On Dec 31, SIP will transform into a vibrant hub of festivities to welcome 2026, creating a memorable send-off for 2025.
A speech event will take place at the studio of Suzhou Broadcasting System on the evening of Dec 31, featuring adults and teens sharing insights across parallel forums. Concurrently, at Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre, Suzhou Symphony Orchestra’s annual New Year concert will return.
Thrill-seekers can enjoy an extended night at the “Suzhou Eye” Ferris wheel, open until 1 a.m., or join the 15-hour super party at Suzhou Yangcheng Peninsula Theme Park, where stunning drone and fireworks shows along with amazing ancient-style performances will be staged.
Music lovers can head to Harmony Times Square for a 4-hour music carnival, while a lively hamburger festival and themed market will satisfy food enthusiasts.
For anime fans, Star Mall will host a special cosplay event. Meanwhile, folk performances recognized as intangible cultural heritage, such as Datiehua (literally meaning “making iron flowers”), will be staged at several commercial complexes.
A concert themed “Meeting in This Winter” will start at the right bank of Jinji Lake at 7:00pm on Dec 31. A cross talk show will be staged at Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre, while “Goodbye Mr. Loser: Rewriting Destiny”, a show produced by Mahua FunAge, will be given at Suzhou Center.
Moreover, a drama event is scheduled at Moon Harbor from Dec 31, 2025 to Jan 2, 2026.
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