Spring in Beijing is gearing up to be a delightful season with a series of food and drink festivals featuring everything from burgers to craft beer, coffee, whisky, and much more. The pleasant spring weather is ideal for enjoying a meal or a drink while outdoors. So, be sure to add these food and drink festivals to your calendar!
**Juicy Burger Fest**
Without a doubt, the top festival on our list is the Juicy Burger Fest. This year, it's set to be bigger and better than ever, spanning four full days during the May holiday (May 1-4) at WeiboIN in Chaoyang Park. The festival will showcase some of Beijing's best burger vendors, along with special guest vendors from various cities in China. In addition to delicious burgers, attendees can look forward to four exciting days filled with live music, interactive activities, and more.
The best part? Entry is completely FREE! For those seeking a more luxurious experience, we will offer VIP packages that include exclusive merchandise and discounts for on-site purchases. Stay tuned for more details about the festival coming soon!
**Tickets:**
- Free entry
**When:** 11 am - 10 pm, May 1-4
**Where:** WeiboIN, Chaoyang Park
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**Korea Coffee Festival**
If you didn’t make it to the Indigo X Coffee Youth Festival last weekend, don’t fret! Another event for coffee enthusiasts will take place this week from April 9-12. The first-ever Korea Coffee Festival in Beijing will occur at THE NEW mall in the Xicheng district. This festival will feature over 40 coffee vendors from Korea, Japan, and China, including several brands making their Beijing debut. Alongside the vendors, there will be a variety of activities such as meet-and-greets with top Korean baristas, exclusive merchandise, discounts, and much more.
**Tickets:**
- Free entry
**When:** 11 am - 7 pm, April 9-12
**Where:** THE NEW 西单更新场
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**Kidumart Breadfest x Starfy**
Also happening this week from April 9-12 is the Kidumart Breadfest x Starfy at Chaoyang Park. As the name suggests, this festival is dedicated to bread and baked goods, featuring a selection of bakeries from Beijing and beyond. This year’s festival includes a collaboration with Korean artist Lee Yeonwoo, known for creating the character Starfy, with limited-edition collaborative products available for purchase.
**Tickets**
- Standard ticket: RMB 29
- VIP ticket: RMB 99
**When:** 11 am - 9 pm, April 9-12
**Where:** Lihua Plaza, South Gate of Chaoyang Park
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**Beijing Craft Beer Festival**
The Beijing Craft Beer Festival is set to return to Shougang Park from May 1 to 4. As always, the festival will feature a range of breweries from Beijing, China, and beyond, offering various craft beers and food options. Early bird tickets (RMB 59) are currently available for purchase by scanning the QR code below.
**Tickets**
- Early bird single ticket: RMB 59
- Early bird two-person ticket: RMB 99
- Presale single ticket: RMB 79
- Presale two-person ticket: RMB 139
- Standard ticket: RMB 99
- Standard two-person ticket: RMB 198
**When:** Noon - 10 pm, May 1-4
**Where:** Beijing Shougang Convention and Exhibition Center Halls 11 & 12
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**Whisky+ Beijing 2026**
Whisky+ Beijing will return to the capital for its eighth edition from May 15-17. Once again at Langyuan Station, the event will showcase over 350 whisky and premium spirit brands from around the world. There will also be numerous whisky master classes throughout the three-day event, with more details to be released as the date approaches. Tickets for the festival are now on sale, many of which include exclusive merchandise and even a full bottle of whisky!
**Tickets***
- Standard entry ticket: RMB 59
- Two-person standard entry ticket: RMB 99
**When:** 4 pm - 10 pm, May 15; 2 pm - 10 pm, May 16; 2 pm - 8 pm, May 17
**Where:** Langyuan Station
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*See link above to purchase tickets and explore additional ticket options.
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Images: the Beijingers, courtesy of the venues
You can find a wide range of options, including burgers, craft beer, coffee, whisky, and much more.