[Photo via the official WeChat account of Zhongguancun Shijingshan Park]
The 2026 Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) will kick off on April 16. For the first time, the festival will adopt an innovative "Super Live Spots" mode, using cutting-edge technologies to broadcast key moments to audiences unable to go to the main venue in person.
The offline "Super Live Spots" are located across all 16 administrative districts in Beijing, as well as the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. They will mainly feature two types of content:
1.The immersive "Super Live" live-streaming session via the BJIFF's official signal, which will include key events such as the opening red carpet, the opening ceremony, and the closing ceremony.
2. Streaming screenings and offline highlight reels, featuring selected films and trailers displayed on large-format screens throughout the festival.
Langyuan Park in Shijingshan is the only designated spot in the district, where visitors will be treated to amazing films and interactive activities. For other "Super Live Spots" in Beijing, check out the list below.
Dongcheng District: Longfu Temple
Xicheng District: JK FUN
Chaoyang District: SOLANA, China National Film Museum, Huaxia Film Center (POLPAS branch)
Haidian District: Wanda Plaza Wukesong
Fengtai District: JD Mall (South 3rd Ring Road Branch)
Mentougou District: happymall
Fangshan District: Paradise Walk Xiyue
Tongzhou District: MixC One Tongzhou
Shunyi District: BHG Mall, COFCO Shine Hills
Changping District: LONG Mall
Daxing District: Yintai Shopping Mall Shangde
Huairou District: Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center (in the area for the Film Carnival), Huairou Qingchun Wanda Plaza
Pinggu District: Wanda Plaza Pinggu
Miyun District: Miyun Gulou Street (District Cultural Activity Center)
Yanqing District: Wanda Plaza Yanqing
Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area: Public space at Poly Wanhe CinemaCinelux (Longyuecheng Branch)
In addition, Langyuan Park will launch interactive activities, including the task-based free official merchandise campaigns, posting of rolling comments on large screens, and "cloud interactions" with celebrities, allowing everyone to become part of the film festival in an immersive way.
(Source: Beijing Fabu)