Events in Beijing in October 2026
Beijing event dates for October 2026 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to October.
Beijing's October 2026 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
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Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 1 - Oct 3
Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival Events in Beijing 2026
Lantern displays and cultural performances celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in various Beijing parks.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 5 - Oct 20
Beijing International Music Festival - Autumn Concert Series
A series of classical and contemporary music concerts held at various venues across Beijing.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 10 - Oct 17
Beijing International Film Festival - 2026 Edition
An annual film festival showcasing international and Chinese films, featuring screenings, forums, and awards.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- National Day · publicOct 1
- National Day · publicOct 2
- National Day · publicOct 3
- Long weekend with bridge dayOct 1–Oct 4
- Long weekendOct 2–Oct 4
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
Seasonal notes
- Temple of Heaven — seasonal note: The relic sites inside the park open at 8:00 and close at 17:30 from April 1 to October 31, and close at 17:00 from November 1 to March 31.
Ready to plan Beijing?
Turn these October events into a full Beijing plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.