonese techniques and crafted with premium global ingredients, each dish carrying auspicious meanings such as prosperity, vitality and success. From intimate family dinners to grand reunion banquets, the offerings balance festive tradition with modern culinary elegance, creating a refined setting for families and friends to gather and celebrate the New Year.

Call +8610-8509 8820 for more details on price and availability

Zi Shan Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Beijing Wangfujing, No.269 Wangfujing Street


Gulou Curry Nights

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Join Chef Saso for a special meal featuring authentic curry, fresh naan, basmati rice, and a refreshing beer. Head to the hutongs to enjoy great flavors and community vibes in the heart of Gulou. Perfect for foodies and fun!

Jan 24, 6-9pm

Price: RMB99

The Factory, No.135 Gulou Dong Dajie, Dongcheng


Music & Nightlife

Eclectic Electric Yurt Party

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Take a break from clubs and join the Eclectic Electric ‘everything electronic’ night in a yurt! DJ Half/N/Half will be playing the most danceable music all night long.

Jan 23, 9pm-2am

Free entry

Zhilan Restaurant, Langyuan, No. 53 Banjie Tower Village, Dongba Township, Chaoyang


Night Drive Radio: Funk & Voices Live

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Looking for a funky way to start the weekend? Hit up Night Drive Radio at Blue Note Beijing. This ‘Funk & Voices Live’ session features a high-energy lineup including Bevin on vocals, Lin Jiaxin on keys, and Li Lin on guitar. 

Jan 23 8-11pm

Price: RMB180

Blue Note, No.23 Qianmen Dongjie, Dongcheng


Shift Relay Peng at Dada

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Rage with a lineup including Aatrox, Bowen, Curly, J.G.X, L8nce, Leona, Lyla, Tianen, and Mario Yu + Pancake Lee.

Jan 23, 9pm

Price: RMB50

Dada Beijing, B1 Ritan International Trade Center Block A, No.17 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang


The Mist at Modernista 

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Get your live music fix with the electric sounds of The Mist with happy hour specials and party vibes all night.

Jan 23, 9pm

Free entry

Modernista, No.44 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng


Asia Techno Nights at PillBox

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Dive deep into electronic beats at Asia Techno Nights. This heavy-hitting lineup features Biliguudei, Shao, Weng Weng, Danger Noodles, and a live performance by Zhongqing on the 2nd floor. Hosted by Toxic Entertainment at PILLBOX in Lang Yuan, it’s a premier night for Beijing’s techno community.

Jan 23, 9pm-late

Pillbox, No. 53 Banjieta Lu, Dongba Town, Chaoyang


Forma Feat. Adam Collins at Zhao Dai

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Get into the minimal side of things at Zhaodai with Adam Collins from the US.

Jan 23, 9.30pm

Zhao Dai, Genasi Mansion, No.19 Xinyuanli Xilu, Chaoyang


Aleksandir at Dada

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Get ready for a cross-cultural rising star at Dada. ByeByeDisco never disappoints, and you’ll find their local heroes backing up British-Turkish Aleksandir for a night of epic electronic music.

Jan 24, 9pm-late

Price: RMB90

Dada Beijing, B1 Ritan International Trade Center Block A, No.17 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang


Lifestyle

Graham Elwood Live at Nanyan Hutong

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Catch legendary US comedian Graham Elwood for two nights of world-class stand-up in Beijing. Known for his work on HBO, Netflix, and Comedy Central, Elwood brings his sharp wit to Nanyang Hutong. Featuring local support from Jean, Nico, and George.

Jan 23 & 24, 7-10pm

Nanyan Hutong #6, No.6 Qianhai Nanyan, Shichahai, Xicheng


Horsing Around with Friends at JinShang

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Get ready for a night of spontaneous laughter with Beijing Improv! ‘Horsing Around with Friends’ is an unscripted comedy show inspired entirely by your suggestions.

Jan 23, 8-10pm

Price: RMB70

Jinshang Yuan (Starlight Lounge), B1 No.20 Xinyuanli Xilu, Chaoyang

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