The National Holiday is nearly here! While many will be leaving Beijing for the break, those who are staying can still find plenty of activities to enjoy! We will provide a list of things to do each day during Golden Week, starting with tomorrow, October 1.
**Bloom Market at THE BOX**
THE BOX is currently hosting Bloom Market, a vibrant event featuring music, food, and a creative pop-up market. This event runs until October 4 and includes activities like a photo scavenger hunt and a Bloom Coin game that offers fun prizes for spending over RMB 50 at the market. Additionally, Universal Music will showcase an interactive album cover exhibition featuring stars such as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Lady Gaga. With boutique stalls, handmade crafts, and a variety of food and drinks, the market is an exciting spot to visit during the holiday.
Bloom Market at THE BOX will be open daily from 11 am to 9 pm until October 4. Admission is free, and you can find more information here.
**THE BOX**: 12 Chaoyangmen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang District
**Slowboat's Annual Oktoberfest**
Starting tomorrow, Slowboat's Annual Oktoberfest kicks off at all their locations throughout the city. This Bavarian-themed celebration runs until October 31, offering a month of special deals. Highlights include one-liter steins of Drink Like a Fish Pilsner priced at only RMB 55 (down from RMB 90) and Soft Bavarian-Style Pretzels (RMB 35 for three), which will be freshly baked every day and served with either Sweet Honey Mustard or Sour Cream Dill Wasabi dip. Additionally, Slowboat will feature Bavarian Party Sets (RMB 198), which include a Sausage Platter, two one-liter steins of Drink Like a Fish Pilsner, and three fresh pretzels—ideal for sharing with friends!
Slowboat's Annual Oktoberfest runs from October 1 to October 31 at all locations.
**Late Knights x Techno Train at TRACK**
The iconic Techno Train returns to Beijing tomorrow with a special collaboration with WildKats' Late Knights concept. Transforming TRACK into a “train carriage turned club,” the event will feature 12 hours of continuous music from 6 pm to 6 am, featuring nine DJs, including Berlin's KaterUnser from the Olith label. Expect a mix of open-air grooves and underground beats throughout the night.
Late Knights x Techno Train will be held at TRACK tomorrow from 6 pm to 6 am. Presale tickets are available for RMB 100, while tickets at the door will cost RMB 130, purchasable by scanning the QR code on the poster above. More details about the event can be found here.
**TRACK**: Train Street, 751D, 751 Lu, Chaoyang District
**Natural Flavor's 13th Anniversary Party at Migas Mercado**
Natural Flavor, known for its hip-hop parties, will be throwing a grand celebration at Migas Mercado's terrace tomorrow in honor of their 13th anniversary. Since its inception in 2012, Natural Flavor has become the longest-running hip-hop party in China, recognized as a cultural icon that has hosted events across the nation and even welcomed legends like New York's Talib Kweli. Tomorrow’s celebration features a lineup of three DJs: DJ Nasty Ray, DJ Fat-J, and DJ Flvcko, promising an exciting night filled with hip-hop and R&B, mixing everything from '80s funk to today's trap and drill, all curated like the finest cocktail.
Natural Flavor's 13th Anniversary Party will take place at Migas Mercado on October 1 from 11:30 pm until 4 am. Early bird tickets are priced at RMB 100, presale tickets at RMB 120, and tickets at the door for RMB 150, available by scanning the QR code in the poster. More information about the event can be found here.
**Migas Mercado**: 7/F, China World Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
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