Latest Events in Chengdu(February Updated)

The 55th Chengdu International Panda Lantern Festival will light up and welcome visitors in early February 2026 at Xifeng Island, Dong'an Lake, Longquanyi District, Chengdu. The "Panda Lantern Festival" originated from the "Chengdu Lantern Festival" established in 1962, making it one of China's longest-running city-level lantern festivals that carries generations' vibrant New Year memories. This year's festival, themed "Sichuan Lanterns Illuminate the World · Dreamy Dong'an Lake," explores and innovatively revitalizes resources and values from "national treasure culture, Shu Road culture, Three Kingdoms culture, poetry culture, post-horse culture, and Hakka culture." Spanning over 330 acres on Xifeng Island, it features a dazzling "five zones, one center" lantern display route: "Sichuan Lanterns Open a New Chapter," "Prosperous Splendor of Jin City," "Galloping Hooves on Shu Roads," "Fragrant Peach Blossoms of Ancient Post Stations," "A Thriving Year of Happiness," and "The Summit of Xifeng."

The 2026 Chengdu International Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition will be held from January 28 to March 3 at the International Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park. This exhibition brings together equipment matrices from various military branches including naval, land, air, and rocket forces, featuring highly anticipated national treasures such as the "20 Series" fighter jets, aircraft carrier battle groups, and Dongfeng series missiles, comprehensively showcasing the achievements of modern national defense construction. The exhibition features a special section dedicated to decrypting military equipment from the Russia-Ukraine battlefield, offering in-depth analysis of modern warfare evolution. Meanwhile, the VR all-domain combat experience capsule immerses visitors in the multidimensional battlefield, showcasing aerial-space confrontations, deep-sea hunts, and ground assaults. With engaging displays and a youth national defense knowledge challenge, this professional exhibition becomes both dynamic and entertaining. Additionally, the family interactive experience zone features a specially designed New Year Garden Party and creative DIY workshops, offering a perfect blend of national defense education, science popularization, and family bonding activities. This must-attend event promises fun for all ages!

This year's Chengdu Grand Temple Fair at Wuhou Temple integrates tradition and modernity, with grand lantern shows, boutique exhibitions, art performances, antique sacrifices, tours of the gods, creative markets, cultural activities and other projects, combining theme light groups with stage performances and digital light and shadow to create a comprehensive grand temple fair feast.

Over the past year, the LOOM World Tour has traversed numerous countries and regions, attracting millions of fans to stadiums worldwide. This world tour once again proves that Imagine Dragons is one of the most influential and charismatic rock bands in the world. Now, the grand finale of this phenomenon will arrive in China! The global rock phenomenon Imagine Dragons' 2026 IMAGINE DRAGONS LOOM WORLD TOUR returns to China for another performance! Featuring Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, eight shows across three cities! With over 100 million hit singles and electrifying live performances with thousands singing along, Imagine Dragons will transport every audience member to a world of musical and emotional resonance. About Imagine Dragons Grammy Award winner for "Best Rock Performance" and nominated for "Record of the Year," Imagine Dragons, formed in 2008, has consistently pursued a pop-rock and alternative rock style, skillfully incorporating electronic elements into their music. Starting in Las Vegas, USA, the band quickly rose to global fame, becoming one of the top ten most streamed artists worldwide. With over 62 billion streams globally, Imagine Dragons became the first band to have 10 songs surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. In 2026, Imagine Dragons continued to challenge themselves, using rich emotional layers and a powerful stage presence to make every performance of the IMAGINE DRAGONS LOOM WORLD TOUR a unique and unforgettable experience. During Imagine Dragons' global tour, the high-energy output and audiovisual spectacle of their live performances and interactive experiences left fans worldwide in awe. Each classic hit evoked memories of youthful days, the powerful rock rhythms reignited past passions, and the inspiring lyrics resonated deeply. Listeners soared through emotional highs and lows with Imagine Dragons' voices, experiencing the exhilarating power of their music from years past! The 2026 IMAGINE DRAGONS LOOM WORLD TOUR's three-city domestic tour was entirely produced by YYC Culture. Let's sing and shout with Imagine Dragons at the live show! Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu Looking forward to seeing you there!

The World Horticultural Exposition is an international exposition recognized by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) in the Netherlands. The Expo is scheduled to be held from April 26 to October 28, 2024, with the theme of "Park City, Happy Chengdu". It adheres to the concepts of green and low-carbon, sustainable conservation, sharing and inclusiveness. In the construction of the site, the existing main vegetation will be retained as much as possible, and Chengdu's good plant growth conditions will be fully utilized. The native tree species will be mainly used, and the special plants such as medicinal herbs, fruits and vegetables, roses, crabapples, and crape myrtles will be displayed in combination with the characteristics of the exhibition garden to create a diverse plant community and plant landscape. From theme to planning and design, the Chengdu Expo has always adhered to the three principles of "green and low-carbon, conservation and sustainability, sharing and inclusiveness", which are in line with the construction concept of a park city. A "green, harmonious, and ecological" Expo. Green is the urban background of Chengdu that has been nurtured for thousands of years. We will take "production, ecology, and life" as the core concept, fully integrate the construction and subsequent operation of the Expo into the Jiangxi River area, and fully adopt green, environmentally friendly, recycling, and energy-saving technologies and low-carbon, natural, and ecological materials, emphasizing sustainable retention and lasting use. Integrate the Expo into the city's public space, build more parks and green spaces, and increase people's happiness index and sense of gain. A World Horticultural Exposition with "Chengdu's own characteristics". First, it integrates Chengdu's unique history and regional culture. This includes Chengdu's garden and horticultural culture, people's life culture, folk art, etc. The World Horticultural Exposition held here will be a feast that highlights Chengdu's culture and life attitude; second, it highlights the advantages of the park city in ecological environment construction. Chengdu has been an ecological flower city since ancient times. We will pay attention to people's life experience in the city, actively promote the construction of park cities, and show Residents an ecological scene of harmony between man and nature. Third, the planning layout and operation system of the World Horticultural Exposition highlight innovation. The site focuses on the protection and utilization of water, fields, forests, and residential resources with the characteristics of western Sichuan, so that the construction of the World Horticultural Exposition can achieve low consumption and sustainability. In terms of operation, multiple parties participate, integrate smart concepts, plan to form a diverse tour system, and innovatively use new technologies and new means to achieve resource aggregation and sharing.

The highly anticipated sporting event, Chengdu Rongcheng v Zhejiang, is set to take place at the prestigious Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park on April 10, 2024. Sports enthusiasts from all over are gearing up to witness this thrilling matchup between these two powerhouse teams. The city of Chengdu, located in Sichuan, China, will be buzzing with excitement as fans flock to the venue to support their favorite players. The Chengdu Rongcheng v Zhejiang event promises to be a display of skill, determination, and sportsmanship, showcasing the best that these teams have to offer. The atmosphere at the sports park will be electric, with every pass, goal, and save keeping spectators on the edge of their seats. Make sure not to miss out on this epic showdown between Chengdu Rongcheng and Zhejiang, as it is sure to be a memorable experience for all who attend.

The highly anticipated sports event, Chengdu Rongcheng v Shenzhen Peng City F.C., is set to take place at the prestigious Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park on April 20, 2024. Football enthusiasts from all over Chengdu and beyond are gearing up to witness this thrilling match between Chengdu Rongcheng and Shenzhen Peng City F.C. The clash promises to be an exciting display of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship between these two formidable teams. Located in the vibrant city of Chengdu, the Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park provides the perfect backdrop for this epic showdown. Fans can expect a captivating atmosphere as the teams battle it out on the field, showcasing their talent and determination to secure victory. This event is not to be missed by any avid football fan looking to experience the electrifying energy of live sports in Chengdu. So mark your calendars and get ready to support your favorite team at Chengdu Rongcheng v Shenzhen Peng City F.C.

The International Conference on Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics (ICCCBDA) is a prestigious event that will take place in Chengdu, China. Set to be held at the Chengdu Xinliang Hotel, this conference is a must-attend for professionals in the field of cloud computing and big data analytics. From April 25 to April 27, 2024, experts from around the world will gather at this esteemed venue to exchange knowledge, insights, and latest trends in this rapidly evolving industry. The event promises to be a platform for networking, collaboration, and learning, as participants delve into topics such as cloud infrastructure, data analytics, machine learning, and more. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions, the International Conference on Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics 2024 is an invaluable opportunity for industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners to stay ahead of the curve. Mark your calendars and be a part of this remarkable event in the vibrant city of Chengdu, China.

The highly anticipated sports event, Chengdu Rongcheng v Shandong Taishan, is set to take place on April 26, 2024, at the prestigious Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. This match-up promises to be a thrilling showdown between two powerhouse teams, showcasing top-tier athleticism and strategic gameplay. Fans can expect a riveting display of skill and determination as these teams battle it out on the field. The Chengdu Rongcheng team will be looking to defend their home turf against the formidable opponents from Shandong Taishan. With the electric atmosphere of the stadium and the passion of the supporters, this event is sure to be an unforgettable experience for all those in attendance. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this clash of titans live in action. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets for Chengdu Rongcheng v Shandong Taishan now!