Latest Events in Xi'an(February Updated)

The 2026 "Chang'an Lantern Festival & Xi'an City Wall" Spring Festival series of cultural activities officially kicked off on January 1, 2026, spanning the three major holidays of New Year's Day, Spring Festival, and Lantern Festival, and ending on March 22 (the fourth day of the second lunar month of the Bingwu year). The 81-day exhibition period extends the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival from the beginning of the new year into mid-spring. The exhibition area covers several important gates of the Xi'an City Wall. The core viewing areas include Hanguang Gate, Wumu Gate, Yongning Gate, Wenchang Gate, Heping Gate, and Jianguo Gate, where major lantern displays and core activities will be showcased. Anyuan Gate, Shangde Gate, Shangwu Gate, Northwest Corner, Anding Gate, Yuxiang Gate, Southwest Corner, Northeast Corner, Changle Gate, and Zhongshan Gate are non-core exhibition areas, but they will also be decorated with distinctive lanterns, creating a unified light and shadow landscape throughout the entire area. The year 2026 marks the Year of the Horse (Bingwu year). This year's lantern festival, themed "A Thousand Lanterns Illuminate Chang'an, the Horse Welcomes Spring," revolves around the main theme of "National Treasures Rejuvenated, Chang'an Shines Brightly." It meticulously crafts three interwoven yet distinct cultural threads: "National Treasures Rejuvenated," "Poetic Chang'an," and "Galloping Horse of the Zodiac," allowing visitors to not only enjoy the lanterns but also gain a deeper understanding of Chang'an's history and poetic charm.

Xi'an - London West End Original Musical "Matilda" will grace the stage of the Shaanxi Grand Theater in Xi'an from April 3–12, 2026, with 13 performances. This will bring a carnival of "a genius girl rebelling against the world" to audiences in the ancient city. Adapted from the novel of the same name by British national treasure author Roald Dahl and produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, the musical tells the story of Matilda, a book-loving little girl who uses imagination and courage to stand up against her ignorant parents and "tyrannical" headmistress. Since its West End premiere in 2011, it has swept 101 international awards, including 7 Olivier Awards and 5 Tony Awards, earning it the reputation of an "award harvester." The Xi'an performances will feature the original London cast, with English singing and Chinese subtitles. The stage design will retain iconic elements such as versatile building blocks and high-flying swings. When the "hands-on-hips girl" loudly proclaims on stage, "Sometimes you have to be in the dark to see the light," Xi'an audiences will join global spectators in witnessing how reading and imagination ignite the spark to change the world.

The Chinese shadow play originated from Guanzhong in the Western Han Dynasty. In order to make more ordinary people feel the wonderful shadow play, Xi'an Museum set up a base of traditional cultural heritage in the Yanyuan Garden in the north gate of Xiaoyan Tower, and set up a stage in the park. A performance master was hired to perform a shadow play for the audience, such as bowls and bowls. In addition to the shadow play, it also displays non-material cultural art such as hand-cut paper and handmade paper umbrellas.

China API 2024 is set to be a pivotal event in the pharmaceutical industry, taking place from October 16 to October 18 at the prestigious Xi'an Qujiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Shaanxi, China. This event will gather industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from around the globe to explore the latest advancements in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). With a focus on fostering collaboration and showcasing cutting-edge technologies, China API 2024 promises to be an unparalleled platform for networking and knowledge exchange. Attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and exhibitions that highlight the future of pharmaceuticals. The event's strategic location in Xi'an, a city renowned for its rich history and modern infrastructure, further enhances its appeal, making China API 2024 an unmissable opportunity for those committed to advancing the pharmaceutical sector.

The Qin Opera sings the praises of the elegance and elegance, and its tone has been passed down for thousands of years. In order to promote the creative transformation and innovative development of China's excellent traditional culture, the 10th Qin Opera Art Festival will be held in Xi'an and surrounding cities from November 1 to 11, 2024. 30 professional troupes from five northwestern provinces, nearly 20 "Meihua Award" masters, and more than 100 Qin Opera rookies will perform 17 major plays and more than 120 short plays in 6 performance venues in Xi'an and Weinan Grand Theater.

Masiwei Dark Horse Season Tour Opening the Dark Horse era of Chinese rap circle, challenging more possibilities of rap scene He is the leader of Higher Brothers, a rap group praised by The New York Times as a breakthrough star rap group in Chinese Hip-Hop, and one of the representatives of Chinese rap. After two years, Masiwei sets out again with his brand new Dark Horse Season. When sincerity turns into enthusiasm, can he still be the dark horse that amazes you this time? In 2020, he released the hit album "Dark Horse Prince" and won the CMA2021 Best Rap Album; In 2021, he released his latest solo album "Dark Horse" and its derivative work "Dark Horse Symphony Season", Cooperating with producer HARIKIRI, "Promise" sung by Park Jae-fan received more than 10,000 comments within 20 minutes of its release, becoming one of the hip-hop circle's annual golden songs; In March 2022, he returned strongly with his third studio album "HUMBLE SWAG", showing the musical concepts honed in his nearly ten years of rap career; In March 2023, Masiwei took his new tour to 15 cities including Singapore, New York, Hong Kong, China, and London. The performances were sold out, and he repeatedly set off a Made In China Hip-hop craze. With music as his horse, Masiwei, as one of the representatives of Chinese rap, continues to export high-quality works to the world. This time, "Dark Horse Superman" Masiwei returns with the upgraded Dark Horse Season, which is also a summary of Masiwei's ten years of debut. The concert is filled with his passion, patience and love for music, and will continue the heroic complex and romanticism in the albums "Dark Horse" and "Dark Horse Prince". When the huge city is shrouded by the season, the sleeping dark horse is about to wake up. Is it a rebirth after redemption? Or a reshaping of oneself after breaking the label? The thick fog will eventually dissipate. Let us follow Masiwei's steps and start this adventure full of music together.

Introduction: "Awakening of the Qin Dynasty" is an immersive virtual reality exploration experience that transports audiences across three distinct time periods spanning millennia of history. Uncover the secrets of the Qin Dynasty, encounter a strangely familiar new world in another dimension, and explore ancient terracotta figures, mysterious cave adventures, and a fantastical subterranean realm. Is this a journey through time or parallel dimensions? Put on your VR headset and embark on this extraordinary exploration of the unknown! Plot summary: With the rapid advancement of modern technology, Earth's resources are depleting, wars are breaking out frequently on the surface, and humanity faces an extremely severe survival crisis. Not long ago, a meteorite struck Earth, landing in the Qinling region and creating a massive crater—revealing the mysterious Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor to the world for the first time! NOUS Corporation urgently assembled a scientific expedition team to investigate the crater. What they thought would be a routine archaeological survey turned into something far more extraordinary when the team encountered the rare celestial phenomenon of Mars retrograde, triggering massive energy fluctuations underground and unexpectedly opening a gateway to a new, otherworldly journey. Must-see reasons: 1. Upgraded immersive experience where players can simultaneously unlock various gameplay features like wind simulation, vibration, heat sensation, and gesture interaction, striving to recreate reality in the virtual world 2. A star-studded voice cast creates an audio feast, featuring talents like Shan Xin (original voice provider for Luo Tianyi) and Liu Cong (voice of MOSS in The Wandering Earth).