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Live music in Shanghai falls roughly into two categories - jazz, or punk/rock music.

Zhi Jiang Dream Factory

Address:

No.28B Building 4, Yuyao Rd, inside Tong Le Fang

 

余姚路68号,同乐坊内,近西康路

Phone:

52135226
 
Zhi Jiang Dream Factory is a a live music / theater warehouse used by locally-based promoters to put on larger shows. More well-known Chinese and foreign bands usually headline the shows, although the Dream Factory has played host to larger bills wi..

Yuyintang

Address:

1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu

 

延安西路1731号(凯旋路)天山公园小白楼

Phone:

5237 8662
 
Yuyintang is one of the oldest underground live music houses in Shanghai, and has become a staple in the city. Featuring regular gigs every weekend, it brings in underground rock acts both worldwide and local.

Windows Underground

Address:

698 Nanjing West Lu, near Wujiang Lu

 

南京西路698号, 近吴江路,地铁2号线南京西路站

Phone:

 
Windows Underground is the newest, nicest, and largest live music venue to open up in recent memory in Shanghai, and hosts the gamut of Chinese up-and-coming rock bands every weekend. The basement club usually host a big show on Saturday, featuring ..

Niche Bar

Address:

2F, 88 Henan Zhong Road, Westin Hotel

 

河南中路88号2楼,威斯汀大酒店内,近广东路

Phone:

6335 1888 x 7342
 
This 1930's venue is a stylish kickback to old-Shanghai. Enjoy their Wednesday night tribute to classic Shanghai style with old films, jazz and wine. Offers classic cocktails, wine, caviar and cigars to go along with French appetizers.

The Shelter

Address:

5 Yongfu Lu, near Fuxing Xi Lu

 

永福路5号,近复兴西路

Phone:

6437 0400
 
The newest addition to Shanghai's alternative clubbing scene, The Shelter is a no-frills basement club offering up the cornerstones of a great night out: cheap drinks, great atmosphere, and creative music. Large dance floor for bigger events and a gr..

Two Cities Gallery

Address:

2F, Bldg 0, 50 Moganshan Lu

 

莫干山路50号零号楼二楼

Phone:

5252 1518
 
The name of this gallery is based on the Dickensian notion that contained within every city is a beautiful side and a dark side. Two Cities is one of the few galleries on Moganshan (and in China) promoting modern 3-dimensional contemporary art such a..

House of Blues and Jazz

Address:

60 Fuzhou Lu, near the Bund

 

福州路60号,近外滩

Phone:

6323 2779
 
The House of blues and jazz new location by the Bund is a definite upgrade from the Maoming Lu spot. The two story interior inviting combination of refurbished dark wood paneling, swanky, smoke-filled bar with a bit of light shed onto the stage by co..

Flying Elephant Restaurant

Address:

3F, The Bund Hotel, 525 Guangdong Lu

 

广东路525号金外滩宾馆3楼

Phone:

6351 0797, 6352 2000 x 8365
 
Possibly the only Russian restaurant in the city, the Flying Elephant has been bringing Shanghailanders borscht for many a year. Decor is simple, but the experience is made truly authentic by the live Russian band performing nightly. This crew of mus..

Jazz 37

Address:

37F, 500 Weihai Road, The Four Seasons Hotel

 

威海路500号四季酒店37楼,近石门一路

Phone:

6256 8888 x 1720
 
Perched in the 37th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel this Jazz bar offers a good selection of cocktails and reasonable wine list. Their helpful staff and beautiful views of the city offer a nice setting to sit and enjoy the music.
(5 Reviews)

Abbey Road

Address:

45 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu

 

岳阳路45号,东平路口

Phone:

6431 6787
 
Named after that little street those wacky Beatles trotted across, Abbey Road has become one of the most popular summer venues in Shanghai. With patio seating, cheap beer on tap and lots of (at times unfortunate) classic rock, this bar/restaurant is ..

LOgO

Address:

13 Xingfu Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu

 

幸福路13号,近法华镇路

Phone:

6281 5646
 
LOgO bar is a mainstay of Shanghai's alternative music scene whether it be punk rock, electronic, techno, or roots. Featuring independently promoted events almost every night of the week, and a perennially packed house for live music on most Saturda..

JZ

Address:

46 Fuxing Lu, near Yongfu Lu

 

复兴路46号, 近永福路

Phone:

6431 0169
 
JZ Club offers its patrons a little flavor of "old Shanghai." Dark and smoky with red lamps and quality jazz, the club packs 'em in on the weekends, so get there early. There is a large rooftop patio that not many know about - unfortunately sitting t..

Shanghai Oriental Arts Center

Address:

425 Dingxiang Lu, near Century Blvd

 

上海东方艺术中心, 浦东新区丁香路425号

Phone:

5109 5091
 
French Architect Paul Andreu's 40,000 sqm blossoming five-petal flower constructed from glass, wood and steel is a new Pudong landmark for concerts and classical performances. Each petal marks a separate space: entrance hall, performance hall, concer..

Bar Hulu

Address:

2F, 500 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, near Ningbo Lu

 

500号2裸中山东一路

Phone:

5708 7889
 
Formerly Mundo Latino, Bar Hulu is one of the newer upscale nightclubs in the Bund area, and is a great open-air location for summer partying. Their patio overlooks the OPTV Tower and they've got a sizable dance floor for late night reveling. In ter..
(14 Reviews)

Malone's

Address:

255 Tongren Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu

 

铜仁路255号, 近南京西路, 波特曼酒店旁

Phone:

6247 2400
 
Described as an 'American Cafe', Malone's is home to the most extensive burger menu in the city. Smack in the middle of Tongren Lu just around the corner from the Shanghai Center, Malone's is usually packed with expats and the out of town business cr..
(0 Reviews)

Coconut Bar

Address:

No. 12, Thumb Plaza, 199 Fangdian Lu, Yangguo Zhong Lu

 

上海市浦东新区芳甸路199弄12号

Phone:

5033 9879
 
Coconut bar is a small and relaxed venue located on the ground floor of Thumb Plaza in Pudong. It's one of the few places in town to serve New Zealand's Stienlarger, and what's more, ALL the food available is only 29rmb. With a live band playing some..

Live Bar

Address:

721 Kunming Lu, Yangpu District, near Tongbei Lu

 

杨浦区昆明路721号,近通北路

Phone:

2833 6764
 
A staple of the live music scene in Shanghai, Live Bar hosts punk, metal, and rock shows featuring local and domestic Chinese touring bands. Although the venue is pretty far from the city center (around 35rmb in cab fare), Live Bar is consistent is ..

Cotton Club

Address:

1416 Huaihai Zhong Road

 

淮海中路1416号,近复兴路

Phone:

6437 7110
 
A Shanghai staple, Cotton Club has live performances every night of the week. It's a classic, dark and smoky jazz atmosphere. Expect audience/performer interaction.
(11 Reviews)

Mediterraneo Restaurant and Bar

Address:

1317 Wuding Xi Lu, near Jiangsu Lu

 

武定西路1317号

Phone:

5238 9633 / 9533
 
(1 Reviews)

CJW (Xintiandi)

Address:

House 2, Xintiandi, Lane 123 Xinyie Lu, near Madang Lu

 

新天地兴业路123弄2号4单元, 近马当路

Phone:

6385 6677
 

021 Bar

Address:

2F, 2893 Yang Shu Pu Road, North Bund Commerical Centre.

 


Phone:

1391 801 5880
 

Backroom

Address:

5F, Shanghai Art Museum, Nanjing Xi Lu

 

南京西路上海美术馆5楼,近黄陂南路

Phone:

6327 2221
 

168 The Melting Pot (Pudong)

Address:

Shanghai Legend center, No. 635, Bibo Lu ZhangJiang, Pudong

 


Phone:

021 - 50273527
 

Kento's Live House

Address:

New Factories, 3/F, 34 Yuyao Lu, near Xikang Lu, Jing An

 

健斗音乐酒吧餐厅同乐坊 余姚路34号 3楼 近西康路

Phone:

5213 5557
 
     
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