ShanghaiApril 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In the early summer season, Ingka Centres’ ten-city Livat chain has launched its first-ever Livat Food Festival. Under the theme “Every Moment at Livat Is Worth Celebrating,” Livat, together with IKEA and numerous dining tenants, presents consumers with a rich and diverse array of culinary experiences, creative interactive activities, and sustainable practices—transforming dining spaces into hubs of social connection and emotional well-being. The event will run until May 29, inviting visitors to experience in person these unique and unforgettable “wonderful food moments.”
Ten-city Livat chain launches first Livat Food Festival
In an era where genuine social connections are becoming scarce, Livat turns food into a reason for people to meet and reunite. Through consumer feedback and deep insights, Ingka Centres has found that even amid rapid digital development and the growing prevalence of online shopping, people still yearn for real-life, face-to-face interactions and sharing—whether it’s catching up with close friends, gathering the whole family around a table, or enjoying quiet moments alone. This time, Livat transforms “eating” into a series of fun gatherings: the Love Food Market at Beijing Livat, the Good Food Fun Fair at Xi’an Livat, the Taiwanese Flavor Market at Hefei Livat, the Food Fun Institute DIY workshops at Kunming Livat, and the Longevity Hot Dry Noodles Ice Cream at Wuhan Livat… Each city’s Livat has its own “food script,” inviting consumers to come and explore.
Friends, couples, and families—each type of gathering at Livat gets a unique experience. For friend gatherings, you can challenge the Big Eater contest at Wuhan Livat or head to the Ultimate Snack Festival to stock up on thousands of global snacks. For couple dates, Changsha Livat offers the “Brave Changsha Reward Pack” and a Fresh Breeze Market, where stamp collecting can earn custom merchandise. Xi’an Livat creates an atmospheric food photo spot for the 520 romantic season, paired with limited-edition vegetable-themed bouquets, turning the dining table into a romantic expression of love. For family outings, Kunming Livat’s Weekend Good Food Market and Food Waste Fun Exhibition let kids learn through play. Fuzhou Livat’s fifth-anniversary celebration teams up with IKEA and Decathlon to launch a Walkathon and a Circular Market. There’s also Beijing Livat’s 112 dining outlets competing for the “Delicious List,” and a “Coffee with Friends Day” where members can redeem points for two cups of M Stand coffee. During the food festival, the ten-city Livat chain brings together flavors from different countries, healthy light meals, creative desserts, and sustainable practices, making every meal a memorable moment of togetherness.
From the shopping season’s “Some happy moments can’t be ordered with one click,” to the upcoming first-ever “Share Wonderful Food Moments” food festival, and then to “Let’s Have a Fun Summer” and the Summer Fun Season, Livat continues to brighten community life in multiple ways, creating more opportunities for gathering. Ms. Zhu Jiemin, President of Ingka Centres China, stated: “In the future, we will continue to uphold our vision of ‘creating a better everyday life for the many people,’ steadfastly deepen our presence in the Chinese market, and constantly gain insights into consumer needs, making every gathering at Livat warmer and more memorable.”