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ALTER Pavillon 亭

ALTER Pavillon 亭

Promoter ALTER and community radio station byyb return to Yuyuan Garden for the third chapter of their Pavilion series. This one combines DJ sets, a live performance by Wang Meng + Yu Miao, and a...
Today @ Beaufort Terrace
From ¥ 128
Night at the Museum: Back to the 90s Disco Night

Night at the Museum: Back to the 90s Disco Night

Night at the Museum: Back to the 90s Disco Night is a late-night event at Fotografiska Shanghai featuring DJ sets across multiple floors. The night is themed around 1990s retro style, combining...
Today @ Fotografiska
From ¥ 120
No Fear: Round Eye, Loudspeaker, Stirrers (Live Punk Rock)

No Fear: Round Eye, Loudspeaker, Stirrers (Live Punk Rock)

Welp, originally this was supposed to be a night of punk rock mayhem with Los Angeles hardcore punk legends FEAR making their Shanghai debut, but the main act is no longer coming. According to a...
Today @ Yuyintown Cube
Long Wave (House, Techno, Disco, Club Music)

Long Wave (House, Techno, Disco, Club Music)

We could just call this what it is: an Elevator Club reunion party, featuring four of the seminal Shanghai's club's resident DJs: Golgol, Xiao Laba, SpaceReturn, and Elevator founder, Sam TBD....
Today / Online Event
Illum Presents: State OFFF (Gqom, Club Music, Bass)

Illum Presents: State OFFF (Gqom, Club Music, Bass)

This one looks real good. C-Park club Illum has a huge night of gqom, the speaker destroying, bass heavy strain of club music from South Africa this Thursday. Gqom is kinda like the harder,...
Today @ Illum
Round Eye, The Stirrers, Loudspeaker

Round Eye, The Stirrers, Loudspeaker

US punk legends FEAR aren't coming. ‘That's disappointing. But to hell with FEAR — the show goes on’. Three Shanghai punk bands are taking over Yuyintown Cube and filling the void with raw,...
Today @ Yuyintown Cube
Shu Ride, Nervous Whistle, Ate Autumn, Chris X

Shu Ride, Nervous Whistle, Ate Autumn, Chris X

Off-kilter sounds over at the cozy and always unpredictable Ming Room. Shu Ride, a researcher of ‘difficult sounds…ready to create complex rhythms with simple methods’, Nervous Whistle, the...
Today @ Ming Room
2026-06-19
ONEFORTYASIA Pres. MUNGK (UK) & SIMBIE (AU)

ONEFORTYASIA Pres. MUNGK (UK) & SIMBIE (AU)

ONEFORTYASIA brings another night of bass-heavy electronic music to EXIT Shanghai, featuring MUNGK (UK) and SIMBIE (AU). Expect a journey through dub, bass music, and UK garage, alongside a lineup...
Tomorrow @ Exit
From ¥ 80
Disco Ball Fridays

Disco Ball Fridays

Every Friday evening at Skyline Dome, the disco ball begins to spin as the sun sets over the city. Reflections dance across the dome while classic disco tunes merge effortlessly with modern house...
Fridays until Jun 26 @ The Dome
Hush Three-Year Anniversary w/DJ David (Trap, Rage, Hip hop)

Hush Three-Year Anniversary w/DJ David (Trap, Rage, Hip hop)

INS hip hop club HUSH - brought to you by the one and only DJ Cavia - celebrates three years IN THE GAME this week. On Friday they've got DJ David, who specializes in "DJing, boozing, vibing", and,...
Tomorrow @ Hush (INS)
Vibes Up Party (Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop)

Vibes Up Party (Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop)

Dancehall, reggae, and hip hop down in the basement - same as it ever was but damn if it ain't hard to find in 2026 Shanghai! This one features long-time Shanghai dancehall/reggae selectors/sounds...
Tomorrow @ C's
MRD (Melodic Scando Rave Music, Post-Punk, Emotional Hardcore)

MRD (Melodic Scando Rave Music, Post-Punk, Emotional Hardcore)

If you're looking for some emotional club music, this one from promoter Turbo looks solid. Norwegian producer MRD specializes in a sound that's melodic, nostalgic (read: 80's vibes updated) and...
Tomorrow @ Dirty House (INS)
Sound Pulse, An Corporation

Sound Pulse, An Corporation

Mathy instrumental fusion rock out of Chengdu - Sound Pulse surprised me with their tireless and deftly assembled debut, Drifty Light. Much like their contemporaries Fayzz (whose member Kulou...
Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement
Tengguang Agency, Heartbroken Boys Club, lastwejust…

Tengguang Agency, Heartbroken Boys Club, lastwejust…

Stargazers, emo, and instrumental rock lovers converge on Mosh Space in Pudong tonight for a delectable spread of bands with a knack for crafting stirring arrangements and angst-ridden jams....
Tomorrow @ Cream Club
2026-06-20
Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Throughout history, rivalries have sparked heated battles: Jets vs. Sharks, Greasers vs. Socs, Rockers vs. Mods, Warriors vs. every gang in NYC. Now, The Pearl is hosting a clash of modern-day...
Daily until Jun 20 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Nova Events Presents: Sundown - CHAR Bar Rooftop Opening Party

Nova Events Presents: Sundown - CHAR Bar Rooftop Opening Party

SUNDOWN marks the rooftop opening party at CHAR Bar, located on the 30th floor of Indigo Hotel Shanghai. Guests can enjoy panoramic skyline views, sunset scenery, and more than eight hours of music...
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 @ Char
From ¥ 138
Space Panda Presents: Neon Jungle ft. Tom Kynd

Space Panda Presents: Neon Jungle ft. Tom Kynd

Space Panda transforms The Sukhothai Hotel Shanghai into a neon jungle for one night. Expect jungle-inspired décor, electronic music, and sets from Tom Kynd, Mr Chang, and Psyche.
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 @ URBAN Lounge
From ¥ 128
Liminal Dreams (Ambient and Outer Music)

Liminal Dreams (Ambient and Outer Music)

This Saturday, C-Park's palace of chill vibes - and by far the first club to open in this underground mall - has a night focused on ambient and outer music from across Asia. The crew is Liminal...
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 @ Wigwam
Steal Tapes (House Music)

Steal Tapes (House Music)

House heads take note! This Friday, basement club Exit has Italian house producer/label head Steal Tapes in for a set. This is that rollin, jackin, bumpin, kinda house with organ licks and soulful...
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 @ Exit
wish you could swim, Dinner in Haze, Sweet Tie

wish you could swim, Dinner in Haze, Sweet Tie

No stage madness at Mosh Space in Yangpu - as a trio of spry, bleeding-heart indie acts gets intimate for a special no-stage showcase. On the docket, you’ve got wish you could swim, who find...
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 @ Mosh Space Live House
ReCharge/ReLink

ReCharge/ReLink

Get transcendent and link up this weekend over at C-Park as Recharge, the collective that blurs the lines between art, music, dance, and participative performances, takes over Yuyintown Cube and...
on Jun 20 and Jun 21, 2026 @ C·PARK Haisu
A Full Afrowave Takeover

A Full Afrowave Takeover

CHINA is set to experience a full Afrowave takeover as international Amapiano artist NJELIC brings high-energy sets, heavy beats, and a night built for the dancefloor. The tour stops in Guangzhou...
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 @ La Burg
Outdoor Live Music by Astrid Nunez & Johan Matheo

Outdoor Live Music by Astrid Nunez & Johan Matheo

An outdoor live music session features the Astrid Nunez & Johan Matheo duo, with vocals by Astrid Nunez, presenting an intimate set that moves across jazz, Latin, pop, funk, and blues. Known for...
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 @ Abbey Road
2026-06-21
Sunset Sundays

Sunset Sundays

As the city slows and the sky turns golden, Skyline Dome becomes the perfect place to end the weekend. Every Sunday evening, guests can enjoy sunset views, curated music, signature cocktails,...
Sundays until Jun 28 @ The Dome
2026-06-24
Avril Lavigne & Ladies of Rock Concert

Avril Lavigne & Ladies of Rock Concert

The Pearl has a concert dedicated to all the rockin' ladies over the years. The main focus for the evening will be on pop punk queen Avril Lavigne, a punk legend since age 16 when she released hits...
Jun 24, Jul 24 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
2026-06-26
Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen Tribute Concert

Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen Tribute Concert

This tribute concert celebrates Queen, one of the most iconic rock bands in music history, known for their stadium rock sound and operatic style. Featuring Shanghai-based vocalists and a full live...
on Jun 26 and Jun 27, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 180
Disco Ball Fridays

Disco Ball Fridays

Every Friday evening at Skyline Dome, the disco ball begins to spin as the sun sets over the city. Reflections dance across the dome while classic disco tunes merge effortlessly with modern house...
Fridays until Jun 26 @ The Dome
Ongoing
British Invasion: Queen Tribute Concert

British Invasion: Queen Tribute Concert

Queen! Men! Myths! Legends! Mixing stadium rock, metal, glam, and Freddie Mercury's operatic vocals, Queen exploded into the rock arenas around the world with the over-the-top performance antics of...
Jun 28, Jul 10, 12 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
The Beatles and the British Invasion

The Beatles and the British Invasion

After many successful British Invasion concerts the Red Stars band created a special version: The Beatles and the British Invasion. Along with a large array of British hits, The Pearl Red Stars...
Jun 13, 18, 21 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 60
Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

After a series of sold out Linkin Park Tribute concerts. The Pearl’s Red Stars want to take things up a notch. A full Linkin Park and Nu Metal concert. Along with the major Linkin Park hits, the...
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

The Red Stars blast through four decades of rock history, delivering a seismic live set packed with legendary anthems from Led Zeppelin to Nirvana. Prepare for a night of massive riffs, soaring...
Wed, Jul 8, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
America Rocks Live

America Rocks Live

The Red Stars are bringing their powerhouse performance to The Pearl, delivering a night packed with the greatest rock hits. Expect a setlist featuring iconic tracks from bands like Linkin Park,...
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

The Pearl is paying tribute to Imagine Dragons with their house band, Stars & Stripes, performing the band’s biggest hits along with classic tracks from Cher, Kool & The Gang, Madonna, and more....
on Jul 4 and Jul 5, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 60
Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Neon lights, fist-pumping anthems, and pure 2000s nostalgia—The Pearl’s Red Stars are back, blasting out the decade’s biggest pop-rock bangers with powerhouse vocalists Trenty, Grace & Kat. This is...
Jul 17, Aug 9 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Nova Events Presents: Summer Splash Pool Party

Nova Events Presents: Summer Splash Pool Party

Summer Splash 2026 is a daytime pool party hosted by Nova Events and Viva at Radisson Blu Forest Manor Hotel. The event features swimming, games, and DJ music in a large outdoor poolside setting.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 @ Radisson Blu Forest Manor Hongqiao
From ¥ 198
Weekly Jam Night

Weekly Jam Night

This long-running jazz/blues/funk/R&B/soul venue in north Jing'an hosts a jam session every Monday night. Hosted by singer Denise and the Chair Club house band, anyone is welcome to rock up and...
Mondays @ Chair Club (Haifang Lu)
Quiz Night

Quiz Night

Shanghai’s longest-running quiz night takes place at BnC, free to enter and open to all. Each week features ten rounds covering topics like current events, history, geography, pop culture, music,...
Wednesdays @ BnC

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