Big international Qi Gong & Taijiquan events 2026
I really enjoy connecting with fellow Taijiquan and Qi Gong practitioners from all over the world. That’s actually why I’ve chosen to write my blog in English—even though German is my mother tongue.
So far, I haven’t had the chance to attend a major conference or a large push hands gathering, but it’s definitely something I’d love to experience. And with so many exciting Taijiquan and Qi Gong events lined up for 2026, maybe this will be the year!
For this list, I decided to focus on large international gatherings—events that bring people together across cultures and countries. To keep things simple, here are the criteria I used to select them:
- At least 3 days in duration
- A minimum of 3 different teachers or instructors
- English-speaking participants welcome, or translation available (especially if the event is in a non-English-speaking country)
With events happening in beautiful and inspiring locations, why not plan your next vacation around one? Browse through the options and pick the one that excites you most—there’s truly something for everyone in the international Qi Gong and Taijiquan community.
And if you know about other events that match my criteria, feel free to write me an eMail!
Big International Qi Gong & Taijiquan Events 2026
International Push Hands Meeting Hannover
April 08 – 12, 2026 in Hannover, Germany
For the 25rd time, push hands beginners and enthusiasts meet in Hanover. Mornings are filled with workshops for all levels, afternoons are filled with free push hands opportunities.
International Taiji-Push Hands-Meeting
May 30 – June 2, 2024 in Hassfurt, Germany
This meeting provides TAIJI – practitioners of all styles (Yang, Chen, Wu, Fu …) a friendly and harmonious atmosphere to practice, to get to know, to share experiences,… . But the important thing is to go deep into the art of TAIJIQUAN.
International Tai Chi Festival “Democritus of Abdera”
June 21-23, 2024 in Xanthi, Greece
International exchange meeting between teachers, experts and friends of Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong of Europe and the Balkan area aiming to enhance friendship and expertise in the ancient Chinese internal martial and movement art. Exploring Tai Chi through philosophy with an approach of the work of the great philosopher Democritus of Abdera.
Drachen und Tiger – Open Air Pushing Hands Meeting
July 05-07, 2024 near Bremen, Germany
open air pushing hands meeting
July 12-19, 2025 in Stirling, Scotland
2024 is the 27th time that this week of Tai Chi, Qi Gong & Chinese Internal Arts takes place in the heart of Scotland.
July 26-28, 2024 in Marçon, France
This event is the oldest international Taijiquan meeting across different styles in Europe. It emphazises friendly and non-competitive exchange of experiences, skills, and push hands. (This meeting on a camping ground has no commercial organisator, thus openness and self organisation is expected!)
August 18-20, 2024 Haarlem, The Netherlands
This is a 3-day outdoor Tai Chi festival, open to all styles, related disciplines and levels.
September 24-26, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia, USA
In 2024, the NQA will host their in-person conference in Savannah, Georgia.
International Push Hands Meeting in Prague
not scheduled yet in Prague, Czech Republic
This meeting consists of workshop in the mornings and free Push Hands in the afternoons.
Now those are a lot of big Qi Gong & Tai Chi events 2026! I am sure there are some more, so please contact me if you know of another meeting that meets my criteria (min. 3 days, min. 3 teachers, English).
And of course I want to wish all organizers and participants success and a good time:
Have fun! Learn a lot! Connect with each other!
Happy Qi!
Angelika
P.S.: I would like to add one more big event: the World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day happens every year in April. It is celebrated all over the world!