Summer Nights with Free Outdoor Movies and Open-Air Concerts
Author: GoChengdu 2026-07-22

Under the starry sky and accompanied by gentle breezes, public film screenings are coming to park lawns, and free concerts are taking place by the lakes and the Financial City Twin Towers.

 

 

“Jinniu Hot Movie Cine”

 

 

Free from the confines of indoor cinemas, residents can enjoy blockbusters under the open sky on the lawns of New Jinniu Park while cooling off in the evening breeze.

 

 

Time: 20:00 every Saturday from June to October

Location: New Jinniu Park, Jinniu District

 

Public outdoor movie screenings have reached multiple districts (county-level cities) and counties across Chengdu, including Chengdu Eastern New Area, Dujiangyan City, Chongzhou City, and Pengzhou City. Residents may enjoy free screenings at a nearby location.

 

 

Chengdu Financial City Twin Towers—Lawn Concert “Lawn Sound Waves in Trendy Hi-tech Zone” Summer Special

 

 

The “Lawn Sound Waves in Trendy Hi-tech Zone” Summer Special is set to bring powerful rock rhythms under the Financial City Twin Towers and light up Chengdu’s night with dynamic beats. Fuyou Band, LOKI Band, Null Pointer Band, and Kuxiang Band will take the stage for live performances.

 

 

Time: 19:30-21:30 on July 18

Location: Qiongding Lawn, Jiaozi Park, Chengdu Hi-tech Zone

 

 

“Singing inside the Gate”

 

 

Built around its unique “gate” spatial concept, The Gate Industrial Park has launched its signature original music IP, “Singing inside the Gate”. Breaking free from the constraints of traditional performances, the event transforms every corner of the park—by the fountains, on the squares, and across the expansive grassy slopes—into natural performance stages.

 

 

Time: through October

Location: The Gate Industrial Park

 

 

Party Pumpkin Starlight Live Concert

 

 

Every weekend evening, melodious music awaits its audience on time. Performances in a variety of genres, including folk and pop, take turns captivating the listeners.

 

 

Time: 19:30-21:30 every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Location: Open-Air Theater, CPAA Chengdu Grand Theater

 

 

Jinniu Hot Music LIVE Lakeside Concert

 

 

The request-based live concert invites the audience to submit song requests in the comment section, and the performers will deliver live renditions on the spot.

 

 

Time: 18:45-20:30 every Saturday. In the event of rain or other special circumstances, the event will be postponed. Please follow the WeChat Official Account of 成都市金牛区文化馆 (“Chengdu Jinniu District Cultural Center”) for the latest updates.

Location: Tianfu Art Park Waterfront Area

 

 

Listening to Jinjiang Waves—Riverside Concert

 

 

As night falls, the Jinjiang River shimmers under the lights, accompanied by gentle riverside breezes. Visitors can immerse themselves in romantic riverside live music without the need to travel far or buy tickets.

 

 

Time: July 18, July 25, and August 29

Location: Hejiang Pavilion Sunken Square

 

Please follow the WeChat Official Account of 锦江区文化馆 (“Jinjiang District Cultural Center”) for event time and location.

 

Edited by Zhang Yuanlin

Source: Home in Chengdu

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