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This is our weekly, human-curated shortlist of what's on in Shanghai this weekend. As always, hit up smartshanghai.com/events/nightlife for much more. Listing events is free - hit us up if you've got something planned.
Weathered Together (House Music)
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 @ Heim
Some fierce house music all night long from an all-star lineup from Shanghai and beyond, including the return of And I Stay who hasn't played a Shanghai dancefloor or bathhouse in a minute. Lineup: And I Stay, Bluecaaat, Floating, and Butterfly. Recommended.
Hot Latin Night (New Writing Supermarket x La Social)
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 @ 889 GLO
Two venues, one ticket, one night. DIY art/theater group New Writing Supermarket is teaming up with La Social for a whole night that starts with a potluck, live music, activities like TCM pulse reading, drinks from Cuba and Spain, and KTV at their venue in 889 Plaza and then moves to Latin club La Social at midnight and goes late. New Writing Supermarket events are always mad fun and unexpected. Ticket is 88rmb per person, available on their WeChat: 新写作超市
Yeti Soundsystem w/Lefto Early Bird (House, Bass, Hip Hop)
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 @ Doop
Excellent Friday night bookings at new Xingfu Lu club Doop as long-running label/promoter Yeti brings in influential Belgian DJ/radio host Lefto Early Bird to headline the night. For over 1,000 episodes, his weekly Kiosk Radio show has been a constant source of vital new music and gems from the past across numerous genres, from bass and club to hip hop, jazz, and beyond, played with skill and finesse. He's joined by Arthur Yeti b2b Tom Yeti, Kilo Vee, 61H (live), Haaizey, and Cho Room (b2b). SOLID.
Pulse Seven-Year Anniversary w/Buckshot (Live Hip Hop, Bass, Trap)
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 @ Reactor
Promoter Pulse celebrates seven years in the game with a big lineup across two-floors of this C-Park Club. Headlining the night is Irish rapper Buckshot, who came up with US horrorcore/blown-out-trap outfit Haunted Mound before he started collaborating with fakemink. It's kinda like, The Hills Have Eyes meets Salem meets Chief Keef type shi, and he's joined by fellow Haunted Mound artist Oscar 18. The night also features Chinese rap pioneer Bloodz Boi performing live, and like eight other DJs. Strong lineup. Details on the poster.
Grumpy Dog Pop-Up at The Drinkery
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 @ The Drinkery (Wuding Lu)
Grumpy Dog makes some really decent hot dogs and sides, and they're taking over The Drinkery on Wuding Lu for an afternoon pop-up on November 7. This one starts off at 3pm with drinks, food, music, and DJ sets from Feunard, Kepler, Ragboy, and Don Na taking turns behind the decks throughout the day.
Bass Master Lab - 19Hz x DJLOW (Drum & Bass)
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 @ Yuyintown Cube
One for the DNB heads. Bass Master Lab is 19Hz’s new international DNB series, bringing together OGs from underground scenes around the globe. This time the guest is DJLow, who's been active since the late 1990s, building Malaysia’s bass scene as a DJ, promoter and label founder. Through Loops Collective and Take Off Records, he has supported local talent and hosted international heavyweights including Andy C, Goldie, Black Sun Empire and Alix Perez. His sets blend DNB classics with upfront cuts, and he's played sets for dance floors across Asia, Australia and Europe. Support from Siesta, Correcto, and resident Kalapas.
House of Zup: Club Meets Kitchen (House, Disco, Bass)
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 @ Zup Pizza Bar
November is here and the daytime party at this Jing'an pizza bar is stilllll goin' strong. Same story as always: six DJs playing sets, pizza by the slice and whole pie, and beers and spritzes gettin drank on the sidewalk and in the venue. Always a good vibe and always free entry. Lineup on the flyer.