Sanya Events: What's On

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Official poster for The Beauty of Nature exhibition

Image: Dan Art Museum / artist studio

The Beauty of Nature: Christopher Marley's Natural World

Friday 10 April–Saturday 17 October · Ongoing now

Dan Art Museum, No. 1 Wanghai Avenue, Xincun, Lingshui

¥18 adults; ¥9 children·Arts & culture

Image: Jinghope

First Light: Group Exhibition

Friday 17 July–Monday 19 October · Ongoing now

Xinghe Art Center, The Sanya EDITION, Sanya

Arts & culture

Pastel promotional poster for the TUTU solo exhibition Where the Crown Comes to Rest

Image: Sanya Tourism Development Bureau / Sanya CBD Cultural Relics and Art Center

Where the Crown Comes to Rest: TUTU Solo Exhibition

Friday 21 August–Friday 30 October · Ongoing now

Sanya CBD Cultural Relics and Art Center, Floors 6–7, Building 2, Sanya Taiping Financial Industry Port, No. 198 Yingbin Road, Jiyang District, Sanya

¥18.8 single; ¥28.8 for two·Arts & culture

Qinglin Youxin art exhibition poster for Jiuli Cultural Bay, Shimei Bay.

Image: 石梅湾国家级旅游度假区

Qinglin Youxin: Outdoor Art at Shimei Bay

Friday 25 September–Saturday 31 October · In progress

Jiuli Cultural Bay, Shimei Bay, Jiuli Cultural Bay, Shimei Bay, Wanning

Arts & culture

Visitors at the Xu Hongcai exhibition opening in Sanya on 20 September 2026.

Image: Exhibition organiser / 南海网、新海南客户端

Xu Hongcai Art Career Exhibition

Saturday 19 September–Thursday 19 November · In progress

Third-floor exhibition hall, Sanya Cultural Centre, No. 436 Yingbin Road, Jiyang District, Sanya

Arts & culture

Promotional artwork for the Doucai aquatic-life exhibition.

Image: Event organiser / Maoyan

Doucai Secret Realm: Global Aquatic Life Science Exhibition

Friday 1 May–Tuesday 20 April · Ongoing now

Chaobo Art Museum (Sanya) · Jiyang

CNY 35; Maoyan currently shows admission on sale·Family

Friday 30 October

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PURE instructor Laura Beu demonstrating a strength movement beside images of the Sanya retreat resort

Image: PURE Yoga / Arrow Travel Agency

Sanya Body Atelier Retreat with Laura Beu

Friday 30 October–Tuesday 3 November

Pullman Oceanview Sanya Bay Resort & Spa · Tianya

In English

From HKD 12,813 per person early-bird through 15 September; regular packages up to HKD 16,546·Wellness

Saturday 31 October

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Sailboat with a Visit Sanya spinnaker crossing Sanya Bay during the Round Hainan Regatta

Image: Round Hainan Regatta Organizing Committee

15th Round Hainan Regatta

Saturday 31 October–Saturday 7 November

Sanya Bay race waters and Sanya Serenity Marina, No. 16 Luhuitou Road, Jiyang District, Sanya

Sport & outdoors

Friday 13 November

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Aerial view of the Li'an pilot zone library's curved glass tower and wings, with the bay and mountains behind

Image: Hainan State-owned Assets (海南国资)

ICCIP 2026: 12th International Conference on Communication and Information Processing

Friday 13 November · 10:30

Library of Hainan Lingshui Li'an International Education Innovation Pilot Zone · Li'an

In English

Participant registration CNY 2,200 students or CNY 2,400 regular participants; author and invited-speaker categories cost more·Learning

Tuesday 24 November

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Image: Event organiser / Sina Hainan

2026 Sanya International Wedding Fashion Week

Tuesday 24 November–Saturday 28 November

Rosewood Sanya, No. 6 Haitang North Road, Haitang District, Sanya

Arts & culture

Tuesday 1 December

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Official artwork for the 8th Hainan Island International Film Festival

Image: Hainan Island International Film Festival

8th Hainan Island International Film Festival — dates TBA

Tuesday 1 December–Thursday 31 December

Sanya; screening and event venues to be announced

Arts & culture

Saturday 5 December

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Image: HYROX China

HYROX Sanya: Season 2026/27

Saturday 5 December–Sunday 6 December

Poly International Expo Center, No. 33 Jianglin Road, Haitang District, Sanya

Observed official checkout: US$125 individual; US$115 per doubles entrant; US$75 per relay entrant; US$12 spectator day ticket; fees may apply·Sport & outdoors

Sunday 13 December

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Cyclists racing on a tree-lined road in official UCI Gran Fondo Hainan photography

Image: UCI Gran Fondo Hainan / Wuzhishan Rainforest Cycling Challenge

Wuzhishan Rainforest Cycling Challenge: MINIFONDO & MEDIOFONDO

Sunday 13 December · All day

March 3 Square · Tongshi

CNY 30 MINIFONDO; CNY 99 MEDIOFONDO; optional bike rental CNY 50·Sport & outdoors

Blue registration banner showing a peloton for Hainan's UCI Gran Fondo series

Image: Wuzhishan Rainforest Sky Road Cycling Challenge / UCI Gran Fondo Hainan

2026 Wuzhishan Rainforest Sky Road Cycling Challenge: UCI Gran Fondo Qualifier

Sunday 13 December · All day

March 3 Square, Guangchang Road, Tongshi, beside Wuzhishan Municipal Government

US$40 through 15 September; US$55 through 15 November; US$80 through 9 December·Sport & outdoors

Friday 18 December

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Jay Chou performing with a saxophone before a pink-lit concert crowd

Image: Event organizer / Sanya Tourism Development Bureau

Sunshine Sanya Carnival 2026: Jay Chou Concerts

Friday 18 December · 19:00

Sanya Sports Center Egret Stadium, No. 88 Baopo Road, Jiyang District, Sanya

In Chinese

¥580–¥2,380 per concert·Music & nightlife

Saturday 19 December

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Image: Event organizer / Sanya Tourism Development Bureau

Sunshine Sanya Carnival 2026: Jay Chou Concerts

Saturday 19 December · 19:00

Sanya Sports Center Egret Stadium, No. 88 Baopo Road, Jiyang District, Sanya

In Chinese

¥580–¥2,380 per concert·Music & nightlife

Sunday 20 December

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Image: Event organizer / Sanya Tourism Development Bureau

Sunshine Sanya Carnival 2026: Jay Chou Concerts

Sunday 20 December · 19:00

Sanya Sports Center Egret Stadium, No. 88 Baopo Road, Jiyang District, Sanya

In Chinese

¥580–¥2,380 per concert·Music & nightlife

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