Beijing gears up for Strawberry Music Festival during May Day holiday

Beijing is set to host the renowned Strawberry Music Festival, one of the country's largest outdoor music extravaganzas, from May 2 to 4, coinciding with the upcoming May Day holiday.

Over the course of three days, both domestic and international singers and bands will take to four stages, with standout performances featuring the debut of veteran singer Wei Wei at the Strawberry Music Festival and the return of the award-winning UK rock band, Travis, marking their second appearance at the festival since their debut in 2013.

The festival will also showcase the talents of prominent Chinese rock bands such as Miserable Faith, Second Hand Rose, and Queen Sea Big Shark, promising an eclectic and vibrant musical experience for attendees.

In addition to the Beijing event, the Strawberry Music Festival will also unfold in Wuhan, Hubei province, on May 1 and 2. The lineup for this leg of the festival will include performances by Chinese rock band Re-TROS, American band The Drums, and Chinese singer-songwriter Zhao Lei, adding further diversity and excitement to the festival's offerings.

Earlier in January, the Strawberry Music Festival unveiled its 2024 theme, "Ode to Life", signaling its expansion to various Chinese cities, including Beijing, Changsha in Hunan province, Chengdu in Sichuan province, and Xi'an in Shaanxi province, underscoring the festival's commitment to bringing its outdoor musical celebration to diverse audiences across the nation.