The best gigs and parties in Beijing this weekend

The hottest parties and live gigs going down in the capital

With a host of international talent, including Oliver Deutschmann, Jason Chen, False Witness and Deborah Davis, as well as plenty of homegrown DJs and bands, this weekend is coming in hot. Head out to the streets of Beijing for a weekend full of musical fun.

FRIDAY

Oliver Deutschmann

Dada. Fri 24. 80RMB

This Berliner comes to Beijing with his distinctive desire to remain uncategorised. But if you're into passionate tunes, fantastic mixing skills, and diverse tracks, head to Dada this Friday to experience the grandiose and the understated.

Must Die!

One Third. Fri 24. 120RMB

Lee Bates, aka Must Die!, is a Houston-born and Seattle-based dubstep, electro-house, and drum & bass producer. Known for his versatility and rich sound design, Bates has collaborated with the likes of Skrillex, Datsik and Zomboy, as well as having a multitude of releases on labels Never Say Die, Ultra and Atlantic.

Deborah Davis

Blue Note. Fri 24. 220-360RMB

Fusing enthusiasm, jazz, blues, soul and gospel, Texan songstress Deborah Davis has captivated audiences around the globe with her effortless charm and one-of-a-kind vocals. She's joined in Beijing this Friday night by pianist Ben Rosenblum, bassist Yashushi Nakamura and percussionist Ben Zweig.

Suanpan: Residents

Zhao Dai. Fri 24. 50RMB

Catch Suanpan resident DJs Tanner and Juhstynn at Zhao Dai as they explore the murky depths of electronic music (and their record collections) this Friday night.

SATURDAY

Jason Chen

Tango. Sat 25. 360-680RMB

Following the path of many a millennial before him, American-Taiwanese singer Jason Chen began his career performing covers on YouTube, gaining a sizable following in the process. Catch him at Tango this Saturday as he brings his five-city China tour to Beijing.

Future Orients

School Bar. Sat 25. 100RMB; 80RMB (presale)

With influences stemming from psychedelic rock to indie electro (notably Foals) and everything in between, Future Orients' music is eclectic in its composition, packing a punky punch live. 

False Witness

Dada. Sat 25. 80RMB

False Witness is an audio-visual project from sound artist and producer Marco Gomez. Exploring electronic music through a provocative queer lens, his music revolves around themes that speak to the urban experience, states of trauma or heightened states of consciousness. 

Secret Rooftop Party

Unspecified location, for now. Sat 25. Free

25RMB drinks and a monster lineup of eight DJs head to a top secret rooftop this Saturday courtesy of cider pros Orchid Pig. Soak up a sneaky bev (or five) with hot dogs from wizard of wurst-craft Andy (of 3 Little Pigs and eponymous Craft Sausages) and enjoy one of Beijing's few remaining outdoor parties as summer draws to an end. For more information, contact the organiser via WeChat ID: urosve.

Snad

Zhao Dai. Sat 25. 80RMB

Combining his experience from Chicago, Berlin and Goa, Shyam Anand – aka Snad – weaves a musical tapestry of drum, bass and synth lines that's helped establish him as one-to-watch in the world of house and techno. He's joined at Zhao Dai this Saturday by Lindburgeon, Mohemann, Kenkeni and ElfAmy.

Invalid Everything

Yue Space. Sat 25. 99RMB; 80RMB (presale)

For EDM with edge, join Invalid Everything as they bring Zaliva-D, Nous and Noise&Noise for a trippy night of 'sci-fi post-humanism' and post-industrial experiments with space and sound.

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