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Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Daily except Mon, Tue & Wed at MIFA 1862

[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

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

Peking Opera: Farewell My Concubine

Peking Opera: Farewell My Concubine

Fri, Dec 18, 2026 at Wanping Theater

Fight VGM Fight — International Professional Wrestling Exchange Tournament

Fight VGM Fight — International Professional Wrestling Exchange Tournament

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 at 36 Space

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

Daily until Dec 27 at Grand Theatre

Moby Dick by Robert Wilson & Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

Moby Dick by Robert Wilson & Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

From Oct 23 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

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

Daily except Mon at Shanghai Circus World

Saigon Soul Revival (VIET), Peach Illusion

Saigon Soul Revival (VIET), Peach Illusion

@ Yuyintown Cube

Zhu Mang Quartet: Monk Tribute

Zhu Mang Quartet: Monk Tribute

@ Jazz at Lincoln Center

Anoushka Shankar in Concert

Anoushka Shankar in Concert

Walking Down Basin Street – A New Orleans Jazz Tribute

Walking Down Basin Street – A New Orleans Jazz Tribute

Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen Tribute Concert

Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen Tribute Concert

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

SY3 | 梦游 Sleepwalker Tour (Cantopop, R&B, Dreamy...

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

Doop Opening Party: Soft Opening, Hard Feelings...

Volt Dimension pres. Casa Isla @andhim

Volt Dimension pres. Casa Isla @andhim

@ Bellagio Shanghai

Nova Events Presents: Beyond Tomorrow Party

Nova Events Presents: Beyond Tomorrow Party

@ Jinmao Skywalk

Love Bang Presents: The Woods (Dark Dance Music, Witch House, Goth)

Love Bang Presents: The Woods (Dark Dance Music,...

@ Specters (C·PARK)

Tiny Time, 1000 Failures, whydid, Burley Quay

Tiny Time, 1000 Failures, whydid, Burley Quay

@ Mosh Space Live House

Prune Deer

Prune Deer

@ Yuyintown Cube

Back to 80's Party

Back to 80's Party

Tengguang Agency, Nerve Passenger, no channel,but…, Boarding Gate, Autistic Radio, A Journey into Fantasy

Tengguang Agency, Nerve Passenger, no channel,but…,...

shye, Cigar Shoujo

shye, Cigar Shoujo

@ Coven by Cave

OUTSIDER – Extreme Contemporary Dance & Acrobatics

OUTSIDER – Extreme Contemporary Dance & Acrobatics

My Fierce Ignorant Step – Minimalist Contemporary Dance

My Fierce Ignorant Step – Minimalist Contemporary Dance

Oct 16 and Oct 17

@ Grand Theatre

German Language Theatre - Dorian

German Language Theatre - Dorian

@ Theatre YOUNG

Contemporary Dance Performance: Exit Above - After The Tempest

Contemporary Dance Performance: Exit Above - After...

Oct 17 and Oct 18

@ International Dance Center

Contemporary Dance: Rosas danst Rosas

Contemporary Dance: Rosas danst Rosas

Oct 21 and Oct 22

@ International Dance Center

Paradox Museum

Paradox Museum

@ Paradox Museum

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk and Observation Deck

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk and Observation Deck

@ Jinmao Skywalk

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Daily except Mon, Tue & Wed

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

Daily except Mon

Maker Faire Shanghai 2026

Maker Faire Shanghai 2026

Oct 31 and Nov 1

Once Upon a World - Creative Physical Theatre

Once Upon a World - Creative Physical Theatre

Oct 24 and Oct 25

Alice and the Wonderland Adventure

Alice and the Wonderland Adventure

20000 Leagues Under the Sea

20000 Leagues Under the Sea

@ West Bund Theatre

Children's Theatre: La SuperCasalinga - Super Nanny

Children's Theatre: La SuperCasalinga - Super Nanny

Nov 21 and Nov 22

@ Showay Arts Space for Families

The Pearl Presents Julius Frack: Live Magic & Illusion

The Pearl Presents Julius Frack: Live Magic & Illusion

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)

Broadway Original Musical: Kinky Boots

Broadway Original Musical: Kinky Boots

@ West Bund Theatre

Russian Language Theatre: Pushkin Tales

Russian Language Theatre: Pushkin Tales

Nov 14 and Nov 15

HD Screening: Opera - La Traviata

HD Screening: Opera - La Traviata

Sep 26-27, Oct 18

@ Wanping Theater

Russian Language Theatre: Amadeus

Russian Language Theatre: Amadeus

Nov 11 and Nov 12

Peking Opera: Xi Shi — The Legendary Beauty

Peking Opera: Xi Shi — The Legendary Beauty

@ Wanping Theater

Beerkraze Craft Beer Festival

Beerkraze Craft Beer Festival

Oct 16-18, 23-25

@ Crystal Bridge

Besserat de Bellefon Champagne Dinner at YongFoo Élite

Besserat de Bellefon Champagne Dinner at YongFoo Élite

@ Yongfoo Elite

Biyun Beer Festival 2026

Biyun Beer Festival 2026

@ 600 Lantian Road, Biyun, Pudong

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

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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