Nantong May Day Fun Guide: Exhibitions, Intangible Cultural Heritage Performances, and Shows Non-stop
During the May Day holiday, Nantong's cultural and tourism activities are vibrant and diverse. Exhibitions, intangible cultural heritage events, performances, and scenic area interactions will take turns appearing, spanning multiple locations across the city and catering to the diverse needs of visitors of all ages.
【'Light of Ancient Shu' Special Exhibition】
From April 25th to August 25th, the second floor of the main building of Nantong Museum will exhibit 125 precious cultural relics from 17 cultural and museum institutions, including Sichuan Museum. This includes 24 first-class, 18 second-class, and 56 third-class cultural relics. Additionally, 10 replicas are available for visitors to interact with and take photos. The immersive exhibition recreates the historical context.
【Liu Laogen Grand Stage · Nantong Station】
On April 30th at 7:30 PM, the Nantong Sports Exhibition Center Gymnasium will host an all-star sketch comedy gala. Led by Song Xiaofeng, Liu Neng, and Tian Wa, it combines Errenzhuan, stand-up comedy, unique stunts, and singing. Packed with humor and a lively atmosphere, it's suitable for the whole family to enjoy.
【Pan Meichen 'Going Home' 2026 Tour Concert · Qidong Station】
On May 1st at 7:00 PM, Qidong Diehu Music Plaza will resonate with classic melodies. Timeless golden hits will evoke emotional resonance, while carefully designed lighting and sound will create a high-quality audio-visual experience.
【'Chengnan Fun · Absolutely Good Music' Music Season】
From May 1st to 5th at 3:00 PM, the inner courtyard of Nantong Qunying Hall · Chengnan Bieye will host five themed music days. Folk, retro, parent-child, traditional Chinese style, and electronic music will take turns performing. The courtyard-style performances offer a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, awakening holiday memories.
【Immersive Play 'Every Kind of Life'】
From May 1st to 3rd at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM, the multi-functional hall of Nantong Grand Theater will present a groundbreaking theatrical experience. Integrating game mechanics and character narratives, audiences can choose their own paths and explore multiple life possibilities through interaction.
【Haohe May Day Theme Market】
From May 1st to 4th, the waterfront platform of the Haohe Scenic Area Visitor Center will host a vibrant waterside market. It combines creative handicrafts, local snacks, and interactive installations, activating a new scene for waterfront cultural tourism consumption.
【Junshan Spring Tea Experience Camp】
From May 1st to 2nd, the Dongshan Dao Tea Garden in Junshan Scenic Area offers a full-process experience of tea picking, stir-frying, and tasting. Feel the pulse of spring in the mountains and fields, and gain the satisfaction of making your own new tea and a sense of natural healing.
【Shanghai Light Music Orchestra · Hong Kong & Taiwan Golden Hits Nostalgia Concert】
On May 2nd, Haimen Grand Theater · Grand Auditorium will perform original arrangements of golden hits by Beyond, Priscilla Chan, and film/TV soundtracks. The live band performance will awaken collective youth memories for those born in the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
【Taizhou Huai Opera Troupe 'Zhao Wuniang' Public Welfare Performance】
On May 2nd at 2:00 PM, Nantong Linggong Society will stage a classic Huai Opera. With mellow singing and a simple plot, it showcases the artistic depth and human warmth of Huai Opera, a national intangible cultural heritage.
【Nantong Forest Wildlife Park May Day Carnival】
From May 1st to 5th, the park will offer all-day animal interactions, popular science explanations, and themed parades, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the vitality of the wild.
【Qitang City · Eight Immortals Night Tour Season】
From May 1st to 5th, Qitang City will activate its lantern-lit night tour mode. Immortal-themed settings, live performances, and poetry exchanges in taverns create a romantic and fantastical holiday atmosphere.
【Blue Calico · Hundred Phoenix Exhibition】
From April 25th to May 10th, Nantong Blue Calico Museum will exhibit the 'Hundred Phoenix' series of works created by intangible cultural heritage inheritors such as Wu Yuanxin, Ni Shenjian, and Wu Lingshu. These works interpret auspicious beauty with traditional phoenix patterns, showcasing the contemporary vitality of Nantong's intangible cultural heritage.
【Chengdu Robin Chamber Choir Concert】
On May 3rd at 7:30 PM, Nantong Grand Theater · Concert Hall will present newly arranged popular choral pieces. Combining artistry with broad appeal, the clear harmonies will bring a refreshing auditory experience.
【Shiwaitaoyuan Farm Parent-Child Rural Camp】
From May 1st to 5th, Shiwaitaoyuan Farm offers immersive rural experiences such as guided tours by hosts, fishing in muddy waters, salted duck egg making, interactions with cute pets, and games from parents' childhoods, fostering parent-child collaboration and a strong sense of local life.
【Quyi Play 'The Legend of Shuo Erye'】
On May 4th at 7:30 PM, Nantong Gengsu Theater will stage a humorous and educational work on filial piety. It conveys traditional virtues through folk Quyi art forms, suitable for all ages.
【Musical 'Finding Li Ergou'】
On May 4th at 2:30 PM and May 5th at 7:30 PM, Nantong Grand Theater Opera Hall will present an original musical on the Korean War. Through cross-temporal dialogues, it connects the spiritual coordinates of two generations of youth, combining passion and warmth.
【Nantong Botanical Garden · Rose Blossom Spring Garden Tour】
From May 1st to 31st, integrating businesses such as Lotus Restaurant, Zhuangyuan Inn, and Heli Cafe, and linking research tours, floral markets, and outdoor flower viewing, this event creates a slow-paced spring lifestyle model.
【Nantong School Penjing Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition】
From May 2nd to 6th, Nantong Penjing Garden will showcase representative works by inheritors of Nantong School Penjing. With gnarled branches and miniature landscapes, visitors can closely experience "silent poetry, three-dimensional paintings."
【Rudong Xiaoyangkou Early Summer Camping Festival】
From May 1st to 17th, Xiaoyangkou Tourist Resort integrates camping, tech interactions, live music, local cuisine, and parent-child co-creation, creating a new model for coastal early summer lifestyles.
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