Chongqing's first original folk music bar/art space, called Mo Dong Mo Qiu, is now open inside the gate of Fukai Driving School. During the first few days of opening, all guests can enjoy employee discounts on drinks, plus a free 100 RMB gift certificate ... Read More>>
According to reports, the first subway line in Chongqing, Metro Line 1 (the section from Jiaochangkou to Shapingba), is about to run trial operation at the end of July. After Two months, Light Rail Line 3 from Liangxiankou to Chang’an Ford will also ... Read More>>
The dance drama Bodhisattva (千手观音) will be performed at Chongqing People’s Hall on December 1. Created by acclaimed choreographer Zhang Jigang, Bodhisattva has undergone completely new revisions since its appearance in the 2005 CCTV Spring ... Read More>>
In the 3-day holiday during Duanwu Festival, fair weather is in the forecast for Chongqing city. There might be a short shower on June 16th, however, so take care to bring an umbrella if you're planning on going out. Specific Weather Details: June 14th to ... Read More>>
The 4th Chongqing International Music and Beer Festival (重庆国际音乐啤酒节) will be held from July 14 to August 12 at Haitang Yanyu Park (海棠烟雨公园). The festival will feature three large-scale concerts, a dazzling opening ceremony, a magic show on July ... Read More>>
French choir, La Cigale de Lyon, will perform at the Chongqing Grand Theatre on July 17. The choir is conducted by Anne-Marie Cabut and was founded in 1947. La Cigale de Lyon is a member of the International Association of French Choral Music and the ... Read More>>
The 25th China Lotus Exhibition kicked off in Dazu County, Chongqing Municipality on July 8th. One of the event’s biggest highlights is the outdoor exhibition areas where visitors can access several scenic spots, including the Dazu Lotus Villa ... Read More>>
The National Dance Company Wales will perform in a dance festival at the Chongqing Grand Theatre on September 11. The UK-based group was formerly known as Diversions – the Welsh Repertory Dance Company but changed its name in 2009. Led by artistic ... Read More>>
Construction on the Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, also known as the G50 or Hu-Yu, finished late last year and the road has been open to traffic since Dec 19,h 2009. The expressway spans a total of 1,768 km from Shanghai to the Zhucheng district of ... Read More>>
The St. Petersburg State Ballet on ice is scheduled to perform "Swan Lake" and "Nutcracker" September 9-12th at the Chongqing Renmin Square Theater. According to the press release, the St. Petersburg State Ballet is the only group in the ... Read More>>
On the morning of July 5th, Chongqing reached an agreement with Finnair over a direct flight between Chongqing and Helsinki (Finland’s Capital) launching next May. It is the fourth flight from China to Finland (following Beijing, Shanghai and Hong ... Read More>>
France’s DJ Kalakuta Kid will perform at Chongqing’s Nuts Club on December 14. Kid is a self described music fanatic, expertly mixing Electro beats with Retro, New Orleans Swing, Jazz and other sounds from around the world. Kid has previously ... Read More>>
Mars en Folie – an annual event organised by the Alliance Francaise in Beijing, the Swiss Embassy, Canadian Embassy, Bureau du Quebec and the Belgian Consulate, which celebrates French music and culture – kicks off in Chongqing on March 26th. ... Read More>>
Blues band Devils at the Crossroad will perform at Chongqing's Nuts Club (坚果俱乐部) on October 1. Known for their full, electric sound, Devils at the Crossroad is composed of three expats living in Beijing: singer Joris Zylberman, bassist Marco Benitez ... Read More>>
The Vienna Sinfonietta Feuerhaus orchestra will perform a special New Year’s concert at the Chongqing People’s Hall on December 31.The orchestra is made up of some of the world’s finest musicians, many of who have won international competitions. They ... Read More>>
World-renowned magicians will be putting on a dazzling magic show, entitled "The Secret that Cannot be Told IV", at the Chongqing Grand Theatre on July 28-29. Magicians present include Rocco Silano, an American magician and winner of the Las Vegas ... Read More>>
In what should be a "passionate and seductive" performance, Roni Benise will be bringing his Spanish guitar musings to the Chongqing People's Hall on December 27th. Born in Nebraska, Benise has received much praise for his unique fusion of world ... Read More>>
Miserable Faith (痛仰乐队), a long-running and well known rock band from Beijing, descend upon Nuts Club in Chongqing on September 20. Founded in 1999 by a bunch of Beijing students, Miserable Faith have gone on to take the country by storm with their ... Read More>>
After being on sale for more than a month in Hong Kong, WiFi version of iPad has finally made its way over to Chongqing, mainland China and will be available on September 17th. The lowest priced WiFi 16GB iPad will be selling for 3,988 RMB; 32 GB and 64 GB ... Read More>>
Sainkho Namchylak, a singer from Tuva (southern Siberia) who has lived in exile in Vienna for many years, will enchant audiences in Chongqing with her unique throat singing on October 13. After expulsion from a music college in Tulva due to treading on ... Read More>>
Freedom Trip, an electronic music party, will go down Feb. 6 in Chongqing. DJs Kobe.Chen and Parker Feng will be playing progressive club music, breaks, trance, techno and more. Read More>>
The starting station for the Chongqing-Beijing and Chongqing-Lhasa express trains was recently adjusted. As of March 20th, the starting station for the T10 train to Beijing will be moved from the Chongqing Railway Station (Caiyuanba) to the Chongqing North ... Read More>>
The 12th Chongqing International Auto Show starts June 10th this year. Last year's auto show sold a record-setting 2.3 million luxury cars sold, garnering sales revenue in excess of 200 million RMB. Thanks to these sales, this year's auto show has again ... Read More>>
Besides Cuntan Port and Jiulongpo Port, the 3rd largest Chongqing port - Chongqing Foeryan Port - started its formal operation on the morning of Dec. 25. The port is one of the five key ports of Chongqing approved by the Ministry of Transport. It is a ... Read More>>