The Lantern Festival celebrations kicked off at Xiangmi Park in the Xiangmi Lake Sub-district in Futian on March 3, drawing local and international residents to enjoy the charms of this traditional Chinese holiday.

IMAX Corporation capitalized on the Chinese New Year holiday, delivering US$28 million at the Chinese mainland box office.

For those in Shenzhen looking to enrich their holiday with a dose of culture and art, the city’s museums are rolling out a spectacular array of events. From ancient treasures to contemporary artworks, here’s the must-see exhibitions for the 2026 Lunar New Year.

Calling all local and international residents in Shenzhen: two more Yingge Dance performances will be staged in Luohu’s Sungang Subdistrict this Saturday.

Nearly 50 scholars and representatives from the classical music circle in the GBA gathered for a seminar on music education.

Taiwanese singer-songwriter and record producer Yuan Wei-jen, a pivotal figure in Mandopop whose work shaped the sound of a generation, has died at the age of 57, according to Taiwanese media reports.

This evening, the renowned Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra (VFCO) will present the inaugural concert at a new cultural landmark in Shenzhen’s Longgang District.

“Awakening Lion” is a high‑energy dance drama coming to the local stage, fusing Guangdong folk dance, ritual, southern lion performance, martial arts and spoken‑song traditions into a visceral theatrical experience.

Chen Xiangbo, a pupil of Guan Shanyue, the late master of the Lingnan School of ink painting, is celebrated for his gongbi-style flower-and-bird paintings, charming Chinese zodiac-themed creations, and innovative practices that bridge traditional Chinese culture with contemporary expression.

This January, one of musical theater’s most beloved voices returns to Shenzhen. John Owen‑Jones, the Welsh tenor celebrated as the youngest-ever Jean Valjean in West End history and the longest‑running Phantom in “The Phantom of the Opera,” brings his show “Unmasked — JOJ & Friends” to Shenzhen Poly Theater. This marks Owen‑Jones’s third visit to China and a rare opportunity to hear a true West End legend live.

Toronto resident Paul Neophytou has been fascinated by Chinese kung fu for years — a passion first sparked by the father of Bruce Lee. So when the Shenzhen original dance drama "Wing Chun" came to town, he knew it would make the perfect New Year’s gift for himself, his wife, and friends.

"The Miracles" (《奇迹》), an original short drama series co-produced by China Media Group and Shenzhen's publicity department, continued its run on CCTV-1 on Dec. 29, airing during the highly coveted 8 p.m. time slot.