Beijing music fans will be able to enjoy an outdoor music festival without driving hours to the outskirts or to another city. Come Aug 18 and 19, Max Star Music Festival, will be held at Ditan Park, downtown Beijing.

Young pioneering music powers, such as Milk & Coffee and folk singer-songwriters Cao Fang and Hao Yun, as well as rock singer-songwriter Ma Tiao, will share the stage in the two-day event.

After visiting the music festival, guests can go to nearby Wudaoying hutong, which has a collection of shops, restaurants and cafes.

Aug 18 and 19. Ditan Park, North Second Ring Road. Yonghegong subway station, Beijing. 400-818-3333.

- Chen Nan