Guangzhou's Baiyun District is pulsating with creativity this August, offering a vibrant mix of art exhibitions, concerts, and theatrical performances. Whether you're an art enthusiast, music lover, or theater fan, here's your curated guide to the month's unmissable events:
Floating Earth
Artists: Tang Kwong San & Yuen Nga Chi
Dates: July 19-October 12 (Closed Mondays)
Venue: Guangdong Times Museum (广东时代美术馆)
Highlights: Explore three collaborative projects mapping Hong Kong's archipelagos and the Pearl River Delta's waterways. Blending fieldwork, visuals, and memory, this exhibition reimagines historical narratives through a contemporary lens.
Sun Xun: Magic Atlas
Dates: July 19-October 12 (Closed Mondays)
Venue: Guangdong Times Museum (广东时代美术馆)
Highlights: Witness the fusion of traditional woodcut animation and digital artistry. Sun Xun's meticulous craftsmanship creates a dystopian yet mesmerizing universe, inviting viewers to ponder technology's role in shaping art.
25H The Wondrous General Store
Dates: July 11-August 31
Venue: Yi Contemporary Art Center (Vlab Yifang 181 Creative Park) (Vlab翌方181创意园B1·翌当代艺术中心)
Highlights: Step into a whimsical "25-hour" store selling quirky, story-filled items. Five thematic zones and nine interactive spots promise laughter, reflection, and a lighter take on life's chaos.
"Above the Clouds" Youth Art Invitational
Participants: Graduates from seven prestigious universities (Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Macao Polytechnic University, etc.)
Dates: July 19-August 18 (Closed Mondays)
Venue: Design Palace Art Center (设计殿堂艺术中心)
Highlights: A dynamic showcase of fresh talent from Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macao, celebrating youthful creativity and cross-cultural dialogue.
JVKE This Is What Touring Asia Feels Like 2025 Asia Tour - Guangzhou
Date: August 27, 2025
Venue: Guangzhou Gymnasium (Hall 1) (广州体育馆)
Highlights: Experience the bedroom-pop prodigy behind the viral hit Golden Hour (50+ billion streams). JVKE's genre-blurring performance promises an unforgettable blend of intimacy and energy.
2025 Tour Concert of Showwesugi's "Until the End of the World" in Guangzhou
Date: August 30, 2025 (8:00 PM)
Venue: Century Hall, Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center (广州白云国际会议中心世纪大会堂)
Highlights: Relive the 90s rock era with Japan's iconic vocalist. Expect Slam Dunk's legendary anthem World Is Mine and WANDS-era classics in a nostalgia-packed set.
SHE NOT BE
Date: August 24, 2025 (2:30 PM)
Venue: Century Hall, Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center (广州白云国际会议中心世纪大会堂)
Highlights: This hit play dissects 21st-century dating dynamics through sharp humor and feminist perspectives. A must-watch for anyone rethinking love, independence, and societal norms.
Plan your visit
Museums/Galleries: Most exhibitions run until late October, but August offers quieter crowds.
Ticketing: Book concerts and theater shows early via official platforms (e.g., Damai, 247 Tickets).
Transport: All venues are metro-accessible (Baiyun Culture Square, Xiaogang stations).
Baiyun District is proving why it's Guangzhou's cultural heartbeat this summer. Mark your calendars—these events are the perfect blend of local flavor and global artistry!
Author | Jiang Chang
Photo | Guangzhou Baiyun Fabu
Editor | Liu Lingzhi, James Campion, Shen He
