Changning · Heritage crafts & lanterns
Early Spring Market · Vol. 29Shanghai · 2026 visitor guide
早春乐事集 · 第29回
Oct 1–6 · Market 12:00–20:00, 2026
Columbia Circle · 上生·新所
Bamboo, lacquer, textiles and independent makers meet food stalls in Columbia Circle. After dark, look for the Hejin turning-lantern performance, a folk tradition from Shanxi.
Event information checked · All times are Shanghai time (UTC+8).
What to see & when to go
The autumn edition of 早春乐事集 runs Oct 1–6. The lantern program is announced for Oct 1–4, with short sets at 18:30, 19:30 and 20:00. Craft workshops have their own schedules and limited places.
Our visit suggestion: For crafts and lanterns in one visit, choose Oct 1–4 and browse before the first 18:30 lantern set. The market continues on Oct 5–6, but those dates are outside the announced lantern program.
Announced schedule
- Oct 1–6 · 12:00–20:00
- Craft, food and independent-maker market
- Oct 1–4 · 18:30, 19:30, 20:00
- Hejin turning-lantern sets
- Separate schedules
- Brand workshops; limited places and variable fees
Programs can change. Check the linked announcement and venue before making a special trip.
Getting there
Columbia Circle is at 1262 West Yan’an Road. The Changning district guide suggests Jiaotong University station (Lines 10/11) or West Yan’an Road station (Lines 3/4), followed by a walk or bike ride. Use the Chinese venue name 上生新所 for the final route.
Map search: 上生新所 延安西路1262号 上海
Official venue & transport guideBefore you visit
Do I need a ticket or reservation?
Market entry pricing is not specified in the linked announcement. Book workshops through the participating brands or ask at Camphor Square on site; fees and available places vary.
Can I enjoy it without speaking Chinese?
Browsing & lanterns need little Chinese. Arrive before the evening lantern set to browse the makers. Workshop instruction and English assistance are not confirmed.