Weekend Fun | Light show, exhibitions, concerts and more

Light show

Tour a spectacular light show at the art light festival being held at Mission Hills Ecological Sports Park. The show features a long, illuminated tunnel and various captivating installations, transforming ordinary landscapes into futuristic marvels and beckoning visitors into a surreal, fairy-tale-like realm.

Photos from the event organizers unless otherwise stated

Dates: Through Jan. 7

Venue: Mission Hills Ecological Sports Park, Longhua District (龙华区观澜湖生态公园)

Metro: Line 4 to Mission Hills Station (观澜湖站), Exit A

Asian Art Exhibition

The prestigious “10x10 Masters of Asian Art Exhibition” is presenting a diverse array of Asian and global cultures created by 10 esteemed art masters. This exhibition sets a new benchmark for showcasing the amalgamation of artistic expressions from China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, across various mediums spanning photography, installations, audiovisuals, and design under the overarching theme of “Asian Portraits.”

Dates: Until Jan. 5

Venue: Dafen Art Museum, Longgang District (龙岗区大芬美术馆)

Metro: Line 3 to Dafen Station (大芬站), Exit A1

Art exhibition unveils creative energy

The vibrant spirit of creativity takes center stage at the Shenzhen Art Museum as the “Youth Vision — 2024 Shenzhen Youth Art Exhibition” is being held there. A curated selection of 100 art pieces, spanning diverse mediums such as traditional Chinese painting, oil painting, watercolor, printmaking, sculpture, installation, film, and new media, was featured.

Photo by Lin Jianping

Dates: Until Jan. 5

Venue: Shenzhen Art Museum (New Division), Longhua District (深圳美术馆新馆)

Metro: Line 4 to Hongshan Station (红山站), Exit A

13-year-old girl‘s paintings

Join Chang Xin, a young girl from Hong Kong with a passion for travel, as she takes you on a journey through her paintings exhibited in Bao’an. Her artworks capture the abundant peace found in nature, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of the landscapes she has explored.

Dates: Until Jan. 10

Venue: BLLB Cafe, Taihua Wutong Village, Bao’an District (宝安区泰华梧桐岛BLLB咖啡)

Metro: Line 1 to Gushu Station (固戍站), Exit D

Belarusian State Academic Symphony Orchestra

This renowned symphony orchestra from Belarus will perform a selection of pieces by Tchaikovsky, Strauss, and Bizet, along with some traditional Chinese folk songs. 

Time: 3 p.m., Jan. 5

Venue: Bay Opera of Shenzhen, Bao'an District（深圳滨海艺术中心）

Metro: Line 5 to Baohua Station (宝华站), Exit D

Mix-style concert

Two children's orchestral and percussion groups will bring a delightful evening featuring a mix of Chinese and Western classical and pop pieces. The program includes beloved works such as “Swan” by Saint-Saëns and “Träumerei” by Schumann, promising a captivating experience for audiences of all ages.

Time: 8 p.m., Jan. 5

Venue: CR Tower Art Center-MixC Cube, CR Tower, Nanshan District (中国华润大厦艺术中心发布厅)

Metro: Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station (后海站), Exit G

Chinese poetry art songs

Accompanied by a crossover chamber orchestra with strings, piano, and Chinese instruments, renowned Chinese soprano Lei Jia will present art songs with lyrics from classical Chinese poetry.

Tickets: 280-980 yuan

Time: 8 p.m., Jan. 3

Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, Futian District (深圳音乐厅)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D

Dance show pays tribute to Dunhuang

“The Reunion of Oasis” utilizes 10 chapters of modern dance to narrate the epic journey of the messengers who travels a vast distance to announce the return of Shazhou to the Tang emperor. 

Time: 8 p.m., Jan. 3-5

Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater, Nanshan District (深圳保利剧院)

Metro: Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station (后海站), Exit E