February is set to bring plenty of exciting events to Hainan! Nature experiences, sports events, and classical performances will unlock the unique vitality of the Free Trade Port.

Ecology and Culture in Harmony: A Wetland Carnival Thousand-Year Dialogue

When: Feb. 2, 2026 (Monday), 15:00-17:30

Where: Beigang Island, Haikou

Event Highlights: Celebrating the 30th World Wetlands Day in Hainan, this event features the natural beauty of mangroves and seagrass beds and invites participants to check out local traditional fishing techniques and customs. Bring the whole family out to do some bird watching, and find out how the people of Beigang Island coexist with the wetlands.

Intangible Cultural Heritage Meets Music: An Immersive Cultural Feast

When: Feb. 7-8, 2026 (14:00-21:00)

Where: Hainan Changying Wonderland Park (No. 100, Yehai Avenue, Xiuying District, Haikou City)

Event Highlights: This intangible cultural heritage music carnival brings together different acts on a crossover stage combining traditional culture with pop, rock, and folk music. Food and handicrafts zones will showcase ICH delicacies such as Chaoshan beef balls, and visitors will have the chance to try their hands at Li weaving and embroidery, cloisonné amber crystal painting, and other handicrafts. An art zone will display contemporary art installations with woven bamboo and tie-dye. Bring the whole family out to enjoy the artsy, musical vibe!

Top-Level Sporting Event: 2026 Asian Table Tennis Cup

When: Feb. 4-8, 2026

Where: Haikou Wuyuan Stadium Venue Square

Event Highlights: For the first time, Asia's top-level table tennis tournament will be held in Haikou, bringing together top competitors. Spectators can enjoy ‘citywide perks’, unlocking discounts on transportation, accommodations, sightseeing, and duty-free shopping by presenting valid Asian Cup tickets, enjoying the fun of Haikou as well as the thrills of the tournament.

Cultural Performances Blend Classics and Innovation

Richard Clayderman Piano Concert

When: Evening of Feb. 1, 2026

Where: Oriental Global Grand Theater, Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center

The 'Prince of the Piano' will perform classics including Autumn Whispers and Poem to Adeline.

Songs Through Time – A Choral Concert by the China National Opera House

When: Feb. 1, 2026, 19:30

Where: Haikou Bay Performing Arts Centre

This special choral concert by the China National Opera House will feature classic melodies spanning over four decades, leading the audience on an emotional musical journey through the past.

From the tranquility of the wetlands to the vitality of intangible cultural heritage and music and from the intense competition of high-level sports tournaments to modern interpretations of classic musical pieces, the many upcoming Haikou events paint a colorful picture of international flair, Chinese style, and Hainan’s unique local style. Whether you are a parent, an art lover, a sports fan, or all of the above, you’ll be sure to find plenty to enjoy this February here in the Hainan Free Trade Port.