In midsummer Beijing, there are too many surprises and enthusiasm. Still wondering what to do on the weekend? Food, lights, music are all set!

01 2025 Beijing Garden Expo Park Night Summer Carnival

On June 20th, the "2025 Beijing Garden Expo Park Night Summer Carnival" officially kicked off.

Five main theme weeks, eight experience zones, and multiple consumer benefits create a three-dimensional summer scene of "taste + music + slight intoxication". There are new surprises every day!

Here you can find a super large retro radio, laser mist wall, and water curtain swing. Every photo taken here exudes an "atmospheric ceiling". DJ electronic music + live band, light and shadow flow with the rhythm of music, stepping on the DJ's drumbeat underfoot, and dazzling light show overhead. This is what summer should look like!

Signature dishes from 20 provinces and cities fill 50 stalls, and the air is filled with the call of "food warriors": Sichuan and Chongqing hot pot skewers wrapped in spicy oil, Gui Jie (St) crayfish steaming hot, Xinjiang red willow skewers incredibly satisfying, Northeastern pot-wrapped meat sweet and sour to the point of stomping feet... Taste buds are fully satisfied!

In addition, the Starry Sky Concert is back! Singing along with the fragrance of grass, the starry sky accompanies you to a slight intoxication, leaving worries behind!

Time: 6.20-7.27

Location: Beijing Garden Expo Park Gate 3, Gate 5

02 World Garden Night Summer Avoidance Festival

When the dusk dyes the banks of the Guishui He (River), the World Garden Night Summer Avoidance Festival will officially kick off on July 4th! From June 13th to July 3rd is the trial operation period, from June 13th to September 14th, citizens and tourists can enter the park for free after 17:00 daily. Light and shadow art, fireworks market, high-altitude hot air balloons... Various romantic experiences invite you to a wonderful summer night!

Drone Sky Show is coming! When the night sky is lit up by drones, don't blink during this technological extravaganza - on the 21st and 27th from 20:30 to 20:45, hundreds of drones will soar into the sky above the International Pavilion, changing shapes, shining lights, forming romantic patterns, or interpreting wonderful stories, weaving a dreamy starry sky above the World Garden, allowing you to immerse yourself in the fusion of technology and art.

Hot air balloon ascends to view the night scene! Want to overlook the entire park? You must head to the hot air balloon experience area - slowly rising to high altitude, with the illuminated China Pavilion and the twinkling flower sea below, come here for a confession or anniversary, the atmosphere is instantly heightened!

From 17:00 to 22:00 daily, the smoke market stalls at the International Pavilion are filled with the aroma of exquisite food: there are creatively themed "Expo" specialty drinks, snacks paired with refreshing beverages, opening up a carnival for the taste buds; there are also various specialty snacks, from spicy barbecue to sweet desserts, strolling and eating along the way, immersing in the earthly fireworks experience.

During the night tour, don't miss the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Area! Traditional craftsmanship inheritors showcase exquisite handcrafts and wonderful crafts on-site, allowing you to experience the charm of intangible cultural heritage up close, and participate in interactive experiences, bringing back the cultural treasures of the Expo summer night!

Dates: 6.13-9.14

Location: Beijing Expo Park

03 2025 Thai Festival

This year's Thai Festival is one of the series of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. The food area at the market is composed of several well-known Thai restaurants in Beijing, with experienced Thai chefs in charge, authentically recreating the strong fireworks atmosphere of Thai streets! In addition to Thai meals, snacks, and other specialty foods, you can also find many Thai handmade crafts and snacks at the market, ranging from Thai silk products, wood carvings, hand creams to Thai rice, dried fruits, seasonings, and more, with a wide variety for you to carefully select your favorite products.

Dates: 6.28-29 10:00-18:00

Location: Fusion Square, Chaoyang Park, Beijing

04 2025 Ferris Wheel Night Informal Concert

The 2025 Ferris Wheel Night Informal Concert will officially start at 18:00 on June 28. This star-studded concert is created by a group of music-loving, experienced performers, with a lively and charming atmosphere on-site, warm and enthusiastic interactions, attracting the audience to join in the grand chorus involuntarily. The songs performed are all familiar classics, with familiar melodies echoing, as if it were a confession of time.

In the lingering sunset, blowing the summer night breeze, come together under the Ferris wheel for a romantic musical rendezvous!

Date: June 28, 18:00

Location: Ferris Wheel Square, Longtanzhong Hu (Lake) Park

05 The Place Camping Life Festival

With a gentle breeze on a summer night, step into the World Trade Steps pedestrian street, as if entering a bustling camping market. Delicate tent booths are neatly arranged, integrating elements such as food, cultural creativity, music, and games, creating an immersive new experience of nighttime consumption.

At the event venue, over 60 night market stalls gather various specialty foods from different regions, filling the air with fragrant aromas: handcrafted freshly baked pizzas exude a rich cheese aroma, sizzling grilled skewers make one's mouth water, there are also refreshing fruit smoothies, exquisitely shaped handmade desserts, etc., catering to the taste buds of different visitors.

Time: 6.16-8.27, 17:00-22:00

Location: The Place

06 2025 Beijing West Esports Festival × NTO THE WORLD

Gamers, pay attention! On June 28-29, 2025, Houshi International Convention and Exhibition Center in Shijingshan, Beijing, will kick off a gaming and esports carnival! When the cultural heritage of Beijing West collides with the passion of esports, there will not only be cool competitions and cutting-edge game exhibitions on-site, but also specialty foods and trendy culture for you to experience, a cross-border fusion with great style, play to your heart's content!

In the game experience exhibition area, you can be the first to experience the new games brought by major game developers, immerse yourself in the gameplay and stunning audiovisual effects. There are 37 large special booths and 50 independent game booths here, where you can find AAA masterpieces as well as creatively independent games.

In the esports competition area, you can not only watch high-level esports matches live, feel the tense and exciting atmosphere of the competition, but also cheer for the teams you support, immerse yourself in the charm of esports, and enjoy the adrenaline rush of excitement!

In the cultural peripheral products market area, there is a wide variety of cultural peripherals such as anime resin kits, game posters, limited edition badges, etc. Here, you can not only find your favorite items, but also exchange cultural stories behind games with like-minded people, finding a sense of belonging for game enthusiasts.

Feeling tired from playing? Come to the food market to replenish your energy! Here, various specialty foods from different regions are gathered, from popular snacks to traditional delicacies, catering to all taste buds. Why not taste delicious food while chatting with friends about games, and enjoy a leisurely time!

Time: June 28-29

Location: Shougang International Exhibition & Convention Center, Halls 1 and 2