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. There are so many exciting Taijiquan and Qi Gong events lined up for 2026!
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)
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
June 04-07, 2026 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.
Drachen und Tiger – Open Air Pushing Hands Meeting
June 19-21, 2026 near Bremen, Germany
open air pushing hands meeting
July 03-10, 2026 in Stirling, Scotland
29th year: a week of Tai Chi, Qi Gong & Chinese Internal Arts in the heart of Scotland.
July 24-26, 2026 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 21-23, 2026 in Haarlem, The Netherlands
This is a 3-day outdoor Tai Chi festival, open to all styles, related disciplines and levels.
September 08-10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado, USA
In 2026, the NQA will celebrate 30 years since their incorporation.
International Push Hands Meeting in Prague
September 11-13, 2026 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!
