The 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival will be held on January 5, 2026, themed at "Harbin Glory, Icn Snow in Northern China". Don’t miss its grand opening, featuring spectacular fireworks display and a series of theatrical performances, ice & snow activities. The main venues for ice & snow sculpture displays and winter activities include Sun Island, Zhaolin Park and Ice and Snow Amusement World.
Recommended Harbin Ice Festival Tour 2026/2026:
3 days Harbin Ice Festival Tour
4 days Harbin & China Snow Tour
10 days China Xmas & New Year Festival Tour
Schedule of Harbin Ice & Snow Festival:
| Event & Activity | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| The 32nd National Snow Sculpture Competition | Dec 17-20, 2026 | Sun Island |
| The 38th International Snow Sculpture Art Expo | Dec 20, 2026 - Feb, 2027 | Sun Island |
| The 28th International Skiing Festival Opening | Dec 20, 2026 | Yabuli Ski Resort |
| The 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World | Dec 21, 2026 - Feb, 2027 | Ice and Snow World |
| The 52nd Harbin Ice Lantern Art Fair | Dec 22, 2026 - Feb, 2027 | Zhaolin Park |
| The 16th Central Street Ice Sculpture Art and Culture Festival | Dec 25, 2026 - Feb, 2027 | Zhongyang Pedestrian Street |
| 2027 New Year Concert | Dec 31, 2026 | Harbin City Concert Hall |
| 2027 Interantional Winter Swimming Game | Jan 1-5, 2027 | Harbin Ice Festival Swimming Venue |
| Songhua River Ice Snow Happy Valley | Jan 1- Feb 5, 2027 | Songhua River |
| The 31st Harbin International Snow Sculpture Competition | Jan 4-6, 2027 | Sun Island |
| The 18th International University Students Snow Sculpture Competition | Jan 4-7, 2027 | Harbin Engineering University |
| The 42nd Harbin Ice Festival Opening | Jan 5, 2027 | Harbin Expo Center |
| The 42nd Ice Festival City Circuit Procession | Jan 5, 2027 | Harbin Expo Center to Ice Snow World |
| The 42nd Harbin Ice Snow Group Wedding Ceremony | Jan 5, 2027 | Sun Island |
| The 41st Harbin Ice Festival International Trade Fair | Jan 5- 8, 2027 | Harbin Expo Center |
| 2027 Internatinal Children Art Variety Tournament | Jan 5-10, 2027 | Harbin Youth Theater |
| The 38th Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition | Jan 6-8, 2027 | Zhaolin Park |
