Taco Fest 2025 FAQs & How To Get to the National Tennis Center
It's only two days until Taco Fest, which is happening this year at the National Tennis Center from May 3 to 4. Ahead of the fest, here are all your must-know FAQs. Plus, we've got all the details on how to get to the venue.
How do I buy tickets?
You can buy tickets by scanning the QR code below, standard tickets are RMB 30.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes, you can buy tickets at the door for RMB 30 per person.
How do I find my ticket after I've bought it, and how do I get into the festival?
If you've already bought a ticket, it's best to prepare the QR code for the e-ticket in advance by following the instructions in the poster below. When you arrive at the venue, go to the "early bird ticket" entrance, show your QR code and you'll be given a bracelet to enter the festival.
How do I get to the festival?
Taco Fest is taking place at the National Tennis Stadium, by the west of the Olympic Forest Park. You can see the full address below:
National Tennis Center 国家网球中心
2 Lincui Lu, Chaoyang District (near the west gate of Olympic Forest Park)
朝阳区林萃路2号(奥林匹克森林公园西门附近)
Here's how to get there via:
Ride-Hailing App
If you're using a ride-hailing app, simply type in "National Tennis Center" then select the option that reads "Olympic Forest Park-National Tennis Center" if you're using an English app. If you're using a Chinese app, type in国家网球中心 and select the option that reads "奥林匹克森林公园-国家网球中心".
Taxi
If you're taking a taxi, you'll need to ask your driver to take you to "奥林匹克森林公园-国家网球中心 àolínpǐkè sēnlíngōngyuán - guójiā wǎngqiú zhōngxīn," or just show them the address above.
Subway
The nearest subway stop is Lincuiqiao station (林萃桥站) on Line 8, which is a mere 35 minutes by subway from Sanlitun. When you arrive at the station head to the C2 south exit and then turn right, and Taco Fest will be directly on your right-hand side.
What time does the festival start and finish?
Taco Fest is running Saturday to Sunday, May 3-4, from 11am until 8pm each day.
What food and drink will be at Taco Fest?
We've got 25+ vendors serving up a whole range of tacos, along with snacks and plenty of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You can check out more details in this post.
Is there a map of where the vendors are located at the fest?
Yes, you can check out the map of where each vendor is located in the picture below.
Will there be any new taco vendors joining the fest for the first time?
Yes! We've got a few taco vendors joining the fest for the first time including La Coyota, all the way from Shanghai! You can read more about them here.
Will there be tacos that are only available at the fest?
Definitely! Numerous vendors have created special tacos that will only be available at the fest. You can read more details in our vendor post.
Will there be any interactive games or competitions at the festival?
Yes, as Taco Fest is happening at the National Tennis Center we've concocted some fun-tennis themed competitions with some great prizes up for grabs for participants!
At 2pm each day, there will be an "Aim for the Hips" game, which puts your throwing skills to the test. At 5pm each day, there will be a "Balls on Wires" game, which tests your coordination and balancing skills. Anyone interested in taking part in either of these games should head to the stage before the games begin to sign up!
Is there a schedule of activities?
Yes, we've got a great line up of activities at the festival. You can check out the schedule for entertainment below and find out more about the entertainment here and other activities here.
Can I bring children to the fest?
Yes, children are welcome! We have plenty of kid-friendly activities in our dedicated Kids Corner run by Tinker Garden. Click here for more details on all the family-friendly fun. Also, don't forget that children 1.4m and under get into the fest for free!
Can I bring pets to the fest?
Yes, the venue is pet-friendly, so feel free to bring along your furry friends! However, please note that dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and that you are responsible for your own pet.
Where are the toilets located at the festival?
There are toilets located on the east side, to the south of the venue, just look out for the signs below to find them!
Is there anything I should bring to the fest?
The venue has ample open space in which to relax, so we'd recommend bringing camping chairs, picnic blankets, or perhaps a tent so that you can make your own little base camp for the day! If you want some ideas on what to bring, take a look at this post.
Will there be any market vendors at the festival?
Yes, there will be a few market vendors at the festival. You can read more about them here.
Are there any free gifts or discounts available?
Yes! Each day of the fest, the first 500 attendees will nab themselves a FREE limited edition Taco Fest fridge magnet featuring our super cute Taco Fest mascot Rong Momo!
The first 200 people each day who share a photo or video with the Taco Fest hashtag on their social media will receive an exclusive Taco Fest-themed bandana!
Where can I find photos from the fest?
You can find photos from the fest via our photo stream by scanning the QR code below.
Taco Fest will be taking place at the National Tennis Center West Square on May 3-4 from 11am to 8pm, tickets are RMB 30. You can purchase tickets by scanning the QR code in the poster above.
If you'd like to stay up-to-date with everything taco-related in the capital, join one of our dedicated Taco Lovers group chats! Simply add TBJButler on WeChat by scanning the QR code below and request to become a member.
The Location
This year's festival will be taking place at the National Tennis Center West Square, which is located by the west side of the Olympic Forest Park. The venue is super easy to get to, situated right by Line 8's Lincuiqiao station's C2 south exit (林萃桥站 C2南), which is a mere 35 minutes by subway from Sanlitun.
The venue has ample open space to relax on, so why not bring chairs, picnic blankets, or perhaps even a tent so that you can make your own little base camp for the day? The location is pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends to join in the fun as well.
National Tennis Center 国家网球中心
2 Lincui Lu, Chaoyang District (near the west gate of Olympic Forest Park)
朝阳区林萃路2号(奥林匹克森林公园西门附近)
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