From the burger feast at Chaoyang Park to the craft beer party at Shougang Park, the enjoyable intangible cultural heritage fair, and the dopamine-fueled carnival — follow this guide to have a blast in Beijing during the May Day holiday!

2026 Juicy Burger Fest

This Labor Day holiday, come to the 2026 Juicy Burger Fest to experience Beijing's most mouthwatering holiday vibe! 43 brands from 14 major Chinese cities and regions, a cowboy-themed party, all-day interactive stage activities, and games are waiting for you — all with free admission!

Dates: May 1–4

Beijing Craft Beer Festival

Poster of the Beijing Craft Beer Festival

[Photo via the Craft Beer Festival's official Weibo account]

A hundred Chinese and international breweries will come together at Shougang Park to offer over 800 unique craft beers. There is also a trendy food market, featuring more than 40 specialty food brands — a perfect pairing with the beer. During the festival, 24 top DJs will take the stage one after the other. Ticket holders will also receive an exclusive souvenir badge.

Dates: May 1–4

798 Art District "Go Art Go Wild" Festival

During the Labor Day holiday, a charity market called the "Local Treasures Fair" will be held here, offering activities like official adoptions of stray animals, charity sales of pet food, donation drives, and educational sessions about cats.

In addition, the "Pet Paradise" section at 798 Tongxin Square offers a special play area for furry friends!

During the event, the "798 Art Passport" will be introduced. By collecting a designated number of stickers, holders can unlock priority access to tickets for several major events and enjoy exclusive discounts at many partner stores in the district.

Dates: May 1–3

Non-Stop Longfu Trend Market

Longfu Temple

[Photo via Longfu Temple's official Weibo account]

The event features intangible cultural heritage (ICH) items, including the craftsmanship of Tu'er Ye (Lord Rabbit) figurines, Beijing jade carving, and inside-painting (the art of hand-painting on the interior surface of a narrow-necked transparent or semi-transparent vessel). It also offers a curated selection of creative ICH products from artisans across the country, all available for purchase.

Dates: May 1–26

Everything Dopamine Festival

The festival has daytime and evening sessions. During the day, visitors can enjoy free access to the main street market, featuring the East-West Market, open-mic concerts, pet parties, and more. From May 1 to 3, Wanping Dopamine Nights will take place every evening. It will offer five kinds of activities: mind-and-body healing, dance parties, electronic music parties, art creation, and a late-night market.

Dates: May 1–5

Where are you planning to go this Labor Day holiday? Feel free to leave a comment and share!

(Sources: Beijing Fabu, official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau, official WeChat account of the Fengtai District Bureau of Culture and Tourism)