14 Awesome Upcoming Events in Beijing

Written by on January 17, 2026

Food & Drink

Surprise Cinema at Arrow Factory

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Enjoy an afternoon eating pizza while watching a family-friendly animated classic—which one will be a surprise! Get three slices of pizza and a drink for just RMB100!

Jan 17, 12.30-3.30pm

Price: RMB100

Arrow Factory, No.1 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang 


Deadman Brewing Tap Takeover at The Factory

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The award-winning Hong Kong Brewery Deadman Brewing is bringing its best libations for Beijingers to try at The Factory. Sip on Dark Side of the Moon, Hop Robber, Five Million Years, and Hang Five while hanging in the hutongs.

RMB149: 4 x 200ml Beer Flight

RMB249: 4 x 330ml Beer Flight

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 collaborates with the city’s fabled Moscow Restaurant to feature a seven-day Russian Food Festival.

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


Music & Nightlife

Shi Lei 4ROCK at DDC

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Shi Lei is an award-winning Chinese rock musician who has played to sold-out crowds across China. His track ‘But There’s Sunshine’ won Best Rock Single on the new music charts as well as Best Live Performance. He will be signing autographs and meeting fans after this show, you won’t want to miss!

Jan 17, 8pm

Price: RMB138

DDC, B1 Ritan International Trade Center, No.39 Shenlu Jie, Chaoyang


Andrey Pushkarev at Zhaodai

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Late Knights is back to Beijing’s iconic underground space, Zhao Dai, for a long night shaped by depth, patience, and long-form sound — led by Andrey Pushkarev. Known for his vinyl-driven approach and refined sense of continuity, Pushkarev builds sets where atmosphere and subtle rhythmic pressure take precedence over moments or trends.

Jan 17, 10pm

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


Aurora’s Pajama Party

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Relax your body and mind, while bringing a touch of unexpected playfulness to the evening! Keep toasty in your pajamas while GIÓRGI, Leona, Mario Yu, and Pancake Lee warm you up with some epic beats.

Jan 16, 9.30pm-3.30am

Price: RMB99 *includes one drink

Dainty Bistro, Room 108, 1st Floor, Building 7, No. 9 Fangyuan South, Chaoyang


Everything Can Be Techno at Solo

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Get pumped for a night of the best techno in Beijing with a lineup of the city’s best, including Weng Weng, Eva Xu, NTKT, and Callmepanda.

Jan 16, 10pm

Solo Studio, No. 4 Commercial Street, Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang


Lounge at Modernista

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Modernista is starting the weekend out strong with Lounge, bringing melodic rock driven by sharp riffs, emotional hooks, and originals that build and release with purpose. Once the band wraps up, DJ Sira steps in, shifting the room smoothly into late-night mode. Live energy first, after-hours flow next — the night unfolds just right.

Jan 16, 9pm

Free entry

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


Natural Flavor: Afro Night at CJ Plus Lounge

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As always, Natural Flavor brings only the best hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, and afrobeats in Beijing. Party all night with DJs Nasty Ray, Fat-J, and Kirtis.

Jan 17, 10.30pm

Price: RMB150 *includes one tequila shot

CJ Plus, Bldg. 5 China Red Street, No. 2 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang


Lifestyle

Echoes Connected Through Time

The art exhibition is an exclusive collaboration between Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing with renowned contemporary artist Xia Hang. The exhibition transforms the hotel’s iconic terrace and fifth-floor public spaces into a stage, presenting a dialogue that merges Eastern philosophy, urban memory, and contemporary aesthetics. 

Until Feb

Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing, No.269 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng


Grassland Night – A Ballad from Kekdala

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The China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe’s Grassland Night – A Ballad from Kekdala is a song-and-dance show that portrays the life, romance, and spiritual heritage of the Xinjiang grasslands, specifically focusing on the first generation of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. 

The dance drama is structured around three interconnected stories that explore themes of distance, nostalgia, and belonging among ethnic groups and Corps members in the Kekdala region.

Jan 17 &18, 7.30pm

Price: RMB99/180/280/480/680/880

Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, No.9 Tianqiao Nandajie, Xicheng


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