After a whole summer of music festivals, it's hard to believe that another one can get people excited, but the Black Rabbit is doing just that. Ads for the festival at Chaoyang Sports Center have even made it into the subway and onto TV, so it seems like they're really serious about making it a success. The impressive lineup mixes big international names that we've mentioned many times already, like Ludacris and 30 Seconds To Mars, local pop stars, and some of our favorite Chinese rock bands like P.K. 14, Omnipotent Youth Society and Carsick Cars.

China's post punk leaders, P.K. 14, are going to be busy on the weekend, with another gig in 798 Art District on Friday night for the Creators Project. This event ended up being quite cool last year, although there were some issues at the entrance that meant not everyone got in so easily. This time, you still need to RSVP on their website to get the invitation. Good luck!

And have you heard that ABBA is coming to China right before the year ends? Yeah, the old Swedish band, not just the Mamma Mia show. They'll be at the Workers' Stadium and tickets are on sale already.

Here's the rest of the weekend's live music action:

Friday (September 16)

The Ah-Q Jazz Arkestra
An eclectic mix of straight-ahead, modern, funk and Latin jazz compositions. RMB 40. 9.45pm. V.A Bar (5844 3638)

Bad Mamasan, Devils At The Crossroad
It's going to be heavy. RMB 50. 9pm. 13 Club (8261 9267)

The Beijing Beatles
Come for your old favorites. Free. 10pm. Temple (131 6107 0713)

The Creators Project
UK's Mount Kimbie and Optimo, Glasser from the US plus China's P.K. 14, Zhang Shouwang and Supermarket. RSVP to Creators Project. 7.30pm. 798 Art District

Dongzi
Folk songs on the road. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance) 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 5269)

Electro Rock Party
Young bands and DJs rock electro. Free. 9pm. Hot Cat Club (6400 7868)

Old Tribe
Old songs from the grassland. Free. 9pm. Alanting (8571 5168)

Raggae Night
Longshendao plays out the summer. RMB 50, Free (bikini girls). 8pm. 2 Kolegas

Xia Jia Jazz Trio
Hear the jazz come from nature. Free. 10pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131)

Saturday (September 17)

Black Rabbit Music Festival
From Ludacris to Omnipotent Youth Society - the best lineup you can get for a one-day music festival in Beijing. RMB 300, RMB 210 (advance). 1-10pm. Chaoyang Sports Center (8557 4959)

Bluewolf
A blend of flamenco and gipsy mixed with some touches of reggae & Xinjiangese folk music. Free. 10pm. Temple (131 6107 0713)

Jess Meider Birthday Concert
Come and bring the Beijing based singer/ song-writer your best wishes. RMB 40, RMB 30 (advance). 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 5269)

Hot List Night - Battle Of The Bands
Young powers battle is starting again. Re-Tros headlines. Free. 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

Hatch
Long time grunge rockers bring out their feelings in Chongqing Dialect. Free. 9pm. Alanting (8571 5168)

Not There
Have a dance at the "Back To School" party. Free. 9pm. Hot Cat Club (6400 7868)

Rui Wang Fen
Punk kids back to the scene with an new album. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 8pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

Sunday (September 18)

Randy Abel Stable, Liu Yusi
The same old blue grass at Wudaokou. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177)