This December, Guiyang has transformed into a vibrant cultural hub, hosting a dense lineup of diverse events that breathe energy into the city's year-end tourism scene. 

All-genre performances lay a strong tourist source foundation

On Dec 5, the Guiyang Symphony Orchestra joined forces with the iSING! Festival to present The Echoes of Ancient Tang Poems concert. With nearly 600 tickets sold, ancient poetry came alive through melody.

At Guiyang International Conference & Exhibition Center on Dec 6, Richie Jen appeared in ethnic attire, evoking nostalgia with classic hits.

The following day, Qingyun Market hosted an intangible heritage showcase, featuring face-changing magic, traditional conjuring, and ancient Nuo Opera, with interactive family sessions passing down cultural traditions in a warm atmosphere.

On Dec 18, pianist Richard Clayderman brought romance to the winter night with his New Year piano concert at Guizhou Park Hotel.

New Year's Eve momentum drives cultural tourism consumption

As a core year-end consumption period, Guiyang's event density and popularity are set to surge from late December to New Year's Eve, forming a new driver for the "New Year economy". 

On Dec 26, the KPOP UP Music Festival will warm up the season, with 1,000 fans singing and dancing to popular K-pop hits at Kai Livehouse, igniting enthusiasm among post-95s and post-00s generations. 

Dec 31 marks the peak showdown: Z Era Galaxy New Year Music Festival-Guiyang Stop will gather dozens of rappers and fireworks. Over 56,000 users have marked "interested" on Damai, exceeding 80 percent of similar events.

On Jan 1, 2026, the Wind Rabbit Ensemble will present the 66th Anniversary New Year Concert of the Butterfly Lovers, opening the year with elegance. 

Integrated formats expand cultural tourism spending space

In addition to performances, Guiyang is elevating single visits into immersive experiences through "culture tourism +" integration.

Dialect stand-up comedy has become a cultural decoder. Performers connect local anecdotes through Guiyang slang, letting visitors feel the city's pulse through laughter.

Qingyun Market's fourth-anniversary celebration combined festive parties and giant cakes with cultural shops and local food stalls, offering a one-stop experience for shopping, eating, and fun.

Xifeng county has launched its hot spring season, combining wellness with events like the National Amateur Chess King Final, hiking, relay swimming, and traditional medicine consultations.

Throughout December, Guiyang has rolled out a series of new activities that have enriched cultural life while propelling the local tourism industry toward a year-round, evergreen model – turning the "low-season curse" into a vibrant showcase of local charm and market-oriented innovation.