Preparations hit high gear as China Media Group orchestrated the fifth rehearsal of its 2026 Spring Festival Gala on February 14 in Beijing. The multi-site event – main hub plus four satellites – rolled out an electrifying program slate: novel concepts, powerhouse vocals, rhythmic dances, daring acrobatics, operatic grandeur, martial arts mastery, dramatic storytelling, and spellbinding magic. Perfect synchronization across locations confirms the show’s polished state.
The roster boasts elite Chinese artists mingling with foreign talents such as America’s John Legend and France’s Helen Rollès, promising unforgettable renditions of popular tunes. Plays delved into relatable family stories laced with tech twists involving robots and phones, blending laughs and emotion. Magicians invited viewers onstage for immersive wonders.
Tributes to the working class featured confident everyday performers, joined by World Skills victors in song. Performances integrated state-of-the-art innovations: VR eyewear, BeiDou systems, and drone choreography amplified the energy.
Branch sites in Heilongjiang’s Harbin, Zhejiang’s Yiwu, Anhui’s Hefei, and Sichuan’s Yibin promised localized gems to enchant diverse audiences. Catch the live event February 16 at 8 PM Beijing time (5:30 PM India time), where culture meets cutting-edge spectacle.