13 Awesome Upcoming Events in Beijing

Written by on January 10, 2026

Food & Drink

Habesha Christmas at The Factory

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Ethiopian and Eritrean Christmas, known as Genna or Lidet, is a cherished and spiritually significant celebration observed on January 7. Central to the Christmas feast are traditional dishes such as doro wat (spicy chicken stew), injera (sour flatbread), zigni (Eritrean spicy meat stew), and an assortment of flavorful vegetarian dishes. 

The Factory is celebrating this tradition with authentic food and great DJs. Get a delicious set meal while you listen to awesome DJ sets!

Jan 10, 3pm-late

Price: RMB185

The Factory, No.135 Gulou Dong Dajie, Dongcheng


Sweet Storm Buffet at Grand Millennium Beijing

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Immerse yourself in this all-you-can-eat dessert paradise. Over 10 kinds of stunning desserts are waiting for you every day. From classic French mousse to Italian Tiramisu, from Eastern sweets to American coffee, every bite is a work of art.

Their menu features a new curated selection daily, making sweet dreams part of your routine and returning to try new treats a must!

Until March 31, 1-5.30pm

Price: RMB148/person

*Buy 10 Get Two Free

Lobby Lounge, 1F Grand Millennium Beijing, No.7 East Middle 3rd Ring Road, Chaoyang


Russian Food Festival at Shangri-La Beijing

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Shangri-La Beijing has joined forces with the city’s fabled Moscow Restaurant to curate a Russian culinary odyssey. Allow the unadulterated flavors of Slavic cuisine to summon the “Lao Mo” nostalgia indelibly etched in a generation’s collective memory!

Jan 14-20, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9pm

Mon-Fri: RMB518/adult, Sat & Sun: RMB698/adult

Shangri-La, No.29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian


Celebrating Winter Moments at InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun

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As the year draws to a close, InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun invites guests to embrace the season with Winter Moments, a curated dining experience across its signature venues. CHAR Bar & Grill presents a refined five-course winter menu highlighting seasonal flavours, while YING Chinese warms the table with comforting classics like lamb clay pot and preserved pork rice. At Top Tapas, a romantic four-course set menu is paired with exclusive winter cocktails, and The Florist completes the experience with soothing hot beverages such as Scarlet Winter Latte and Cinnamon Heart Cocoa—an elegant celebration of winter indulgence and togetherness.

Until Feb 28

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


O’Steak 13th Anniversary Celebration & Artisan Menu Upgrade

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O’Steak, a cherished staple among Beijing’s French cuisine lovers, celebrates its 13th year in the capital. To mark this milestone, the restaurant proudly unveils a meticulously upgraded menu featuring special anniversary dishes imbued with French regional heritage and culinary philosophy.

A limited time 13th Anniversary set menu for two is also offered at an exceptional value. From the inventive “Guillotine Mushroom” open sandwich to the legendary Steak Wellington, each dish narrates a story of classic French flavors. This is more than a meal; it’s a thirteen-year journey of culinary heritage from Paris to Beijing.

Until Spring, 9am-10pm

RMB398/set for two *original price RMB678

All O’Steak locations


798 COFFEE Sanlitun New Store Opening: Art, Coffee & Retail Convergence

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798COFFEE, the official coffee brand from Beijing’s iconic 798 Art District, debuts its first flagship experience store in Sanlitun. This isn’t just a new cafe; it’s a pioneering “Art New Community” space blending specialty coffee, curated art retail, and lifestyle aesthetics.

The design translates industrial heritage into a contemporary, sunlit “glass house” with a relaxed vibe. Experience the brand’s signature “Industrial Code” coffee series, exclusive winter drinks like Crème Brûlée Latte, and a retail selection of original design objects.

Daily, 7am-7pm

798 COFFEE Sanlitun, Sanlitun Xiwu Jie No.5 Hao Yuan Nanmen, Chaoyang


Unlock Your First Taste of Fugu for RMB99

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Siyue Fugu, a well-known domestic chain catering brand, officially unveiled its new brand strategy and simultaneously launched the “Unlock Your First Taste of Fugu for 99 Yuan” limited-time experience event.

You will get to try a specially designed entry-level fugu tasting set menu that provides a complete, reassuring, and memorable initial experience of fugu cuisine at an affordable price.

Available at all Siyue Fugu locations


Music & Nightlife

Trust 9th Anniversary at MOONEE

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One of Beijing’s most beloved labels is turning nine with an epic party at MOONEE. You’ll find food and a lineup filled with the city’s best DJs, including Mario Yu and Pancakelee.

Jan 10, 7pm-late

RMB99

MOONEE, B1 No.51 Jiuhuloujie, Shichahai


Joton at Groundless Factory

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Joton embodies a razor-sharp form of Techno—dark, futuristic, and piercing. His approach is surgically precise and incisive. He highly refines and restructures Techno, allowing the blood of industry, analog, and machinery to flow through the sound waves, creating a timeless sensory impact with extremely embodied, modular, and direct music.

Jan 10, 10pm

Groundless Factory, B06-2 706 Road, 798 Arts District, Chaoyang


Magnetic Symphony Pres. Helly & DJ Tjizza at ZhaoDai

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Helly and DJ Tjizza, one of the most anticipated DJ duos from Berlin’s underground electronic music scene, will be making their debut on ZhaoDai’s DJ booth.

One of the minds behind the prolific Mood Waves label, DJ Tjizza continues to share his sound via energetic sets and captivating productions. For more than 15 years, Tjizza’s passion has been to captivate his crowd with dance floor obscurities, aiming to influence their minds and emotions.

His hypnotic vibe has seen him playing at festivals and clubs all around the world, including the likes of CDV, Sisyphos, Heidegluhen, Paradiso, AfterCaposile, Dias De Campo, Gottwood, and many more. Whether he is flying solo, b2b with Helly, or playing with Velasco under their Cozy Boyz alias.

Jan 10, 10pm-5am

RMB130

ZhaoDai, Genasi Mansion, No.19 Xinyuanli Xilu, Chaoyang


The Mist at Modernista

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The Mist returns to Modernista with a high-energy set spanning alternative rock and pop-rock favorites — from Radiohead’s Creep and High and Dry to crowd-ready anthems that hit hard and land fast.

Sharp transitions and full-band drive keep the momentum tight from start to finish. After the band, DJ Anosi takes over with late-night beats and shots happy hour!

Jan 9, 9pm

Free entry

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


Table Pink at Dada

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Table Pink takes over Dada Bar Beijing for a night of cutting-edge music with Yung Nike, 心脏士兵 (Heart Soldier), and Limbolimbs.

Jan 10, 9pm-late

RMB98

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


Coffee Party at China World Summit Wing

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Get ready for another healthy morning rave with Aliberti & Friends at China World Summit Wing. Do some yoga, boxing, running, and dancing with live art while you socialize without all the booze!

Jan 11, 10am-1pm

Free entry

China World Summit Beijing, No.1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang 


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