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Gorky: a bridge between cultures

Shenzhen Library North · exhibition hall, level 5 · Longhua

11 Aug – 30 Nov

Explore Gorky's life and international connections through photographs, manuscripts, letters and other documents reproduced from a Russian research collection. The display includes his exchanges with Chinese cultural figures.

Check the library's opening days and visitor arrangements before travelling.

Check the source for opening times and admission.

Shenzhen culture bureau: 11 August opening and 30 November finish Shenzhen Government: North Library location in Longhua
Arts & CultureOn now

Pan Yuliang: a life in art

MOCAUP · A3 exhibition hall, level 3 · Futian

25 Aug – 29 Nov

See 90 original works by Pan Yuliang, spanning oil painting, colour ink and line drawing. The exhibition follows a remarkable artistic journey between China and Europe.

The museum's announcement lists a regular ticket at RMB 75. Confirm current admission options and opening days; the August early-bird offer has ended.

Check the source for opening times and admission.

MOCAUP official account: 25 August–29 November, hall and ticket information Shenzhen culture bureau: 10 September exhibition report
Family & KidsOn now

Passing the Torch, Budding Talents

Shenzhen Art Museum · exhibition hall 3, level 1 · Longhua

29 May – 31 Oct

Discover 140 selected and shortlisted works by Shenzhen's young artists, from painting and watercolour to digital art. Four themes explore childhood, nature, tradition and imagined futures.

Check the museum's opening days and visitor arrangements. This is an exhibition of children's work, not a scheduled art class.

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Shenzhen Government: 29 May–31 October and Longhua venue
Sports & Outdoors

Shenzhen Athletics Open in Bao'an

Bao'an Stadium · main stadium

19 Sept

A public athletics meet with running and jumping events across youth and adult age groups. Athletes who meet the national mass-participation standards can earn a Chinese Athletics Association certificate.

The announcement confirms the date and venue. Confirm entry availability, event times and spectator access with the organiser before travelling.

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Bao'an District: 19 September meet, disciplines and organiser
Music & Nightlife

Afternoon Tea: accordion chamber music

Shenzhen Concert Hall · Golden Tree Hall, level 2 · Futian

19 Sept · 15:00

Li Xinlin, cellist Ying Jian and Shenzhen Arts School students bring accordion chamber music to the Golden Tree Hall, including works by Piazzolla, Grieg and Mussorgsky.

Ticket required. The venue announces WeChat ticket release on 17 September at 12:00; each ticket is tied to the registered visitor.

Check the source for opening times and admission.

Shenzhen Concert Hall: 19 September, 15:00; ticket release instructions

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