Running from September through early December, the 2026 ZGC Arts Festival will feature nearly 30 themed activities across five major sections: Grand Ceremonies (赏盛典), Competitions (观赛事), Performances (看演出), Exhibitions (逛展览), and Reading Activities (品书香). These will take place at venues including Changchun Xinyuan (畅春新园), China National Botanical Garden, Wukesong business district and AI Genesis Community, with most activities free to the public or available through reservations.

Highlights at a Glance

Zhongguancun AI Art Carnival

Time: September 11–12

Venue: Zhong Guan Cun–No.1

College Students' AI Art Ceremony

Time: September 15

Venue: Zhongguancun Exhibition Center

Closing Ceremony and Honor Ceremony of the International Student Film and Video Festival (ISFVF)

Time: December 1

Venue: ZGC International Technology Trade Center

2026 National Electronic Sports Trophy (NEST) and Beijing International Esports Series

Time: September 25–27

Venue: Capital University of Physical Education and Sports

Intel® Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 (IEM Beijing 2026)

Time: October 28–November 9

Venue: Wukesong Arena and Wukesong M Space

"Yuandian Show" (原点秀) Concert

Time: Late September

Venue: AI Genesis Community

Dongpan ACG Art Festival

Time: October 16–18

Venue: Dong-Park, Zhongguancun Dongsheng Technology Park

College Students' AI Art Exhibition

Time: September 15–October 15

Venue: Sanshan Wuyuan Cultural Arts Center

(Source: Beijing Haidian)