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Fight VGM Fight — International Professional Wrestling Exchange Tournament

Fight VGM Fight — International Professional Wrestling Exchange Tournament

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 at 36 Space

Peking Opera: Farewell My Concubine

Peking Opera: Farewell My Concubine

Fri, Dec 18, 2026 at Wanping Theater

[Shanghai] The Vaccines 2026 Anniversary Tour

[Shanghai] The Vaccines 2026 Anniversary Tour

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at VAS est

Kings of Convenience — China Tour 2026

Kings of Convenience — China Tour 2026

Tue, Nov 24, 2026 at Star@ Culture Center

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

Daily except Mon at Shanghai Circus World

The Wooten Brothers – Jazz, Funk & Soul Live in Shanghai

The Wooten Brothers – Jazz, Funk & Soul Live in Shanghai

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at Echoland Shanghai

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Daily except Mon, Tue & Wed at MIFA 1862

Moby Dick by Robert Wilson & Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

Moby Dick by Robert Wilson & Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

Daily until Oct 25 at West Bund Theatre

Musical: Einstein – A Matter of Time

Musical: Einstein – A Matter of Time

From Dec 12 until Dec 20 at Shanghai Culture Square

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

Daily until Dec 27 at Grand Theatre

The Starry Nights by Martha Argerich, Maxim Vengerov, Steven Isserlis and Friends

The Starry Nights by Martha Argerich, Maxim...

Today & Tomorrow

Original Motion: Jazz Concert by Oleg Roschin Quartet

Original Motion: Jazz Concert by Oleg Roschin Quartet

@ Jazz at Lincoln Center

Foto Live - The American Clarinet: From Carmen to Gershwin | Nova Duet

Foto Live - The American Clarinet: From Carmen to...

Daniel Migliosi Quartet

Daniel Migliosi Quartet

@ JZ Club (Hengshan 8)

Pipo Romero Trio: Beyond the Acoustic Guitar

Pipo Romero Trio: Beyond the Acoustic Guitar

@ Jazz at Lincoln Center

VOID 19-Year Anniversary (Techno, Electro)

VOID 19-Year Anniversary (Techno, Electro)

System w/Cici, Saud, Handicam, More (Two-Stage Party with Techno, House, Disco + a Band)

System w/Cici, Saud, Handicam, More (Two-Stage Party...

@ Garage Never Sleeps

Space Panda Presents: Sunkissed Rooftop Season Closing Party ft. Alexey Sonar (Anjunabeats)

Space Panda Presents: Sunkissed Rooftop Season...

@ Fosun Foundation

Honey by Sugar House (R&B, Hip Hop, Afro)

Honey by Sugar House (R&B, Hip Hop, Afro)

Nova Events Presents: Nocturne (Shanghai After Dark) - Rooftop Season Closing Party

Nova Events Presents: Nocturne (Shanghai After Dark)...

@ Spago Shanghai

handycam, The Hospital, whetherday

handycam, The Hospital, whetherday

@ Yuyintown Basement

竟其未竟 - NumberBook w/DayJreAmeR (Art Discussion Panel, Live Electronic Music, Garden Party)

竟其未竟 - NumberBook w/DayJreAmeR (Art Discussion...

@ Keep It Quiet

Feng Weekend Rockstar Tour (Live Hip Hop)

Feng Weekend Rockstar Tour (Live Hip Hop)

Gou Mao & Band

Gou Mao & Band

@ Star@ Culture Center

Carhartt x BASTARD: Common Table w/Pu Poo Platter

Carhartt x BASTARD: Common Table w/Pu Poo Platter

Contemporary Dance and Aerial Performance: Contre-Nature

Contemporary Dance and Aerial Performance:...

Today & Tomorrow

@ International Dance Center

Creation - Pictures for Dorian

Creation - Pictures for Dorian

@ Theatre YOUNG

Contemporary Dance Performance: He Who Falls

Contemporary Dance Performance: He Who Falls

@ International Dance Center

Alice and the Wonderland Adventure

Alice and the Wonderland Adventure

Broadway Original Musical: Kinky Boots

Broadway Original Musical: Kinky Boots

@ West Bund Theatre

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

Daily except Mon

Paradox Museum

Paradox Museum

@ Paradox Museum

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Daily except Mon, Tue & Wed

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk and Observation Deck

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk and Observation Deck

@ Jinmao Skywalk

The Disappearing Pharaoh: VR Exploration of the Pyramid Builders' Mystery

The Disappearing Pharaoh: VR Exploration of the...

Once Upon a World - Creative Physical Theatre

Once Upon a World - Creative Physical Theatre

Today & Tomorrow

Maker Faire Shanghai 2026

Maker Faire Shanghai 2026

Oct 31 and Nov 1

20000 Leagues Under the Sea

20000 Leagues Under the Sea

@ West Bund Theatre

The Beatles and the British Invasion

The Beatles and the British Invasion

Pop Queens - Female Anthem Concert

Pop Queens - Female Anthem Concert

Tennis Class for Beginners (Xuhui)

Tennis Class for Beginners (Xuhui)

@ Tennisline International Tennis Academy (Xuhui)

Art for Toddlers (Ages 2–3) – Trial Class

Art for Toddlers (Ages 2–3) – Trial Class

Daily except Mon & Tue

@ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

Daily except Mon & Tue

@ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

Art for Teens (Ages 9–15) – Trial Class

Art for Teens (Ages 9–15) – Trial Class

Daily except Mon & Tue

@ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

Peking Opera: Farewell My Concubine

Peking Opera: Farewell My Concubine

@ Wanping Theater

Russian Language Theatre: Pushkin Tales

Russian Language Theatre: Pushkin Tales

Nov 14 and Nov 15

Peking Opera: Yutang Chun — The Story of Su San

Peking Opera: Yutang Chun — The Story of Su San

@ Wanping Theater

Peking Opera: Xi Shi — The Legendary Beauty

Peking Opera: Xi Shi — The Legendary Beauty

@ Wanping Theater

Russian Language Theatre: Amadeus

Russian Language Theatre: Amadeus

Nov 11 and Nov 12

[Cancelled] Beerkraze Craft Beer Festival

[Cancelled] Beerkraze Craft Beer Festival

Please note the event on Oct 23-25 has been cancelled

@ Crystal Bridge

Free Coffee For The First 15 People Daily

Free Coffee For The First 15 People Daily

Monday Buy-One-Get-One Slice Night

Monday Buy-One-Get-One Slice Night

@ Homeslice Kitchen (Shankang Li) and 2 more venues

Morton's Power Hour: 45rmb Drinks + Free Mini Burger

Morton's Power Hour: 45rmb Drinks + Free Mini Burger

@ Morton's (IFC)

All Nations Pay Homage — Xuyan Immersive Dining

All Nations Pay Homage — Xuyan Immersive Dining

Daily except Tue

@ Xu Yan (Wenshui Lu)

Fotografiska General Entrance Ticket

Fotografiska General Entrance Ticket

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

Daily except Mon

@ Shanghai Circus World

Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

@ Madame Tussaud's

Museum of Art Pudong General Ticket

Museum of Art Pudong General Ticket

Candor Cabaret Presents: The Second Chapter of Babylon — After Babylon

Candor Cabaret Presents: The Second Chapter of...

Daily except Mon & Tue

1-on-1 Personal Training Assessment for Rehab, Strength, and Body Shaping

1-on-1 Personal Training Assessment for Rehab,...

@ BC360 (Lifit & Wellness)

Jiahui Health Acupuncture or Tui Na Massage with 90% Off

Jiahui Health Acupuncture or Tui Na Massage with 90%...

@ Jiahui Health

Jiahui Health Professional Teeth Whitening

Jiahui Health Professional Teeth Whitening

@ Jiahui Health

SinoUnited Comprehensive Health Checkup Deals - Up to 80% Off

SinoUnited Comprehensive Health Checkup Deals - Up...

@ SinoUnited Health

Beauty Wish List — Up to 55% Off, Limited Time Deals

Beauty Wish List — Up to 55% Off, Limited Time Deals

@ RODEO Rejuvenation Center

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