Beijing, February 15 – The fifth rehearsal for China Media Group’s (CMG) 2026 Spring Festival Gala took place on February 14, marking a significant milestone in preparations for this iconic Lunar New Year extravaganza. Held across the main venue and four branch locations, the event featured a dazzling array of performances including innovative programs, singing, dance, acrobatics, opera, martial arts, drama, and magic acts. Seamless coordination between sites demonstrated that the gala is fully primed for its grand broadcast.
Global stars joined the lineup, with renowned Chinese singers sharing the stage alongside American sensation John Legend and France’s Helen Rollès, who will deliver beloved hits. Drama segments tugged at heartstrings with touching and humorous tales of family bonds amid modern tech like robots and smartphones. Magic shows promised interactive thrills, drawing audiences right into the action.
Everyday heroes shone brightly too. Industrious workers displayed remarkable confidence, while World Skills Competition winners took to the stage with powerful vocals. Cutting-edge tech elevated the spectacle – VR glasses, BeiDou navigation, and drones wove into song and dance routines, blending tradition with tomorrow.
The four branch venues in Harbin (Heilongjiang), Yiwu (Zhejiang), Hefei (Anhui), and Yibin (Sichuan) will highlight regional flavors, captivating viewers with unique cultural showcases. Tune in on February 16 at 8 PM Beijing time (5:30 PM IST) for the live broadcast, a night of unity, talent, and technological marvel.