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25 days ago

游山YOUSHAN Festival is Bringing House & Techno to a Secret Forest in Hebei July 17-19

So originally, we planned this article as a guide to three electronic music festivals happening...

1 month ago

The Shanghai Clubbing Guide: July 2026

SUMMERTIMMMMME!

2 months ago

The Shanghai Clubbing Guide: June 2026

Your monthly dance resource resource. New Cedar club, Gully Riddim Anniversary, drum and bass in...

2 months ago

New Drinks, May 2026: Skyline Dome, Juanito’s 2, Sodam, Good Good Beer House

This month… four places in one night: a Bund rooftop, a Filipino dive bar, a rice-cocktails...

2 months ago

Camping/Electronic Music Festival, Shuangda, Happens May 29-31 near Ningbo

Here's one for fans of camping in raw nature, electronic music, workshops, and experimental...

3 months ago

The Shanghai Clubbing Guide: May 2026

Your monthly dance resource. Jeff Mills, warehouse parties, C-Park vs. INS, and lots more.

3 months ago

JZ Spring Festival Takes Over West Bund April 30-May 5

Shanghai's longest running jazz festival returns this May holiday.

5 months ago

The Shanghai Jazz Guide — March 2026

Immerse yourself in Shanghai’s bustling ever-evolving jazz scene.

5 months ago

Race Week Vibes at FLAIR: 3 Nights of DJ Parties, Drinks & Bund Views

Book your tickets in advance at SmartShanghai here: Race Week Vibes at FLAIR: 3 Nights of DJ...

5 months ago

Is Shanghai Nightlife Dead? Reddit Has Thoughts

A Reddit thread titled "After 10 years, clubbing in Shanghai hasn't changed much" sparked a...

7 months ago

NYE In Shanghai: Two Parties Worth The Plan (Plus Free Tickets)

It's not too late to join 2 of the hottest parties in town.

7 months ago

YUYINTOWN Launches with Specters 3.0 and Two New Music Venues

YUYINTOWN has arrived! The new project from the Yuyintang team has been putting in the final...

7 months ago

FAQ: New Year's Eve in Shanghai

Where to go (and not), what to expect, and how not to totally mess up your NYE plans in Shanghai

10 months ago

Donnie Darko’s Shanghai House Party: Cult Movie, 80s Rave, Giant Rabbit.

A cult film rave with DJs, costumes, immersive art, and one very unsettling rabbit. This Saturday...

12 months ago

Paulaner Shanghai Oktoberfest: A Century-Old Munich Tradition

Experience Munich’s century-old Oktoberfest in Shanghai—beer, laughter, and Bavarian tradition...

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