Just like that – half the month, gone.

Gone in a flash of KTVs, Didis, C-Park, bread that smelled really good, broken Hello Bikes, Jinqiang Niurou Mian, Resident Evil, and some fight that almost popped off but people were just talkin shit. No regrets. Here's what's next.

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.

DMX Krew Live (Electro, Techno)

Tomorrow @ Reactor

OG electro producer and DJ, DMX Krew, plays a live set for promoter Antigen here in the biggest club in C-Park (maybe in China?), with support from SVBKVLT artists 33EMYBW and Gooooose plus some of the city's most reliable DJs, Zean and Jula Issa. DMX Krew is super fresh and recommended if you're into electro and sounds that make you wanna start poppin and lockin out on the floor.

Doop Opening Party: Soft Opening, Hard Feelings (House, Techno, Bass, Club)

Tomorrow @ Doop

Exit is out, Doop is in. They're opening this weekend with a huge lineup of good DJs playing b2b: Feiyi vs. Illsee, Chuan vs. Knopha, Eva1nsss vs. Gouachi, and DJ EBP vs. SpaceReturn. yeah man – back in the Xingfu Lu basement, bbq next door...

SY3 | 梦游 Sleepwalker Tour (Cantopop, R&B, Dreamy Dance Music Live)

Tomorrow @ Wigwam

SY3 (pronounced “sigh”) are an LA-based Chinese-American trio mixing Cantopop, R&B and dreamy dance music, with inspiration from Hong Kong New Wave cinema and Y2K films like Suzhou River and Made in Hong Kong. They’re touring in support of their latest album, 梦游 Sleepwalker, which is out on the excellent label, Music From Memory, which has also released music from Yusu and Dam Funk. Support from Endy, Xiao Laba, and Coil Sprite (live). Sounds good.

Crush Wine Festival Opening Weekend at Heimliday

From Oct 16 until Oct 18 @ Green Station

CRUSH wine festival meets Heim's Heimliday day-party to take over Green Station for a three-day holiday weekend full of Chinese wine, food, vintage markets, lawn sessions, and day-to-night DJs, including late-night club situations in Heim. Starts at 2pm each day and free-flow wine starts at 98rmb (available via Social Supply's WeChat). The nightmode afterparties at Heim are ticketed, and features guest techno DJ Solma on Friday night. Free flow wine is 98rmb pre-sale or 58rmb on-site per day from 2-8pm.

Ottoman Grüw (EBM, Techno, Electropunk)

Tomorrow @ Abyss Club

Belgian producer Ottoman Grüw makes music with ominous atmospheres and rhythms that sit somewhere between EBM, Techno, Electropunk and Ambient, with vocals throughout. Kind of like a darker, heavier version of The Hacker. Strong local support from LoD, K6V, Guso, and Peyötl.

Caffè Yaya Grand Opening

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 @ Caffé Yaya

The latest spot in the Yaya's/Nono's empire, a cafe on Wuding Lu specializing in affogato, spaghetti, and aperitivo, opens grandly this Saturday, with a jazz band playing sets from noon until four, followed by an aperitivo party with DJ Zheng from 4-8pm. Free entry.

19Hz: 140 Dubstep Jungle

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 @ Yuyintown Basement

The 19Hz crew are back with another bass music party, this time focusing more on 140bpm sounds but also getting into some DnB and Jungle with a live MC – the one and only Jado. TIckets are a mere 50rmb including one drink. Solid!

Bonus: Looking ahead, here's one for your mid-week immersive clubbing adventures next Wednesday.

lacuna w/Sam Tbd (Deep Techno and House)

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 @ Heim

One of Shanghai's favorite DJs, Sam Tbd (fka Mau Mau), brings back his lacuna party, which is an early night deeper and headier house and techno music Tuesday dance party from 8pm-12am sharp, with non-alcoholic drink specials, and lots of smoke machine. "Dance to the end and be in bed by one". Music by Sam Tbd all night. Recommended.