A poster of the Pingshan Midsummer Nights.

From Aug. 22 to 31, residents can enjoy 10 nights of cultural events as part of the Pingshan Midsummer Nights celebration, mainly held at Pingshan District Central Park and Shenzhen Pingshan Changshou Dramaville. The program highlights Pingshan’s urban charm — innovation, vitality, art, and fashion — across a variety of events.

Opening ceremony 

A drone show will light up Pingshan’s night sky, and performances of the qilin dance, Yingge dance, and other intangible cultural heritage acts will entertain audiences. 

Time: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 22 

Venue: Pingshan District Central Park (坪山区中心公园)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

SkyShuttle: Line 1 to Culture Center Station (坪山中心站), Exit A

Music and beer 

Rock bands, rap, and electronic music will deliver a diverse musical lineup, while food and drink stalls turn the site into a lively summer carnival. Each night features a different theme — classic hits, Cantonese ballads, romantic songs, Hakka culture, and more, so every evening promises something new. Interactive games will give attendees chances to win prizes, including food vouchers and merchandise. 

Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Aug. 23-31 

Venue: Pingshan District Central Park (坪山区中心公园)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

SkyShuttle: Line 1 to Culture Center Station (坪山中心站), Exit A

Posters of the dramas to be staged at Shenzhen Pingshan Changshou Dramaville and Pingshan Theater.

Dramas 

A series of Chinese plays, such as “I Love Peach Blossom,” “My Monkey Mind,” “The Book of Will,” and “The Landscape of the Other Shore,” will be staged. Theater lovers won’t want to miss these performances. 

Time: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 22-31

Booking: WeChat miniprogram “大麦”

Venue 1: Shenzhen Pingshan Changshou Dramaville (深圳坪山长守戏剧谷)

Metro: Line 16 to Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall Station (东纵纪念馆站), Exit A and then take Bus M575 or 964 to Changshou Dramaville Stop (长守戏剧谷站)

Venue 2: Pingshan Theater, Pingshan District (坪山大剧院)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

SkyShuttle: Line 1 to Culture Center Station (文化聚落站), Exit A

Workshops, including a script reading of “Hamlet” led by Zhang Guoli, a drama workshop by Gao Xiaofei, and a Sichuan face-changing workshop, will immerse participants and invite them to become part of the story.