HK musician finds new stage for cross-border music in Shenzhen

10-26, 2026

A music event at the venue.Hong Kong musician Ding Zhengkai has turned an old textile factory in Yuanshan subdistrict, Longgang district, into a live music venue, which has become a hub for young artists from Hong Kong and Shenzhen.The 800-square-meter Show Hit Live House, which opened in 2023, features piano rooms, drum rooms, a band room and a 400 sq m performance hall with professional lighting and sound.Ding, who released his debut album in Hong Kong in 2019, decided to move his life and work to Shenzhen that same year, drawn by the city's innovative and youthful atmosphere. Longgang authorities helped him with the venue's design and soundproofing, providing reference plans from existing music spaces.Since opening, the venue has hosted events including Hong Kong-style concerts, cross-border band performances and the 2025 Straits and Greater Bay Area music gathering. More than 100 young musicians from Hong Kong and Macao have performed or exchanged ideas there.Ding has also written songs about Shenzhen, including "Fun Longgang, Interesting" in 2025, inspired by the district's development goals, and "Deep Love" for APEC this year, blending Cantonese, English and R&B.As an international outreach ambassador for Longgang, Ding plans to invite more young musicians from Asia-Pacific countries to perform in Shenzhen. "Music is the best language. It needs no translation," he said.

Longgang transforms idle space into neighborhood social hub

09-20, 2026

Local authorities have transformed an unused space beneath a bridge in Shenzhen's Longgang district into a public fitness area for people of all ages. A new standard pickleball court is one of the venue's main features.Located in Yuanshan subdistrict, the facility puts this beginner-friendly sport within easy reach of local residents. Blending features of tennis, badminton and table tennis, pickleball demands little space and appeals to players across age groups. The bridge overhead offers natural shelter against strong sun and rain.The court also encourages interaction among neighbors and strengthens community ties, delivering tangible benefits to residents via smart reuse of underutilized city space.

Free Mid-Autumn art pop-up event opens in Longgang

09-17, 2026

A free Mid-Autumn pop-up art event will take place in the outdoor area of Longgang Vanke Plaza on Saturday, Sept 19, inviting both local and foreign residents to dive into festive Chinese cultural experiences.Moving art out of galleries into a bustling shopping complex, the gathering features live moon-themed music under evening breezes. Participants can join collective calligraphy sessions and write personal wishes on moon-shaped paper for custom inscriptions.A large glowing-moon installation offers great photo opportunities, with on-site photography support available. Working artists will mingle with visitors and share creative tips.Attendees who share event photos on social media can join a lucky draw for shopping vouchers and cultural souvenirs. Admission is free with no prior booking required. Guests are welcome to drop in anytime to savor the romantic Mid-Autumn ambiance.

GBA youth inject new vitality into cultural heritage

09-11, 2026

In the process, they forged a stronger sense of cultural identity — and brought tradition into contemporary expression.The performance featured Peking Opera from Beijing, Huangmei Opera from East China's Anhui province, and folk instruments such as the guzheng (a Chinese zither) and pipa (a four-stringed Chinese lute). Folk dances, alongside an original Hakka nursery rhyme sung in the Hakka dialect, brought Lingnan cultural heritage vividly to life.On-site tickets sold out quickly, while a live-stream extended the audience well beyond the venue, allowing viewers to enjoy the performances online."It was both thrilling and nerve-racking to perform on such a big stage for the first time," one young performer said. For many, the experience offered cultural insights seldom covered in school textbooks.More than just a talent show, the event served as a grassrootscultural exchange hub for youth across the Greater Bay Area. These young inheritors are redefining local heritage for modern audiences, showcasing the cultural confidence of contemporary Chinese youth to the world.

Shenzhen's homegrown fantasy animation unveils on screen

09-01, 2026

A homegrown fantasy AIGC animated series from Longgang district, The Fantasy Herbal Tea Shop: 24 Solar Terms, held an early screening, marking the official launch of this original Chinese-style animation IP from Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.The series was led by a Shenzhen-based team, with the entire production process relying on AI technology for art development, image rendering and post-production optimization, while human creators oversaw fine-tuning and detail refinement. The work captures contemporary youth struggles such as mental exhaustion, sleep anxiety and family emotional ties. Featuring original Cantonese dialogue with Mandarin subtitles, it preserves the authentic texture of local culture.The project'supcoming phases include micro-dramas and music videos for the 24 solar terms. Through blind-box collectibles and offline themed events, the IP will be utilized to energize local consumer spaces.The IP has been tied to public welfare since its inception, partnering with the Shenzhen Care Foundation to launch the "Star Heart Relief Plan" charitable initiative.Industry insiders noted that the work, with its combined strengths in AI-driven digital innovation, a differentiated niche in Traditional Chinese Medicine emotional wellness, and a full-industry-chain approach, fills a gap in the domestic fantasy genre by incorporating TCM emotional themes, offering a replicable Shenzhen model for the digital cultural and creative industry.

AI meets the dramatic arts at cultural feast in Longgang

08-20, 2026

The third Longgang pan-dramatic arts season and Shenzhen's inaugural AI and Robotics Pan-Dramatic Arts Festival opened at World COCO Park on Aug 21.Merging live performance with artificial-intelligence technology, the event features Its Memory, China's first robot-assisted therapeutic theatrical work. Free public events will be rolled out across all 11 subdistricts of Longgang.The first edition of the arts season in 2024 proved a huge hit with children.Now in its third edition, the arts season has been delivering cultural shows and hands-on experiences across the city since 2024. Having earned its place as a beloved local cultural brand during its first two editions,the event builds on Longgang's innovation-led AI industry to explore new forms of community-oriented public cultural experiences.Its Memory, as the season's opening production, was staged by human actors alongside MOYA homegrown AI robots, delving into profound questions at the intersection of AI and human emotion, memory, and warmth, presenting a pioneering dramatic work.

Hidden Golf Museum

06-12, 2026

Officially named Shenzhen Hidden Golf Museum, it is China’s first and only government-approved non-profit public welfare museum themed on golf. Dedicated to promoting the history and culture of modern golf originating from Scotland, the museum showcases nearly 400 years of golf civilization. It records the development of golf in early and contemporary China, and interprets the spirit and essence of this sport.The museum consists of two main sections: the World Gallery and the China Gallery.Covering over 400 square meters, the World Gallery houses collections and cultural relics spanning nearly four centuries from 1700 to 1980. Its holdings include tens of thousands of golf balls, clubs, trophies, medals, golf bags, artworks, ceramics and more. The exhibits illustrate how the evolution of golf balls has driven changes in clubs, equipment, courses and competition rules.The China Gallery presents the history of nearly 50 golf courses and clubs across 28 treaty ports in China between 1870 and 1950. It also features the remarkable development and outstanding achievements of golf in China from 1984 to 2024 over four decades of reform and opening up.Home to Shenzhen’s first mini 9-hole putting green for antique clubs, the museum offers visitors a unique experience. While touring the galleries, guests can try putting with century-old hickory putters and immerse themselves in the time-honored golf culture.Every relic in the China Gallery tells a legendary story that embodies the distinctive charm of golf culture. We welcome all visitors to visit, exchange ideas and learn at the Hidden Golf Museum.

Longling Stamp Museum

06-12, 2026

I. Introduction to the Cultural Venue: Longling Stamp Museum, Longgang district, ShenzhenLocated at Longling School in Longgang district, Shenzhen, the Longling Stamp Museum houses stamp collections dating from the founding of the People’s Republic of China. It explores the history of stamp development, serves as a communication hub for philatelists, and fosters the spread and education of philatelic culture.II. Cultural Exhibition or Event Content: Weekend Public Education ActivitiesThe Longling Stamp Museum offers free public educational activities to the general public. In the Stamp Design Workshop, you’ll become a budding designer, learning about composition and color schemes while creating your own custom stamps, experiencing the beauty of craftsmanship in miniature art. In the Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft Class, scissors produce vibrant paper cutouts, fine threads weave auspicious Chinese knots, and indigo pigment creates one-of-a-kind tie-dye works. These time-honored arts breathe new life into traditional crafts. During traditional Chinese festivals, we also hold special themed events. Here, guests can share holiday stories, make festive crafts, and savor traditional delicacies, letting children explore the profound heritage of Chinese culture in fun-filled activities.

Longgang Cultural Centre

06-12, 2026

Completed and put into operation on July 1, 2005, Longgang Cultural Centre covers a land area of 36,153 square meters and a total floor area of 86,459.14 sq m, with a total investment of 550 million yuan (＄76.39 million). It serves as a key hub for public cultural services in Longgang district. The complex consists of four interconnected yet relatively independent zones (Block A, B, C and D). Equipped with a grand theatre, concert hall, cultural centre, library, children’s library and museum, it delivers one-stop cultural and leisure services. As a versatile cultural venue, it offers ideal places for residents to enjoy performances, visit exhibitions, read books and engage in painting.