Nightlife Articles

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2 days ago

The Heat List, Sept 17–20: Ridin' Round the Hoods

Some functions and situations for your weekend consideration.

10 days ago

Ladies’ Night, Sushi & Rooftop Drinks on the Bund

Put this in the group chat: free drinks for ladies every Thursday at Skyline Dome. Add house,...

15 days ago

The Shanghai Clubbing Guide: September 2026

Your monthly clubbing resource.

23 days ago

The Heat List, Aug 27-30: End of Summer is a Feeling

This week in club nights, day parties, and ultimate KTV fantasies.

30 days ago

Electronic Music, Played Live: China’s First All-Live Fest Hits Shanghai Aug 29

Live & Life is bringing synthesizers, drum machines, and actual real-time performance back to the...

31 days ago

New Drinks, August 2026: Alma Luna, Candyshop, VICE, Eros, Horse & Cow

New and new-ish places to drink plus some news about places to drink.

1 month ago

The Shanghai Clubbing Guide: August 2026

Club Lawson. Club Music. Club Life.

2 months 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...

2 months ago

The Shanghai Clubbing Guide: July 2026

SUMMERTIMMMMME!

3 months ago

The Shanghai Clubbing Guide: June 2026

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

3 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...

4 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...

4 months ago

The Shanghai Clubbing Guide: May 2026

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

5 months ago

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

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

6 months ago

The Shanghai Jazz Guide — March 2026

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

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