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With amazing stage shows, bands, DJs, artists and so much more happening in Beijing for you to enjoy, we're making it a bit simpler for you by rounding up the best tickets you can get right now. Just extract the QR code below each event to book now, and enjoy later. 

Jim Gaffigan

Super Theatre. Mar 14. 280-680RMB. 

Jim Gaffigan is a Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling father of five. Known for his self-deprecating wit on the subjects of parenthood, laziness, eating and being American, Gaffigan has also released nine comedy albums, earning him Grammy nominations in 2013 and 2015. He's performed for Pope Francis – and is one of only ten comics in history to sell out Madison Square Garden. #Blessed? He comes to Beijing as part of his Quality Time tour and we're eager to see if he can sell out here as well.

2019 Formula One Grand Prix in Shanghai

Shanghai International Circuit. Apr 12-14. 860-2,760RMB.

Head down to Shanghai to catch the 2019 Chinese Grand Prix. As the third Formula One race of the 2019 season, it's sure to be an interesting start to the new championship. Located just outside of the city in Anting, the Shanghai Audi International Circuit is 5.451km long, so, with 56 laps, racers will travel a total distance of 305.066km – in case you were wondering. The racetrack was designed in shape of the character '上' of 'Shanghai' with the current track record of 1:32.238 minutes held by Michael Schumacher. 

Ciel

Zhao Dai. Feb 1. 100RMB; 80RMB (presale). 

A producer, DJ, promoter and radio programmer based out of Toronto, Cindy Li (aka Ciel) runs forward-thinking party series Work in Progress and is the co-founder of collective It's Not U It's Me. After making her Boiler Room debut in August 2017 in Toronto alongside Nick Holder, Basic Soul Unit, and Funkineven, she's continued to make waves as a new addition to the Discwoman roster, as well as been touted by Mixmag, Resident Advisor and Red Bull Music Academy as one to watch, all of which followed the release of her debut EP Electrical Encounters at the end of 2017.

Glades

Dusk Dawn Club. Feb 15. 150RMB; 120RMB (presale).

This Sydney-based alternative-pop trio formed back in 2015, taking the streaming world by storm. With massive hits like 'Do Right', 'Drive' and 'Off Limits', Glades have earned themselves hundreds of millions of streams worldwide. Coming off the back of their latest release To Love You, Glades is now touring the world and bringing their mix of dreamy synthscapes, reverberating beats and catchy hooks to ever more people.

Kodaline

Tango. Feb 18. 520RMB; 450RMB (presale).

Kodaline's distinct alternative folk sound has brought them awards and fame around the world. With platinum albums and top hits, including 'All I Want' and 'High Hopes', gracing the background of many films and TV shows, their success has continued to soar. They head to Beijing in support of their latest album Politics of Living – which hit number 1 in Ireland, perhaps to no one's surprise. Catch the infectious beats and charismatic foursome this Feb.

Craig David

Beijing Exhibition Center. Feb 24. 480-880RMB.

The one, the only, the man of a generation's dreams. Or some people at least. Craig David heads to Beijing in February to play a DJ set under his TS5 guise, dropping R&B classics alongside hip-hop, house, dub, reggae and hopefully some of the classic noughties hits he made his name with. David burst onto the UK garage scene after releasing the banger that is 'Re-Rewind', and followed it up with softer R&B hits 'Fill Me In', '7 Days' and 'Walking Away' on his 2001 debut Born To Do It. He's now based out of Miami, where he spins at some of the city's most exclusive pre-parties – for one night only, maybe he can bring that vibe to the grand, Communist-aesthetic setting of the Beijing Exhibition Center.

Allman Brown

Dusk Dawn Club. Mar 8. 100RMB; 80RMB (presale).

Ah, the soft, dulcet tones of this Hong Kong-raised, London-based heartthrob. Brown rose to Spotify prominence after the release of 'Sweetest Thing', a hit song that saw him enter the world of stardom across the globe. He's gone on to create further smashing singles, as well as his debut album 1000 Years.

Paul Draper

Omni Space. Mar 12. 150RMB; 120RMB (presale).

Paul Draper, aka former frontman of rock band Mansun, heads to China for his first-ever tour of the Mainland. Accompanied by his regular guitarist Ben Sink, Draper comes east to perform acoustic sets, with maybe even a sneak preview of his forthcoming album set to follow up his debut Spooky Action.

Rhythm of the Dance

NCPA. Feb 6-10. 180-1,180RMB. 

Continuing the legacy of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, Rhythm of the Dance is bringing Irish entertainment into a new era. The National Dance Company of Ireland's stunning production combines traditional Celtic rhythms with Latin tunes to tell the story of the Irish Celts throughout history. 

Mozart, L'Opera Rock

Tianqiao Performing Arts Centre. Feb 22-Mar 10. 180-1,180RMB. 

Original songs and Mozart classics combine in this dazzling show that follows a dramatisation of Mozart's life, exploring the music and the man that became immortal. Original songs include 'Le bien qui fait mal' ('The good thing that hurts') and 'Tatoue-moi' ('Tattoo me'), mixing the composer's melodies with a dramatic rock twist.

Murray Perahia

NCPA. Feb 27. 80-580RMB. 

In the more than 40 years he has been performing on the concert stage, American pianist Murray Perahia has become one of the most sought-after and cherished pianists of our time, performing in almost every major international music hall and alongside countless orchestras.

London Philharmonic Orchestra

NCPA. Mar 14. 280-1,680RMB.

Ever watched The Lord of the Rings trilogy? If so, then you've heard the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Ever since they first performed at Southbank Centre's Royal Philharmonic in 1951, the London Philharmonic Orchestra has become one the most reputable orchestras in the world. Join them as they perform a programme of Brahms, Strauss and Mendelssohn. 

School of Rock 

Tianqiao Performing Arts Centre. Mar 22-24. 180-1,180RMB. 

If you loved Jack Black's hilarious performance in the hit film School of Rock, this might just be the perfect musical for you. And even if you haven't seen the film – or didn't love it, that's okay too – this still might be the musical for you. With a new score from Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater, a book by Julian Fellowes and an incredible cast, School of Rock hits all the right notes. The story follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a bit of extra cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band.

Cats

Century Theatre. Jul 3-6. 180-1,180RMB. 

One of the longest-running shows on both Broadway and the West End returns to Beijing this summer after its highly successful run last year. Since its premiere in 1983, Cats has received seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and has been performed in over 30 countries. Based on TS Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, the musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles. Set against the backdrop of a junkyard, the musical is centred around the 'Jellicle choice', a night which decides which cat will come back in the next life. Its over-the-top set, hit songs and eye-catching choreography make Cats a musical not to be missed.

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