The new year is just around the corner. Have you decided where to ring it in? There are many New Year's Eve activities for you in Beijing!

Start New Year with Art: 2025 New Year's Eve Countdown at 798·751 

The Start New Year with Art: 2025 New Year's Eve Countdown at 798·751 will feature stunning activities like a graffiti art festival and a public sculpture festival. Here in the art district, you may come across magicians creating wonders with their hands, amazing jazz bands playing lingering melodies, and cute mascots that interact with you down the streets and alleys. Hundreds of art institutions, restaurants, performing groups and trendy brands will also extend business hours to midnight on the New Year's Eve.

The 17th SOLANA Light Festival

A scene rendering

The 17th Solana Light Festival, curated by Austrian light artist Georg Ochler, will light up the dreamy chapter themed "Secret Garden" with Baroque-style designs and illuminate the city with gorgeous lighting art. The light festival will run until February 16, 2025.

Shoukai LONG Street

Feel the vibe of five days of live street music, where you can free your spirit and welcome the New Year with energy! Enjoy free movie screenings and get balloons for free as part of the New Year treats!

Time:

11:00-21:00, from December 28, 2024, to January 1, 2025

11:00-24:00 on December 31, 2024

Tanko New Year's Eve Music Party

Join us in ringing in the New Year with live music at Tanko! There will also be a drama parade themed "Blessings from the Goddess of Flowers".

Jazz Sharing Tea Party

Time: 18:00-19:30 on December 31, 2024

Last Live 2024

Time: From 20:00 December 31, 2024 to 00:10 January 1, 2025

"Blessings from the Goddess of Flowers" Drama Parade

Time: 15:00-15:30, 16:30-17:00 on January 1, 2025

(Source: Official WeChat account of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)