This weekend in Changchun is set to be exceptionally lively. With the "Laojiu" concert, a sculpture park music event, a charity fair in the historical commercial district, and more, all the exciting activities are ready. Save this guide and get ready to head out!
🎤 The Gem "Primitive Season" Concert will take place this Saturday (September 5th) at 19:30 in the P4 parking lot of the Changchun Northeast Asia International Expo Center. "Laojiu" will bring Northeast Chinese rap to his hometown with a fiery performance.
🎨 At Changchun World Sculpture Park's Youth Creative Arts Season, a youth concert series will be held at 17:30 on both days this weekend. On September 5th, the Jilin University of the Arts School of Pop Music will present a special performance. On September 6th, a graduate student concert from the Changchun University Conservatory of Music will take the stage. The park will also host the "Youth Creativity" market, with activities running through October and new surprises every week.
🏛️ In the Shangbu Historical and Cultural District, the Charity Fair will open this weekend from September 5th to 6th, 10:00-20:00. The fair will feature a variety of activities including performances, a public welfare market, and a children's flea market.
🎵 On Chongqing Road, the "Wenyin Huichuncheng" music market will run from 16:00 to 21:00 on September 5th and 6th, transforming the century-old street into a "city living room." The event will feature four themed zones. The premiere zone will showcase new brand launches with artistic street performances. The trendy sports zone will host 3V3 basketball challenge matches. The urban relaxation area will offer premium dining options alongside fun robot and robotic dog displays. The lifestyle zone will feature 42 market stalls offering gourmet food, creative goods, and intangible cultural heritage crafts.
🌊 At Siji South Riverfront Park, the Changchun Summer Arts Festival will conclude its final two days, running through September 6th. The water play carnival and trendy fun continue, with a castle fireworks show every night at 19:50.
🏃 In Jilin City, the Northeast 100 Trail Running Race will take place from September 4th to 6th at the Victory Square of CTS Songhua Lake Resort in Fengman District. The 2026 Kailaisi Songhua Lake Northeast 100 race kicks off with over 9,000 domestic and international participants taking on the mountain course.
⚽ In Yanji, the "Northeast Super" semi-final is scheduled for September 5th at 18:00 at the Yanji National Fitness Center Stadium. The Yanbian team will host Dalian in the 2026 Northeast Regional City Football League semi-final. Harbin's "Big Goose" mascot will also make a special appearance to cheer on the teams.
This weekend, Changchun is ready to embrace everyone who loves life. Are you ready?