Light shows featuring more than 10,000 drones will be staged at five different locations, including Futian District, for seven consecutive days during the National Day holiday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, adding to the festive atmosphere in the city.

The drone performances, each lasting between 10 and 15 minutes, will take place in turn at five locations in five districts from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. between Oct. 1 and 7.

Drones form patterns and slogans in the sky at the show in Nanshan District on Thursday night. Liu Xudong

The show will start at Bijia Mountainl Sports Park in Futian District at 8 p.m., followed by performances at Donghu Park in Luohu District, the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center in Longgang and the Mission Hills Ecological Sports Community in Longhua District, ending at the Yueliang Bay Plaza in Nan’ao, Dapeng New Area, at 9 p.m.

The stunning drone light show made its debut in the sky over Shenzhen Talent Park in Nanshan District on Thursday night, dazzling residents with a mesmerizing blend of high technology and art.

The drone light show also set two Guinness World records: one for the most drones controlled by a single computer at the same time, and the other for the most drones involved in a light show, according to the event organizer.

Titled “City in the Sky, with Great Possibilities,” the show started at around 8:30 p.m. when thousands of drones slowly took to the air, breaking the silence of the night. The enchanting and vibrant displays attracted many residents and tourists, who eagerly captured images of the drones forming various patterns celebrating Shenzhen, including a roc spreading its wings and iconic city landmarks.

The drones lit up the night sky, showcasing Shenzhen as a hub of technology and futurism, embodying the theme of the “City in the Sky.”

Residents were full of praise for the performance.

“It was really impressive, and the formations of the drones were so creative,” said a man who gave only his family name Dai.

Another resident, who identified himself as Zhu, gave a thumbs-up when discussing the elements presented in the light performance. He said that the chosen patterns loudly symbolized what Shenzhen represents. “This show is what Shenzhen is all about.”

Choose a location near you and enjoy the shows. 

1. Futian District: Shenzhen Bijia Mountain Sports Park

Recommended location: The camp field (露營地)

Add: Intersection of Huanggang Road and Sungang Road West, Futian District (福田區皇崗路和筍崗西路交叉口東北角筆架山體育公園)

筆架山體育公園

Metro: Line 10 to Donggualing Station (冬瓜嶺站), Exit E

2. Luohu District: Donghu Park

Recommended location: The Azalea Garden (杜鵑園）

Add: 4006, Aiguo Road, Huangbei Subdistrict, Luohu District (羅湖區黃貝街道愛國路4006號深圳東湖公園)

深圳市東湖公園

Metro: Line 5 to Yijing Station (怡景站), Exit C

3. Longgang District: Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center

Add: Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center, 3001, Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang District (龍崗區龍翔大道3001號深圳大運中心)

深圳市大運中心體育場

Metro: Line 16, Universiade Center Station (大運中心站), exits C or D, or Line 3 or 14, Dayun Station (大運站), exit C, with a short walk to the stadium 

4. Longhua District: Mission Hills Ecological Sports Center

Recomended location: MH Mall, Mission Hills Centreville (觀瀾湖新城MH Mall)

Add: 8, Gao'erfu Boulevard, Guanlan Subdistrict, Longhua District (龍華區觀瀾湖街道高爾夫大道8號）

MH mall

Metro: Line 4 to Guanlanhu Station (觀瀾湖站), exit C 

5. Nan'ao District: Yueliang Bay Plaza

Recommended location: Yueliang Bay Plaza (月亮灣廣場)

Add: Nan'ao Square, Haibin South Road, Longgang District (龍崗區海濱南路南澳廣場內）

南澳廣場-月亮灣廣場

Bus: E11, Yueliangwan Stop (月亮灣公交站）