Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2025-03-13

Brilliant Night: A Concert of World-Class Musical Theatre Stars

Get ready for a spectacular night featuring some of the biggest stars from London’s West End and Broadway. The event includes...

From Mar 27 until Mar 30 @ West Bund Theatre

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Samajam: You Are A Performer 2

Samajam is a highly interactive family-friendly show that has taken North America by storm, now making its way to Shanghai....

Sat, Mar 15, 2025 @ Huangpu Theatre

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BISS Puxi Open Days

British International School of Shanghai (BISS for short) is part of the Nord-Anglia global education network, along with their...

Nov 14, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10 @ British International School Shanghai (Puxi)

2025-03-14

Suzhou Ballet Theatre: Remember Me Gala

Suzhou Ballet Theatre's Remember Me Gala offers an exciting blend of classic and contemporary ballet. Featuring George...

on Mar 28 and Mar 29, 2025 @ International Dance Center

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Gerard Schwarz & Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra

Legendary conductor Gerard Schwarz makes his long-awaited China debut with the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. With a career...

Fri, Mar 14, 2025 @ SHOAC

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2025-03-15

Trentemøller - Live in Shanghai 

Over the past two decades, Trentemøller has captivated live audiences with his unique soundscapes and unforgettable melodies....

Sun, Apr 13, 2025 @ Bandai Namco Dream Hall

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Samajam: You Are A Performer 2

Samajam is a highly interactive family-friendly show that has taken North America by storm, now making its way to Shanghai....

Sat, Mar 15, 2025 @ Huangpu Theatre

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Pahud's 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert in Shanghai

Celebrate 20 years of Emmanuel Pahud’s musical journey with Shanghai at this special anniversary concert. Joined by Berlin...

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 @ SHOAC

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Ongoing

My Shanghai Bilingual Hardcover Childrens Book

My Shanghai takes you on a wanderlust-fueled adventure through the city, from the earliest sunrise until city lights begin to...

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ My Shanghai
Erik Johansson: All We Have is Now by

Fotografiska Shanghai starts 2025 with All We Have is Now, a solo exhibition by Swedish artist Erik Johansson, opening January...

Daily except Mon until May 4 @ Fotografiska

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Dialogues with Turner: Evoking the Sublime

MAP, in collaboration with Tate, is proud to present this exhibition, offering an in-depth exploration of the artistic world of...

Daily until May 10 @ MAP
Borodin Quartet 80th Anniversary Concert

The legendary Borodin Quartet, founded in 1945 and celebrated as one of the world's most enduring chamber ensembles, returns to...

Sat, May 10, 2025 @ SHOAC

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Hardcover Collection Book 2023

The Shanghairen hardcover collection book showcases 83+ artworks. This new collection book published in May 2023, which...

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ The Shanghairen
Flask - Shanghai Good Times

Food-grade stainless steel flask with unique design by too hao, coming with funnel. Available to choose from 2 engraving...

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ {too hao}
Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

You can walk around the outside of the Jinmao Tower 340m above the streets below. Located on the 88th floor of one of...

Daily @ Jinmao Skywalk

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X Show Hangzhou

Dive into the enchanting world of the "X Show" at Hangzhou's X Theater, where storytelling meets cutting-edge technology for an...

Wed-Sun @ X Land of Fantasy (Hangzhou)

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Ox King - Poster

Silk Screen Print on heavy organic fine art paper. 5 colors.As part of our Zodiac series, the "Ox King" artwork offers more...

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ PLUSMINUS
BuddyDog Deals: Training, Boarding, and More

BuddyDog has amazing deals to keep your pets happy and healthy! Enjoy 1-on-1 daycare training with group socialization for just...

Daily @ BuddyDog Training & Boarding

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Huangpu River Cruises on Your Own Luxury Yacht

Book your own private yacht that seats up to 10 people for a one-hour cruise along Huangpu River. The fixed route of the cruise...

Daily @ Coal Harbour Yacht Club

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TSK Dental Care Package - Up to 90% off

TSK Dental, established in 2001, has grown to include ten high-quality clinics in Shanghai and Suzhou, offering advanced dental...

Daily @ TSK Dental

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Dance Drama: Wetman | Show in the Rain

Show In the Rain, a dynamic water-dance drama created by acclaimed Russian choreographer Rustam Nadyrshin in 2009, brings a...

Daily until Jan 23 @ MIFA 1862

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French Language Drama: La Cerisaie

French cinema legend Isabelle Huppert returns to Shanghai to star in The Cherry Orchard, a bold reimagining of Chekhov’s final...

From Apr 11 until Apr 13 @ Shanghai Culture Square

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This Will Destroy You China Tour 2025

New Noise is bringing This Will Destroy You, one of the world’s most influential post-rock bands, to China for a...

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 @ VAS Livehouse

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2025 Russian Glinka Boy Choir A Cappella Concert

Experience the stunning vocal power of the Glinka Boys Choir from Russia in an unforgettable A cappella concert. These talented...

Sat, Mar 22, 2025 @ SHOAC

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Sunset Table for 2 with Shanghai City Skyline View

Enjoy the sunset with drinks and a snack on the 120th floor of Shanghai's unique J Hotel. This special deal includes two...

Daily until 19 Mar @ Heavenly Jin

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Mogwai China Tour 2025

New Noise is excited to bring the iconic instrumental band Mogwai back to China for their highly anticipated 2025 tour. Mogwai...

Tue, Mar 18, 2025 @ Bandai Namco Dream Hall
Accidentally Wes Anderson

The exhibition combines film aesthetics, photographic art, and spatial design through multimedia formats, offering a...

Daily except Mon until Mar 16 @ Fosun Foundation
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder lands in Shanghai for an unmissable night of jazz at the West Bund Theatre. The Grammy-winning pianist and...

Sun, Mar 16, 2025 @ West Bund Theatre

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Ginger Root's Shinbangumi March Tour 2025

Ginger Root, the genre-blending project by Southern California’s Cameron Lew, returns with his highly anticipated 2024 album...

Mon, Mar 10, 2025 @ Bandai Namco Dream Hall

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Tenor Jonas Kaufmann in Recital

Jonas Kaufmann, the legendary tenor hailed as the “successor to Domingo,” will bring his only recital in mainland China to the...

Mon, Mar 10, 2025 @ Grand Theatre

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The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin

The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin is a delightful British children’s play that combines humor, creativity, and interaction....

From Mar 6 until Mar 9 @ Grand Theatre

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Prix Pictet: Human

Fotografiska Shanghai presents the Human cycle of the prestigious Prix Pictet from January 17 to March 9, 2025. Featuring works...

Daily until Mar 9 @ Fotografiska

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Wang Hanlin: Animal Capital

Fotografiska Shanghai presents Animal Capital, a solo exhibition by local artist Wang Hanlin, opening January 17, 2025. As an...

Daily except Mon until Mar 9 @ Fotografiska

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Slithering into Spring: A Celebration of the Year of the Snake

The Spring Festival is the oldest and most important traditional holiday of the Chinese nation, embodying concepts of peace,...

Daily except Mon & Sun until Mar 2 @ Shanghai Museum
Chopin 215th Anniversary Piano Recital by Alexander Romanovsky

Celebrate Chopin's 215th birthday with Italian piano virtuoso Alexander Romanovsky at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center. Known...

Sat, Mar 1, 2025 @ SHOAC

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Marina Abramović: Transforming Energy

After 36 years, Marina Abramović brings her first large-scale solo exhibition at a museum in China to the Modern Art Museum....

Daily except Mon until Feb 28 @ MAMSH
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SAGA City of Light - Immersive Walk-through Experience

SAGA: City of Light is Shanghai's latest interactive theater. With a performance area of over 12,000 square meters, it is the...

Jan 28,2025 @ SAGA City of Light

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SinoUnited Health Checkup Deals - Up to 80% Off

SinoUnited Health is offering exclusive discounts for SmartShanghai readers on a variety of health services. Get a FotoFinder...

Daily @ SinoUnited Health

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Swan Lake Performed By Shanghai Ballet

Shanghai Ballet’s acclaimed Swan Lake returns, bringing its breathtaking spectacle to the stage. Choreographed by Derek Deane,...

on Feb 18 and Feb 19, 2025 @ Grand Theatre

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The Infinite XR Immersive Space Experience

The INFINITE XR Immersive Space Experience, adapted from the Emmy Award-winning “Space Explorers: International Space Station...

Jan 24, 2025 @ New World Daimaru

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Yin Xiuzhen: Piercing the Sky

Born in Beijing in 1963, Yin Xiuzhen graduated from Capital Normal University in 1989 and currently lives and works in Beijing....

Daily except Mon until Feb 16 @ Power Station of Art
Résonances Art Déco: Paris Chic - Shanghai Moderne

Celebrating 60 years of China-France relations and a century of Art Deco, ART SHANGHAI: European National Treasure explores Art...

Daily until Feb 16 @ No. 1 Waitanyuan

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Elizaveta Porodina: Un/Masked

Elizaveta Porodina is a prominent fashion photographer known for her collaborations with brands like Dior and Chanel, as well...

Daily except Mon until Feb 16 @ Fotografiska

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Ballet Le Fantôme de l'Opéra Performed by Shanghai Ballet

Shanghai Ballet presents The Phantom of the Opera, a bold adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s classic novel, and the first time this...

on Feb 14 and Feb 15, 2025 @ Grand Theatre

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Modigliani & Modern Art: Masterpieces from LaM Museum

In the early 20th century, Paris became a central location for avant-garde art, attracting artists from around the world and...

Daily until Feb 9 @ Bund One Art Museum
Lisa Ono 2025 World Music Tour Concert

Internationally renowned jazz icon Lisa Ono, crowned as the "Queen of Bossa Nova," brings her sultry, timeless voice to...

Sat, Feb 8, 2025 @ SHOAC

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Ian Badenhorst at SpicyComedy

Join Spicy Comedy for an unforgettable evening of laughter as Ian Badenhorst, one of Shanghai's comedy gems, takes the stage...

Sat, Feb 8, 2025 @ SpicyComedy

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Green Day Tribute Concert

Punk was popular, but never as popular as Green Day made it. They embraced all the concepts of the genre: short, rapid-fire...

Sun, Feb 2, 2025 @ The Pearl

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