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2026-06-10
Moves Like Jagger: A Night of Hits from the 2000s to Present

Moves Like Jagger: A Night of Hits from the 2000s to Present

Move Like Jagger and get ready for a night of unforgettable hits spanning from the 2000s to the present! The Pearl's Red Stars are bringing you an electric live performance featuring chart-toppers...
Today @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
2026-06-11
A Night of Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 & Lady Gaga

A Night of Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 & Lady Gaga

The Pearl’s Tribute Series continues to grow with another spectacular event! Following sold-out shows honoring Queen, Adele & Ed Sheeran, and Linkin Park, The Pearl’s Red Stars Band now brings you...
Tomorrow @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
"4 Years Strong" - Drinkery Wuding Four Year Anniversary

"4 Years Strong" - Drinkery Wuding Four Year Anniversary

Neighborhood bar with good drinks, music, and vibes turns four years young with a big lineup of DJs and giveaways this Thursday night. Will be lit, for sure. The first 100 people get drinks lottery...
Tomorrow @ The Drinkery (Wuding Lu)
Tipsy Nomads Bar Crawl

Tipsy Nomads Bar Crawl

Pub crawl group Tipsy Nomads is curating a night of drinks, dancing, and new connections this Thursday night. They're visiting three bars, each with drink specials and mostly with free shots, plus...
Tomorrow @ Barbarian
Moya, Xiaowang

Moya, Xiaowang

A killer one-two punch combo over at Yuyintown tonight with two explosive acts from Beijing and Shanghai joining forces. From the capital, Xiaowang’s tipsy-turvy swirl of kawaiicore, punk, J-rock,...
Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Cube
The Cheers Cheers, chestnut bakery, Yoko the Printer

The Cheers Cheers, chestnut bakery, Yoko the Printer

Wispy indie pop at its finest - tonight’s Summer Shape showcase is one for all the romantics out there. On the menu, you’ve got The Cheers Cheers, the Zhejiang band headed by Wang Keguan that has...
Tomorrow @ VAS ear
Sympathy FM w/Love Bang (Dark Dance Music, Italo Disco, Electro, J-Pop)

Sympathy FM w/Love Bang (Dark Dance Music, Italo Disco, Electro, J-Pop)

DJ Heatwolves from Shanghai-based label Love Bang does a long set at this surreal C-Park bar. Expect dark-but-cute, cute-but-dark sounds ranging from Italo Disco to Electro, from Chicago House to...
Tomorrow @ Sympathy Angel
The Temple

The Temple

THE TEMPLE brings jungle-inspired decor, immersive visuals and a dancefloor soundtrack of house, afro house and tech house. Expect tropical scenery, ritual-themed aesthetics and a night focused on...
Tomorrow @ La Barra
2026-06-12
Kollin (Ukg, Dubstep, and Baile Funk)

Kollin (Ukg, Dubstep, and Baile Funk)

South Korean DJ, Kollin, stops by this small club in INS for a genre blending set of bass-heavy music this Friday night. Several Shanghai-based DJs we know are stoked about this one, and she's been...
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 @ Dirty House (INS)
99 God (Live Hip Hop, Trap, Bass)

99 God (Live Hip Hop, Trap, Bass)

NYC-based underground rapper 99 God headlines the night at this C-Park club, with support from a bunch of DJs in the hip hop/beats/bass/club music scene, including Warlock from Preme, 647, Kongbb,...
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 @ Illum
FRUITYGROOVE + House of Visions (Hip Hop, Funk Soul, Jazz, House)

FRUITYGROOVE + House of Visions (Hip Hop, Funk Soul, Jazz, House)

Double headliner night at C-Park club Reactor, with house and techno downstairs and hip hop, funk, soul, and more upstairs. FRUITYGROOVE are taking over the second floor, with DJs Soul Navigator,...
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 @ Reactor
BlueLiquid, Disordered Clay

BlueLiquid, Disordered Clay

Another fine team-up over at Cream Club in Pudong - featuring two of the indie scene’s most underrated acts. Out of Nantong, BlueLiquid seamlessly veers from post punk aplomb to 90s alt rock...
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 @ Cream Club
Incantation (US), Exhumation

Incantation (US), Exhumation

Seminal American death metal band formed in 1989 by John McEntee and Paul Ledney - Incantation are considered pioneers of the New York City death metal scene and pillars of the "caveman" death-doom...
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 @ Cave Art Venue
19XX w/Ben Huang & Tofu (House, Disco)

19XX w/Ben Huang & Tofu (House, Disco)

X-Bar continues their weekly pop-up at this chill indoor/outdoor space. This week's house and disco selectors are Shanghai OG Ben Huang, who's been in the DJ game since the '90s, and Tofu. Cover is...
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 @ Upper Nook
Live Music and Aperol Party

Live Music and Aperol Party

The Gooda Boys are a three-piece pop rock band with members from Peru and the United States. Their sound spans multiple styles, including rock, pop, country, and beyond, and they’ve performed in a...
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 @ Abbey Road
Guest DJ: Cedar (CN)

Guest DJ: Cedar (CN)

CEDAR is a rising DJ from China, known for her groovy, deep house sets that keep the dancefloor moving. Mixing underground sounds with modern electronic vibes, she creates a nonstop, energetic...
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 @ La Barra
2026-06-13
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
Space Panda Presents: Horizon Rooftop Party ft. Erik Hagleton (FR)

Space Panda Presents: Horizon Rooftop Party ft. Erik Hagleton (FR)

HORIZON Rooftop Party takes place at POP at Three on the Bund, featuring French DJ ERIK HAGLETON. The event runs from afternoon into night, offering an outdoor rooftop music experience with views...
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 @ POP American Brasserie
From ¥ 138
Nova Events Presents: Sunset Sessions - Flair Rooftop Party

Nova Events Presents: Sunset Sessions - Flair Rooftop Party

A rooftop party at Flair, The Ritz-Carlton, high above Shanghai with panoramic Bund and skyline views. The event features 9 DJs delivering 12 hours of music as the sunset unfolds into the night.
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 @ Flair Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
From ¥ 188
Love Bang Presents: 幽林 | The Woods (Goth, Witch House, Dark Italo & Electro)

Love Bang Presents: 幽林 | The Woods (Goth, Witch House, Dark Italo & Electro)

A dance party with gothic tendencies. Dark vibes. Cemetery-core. Everything from darkwave to dark italo to industrial and post punk, EBM, sad dance music (SDM), and of course, goth. Darkness...
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 @ Specters (C·PARK)
Synth Crush (Electro, Italo Disco, Techno)

Synth Crush (Electro, Italo Disco, Techno)

Real solid lineup at this monthly party for electro, Italo disco, techno, house, breaks, IDM, and more. This night's been going strong for over eight years, and this Saturday, they've got live sets...
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 @ Exit
New Writing Supermarket Grand Reopening Party "2m² Art Supermarket"

New Writing Supermarket Grand Reopening Party "2m² Art Supermarket"

The New Writing Supermarket, the DIY gang of boundlessly creative theater kids that have thrown some of the most fun parties of recent years, has a brand new home up in Putuo at 889 Plaza. This is...
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 @ SmSh Territory
Nosaj Thing (Hip Hop, Bass, Beats)

Nosaj Thing (Hip Hop, Bass, Beats)

After emerging from the LA beats scene with classic solo material in the late 00's/early 10's, producer Nosaj Thing has gone on to produce for Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, and more, and continues to...
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 @ Reactor
La Barra Five-Year Anniversary: "Cinco"

La Barra Five-Year Anniversary: "Cinco"

ANOTHER ONE! Jing'an multi-level dining/clubbing/lounging destination La Barra turns five years young - no easy feat. They've got music across two rooms, with Tom William, Zak, Cedar, Lilith,...
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 @ La Barra
Khunathi, XUDEE

Khunathi, XUDEE

Full-blooded psychedelia with an oriental flavor that keeps the vibes vigorous and audacious in their pursuit of nirvana, Khunathi, who cut their teeth in Shanghai before scattering about the...
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 @ Cream Club
Mai Mai, GDC, Black Stump, Chris

Mai Mai, GDC, Black Stump, Chris

Cedar Land - the latest joint to crash land at C-Park - is a place I’m mighty excited for - an incubator for some of Shanghai’s most left field acts - not afraid to mix things up and wave their...
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 @ Cedar Land
Turbo w/Santa K (Hard Techno, Hard Trance)

Turbo w/Santa K (Hard Techno, Hard Trance)

This Saturday, promoter group Turbo is at Abyss with Santa K, a DJ and model who fuses hard techno and new trance. Since her beginnings in Ibiza’s nightlife scene, she developed a magnetic and...
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 @ Abyss Club
2026-06-14
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
House of Zup: Club Meets Kitchen (House, Disco)

House of Zup: Club Meets Kitchen (House, Disco)

Neighborhood pizza bar ZUP hosts another edition of their Sunday party with six DJs playing house, disco, 80s freestyle, and more. Pizza is available by the slice and it's always a good vibe in the...
Sun, Jun 14, 2026 @ Zup Pizza Bar
Aza's Piper, CLAY DOLL, lastwejust…

Aza's Piper, CLAY DOLL, lastwejust…

Luuv Label - the ever-dependable tastemakers with their finger on the pulse - put the spotlight on some of the indie scene’s unsung acts, as well as its freshest blood. A stellar lineup led by...
Sun, Jun 14, 2026 @ Yuyintown Basement
Mimik Banka, Jade Eyes, Default, Qin Fanqi, Sleep Leaps, Tizzy Bac

Mimik Banka, Jade Eyes, Default, Qin Fanqi, Sleep Leaps, Tizzy Bac

The Summer Shape Indoor Music Festival goes out with a bang over at VAS est on the West Bund this Sunday - with a stacked lineup featuring some of the most hyped acts, including indie neo folk acts...
Sun, Jun 14, 2026 @ VAS est
2026-06-17
90's Alt-Rock Concert

90's Alt-Rock Concert

A 90s alternative rock tribute night at The Pearl, performed by Red Stars Band, revisits the era’s defining sound. The set pulls from bands like Nirvana, Radiohead, Oasis, Foo Fighters, and Green...
Wed, Jun 17, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
2026-06-18
Premium
ALTER. Pavillon 亭

ALTER. Pavillon 亭

ALTER. and byyb return to Yuyuan Garden for the third chapter of their Pavilion series. The event combines DJ sets, a live performance by Wang Meng + Yu Miao, and a radio livestream that connects...
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 @ 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...
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 @ Fotografiska
From ¥ 120
Specters Presents: Fear (USA Punk Legends)

Specters Presents: Fear (USA Punk Legends)

Los Angeles hardcore punk legends FEAR are finally bringing their chaos to Shanghai for the very first time. Formed in 1977 and fronted by the unmistakable Lee Ving, FEAR helped define the raw,...
Thu, Jun 18, 2026 @ Yuyintown Cube
Ongoing
Queen Tribute Concert

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...
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
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: 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
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
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)
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
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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