The China Harbin Summer Music Concert, an important “cultural card” of Harbin, has been successfully held for 31 sessions since 1961. It has not only provided a platform for writers and artists to show their talent, but also greatly enriched people’s cultural life.

The 2010 China Harbin Summer Music Concert was hosted by the State Ministry of Culture and Harbin Municipal People's Government. More than 10 commemorative activities were held on the China Harbin Summer Music Concert successfully in the past 50 years. The China Harbin Summer Music Concert regards both high art and mass culture as equally important. It highlights its international characteristics and high-level professional stage performances. The 31st China Harbin Summer Music Concert will be held from August 6 to 15,2012, in Harbin.