International Accordion Week to bring spring melodies to Changning
2026/03/19
The 2026 "Shanghai Spring" 8th International Accordion Culture and Arts Week will take place in Changning District from March 30 to April 6, bringing together top accordion artists from six countries—Russia, Moldova, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Finland—alongside outstanding performers from the Yangtze River Delta region.
This spring, visitors can encounter melodies at Hongqiao Airport, hear rhythms at Shanghai Zoo, freely hum along on Yuyuan Road's lawns, and experience artistic resonance in professional concert halls.
Robots will make a surprise appearance, ballet troupes will lend their support, original compositions will debut, and new breakthroughs in East-West fusion await audiences.
Section One: Grand Celebrations
1. "Best Hongqiao" Spring Celebration Concert
Centered on the theme of "fusion of tradition and modernity," this concert will weave together traditional classics with contemporary pop, diverse styles with regional cultures, and international perspectives with local heritage, delivering a high-quality audiovisual feast.
• Time: 19:15, Saturday, April 4
• Venue: Hongqiao Art Center
2. Yangtze River Delta and National Outstanding Accordion Program Exhibition
• Time: 19:15, Sunday, April 5
• Venue: Hongqiao Art Center
Section Two: Accordion Journeys Through Changning
3. Hongqiao Airport Inbound Tourism Themed Performance
• Time: 15:00-16:00, Thursday, April 2
• Venue: Arrival Hall, T2 Terminal, Hongqiao International Airport
4. Shanghai Zoo Special Performance
• Time: Monday, April 6 — 9:00-10:15 (flash mob), 10:30-11:30 (performance)
• Venue: Shanghai Zoo
• Participation: Valid Shanghai Zoo admission ticket required
5. Street Open Mic Event
• Time: 9:30, Sunday, April 5
• Venue: Changning District Children's Palace Lawn
6. "Best Hongqiao·Wisdom Accordion" Themed Exchange Forum
• Time: 9:30, Sunday, April 5
• Venue: District Children's Palace
7. Shanghai School for the Blind Exchange Performance
• Time: 10:00, Wednesday, April 1
• Venue: Shanghai School for the Blind
Changning culture and tourism authorities have also partnered with Spring Tour and Shanghai Airlines Travel to launch an "Accordion Art Map" themed tourism product that can be heard, enjoyed, and purchased during the Arts Week.