The 1st Lakeside Lifestyle Festival in Nanjing
Looking for a relaxing May Day getaway? From April 30 to May 5, the 1st Lakeside Lifestyle Festival will take place at the Nanjing Huamao Center. This completely free event offers a perfect blend of trendy markets, live performances, and outdoor sports to elevate your holiday joy.
The festival features a massive creative market with over 60 handcraft, aesthetic, and foodie brands. A major highlight is the Nanjing premiere of the renowned Wuzhen theater production Lakeside Romance. Visitors can also break a sweat at the outdoor sports arenas featuring Bodycombat, archery, and Spikeball, or simply unwind at the Lakeside Theater with live folk music and bubble shows.
Don't miss the interactive fun! You can join the Citywalk stamp rally to unlock mystery gifts, interact with the adorable "Su Dudu" mascot during its debut parade. Accessible directly via Subway Line 1, it is the ultimate destination for a laid-back city escape.
Date: Apr 30 - May 5, 2026
Location: Nanjing Huamao Center Pedestrian Street (Exit 2, Xinmofanmalu Station, Subway Line 1), Nanjing, Jiangsu Province