Latest Events in Guangdong(November Updated)

The 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), the autumn session, takes place from 15 October to 4 November 2026 at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, Guangzhou, and runs in three phases. Established in 1957 and co-hosted by China's Ministry of Commerce and the People's Government of Guangdong Province, the fair is known as China's No. 1 Fair and ranks among the largest comprehensive international trade exhibitions in the world. This session covers a total exhibition area of about 1.55 million square metres and 54 specialised exhibition sections: Phase 1 focuses on advanced manufacturing, covering household electrical appliances, consumer electronics, industrial automation and new energy vehicles, among others; Phase 2 centres on quality home life, with building and decorative materials, sanitary and bathroom equipment, furniture and household items; and Phase 3 revolves around a better life, including textiles and apparel, footwear and bags, toys, baby and maternity products, healthcare products and food. The fair is centred on wholesale sourcing talks with buyers from around the world, with daily negotiation hours from 9:30 to 18:00.

The Picasso Ceramic Art Museum at the Guangzhou Opera House, located on the first floor of the Experimental Theatre, is a themed art exhibition area officially authorized by the Picasso Foundation. The museum displays over 30 authentic Picasso ceramic works from 1946 to 1971, encompassing various creations including plates and vessels. Classic works such as "Woman with Tousled Hair" have been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The exhibition also showcases Picasso's exploration of ceramic art incorporating Eastern ink painting techniques. The exhibition runs until January 24, 2027, making it a unique cultural destination in Guangzhou's core urban area that combines international artistic value with a rich cultural and tourism experience.

The 2026 Guangzhou Design Week was held from December 4th to 8th at the Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center Expo (Poly Hall), Guangzhou International Sourcing Center (International Sourcing Center), and Haizhu International Convention and Exhibition Center (Haizhu Hall). The exhibition brought together over 1,000 brands from more than 20 countries worldwide, covering design, cultural and creative industries, home furnishings, smart technology, and materials, showcasing new products and industry trends. Over 150 themed events were held on-site, inviting more than 400 industry leaders to focus on residential, commercial, hotel, and cultural tourism sectors. December 4-8: Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center Expo (5 days) December 5-8: Canton Fair Complex (Area C) + Haizhu International Convention and Exhibition Center (4 days)

Having traveled far and wide, he returns still a youth at heart. Wakin Chau's Fantastic Journey of Youth Concert Tour 3.0 After many years in the industry, Wakin has performed countless large-scale concerts. Often, as a performance ends amidst a chorus of thousands, he waves to the packed crowd, yet it is hard to see every face clearly before him. In recent years, during the production phase of the album [Youth], Wakin often thought back to his days in folk music restaurants before his debut, recalling the simple feeling of singing to every single face back then. On this musical journey, he has kept flying, flying, and flying, always striving to satisfy so many people, eventually becoming the national singer. Fulfilling various expectations and receiving much applause, yet he also wondered, could there be one time where he sings just for himself? This is a fantastic journey belonging to the youth within Wakin's own heart. He wants to bring along a few musical partners he has collaborated with for many years to sing the songs he most wants to sing. The story will include the songs Wakin loved most in his youth, feature his characteristically humorous and joyful banter, and share the fantastic journey of persistence and self-will behind the album.

Starting June 20, the "Qingzhou smile—exhibition of ancient Qingzhou Buddhist statues in China" officially opened at the Guangzhou Museum of Art, running for six months. The exhibition features 62 exquisite Buddhist statues, including 22 national first-class cultural relics, spanning 500 years from the Northern Wei to the Northern Song dynasties. This is the first large-scale appearance of "Qingzhou smile" in the Greater Bay Area.