Belle and Sebastian to Make China Debut at Guangzhou's Strawberry Festival on Sept 27
Scottish indie pop group Belle and Sebastian will make their mainland China debut at the Guangzhou Super Strawberry Music Festival on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The announcement came via organizer Modern Sky, which confirmed this will be the Glasgow band's first performance in mainland China. The festival runs September 25-27, 2026 in Guangzhou.
What's confirmed so far
- Performance date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Festival dates: September 25-27, 2026
- Location: Guangzhou, China — Guangzhou Super Strawberry Music Festival
- Organizer: Modern Sky
- Ticket prices and sales links: not yet announced
The rest of the festival lineup has not yet been announced by organizers.
Why this matters
Modern Sky's announcement described Belle and Sebastian as "Glasgow indie pop icons," citing the band's melodic songwriting and lyrical storytelling. This marks the band's first appearance in mainland China; their prior Asian tour stops have largely concentrated on festivals and independent venues in Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.
Strawberry Music Festival is Modern Sky's flagship touring festival brand. In recent years, cities including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou have hosted expanded "Super Strawberry" editions of the festival, with organizers continuing to increase the share of overseas acts on the bill.