Don't miss
On now · until 6 Dec
Foreign Lands and Mother Tongue: 8th Global Overseas Chinese Artists Exhibition
Design, type and art by diaspora Chinese makers, across all six main halls of the OCT museum.
He Xiangning Art Museum · OCT何香凝美术馆
See detailsEN · 中文
On now · until 28 Feb
Jon Burgerman: It's Great to Create! — Prince Bay Art Center, Shekou
British artist Jon Burgerman's colourful, hands-on show opens Shekou's new Prince Bay Art Center, 30 Sep 2026 – 28 Feb 2027, from ¥38.
Prince Bay Art Center · Shekou深圳太子湾美术馆
¥38 early bird · ¥68 regularEnglish · 中文
On now · until 14 Mar
TOILETPAPER: ToiletFotoPaperGrafiska
Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari's candy-coloured, surreal image world, in its first China show.
Fotografiska Shenzhen · NanshanFotografiska深圳湾美术馆
From ¥48 (day pass to all shows)EN · 中文
On now · until 30 Sep
Transcendent Realities: Monumental-Scale Photography
Six artists shown at Fotografiska Shanghai, reunited in an 8.5 m-high gallery. Includes Michael Najjar's aerial Shenzhen.
Fotografiska Shenzhen · NanshanFotografiska深圳湾美术馆
From ¥48 (day pass to all shows)EN · 中文
On all month
Around town →- 19 Sep – 6 DecForeign Lands and Mother Tongue: 8th Global Overseas Chinese Artists ExhibitionHe Xiangning Art Museum, OCT · See details
- 25 Sep – 30 MayDavid Hockney: Bigger & Closer — ShenzhenBASE Digital Art Center, Nanshan · From ¥58; reduced tickets for children under 1.5 m, over-60s and students
- 30 Sep – 28 FebJon Burgerman: It's Great to Create! — Prince Bay Art Center, ShekouPrince Bay Art Center, Shekou · ¥38 early bird · ¥68 regular
- 1 Oct – 30 MayPrehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs — Immersive Experience, ShenzhenBASE Digital Art Center, Nanshan · From ¥58; reduced tickets for children under 1.5 m (with an adult)
- 1 Oct – 14 MarTOILETPAPER: ToiletFotoPaperGrafiskaFotografiska Shenzhen, Nanshan · From ¥48 (day pass to all shows)
- 1 Oct – 30 SepTranscendent Realities: Monumental-Scale PhotographyFotografiska Shenzhen, Nanshan · From ¥48 (day pass to all shows)
- 1 Oct – 14 MarShi Guowei: FestaFotografiska Shenzhen, Nanshan · From ¥48 (day pass to all shows)
- 1 Oct – 17 JanMichael Najjar: Morphing Equilibrium — Fotografiska ShenzhenFotografiska Shenzhen, Nanshan · From ¥48 (day pass to all shows)
Week of Mon 30 Nov
- 2 Dec – 4 DeciTherM 2026: 7th Thermal Management Industry Conference & ExpositionTrade Shows · Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao'an · See details
- 2 Dec – 4 DecLOUPE South China 2026: Label & Package PrintingTrade Shows · Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao'an · See details
- 2 Dec – 4 DecCILF 2026: 20th China (Shenzhen) International Logistics & Supply Chain FairTrade Shows · Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Futian · See details
- 2 Dec – 4 DecHKPCA Show 2026: International Electronics Circuit Exhibition (Shenzhen)Trade Shows · Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao'an · Free for trade visitors aged 18+
- 3 Dec – 6 DecDMP Greater Bay Area Industrial Expo 2026Trade Shows · Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao'an · Free for trade visitors 18+ with registration
- Fri 4 Dec危房改造 «Incense» Tour — ShenzhenShows · HOU LIVE (KK ONE, Xiasha), Futian · ¥55 student · ¥88 advance · ¥108 full price · ¥158 two people
- Sat 5 DecA公馆 «Rock Triathlon» Tour — ShenzhenShows · MAO Livehouse Sea World, Shekou · ¥99 early bird · ¥109 advance · ¥139 door · ¥209 two people
- Sun 6 DecShenzhen Marathon 2026Around Town · Civic Center Square, Futian · Lottery entry; fee payable only if you're drawn (see the official rules)
- 6 Dec – 7 DecCIBE Shenzhen 2026: 7th Shenzhen International Wellness & Beauty Industry ExpoTrade Shows · Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Futian · Free with online pre-registration (trade)
Week of Mon 7 Dec
- 8 Dec – 10 DecCINIE 2026: Shenzhen International Nuclear Energy Industry Innovation ExpoTrade Shows · Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Futian · See details
- 9 Dec – 11 DecShenzhen International Medical Devices Exhibition 2026Trade Shows · Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao'an · See details
- 9 Dec – 11 DecSDHE 2026: 5th Shenzhen International Dental High-Tech ExpoTrade Shows · Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao'an · Free conference attendance (hands-on courses excluded)
- Fri 11 DecTikTok Shop Europe Cross-border Workshop — ShenzhenMeetups · Venue TBC, Shenzhen · Register on Huodongxing
- Fri 11 DecWakin Chau (周华健) «A Boy's Fantastic Journey 3.0» Tour — ShenzhenShows · Shenzhen Universiade Gymnasium, Longgang · From ¥499
- Fri 11 DecJon Steingard — Live in ShenzhenShows · MAO Livehouse Sea World, Shekou · ¥180–¥580
- 12 Dec – 13 DecMaker Faire Shenzhen 2026Around Town · Vanke Design Commune, Nanshan · See details
- Sat 12 DecRainie Yang (杨丞琳) «The Elephant in the Room» World Tour — ShenzhenShows · Shenzhen Sports Center Arena, Futian · ¥380–¥1,380
- Sun 13 DecDevFest Shenzhen 2026: Greater Bay Developers, Building What's NextMeetups · Venue TBC, Shenzhen · US$15 (paid registration)
- Sun 13 DecBuyi (布衣) — «Clouds Rising» Tour, ShenzhenShows · B10 Live, OCT · ¥108 early bird · ¥138 single · ¥238 for two
Week of Mon 14 Dec
Week of Mon 21 Dec
- 24 Dec – 26 Dec15th Shenzhen Eco-Agriculture & Food Ingredients Expo 2026Trade Shows · Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Futian · See details
- 25 Dec – 28 DecShenzhen International Jewellery & Jade Expo (December) 2026Trade Shows · Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Futian · See details
- 25 Dec – 27 DecShenzhen 100 Trail Race 2026 (TORX China) — DameishaAround Town · Venue TBC, Shenzhen · Registration closed (was ¥300–¥900 by distance)
Every week
All regulars →- Every TueSpeak & Bloom Tuesday Morning English Corner — ShekouVenue TBC · Price not stated — message the organizer
- Every TueShenzhen Toastmasters Club: Tuesday Public Speaking NightHuarong Building (New Oriental, 3F) · Free for guests
- Every TueShekou Language Exchange at Barfly (Tuesdays)Barfly Creative Commune Pub · Buy one drink
- Every Sun & Mon & Tue & Wed & Thu & Fri & SatLive Band Every Night at The Terrace, Sea WorldThe Terrace · No cover mentioned; cocktails ¥88
- Every Sun & Wed & FriEnglish Corner Longhua at The Crazy Coconut Bar (Baishilong)The Crazy Coconut Bar · ¥35 incl. a drink
- Every Sun & WedLiberty English Dinner Party: English Corner (Wednesdays & Sundays)Venue TBC · Price not stated (order food and drink)
- Every WedMi Casa Es Su Casa: Wednesday Latin Night at RevolucionRevolucion Cocktail · Free entry
- Every WedShekou IMAGINE Toastmasters: Wednesday Public Speaking NightShekou Television (SKTV), Merchants Building · Free for guests
- Every WedCross-border Sellers' Tea Salon — Longhua (Wednesdays)Huanzhi Center (One Mall, Longhua) · Free or ¥39.8
- Every WedSea World Series Trivia Night (Wednesdays)George & Dragon British Pub · Free (no entry fee)
- Every WedTakeOut Comedy Open Mic (Wednesdays)The Flames · Free (one purchase at the bar)
- Every ThuSHIP Toastmasters: Thursday Public Speaking Night (Hi-Tech Park)Howey Technology Building · Free for guests
- Every ThuCraft Head Pub Quiz (Thursdays)Craft Head Brewing Co. · Entry fee not listed · free pints for round winners
- Every ThuDouble D Chinese Corner (Thursdays, Nanshan)Venue TBC · Price not stated — message the organizer
- Every FriCBD Toastmasters: Friday Public Speaking Night (Futian)Shenmao Commercial Center · Free for guests
- Every FriDouble D Bilingual Corner (Fridays, Nanshan)Venue TBC · Price not stated — message the organizer
- Every FriLanguage & Culture Exchange at The Flames (Fridays, Sea World)The Flames · ¥58 incl. welcome drink
- Every SatShenzhen Striders Park Run (Saturdays, Talent Park)Shenzhen Talent Park · Free
- Every SatAFROFIT at Sigma CoffeeSIGMA Coffee Park · ¥99 single / ¥79 group rate
- Every Sat & SunSunset Radio at Casablanca Beach Club (Weekends)Casablanca Beach Club · Beach entry ¥20
- Every SatShekou Hash House Harriers: Saturday Trail RunGeorge & Dragon British Pub · ¥80 men / ¥60 women / ¥30 children
- Every SatChinese, English & Cantonese Corner at Joy City (Saturdays)Venue TBC · Ask the host
- Every SatPassion Saturday: Latin Passion's Saturday Dance Party (Chegongmiao)Latin Passion Studio (Chegongmiao) · ¥88 early bird / ¥128 at the door / ¥248 with the 6pm class (June 2026 poster)
- Every SunFree Chinese Class for Foreigners in Bao'an (Sundays)Venue TBC · Free
- Every SunChangeway Bilingual Toastmasters: Sunday Public Speaking (Chegongmiao)Jinsong Building (Tairan, Chegongmiao) · Free for guests
- Every SunConvoVibe English Corner in Universiade Park, Longgang (Sundays)Universiade Park Book Café · Free (buy a drink)
- Every SunTakeOut Comedy Open Mic (Sundays)The Flames · Free entry (one-drink minimum)
- Every MonDMZ Toastmasters: Monday Public Speaking Night (Houhai)Mangguowang Building (Houhai) · Free for guests
- Every MonSIAFL Monday Night Football League (Haibin Eco-Sports Park)Futian Haibin Eco-Sports Park · Free to watch; player fees not published
- MonthlyTeach Each Other AI: Learn to Code with AI MeetupTroubleMaker Hackerspace · See details
Good to know
What's on in Shenzhen in December 2026?
31 dated events so far, including Foreign Lands and Mother Tongue: 8th Global Overseas Chinese Artists Exhibition, David Hockney: Bigger & Closer — Shenzhen, Jon Burgerman: It's Great to Create! — Prince Bay Art Center, Shekou, Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs — Immersive Experience, Shenzhen, TOILETPAPER: ToiletFotoPaperGrafiska. We add more as organisers announce them.
What's on every week?
30 weekly regulars, like Speak & Bloom Tuesday Morning English Corner — Shekou (Every Tue), Shenzhen Toastmasters Club: Tuesday Public Speaking Night (Every Tue), Shekou Language Exchange at Barfly (Tuesdays) (Every Tue), Live Band Every Night at The Terrace, Sea World (Every Sun & Mon & Tue & Wed & Thu & Fri & Sat).