Latest Events in Shenzhen(February Updated)

Following successful runs in the US, Europe, Australia, and Singapore, Harry Potter: The Forbidden Forest Experience makes its debut in China. Inspired by the Forbidden Forest (Dark Forest) bordering the grounds of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, this immersive experience is presented by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment in collaboration with Fever and Holovis. The adventure brings to life iconic scenes and creatures from the *Harry Potter™* and *Fantastic Beasts™* film series, creating a magical forest encounter. Visitors will journey 1–2 km through a lantern-lit woodland, discovering wondrous creatures and reliving unforgettable wizarding world moments in this spectacular nighttime adventure. After the expedition, head to the themed village at the trail's end to enjoy magical-themed food and beverages, and browse an array of exquisite merchandise and souvenirs to complete your adventure. Featuring around 20 immersive scenes, this globally touring attraction has already enchanted over 2 million visitors across 10 cities worldwide.

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Peanuts, Shenzhen hosted several special exhibitions themed around Snoopy.

"Meta Sense: Beyond Perception" is an innovative new media art exhibition that blends technology and art, aiming to stimulate sensory experiences through interactive installations, virtual reality, and augmented reality technologies. Featuring works from global artists and creative teams, the exhibition presents diverse artworks exploring the intersection of human perception and the digital world. Visitors can engage with immersive environments to experience the dynamic fusion of art and technology. More than just a visual feast, this exhibition boldly explores future artistic expressions.

Following the phenomenal experience "The Missing Pharaoh," Bó Xīn Universe officially introduces its second large-scale virtual reality experience—"Era of Life: An Immersive Exploration"—to the Chinese market. This immersive journey is co-produced by Excurio, the creator of "The Missing Pharaoh," and the over 230-year-old French National Museum of Natural History (Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle). It takes audiences through 3.5 billion years of Earth's evolution, showcasing life's transformation across each major epoch. Marking its debut outside France after premiering at the French National Museum of Natural History, the experience also incorporates Chinese elements, vividly recreating the Cambrian-period landscapes of Chengjiang, Yunnan, and its surrounding areas. Audiences can "step into" the ancient shallow seas and witness firsthand the geological and biological wonders of prehistoric China.

"British Library Pixels of the World," an exhibition showcasing the world's civilizations at the British Library, showcases over 100 sets of legendary replicas from the library's 170 million-item collection. The exhibition weaves together 2,000 years of human intellectual history through five key themes: "Exploring the Universe," "Literary Gallery," "Music Hall," "Fairytale Kingdom," and "Science Festival." Visitors can fully explore masterpieces such as the Crankey Atlas, Shakespeare's First Folio, Newton's Gravity Manuscript, Leonardo da Vinci's Arundel Codex, and Mozart and Beethoven scores. Visitors can also "travel back to historical moments" through interactive technologies like 3D models, AR/VR, and real-life fairytale scenes. Experience a cross-temporal dialogue with top-tier experts at home, and experience the breathtaking pixel-perfect world of civilization.

Shenzhen "Three-Body Problem: Fragments of Civilization" Immersive VR Exploration Experience Exhibition is based on Liu Cixin's original work, adopting a dual-dimensional "in-mirror + out-mirror" mode. Utilizing real-time rendering, full-body motion capture, and binocular 4K wireless transmission technology, it vividly presents iconic scenes like three suns in the sky, dehydration, and chaotic eras. Visitors can freely explore the 400㎡ venue for 35 min as participants of different civilizations, making choices based on "civilization fragment" clues before ultimately facing the ultimate question: whether to welcome the Trisolarans. Outdoor installations like the 13-meter-long "Natural Selection" battleship, themed lattes, and AI photo opportunities—exclusive Shenzhen content—extend the immersive experience to social and consumption scenarios, creating a cosmic civilization journey for sci-fi fans that's playable, photogenic, and take-home worthy.

A monumental collaboration between France's Musée d'Orsay and Boxin Universe for nationwide distribution, this experience is produced by Excurio France, the creative team behind "The Lost Pharaoh." During a 45-min immersive journey, audiences will explore the origins and impact of the groundbreaking Impressionist art movement, witnessing this pivotal milestone in art history. 1:1 digital scanning of original Impressionist masterpieces, with 3D scene restoration and virtual reality technology teams collaborating with architectural historians and Impressionist researchers to meticulously recreate Nadar's studio and exhibition, vividly bringing to life the historic debut of the Impressionist exhibition.

The world-renowned Verbier Festival, an international classical music extravaganza, has gained fame for gathering numerous musical masters and is hailed as the "star-studded circle of classical music." It's not just a premier classical music festival brand, but also a vital force driving the collision of musical ideas, the inheritance of music education, the popularization of musical aesthetics, and the cross-boundary fusion of musical performances. Through initiatives like the "Academy" and "Rising Stars" programs, it continuously nurtures new talents in international classical music, attracting global music enthusiasts annually. The festival has successfully built a unique cultural ecosystem that is "art-centered with lifestyle as its medium." In 2026, the globally renowned Verbier Festival, a top-tier classical music event, will be grandly held in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China from January 30 to February 8. World-class classical music maestros will gather in this "City of Peng" (Shenzhen's nickname), inviting you to join the "Shenzhen Rendezvous." With the theme "Harmony Between Music and Nature," the festival aims to elevate cultural tourism consumption levels. Aligned with the development goal of creating an "International Performing Arts Capital" that leads the Greater Bay Area, sets domestic benchmarks, and achieves global recognition, the event is organized by the Shenzhen Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism, and Sports Bureau and the Longgang District People's Government. With strong support and guidance from the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department and Shenzhen Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department, the Verbier Festival will make Shenzhen its three-year home, striving to establish a new benchmark for live classical music performances in Asia. Shenzhen Concert Hall and Longgang International Art Center will collaborate with the Verbier Festival and Wu Promotion to bring this music festival beyond Europe to Shenzhen, presenting global music lovers with a "Tale of Two Cities" that blends classical and contemporary expressions, creating a new artistic synergy between the two locations with "Summer in Verbier, Winter in Pengcheng." The Verbier Festival comes to Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, presenting 21 high-quality concerts and 7 masterclasses over 10 days, along with diverse artistic exchanges, creative interactions, and engaging merchandise activities. The festival brings together a stellar lineup of global classical music luminaries including Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky, Janine Jansen, Mikhail Pletnev, Gautier Capuçon, Lang Lang, Joshua Bell, Bruce Liu, Alexandra Conunova, Timothy Ridout, and many other world-class musicians. These maestros will gather in Shenzhen for artistic dialogues and creative exchanges, delivering unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime concert experiences that belong on every music lover's bucket list. Carrying forward the "master inheritance" legacy of the Verbier Festival Academy, this event will bring together outstanding young musicians from across Asia and around the world in Shenzhen. Participants will not only have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge international music education concepts but also receive invaluable one-on-one mentorship and knowledge sharing from top-tier music masters, gaining crucial career-launching experience. Music enthusiasts can also immerse themselves in the experience by attending concert rehearsals, participating in themed music salon activities, and cultivating artistic appreciation and musical perception through these interactive engagements.

Artist Violin: Janine Jansen Cello: Mischa Maisky Piano: Martha Argerich Performance repertoire Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 5 in D Major "Ghost", Op. 70 No. 1 -- Intermission -- Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50 (Program subject to change based on live performance.)

Artist Violin: Mark Buchkov Piano: Julian Quentin Performance repertoire Johann Sebastian Bach: Chaconne from Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004 Claude Debussy: Violin Sonata in G Minor, L. 140 Camille Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 Claude Debussy: "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun", CD 87 Isaac Albéniz: Spanish Suite No. 1, Third Movement: Sevilla, Op. 47 Leopold Godowsky: "Old Vienna" Alexander Glazunov: Meditation, Op. 32 Sergei Rachmaninoff: Daisies, from Six Romances, Op. 38 Sergei Prokofiev: March from the opera "The Love for Three Oranges" William Kroll: "Banjo and Fiddle" Manuel Ponce: "Little Star" George Gershwin: "Summertime" George Gershwin: "It Ain't Necessarily So" George Gershwin: "Three Preludes" No. 1: Allegro ben ritmato e deciso (Program subject to change based on live performance.)