POSTPONED:--> Hot & Spicy 2020 Postponed in Light of Latest COVID-19 Outbreak

Beijing is heating up my friends, and in more ways than one: not only have we nearly sold out of vendor space for this year's Hot & Spicy Festival over Dragonboat Festival weekend (Jun 25-27), but we've settled on a suitably fiery theme! And what could be more fitting than the land of everything that is delicioso and picante – México!

A country famous for its incredible food culture and vibrant street life, Mexico makes for the ideal backdrop for a three-day food festival. It also gives us every excuse to fill the Galaxy Soho to the rafters with tacos, nachos, and an endless supply of tequila. Of course, there'll be other food on offer too, including plenty of local favorites and 20 vendors who stand to blow Beijing's collective lid off in what will be their inaugural appearance at Hot & Spicy Festival. Take a look at the growing list of spicy vendors below:

Salivating? Put that rabid energy to good use and secure your RMB 30 advance tickets, now on sale! To sweeten the deal we're throwing in a sombrero with every pre-purchased ticket – for absolutely free! The hats are limited, so get yours now before they sell out. 

Note: This year, to prevent overcrowding and to promote social distancing, we will limit the number of people that can enter the venue at any one time. Once you scan the QR code below, please select your entrance time. You will be requested to "check in" to the event during these hours, however, you will not be asked to leave at the conclusion of your allotted time.

Scan here to secure your tickets now!

We're counting down the days until we can sweat it out together, Beijing!
Watch this space for more details about the food, entertainment, and activities at this year's fest.

Images: the Beijinger, Jezael Melgoza (via Unsplash)