Hainan is hosting 142 official tourism, culture, and sports events across the island in August and September 2025. These include 18 international events, 53 national-level activities, and 71 province-wide programs. From beach carnivals and concerts to regattas, folk festivals, and youth sports, the calendar is designed to welcome visitors with fun events and vibrant experiences.
August Highlights
Hainan International Tourism Island Carnival (26th Edition)
August 2–31 | Island-wide (Opening: Haikou)
Hainan’s flagship summer festival spans the entire month, with sub-venues in cities and counties across the island. Expect themed markets, live performances, outdoor parties, and travel promotions from scenic areas, resorts, airlines, and online platforms.
“Never-ending Party” Carnival Main Event
August 15 | Danzhou | Haikou Flower Island
A central celebration of the Carnival featuring music, beach entertainment, and nighttime festivities.
Sanya Cosplay Citywide Activities
August 7–31 | Sanya | Yucai Ecological Zone and scenic districts
Carnival-themed cosplay events including parades, fan meet-ups, and pop-up installations.
Sanya International Intangible Heritage Life Festival (1st Edition)
August 27–31 | Sanya | Dadonghai Scenic Area
Craftspeople and performers showcase traditional skills and heritage arts in a modern coastal setting.
Sanya International Youth Sports Carnival – Coastal Rowing Invitational
August 23–24 | Sanya | Dadonghai Tourism Area
Youth athletes compete in coastal rowing races with public viewing along the waterfront.
International Slow City Cup Sea Fishing Grand Prix
August 18–20 | Lingao | Dongying Town Meixia Sea Fishing Center
An offshore fishing competition drawing domestic and international anglers.
Miss Asia Global Finals & Asian New Media Ecosystem Conference
August 27–29 | Lingshui | Multiple venues
An international pageant and media industry gathering hosted in Lingshui.
Fantasy Resonance ACG Super Concert
August 9–10 | Danzhou | Haikou Flower Island No.1 Island
An open-air anime, comics, and gaming-themed concert on the ocean-view platform.
China Street Dance Culture Week
August 22–28 | Danzhou | Haikou Flower Island
Street dance battles, showcases, and performances from across China.
Ten-Thousand-Person Bamboo Pole Dance Contest
August 23 | Haikou | Dongpo Old Wharf
A mass folk dance event rooted in Li ethnic traditions, held during the Carnival.
Seven Fairy Hot Spring Water-Splash Festival (Key Events)
July 19–August 30; Welcome Night August 31 | Baoting | Seven Fairy Cultural Square
A signature local festival featuring water parades, splash carnivals, dragon boat races, and ethnic performances.
Qionghai Tanmen Catch-the-Sea Season (11th Edition)
August 1 | Qionghai | Tanmen Old Pier
Beachcombing-themed activities including treasure hunts and seafood banquets.
Ding’an Coffee Culture Season (3rd Edition)
July 26–September 30 | Ding’an | Various venues
Celebrates local coffee heritage with tastings, markets, and cultural events.
“Seaside Walk” Volcano Coast Hike
August 16 | Danzhou | Tourist Highway (Changsha–Xiapu)
A scenic hike along Hainan’s volcanic coastline, part of the Carnival sub-venue program.
Yangpu Industrial Rock Music Season
August 8–9 | Yangpu (Danzhou) | Binhai Cultural Plaza
Open-air rock concerts in an industrial coastal setting.
Summer Night Food & Culture Market
August 8–10 | Danzhou | Danzhou Cultural Square
A night market featuring local cuisine, crafts, and entertainment.
Lingao Opening Fishing Culture Festival & Rural Revitalization Forum
August 16–20 | Lingao | Multiple venues
Opening-ceremony events and cultural shows celebrating fishing traditions.
“Thousands Sing Lili-Mei” Open-Air Concert
August 17 | Lingao | Wenlan Cultural Park
A large-scale community concert as part of the fishing festival.
Changjiang Health Night Run
August 28 | Changjiang | Shilu
A nighttime running event promoting wellness and rural tourism.
September Highlights
Haikou Cup Regatta
September 1 | Haikou | Public Marina
Sailing races with spectator access at the visitor center.
China–Malaysia Football Friendship Matches
September 1 | Haikou & Sanya | Stadiums TBA
Friendly matches between national teams.
Around-Hainan Tourist Highway Cycling Race
September | Island-wide | Tourist Highway
A mass-participation road race circling Hainan’s scenic highway network.
Hainan Golf Open (incl. European Challenge Tour)
August–October | Across Hainan | Courses TBA
Professional and youth tournaments at top golf venues.
Hainan Youth Golf Tour Finals
September | Wanning | Venue TBA
Final round of the provincial youth golf series.
National Triathlon Challenge (tentative)
September | Lingao | Coastal route
A swim-bike-run race along Lingao’s waterfront.
Sepak Takraw Carnival
September 1 | Lingshui | Qingshui Bay and surrounding venues
A day of Southeast Asian-style foot-volleyball and mass fitness activities.
Changjiang Ride–Run Duathlon
September 21 | Changjiang | Qiziwan (Chess Bay)
Cycling and running along one of Hainan’s most dramatic coastlines.
Sanya “Galaxy Party” Jiyang Culture Carnival
September 20–21 | Sanya | Yalong Bay area
Beach music and cultural performances in Jiyang District.
Sanya Budweiser Water-Splash EDM Festival
September 28 | Sanya | Venue TBA
A high-energy seaside party with music and water play.
Lingshui Zhiyin Bridge Cultural Performances
September 6 & 27 | Lingshui | Zhiyin Bridge
Outdoor performances along the scenic waterfront.
Ongoing Sports Series
China Beach Ultimate Frisbee Open (Aug–Sep, Wanning)
China Motorboat Open & City Cup (Aug, Wanning)
China Fashion Sports Season & Leisure Sports Carnival (Aug–Sep, multiple cities)
Hainan Tennis Series (Aug–Oct, province-wide)
Meilan Fishing Village Dragon Boat Race Series (Aug 2–Oct, Haikou)
Hainan Orienteering Open (Aug–Sep, province-wide)
Hainan “Village VA” Volleyball Super League (Aug–Sep, province-wide)
Natural Rock Climbing Series – Changjiang Station (mid-September)
Event details are subject to change. Updates will be published as new information becomes available from official sources. For the latest schedules, venue confirmations, and travel advisories, please refer to announcements from the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports and local city bureaus.
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