Looking for something fun to do over the May Day holiday? Foshan is offering a wide variety of events from April 29 to May 5—from art festivals and dance shows to coffee expos and traditional performances. Here's a quick guide to the highlights:

1. Foshan Youth Art Week 2025

A city-wide youth-themed celebration featuring art exhibitions, cultural salons, live performances, folk craft workshops, and local food experiences. The event expands across multiple venues this year.

Date: April 30 – May 4, 2025

Venue:

Main Venues: Dadun Art Village (Lecong, Shunde), Foshan Park, Foshan Cultural Center, Foshan Youth Palace (Foshan New City)

Branch Venues: Xiqiao Mountain and Luohang Market (Nanhai), Zaomu Mountain and Su Village (Gaoming)

2. Zumiao Museum Holiday Events

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The museum will offer a variety of cultural performances and ticket discounts during the holiday period. Highlights:

• Lufeng Shadow Puppetry Show (May 1–3, daily 10:30–11:30, 15:00–16:00, at Shuanglong Wall Square)

• Lion Dance Shows (May 1–5, seven shows daily from 10:00 to 16:30, at Wong Fei-hung Lion Dance Stage)

• Cantonese Opera at Wanfu Stage (May 1–5, 14:00–15:30)

3. Art Field Nanhai: Spring Edition

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An immersive art experience across natural and urban landscapes, with official guided tours and community art activities.

Date: April 2 – May 5, 2025 (open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Venue: Xiqiao Mountain, Listening Lake, Ping Sha Island, Tai Ping Market, Ruxi Village, Nanhai District

4. Beijiang U Dance International Festival

An international dance event integrating contemporary choreography with local cultural spaces and AI-powered stagecraft.

Date: May 1 – May 5, 2025

Venue: Luohang Art Hill, Danzao Town, Nanhai District

5. Shunfeng Mountain Youth Music Festival

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A large-scale open-air music festival combining live performances, local cuisine, handicrafts, and interactive activities.

Date: May 1 – May 5, 2025 (10:00–22:00 daily)

Venue: Shunfeng Mountain Park, Shunde District

6. Foshan GALA Coffee Festival

Part of the 2025 National Coffee Industry Expo, this event brings together industry professionals and coffee lovers with exhibitions, tastings, and competitions.

Date: April 29 – May 3, 2025

Venue: Tanzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center (Hall 5), Shunde District

Reporter丨Lynn

Revisor丨Zoey

Source丨Foshan Release