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2026-09-12

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ALTER. Pavilion presents: GARDEN OF MISFITS at Yuyuan

Garden of Misfits brings together a group of DJs and friends for a full day and night of dancing at a terraced venue overlooking Yu Garden. DJ sets run from the afternoon into the night, moving...

Today @ Beaufort Terrace

From ¥ 128

New Writing Supermarket: 2m² "Children's Palace"

From September 11 to 13, the New Writing Supermarket takes over Plaza 889 in Jing'an District, turning it into a "Youth Palace" where the ground floor becomes a playground for grown-up kids, while...

Daily until Sep 13 @ 889 GLO

TOOKOO, Twinkle Star, Diels-Alder, MissingWishes

‘Make emo great again’ has been the sentiment over the past couple of years, as a new generation of kids disillusioned by the world around them have found solace in screaming their guts out. And...

Today @ Singer Space

BlueLiquid, pewf

Nantong’s Blue Liquid has quietly become one of the hottest new acts in this region - tapping into a 90s alt sound with such riotous affinity whilst finding that sweet spot between noise and pop oh...

Today @ Yuyintown Basement

We The North Link Up (Dancehall, Reggae)

Toronto meets the Caribbean with JD Zion, a Jamaican-Canadian DJ and emcee passing through Shanghai. Expect hip-hop, R&B, afrobeats, dancehall, pop and global club sounds, delivered with plenty of...

Today @ C's

Space Panda Presents: Horizon Rooftop Party ft. NOVECENTO (IT)

Space Panda takes over POP at Three on the Bund for HORIZON Rooftop Party, an outdoor music party running from afternoon into the night. Italian DJ NOVECENTO headlines the event, with an open...

Today @ POP American Brasserie

From ¥ 138

Nova Events Presents: Flair Sunset Sessions Sundara – Rituals of Tulum

Shanghai’s favorite rooftop party returns with Flair Sunset Sessions: Sundara – Rituals of Tulum by Nova Events. Eight DJs take over the 58th-floor rooftop from sunset to midnight, bringing...

Today @ Flair Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

From ¥ 188

Outdoor Live Music by Nemanja

Nemanja takes the stage at Abbey Road for a night of live pop and rock, featuring a mix of familiar songs and live performances.

Today @ Abbey Road

White Party

The Fellas Terrace is bringing back its White Party on Saturday, September 12. From 9.30pm, DJ Alyona Semchuk will be on the decks, with an all-white dress code, drinks and views of the Bund...

Today @ The Fellas

White Party | A Night in White Above the Bund

Skyline Dome is hosting an all-white rooftop party above the Bund on Saturday. You are invited to dress in white and spend the evening on the terrace with views of the Shanghai skyline, with DJs...

Today @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

2026-09-13

The Pearl Presents Brit-Night

The Red Stars launch a full-scale British invasion for one night only, storming through anthems from six decades of UK greats. Scream along to everything from The Beatles and Queen to Oasis, Adele,...

Sep 13, 16 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

New Writing Supermarket: 2m² "Children's Palace"

From September 11 to 13, the New Writing Supermarket takes over Plaza 889 in Jing'an District, turning it into a "Youth Palace" where the ground floor becomes a playground for grown-up kids, while...

Daily until Sep 13 @ 889 GLO

Sunday Listening: A Classic Night of 4AD

DJ Katweasel (Vinyl set) and Velvet Robot, two audiophiles share gems from their years-long 4AD collections. "Sit, recline, or dance — the cozy hall is yours." Cedar Land has a nice soundsystem;...

Tomorrow @ Cedar Land

2026-09-15

lacuna w/Sam Tbd (Deep techno and house)

One of Shanghai's favorite DJs, Sam Tbd (fka Mau Mau), brings back his lacuna party, which is an early night deeper house and techno music Tuesday dance party from 8pm-12am sharp, with...

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 @ Heim

2026-09-16

Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Every Wednesday, Skyline Dome hosts a disco-inspired rooftop night featuring disco and funk-influenced music from DJ Rain, cocktails, and views overlooking the Bund skyline. The evening combines...

Wednesdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

2026-09-17

Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Every Thursday, Skyline Dome hosts a rooftop night featuring house and disco music from DJ Rain and DJ Stefano, skyline views, cocktails, and a social atmosphere overlooking the Bund waterfront....

Thursdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

2026-09-18

Monsters of Rock – Led Zeppelin & AC/DC Tribute

The Red Stars bring a live tribute to Led Zeppelin and AC/DC to The Pearl, performing classics including “Whole Lotta Love,” “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” “Highway to Hell,” “Back in Black” and...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

Randomer

Randomer is a London producer and DJ who's been weaving together techno, electro, UK bass and warehouse sounds into tough, stripped-back and percussive tracks with huge drums and just enough...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Reactor

DJ Tay James (Hip Hop, Open Format, Pop)

DJ Tay James is Justin Bieber's official DJ and has been working with the Biebs since 2009. As for his DJ set at INS club HUSH, expect hip-hop-heavy open format, with R&B, pop, Baltimore club, and...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Hush (INS)

A-Tweed (Left-Field House/Electro/Dub)

A-Tweed is a quite prolific Italian producer making quirky, fun house with album titles like "Should I Offend Someone?" and song names like "A Clockwork Lime". The production quality is serious...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Wigwam

SYSTEM with Frazi.er (Techno, Disco, Club)

Promoter/former-club SYSTEM is back with another three-room party at that huge theater/e-sports arena at 505 Wulumuqi Lu on Sept 18. Main room is techno with Frazi.er headlining, disco in the...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ SmSh Territory

Nova Events Presents: Beyond Skyline Rooftop Party

BEYOND SKYLINE is a rooftop party at SKY Bar on the 47th floor of Hyatt Regency Shanghai, with panoramic views of the Shanghai skyline. DJs play throughout the night, with a rooftop setting...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ SKY BAR (Hyatt Regency Hotel) - Global Harbour

From ¥ 128

2026-09-19

Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Throughout history, rivalries have sparked heated battles: Jets vs Sharks, Greasers v. Socs, Rockers vs Mods, Warriors vs every gang in NYC and now, The Pearl is hosting a clash of modern-day...

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

tourist with Dinamarca (Club, Reggaeton, Trance, Bass)

Dinamarca is a Chilean-Swedish producer and DJ whose music pulls from Latin club rhythms, trance, ambient and emotional electronic music. A co-founder of Staycore, he’s known for dreamy,...

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 @ Heim

2026-09-20

Divas Live - Pop Queens Unite

Glitter, high notes, and unapologetic pop dominance—Divas Live is back at The Pearl, serving a night of vocal fireworks and unstoppable girl-power anthems. The electrifying Red Stars band and...

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 60

2026-09-23

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...

Aug 26, Sep 23 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Every Wednesday, Skyline Dome hosts a disco-inspired rooftop night featuring disco and funk-influenced music from DJ Rain, cocktails, and views overlooking the Bund skyline. The evening combines...

Wednesdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

2026-09-24

Reactor Grand Opening (Techno, Club, Bass)

C-Park club Reactor has their grand opening party across two days, with Columbian DJ/producer RUIZ OSC1 headlining Thursday night, experimental producer Skip Sket headlining Friday night, and about...

on Sep 24 and Sep 25, 2026 @ Reactor

VACUUM x SYSTEM: Ma Haiping "Velocity Unlocked" EP Release (Techno)

OG Shanghai techno producer and DJ Ma Haiping aka MHP celebrates the release of his new EP, "Velocity Unlocked", on the pioneering UK techno label Molecular Recordings, which has been in the game...

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 @ SmSh Territory

HWA (Techno)

HWA, formerly known as Elvis T, is a Taipei-born DJ, producer and OG of China’s techno scene. Active since the late ’90s, he co-founded Beijing institutions Acupuncture Records and Lantern, helped...

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 @ Potent Club

Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Every Thursday, Skyline Dome hosts a rooftop night featuring house and disco music from DJ Rain and DJ Stefano, skyline views, cocktails, and a social atmosphere overlooking the Bund waterfront....

Thursdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

Coulou (Live Ambient/Jazz/Left-Field)

COULOU is a US producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist making dreamy, slightly weird music somewhere between ambient, jazz, psychedelia and left-field beats. A lifelong piano and trumpet player, his...

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 @ Wigwam

Honey by Sugar House (R&B, Hip Hop)

Honey, the club night powered by Sugar House, returns to the new Candyshop lounge near IAPM. Expect hip hop, R&B, afrobeats, edits, and good vibes from DJs Dirty Dishes, MMQ, and Muscle Lee.

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 @ Candyshop

2026-09-25

Notyuting (Ghettotech, Hard Bounce, Breaks)

Notyuting is a Saigon-based DJ, producer and multidisciplinary artist known for high-energy sets that bounce between trance, techno, ghettotech, hard bounce, breakbeats and weirder experimental...

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 @ Dirty House (INS)

DJ Bobby Delta (Hip Hop, R&B, Edits)

DJ Bobby is Bobby D, a French-Vietnamese DJ and one of the original co-founders of the club and record label Piu Piu in Saigon. He’s been part of Piu Piu since its early days, alongside Scarry...

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 @ Hush (INS)

Ruff & Tuff (Reggae, Dancehall, Jungle)

One of China's finest reggae/dancehall MC's/selectors, Jado, hosts another of his Ruff & Tuff nights at this timeless basement bar in Changning. This one is a mid-autumn festival ting. Music is all...

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 @ C's

2026-09-26

Britney Spears and 2000s Divas

Experience a blast from the past with The Pearl's Red Stars as they pay homage to the unforgettable era of 2000s pop music, featuring the iconic hits of Britney Spears and other chart-topping...

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

Zombies in Miami (House, Techno)

Zombies in Miami are Mexican duo Cani and Jenouise, making synth-heavy house and techno with plenty of disco, Balearic and Italo drama mixed in. They’ve released on Running Back, Permanent...

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 @ Potent Club

2026-09-29

Yonti (Techno)

Berlin/Lisbon based DJ Yonti came up through his hometown Tel Aviv's underground before becoming one of its key DJs and party curators. His techno is driving, hypnotic and sexy, built around tight...

Tue, Sep 29, 2026 @ Potent Club

2026-09-30

80’s Hair Metal Night - Tribute to Guns N Roses

Get ready for a blast from the past with The Pearl's "80's Hair Metal Night" featuring The Red Stars Band. Revel in a night filled with the electrifying energy of 80s hair metal, highlighting hits...

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

Heim Invites: Ouri (House, Bass, Club)

Ouri is a Montreal-based producer, composer, cellist and DJ blending electronic music with R&B, ambient textures and her classical background. Depending on the track, her music can be intimate or...

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ Heim

SHFT: Made It Dance w/TOKiMONSTA (Beats, Bass, House, Hip Hop)

OG promoter SHFT, who brought Travis Scott, Ella Mai, Tinashe, and many many more to China, return to the place they started – THE CLUB. This is the first edition of their new party, MADE IT DANCE,...

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ Reactor

Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Every Wednesday, Skyline Dome hosts a disco-inspired rooftop night featuring disco and funk-influenced music from DJ Rain, cocktails, and views overlooking the Bund skyline. The evening combines...

Wednesdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

The Devil's Dancers (Post-Punk, Darkwave, EBM, Indie)

DJ Velvet Robot brings Post-punk,Cold Wave, Dark Wave, EBM, Shoegaze, and Indie Rock from the 80s to the present to this punk rock dive bar in C-Park. Raw rock elements and soul-devouring...

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ Specters (C·PARK)

2026-10-01

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...

Thu, Oct 1, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Every Thursday, Skyline Dome hosts a rooftop night featuring house and disco music from DJ Rain and DJ Stefano, skyline views, cocktails, and a social atmosphere overlooking the Bund waterfront....

Thursdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

2026-10-02

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...

Aug 28, Oct 2 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

2026-10-03

Coldpearl - Coldplay Tribute Concert

The Pearl’s Red Stars bring you ColdPearl—an electrifying Coldplay tribute show that’s all about immersive spectacle. Get ready for a night of Coldplay’s biggest hits, stunning visuals, and...

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

2026-10-04

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...

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

Ongoing

Eros Happy Hour

Changle Lu bar Eros has a happy hour six nights a week. From 6-9pm on Tue-Sun, they've got special prices on select drinks. Ideal for after-work drinks, sunset cocktails on the terrace, and...

Daily except Mon @ Eros

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)

25rmb Pints All Night Long

Punk rock dive bar Specters in C-Park has 25rmb pints of Asahi all night long every Tuesday night, plus free pool and foosball and many strains and cousins of rock and punk on the stereo. Solid!

Tuesdays @ Specters (C·PARK)

30rmb Aperol Spritz Night

Every Friday night, only at their Shankang Li shop, Homeslice slings Aperol Spritzes for 30rmb a pop, all night long. This only exception is this one doesn't work on public holidays.

Fridays @ Homeslice Kitchen (Shankang Li)

Italo Disco - Shanghai's Italian Rooftop Disco Experience

Skyline Dome transforms every Friday into a rooftop night inspired by the golden age of Italian nightlife, featuring Italo Disco classics, Nu Disco grooves, and uplifting house music. Set against...

Fridays until Sep 16 @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

Fellas Friday Funky Night

Every Friday, The Fellas Terrace turns its rooftop into a 70s-inspired dance floor from 10pm to midnight, with disco and funk on the soundtrack and the Bund skyline in the background. The night...

Fridays until Sep 30 @ The Fellas

House Affair Saturdays

Saturdays at The Fellas Terrace are about winding down after the week with House Affair on the rooftop, playing uplifting house music from 10pm to midnight. The night usually starts out easy and...

Saturdays until Sep 30 @ The Fellas

Golden Sunset - Shanghai's Most Beautiful Golden Hour Above The Bund

Every Sunday, Skyline Dome Rooftop Lounge offers a chance to watch the sunset over the Huangpu River from one of the Bund’s rooftop venues. Starting from 5:30pm, guests can enjoy panoramic views of...

Sundays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

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

ALTER. Pavilion presents: GARDEN OF MISFITS at Yuyuan

New Writing Supermarket: 2m² "Children's Palace"

TOOKOO, Twinkle Star, Diels-Alder, MissingWishes

BlueLiquid, pewf

We The North Link Up (Dancehall, Reggae)

Space Panda Presents: Horizon Rooftop Party ft. NOVECENTO (IT)

Nova Events Presents: Flair Sunset Sessions Sundara – Rituals of Tulum

Outdoor Live Music by Nemanja

White Party

White Party | A Night in White Above the Bund

The Pearl Presents Brit-Night

New Writing Supermarket: 2m² "Children's Palace"

Sunday Listening: A Classic Night of 4AD

lacuna w/Sam Tbd (Deep techno and house)

Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Monsters of Rock – Led Zeppelin & AC/DC Tribute

Randomer

DJ Tay James (Hip Hop, Open Format, Pop)

A-Tweed (Left-Field House/Electro/Dub)

SYSTEM with Frazi.er (Techno, Disco, Club)

Nova Events Presents: Beyond Skyline Rooftop Party

Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

tourist with Dinamarca (Club, Reggaeton, Trance, Bass)

Divas Live - Pop Queens Unite

90's Alt-Rock Concert

Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Reactor Grand Opening (Techno, Club, Bass)

VACUUM x SYSTEM: Ma Haiping "Velocity Unlocked" EP Release (Techno)

HWA (Techno)

Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Coulou (Live Ambient/Jazz/Left-Field)

Honey by Sugar House (R&B, Hip Hop)

Notyuting (Ghettotech, Hard Bounce, Breaks)

DJ Bobby Delta (Hip Hop, R&B, Edits)

Ruff & Tuff (Reggae, Dancehall, Jungle)

Britney Spears and 2000s Divas

Zombies in Miami (House, Techno)

Yonti (Techno)

80’s Hair Metal Night - Tribute to Guns N Roses

Heim Invites: Ouri (House, Bass, Club)

SHFT: Made It Dance w/TOKiMONSTA (Beats, Bass, House, Hip Hop)

Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

The Devil's Dancers (Post-Punk, Darkwave, EBM, Indie)

British Invasion: Queen Tribute Concert

Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Coldpearl - Coldplay Tribute Concert

Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

Eros Happy Hour

Weekly Jam Night

25rmb Pints All Night Long

30rmb Aperol Spritz Night

Italo Disco - Shanghai's Italian Rooftop Disco Experience

Fellas Friday Funky Night

House Affair Saturdays

Golden Sunset - Shanghai's Most Beautiful Golden Hour Above The Bund

Quiz Night

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