Latest Events in Beijing(March Updated)

Operating on a "cinema-style" model, it supports on-site film selection and self-organized group experiences with uniform pricing, allowing users to freely choose content while combining social and educational elements. Utilizing "real-world anchors + virtual storytelling" technology alongside spatial computing and modeling, it creates a multi-sensory immersive experience. The venue also serves as a regular industry exchange platform to advance VR content creation and technological innovation. As a new landmark blending culture and technology, it aims to explore commercial pathways for VR cinemas and provide replicable operational models for the industry. Future plans include nationwide expansion to establish a new ecosystem for immersive cultural consumption.

"Potala Palace" VR Immersive Experience Exhibition in Beijing is a cultural feast that blends technology and culture. Exhibition Name: Wishes Together - VR Immersive Exhibition of the Documentary "Potala Palace" Exhibition dates: Aug 1, 2025–Apr 5, 2026 Exhibition Venue: 13F, CITS Building, No. 1 Dongdan North Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing Duration: about 40 mins Exhibition area: approx. 400 square meters Exhibition highlights High-precision real-life restoration Utilizing 1:1 high-precision real-world scanning technology, this experience faithfully recreates the Potala Palace's halls, murals, statues, and cultural artifacts in stunning detail. Visitors can explore classic scenes like the Hall of the Four Heavenly Kings and the Red Palace corridors, even gaining access to normally restricted areas such as the golden rooftop complex. Cutting-edge technology interaction Combining positioning and gesture recognition technology, visitors can activate scenes and reveal hidden information through actions like waving or tapping, deeply engaging in the exploration process and becoming the protagonists of their journey. Cultural and Natural Immersive Experiences Beyond exploring the Potala Palace's interior, the exhibition also uses light and shadow technology to take visitors on a journey—overlooking the Lhasa River Valley, admiring the Zanda Earth Forest, gazing at the starry sky, and experiencing the harmonious blend of Tibetan nature and culture. Multi-dimensional extended experiences During the exhibition, limited-edition merchandise, DIY crafts, and cultural salon activities will be launched to enhance your visiting experience.

"Past and Future: A Special Exhibition of Cultural Relics and Hanging Sculpture Art from Xiaoxitian" will systematically display nearly 100 cultural relics from Xiaoxitian's collection, including the "Yongle Northern Canon," and present digital reproductions of Xiaoxitian's hanging sculpture art through VR technology.

The "Miffy, My Global Friend" city tour has arrived at Beijing Times Art Museum. As the first stop of the national tour celebrating Miffy's 70th anniversary, the exhibition spans five major holidays, creating a heartwarming feast themed "Growth, Friendship, and Love." The exhibition features five immersive spaces and two Beijing-exclusive zones. You can step into "Miffy's Home" to experience her cozy daily life, interact with a 4-meter-tall giant Miffy in "Miffy's Date with Nature," and unlock the artistic charm of minimalist lines in the "Dick Bruna Art Gallery." In the exclusive zones, Miffy transforms into a hutong explorer, wandering through Beijing-style scenes like red lanterns and courtyards, and you can even handcraft auspicious blessings at the "Miffy Workshop." There are also over 70 soft and adorable merchandise items available for purchase. It's a perfect winter healing destination for family outings, friends' photo ops, or finding warmth on your own.

The 40th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Art Festival, themed "Longqing Legend: A Tribute to Classics," will open on January 15, 2026, and run until March 8, 2026. Featuring a divine themed exhibition area, this festival creates a winter wonderland experience, moving beyond static viewing to a vibrant, dancing ice lantern festival. “Longqing Legend: Lanterns Illuminating Mountains and Rivers” Lantern Viewing Area Step into the dazzling dreamscape woven by thousands of lanterns, where traditional lanterns intertwine with modern light and shadow technology, creating a new scene at every step, reshaping the romantic poem of the mountains and rivers at night. “Paying Tribute to Classics: A Fantastical Enchanted Experience” Moving Nighttime Performance AreaFollowing the flowing storyline and actors, weave through the light and shadow, becoming part of classic stories, and experiencing an immersive theatrical experience of “walking in a painting.” “Paying Tribute to Classics, Recreating Legends” Ice Sculpture Art Zone See the crystal palaces shimmering in the ice sculptures, and follow in the footsteps of the Monkey King to find the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic staff). First enter the secluded orchid realm, then ascend to the Lingxiao Palace; the “Havoc in Heaven” theme is here! “Longqing Legend · Ice Play Secret Realm” Bubble Ice Viewing and Recreation AreaA magnificent natural glacier stage with fun ice entertainment projects. Visitors can observe the wonder of natural bubble ice, experience the fun of ice sports, and feel the vibrant pulse of a northern winter. “Paying Tribute to Classics, Enjoying the Human Touch” Commercial Street Consumption Area Tired from shopping? This is a warm haven. Specialty foods and creative cultural products rise with warmth and a lively atmosphere amidst the snow and ice, fulfilling all your beautiful winter fantasies.

This year's Lantern Festival, themed "2026 Heavenly Palace Lantern Festival," collaborates with the classic animation "Havoc in Heaven," bringing the Monkey King and the gods of Heaven out of the screen and integrating them with Zigong's intangible cultural heritage lanterns—everywhere is a surprise! Heavenly Palace themed lanterns offer an immersive mythological experience: Stepping into the park is like entering the fantastical world of "Havoc in Heaven." The majestic Monkey King lantern, wielding his golden cudgel, is surrounded by auspicious clouds and celestial mist; lanterns depicting the Twenty-Eight Constellations are among them, and the Five Dragons Bringing Good Fortune lantern set is magnificent, as if the Heavenly Palace has descended to earth the moment it is lit. There are also interactive scenes such as "Summoning the Dragon and Beating the Drum" and "Goddess's Prayer," instantly drawing you into the story. 34 hometown lanterns unlock a shared sense of nostalgia: In the Chinese Exhibition Garden, characteristic lanterns from 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions, as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, are lit up in turn. 34 hometown lanterns unlock a shared sense of nostalgia:

"The Pinnacle of Color": A Special Exhibition of Masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou, France brings together major artists from the 20th century to the contemporary era, using color as its central theme to showcase modern art's breakthroughs in form, emotion, and concept. The exhibition features a top pick of paintings, sculptures, and multimedia works spanning abstract expressionism, fauvism, cubism, and other movements, demonstrating how color evolved into a vehicle for emotion and ideas throughout art history. Visitors can experience the vibrant energy and creative language of masterpieces while gaining deeper insight into color's symbolic meaning and visual appeal in artistic creation—making this exhibition a vital gateway to exploring modern art.

The exhibition features a 1:1 scale recreation of Angkor Wat's iconic architectural elements, such as the four-faced Buddha statues, seven-headed Naga serpents, and Vishnu statues, allowing visitors to experience the grandeur and mystery of Angkor Wat up close. By combining digital technology with physical scenes, it meticulously restores the architectural details and spatial layout of Angkor Wat, showcasing its unique value as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Utilizing modern technologies like VR, AR, and holographic projections, the exhibition creates diverse immersive experiences. Visitors can explore Angkor Wat's interior structures through VR devices or engage in cultural interactions via interactive installations, experiencing the fusion of Khmer civilization with modern technology.

The Broadway musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a spectacular stage adaptation of the classic fairy tale by renowned British author Roald Dahl. Since its Broadway debut in 2017, this production has captivated global audiences with its dreamlike audiovisual wonders and profound coming-of-age allegory. More than just a visual feast, this musical offers a heartfelt journey exploring kindness, dreams, and family values.