2026 Liangshan Yi Torch Festival (Xichang Main Venue and Regional Activities; 7/19–8/15, with the Second Half in the Source Window)
Announced eventRegion: Sichuan
Date information: 2026-07-19
Confirmed dates: 2026-07-19 to 2026-08-15
Organizer: Coordinated by Liangshan Prefecture and County/City Governments (Xichang programme organised by its Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau)
Who can attend: Residents and visitors nationwide (capacity 100,000)
How to take part: Real-name registration required for Hangtian Avenue, closing at noon on 8/6 via the Xichang Release mini-program; original ID required. Registration has closed after 100,000 places filled. Other venues are free without reservations.
Official channel: Xichang Release WeChat Account; Xichang Government: xichang.gov.cn; Liangshan Government: lsz.gov.cn
Announcement date: 2026-07-07
Status reported by source: Officially announced
Source document date: 2026-08-07
98 activities and 81 attractions across 17 counties and cities. The 8/8 Hangtian Avenue torch night spans 3.2 km with 56 bonfires and planned capacity around 100,000, including ignition, mass Dati dance, Duolehe and folk parades, creative markets and food. Other venues include Jianchang, Dashiban, Qionghai Wetland and Gangyao terraces. Liangshan observes an eight-day holiday, 8/5–12.
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