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Live music in Shanghai falls roughly into two categories - jazz, or punk/rock music.
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..
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.
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
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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 ..
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.
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..
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..
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..
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..
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.
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 ..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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 ..
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.
Address:
1317 Wuding Xi Lu,
near Jiangsu Lu
武定西路1317号
Phone:
5238 9633 / 9533
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
Address:
2F, 2893 Yang Shu Pu Road, North Bund Commerical Centre.
Phone:
1391 801 5880
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
Address:
Shanghai Legend center, No. 635, Bibo Lu ZhangJiang, Pudong
Phone:
021 - 50273527
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