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St. Petersburg Classical Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake

St. Petersburg Classical Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake

Ring in the New Year with one of the world’s most beloved ballets. The St. Petersburg Classical Ballet Theatre brings Swan Lake to Shanghai on December 30, featuring principal dancers Ivan Oskorbin...
Tue, Dec 30, 2025 @ Center Theatre
From ¥ 180
2025-12-31
The Pearl's NYE Gold: A Night of All Star Performances

The Pearl's NYE Gold: A Night of All Star Performances

The Pearl is going all-in for NYE with NYE GOLD — their biggest, loudest, most over-the-top celebration of the year. Expect The Red Stars, Pearl’s dancers, aerialists, surprise guests, and host...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 388
Golden Hour New Year's Eve Party by Nova Events

Golden Hour New Year's Eve Party by Nova Events

Shanghai’s New Year’s Eve just got a major upgrade. GOLDEN HOUR 2026 takes over the 91st floor of the iconic Park Hyatt, a.k.a. the “Bottle Opener,” with jaw-dropping 360° views of the city...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Park Hyatt
From ¥ 788
The Timeless Vue - 2026 NYE Countdown Party by Nova Events

The Timeless Vue - 2026 NYE Countdown Party by Nova Events

Ring in 2026 at “The Timeless Vue,” Shanghai’s ultimate NYE party atop the Hyatt on the Bund. Two floors, skyline views, six hours of music from the city’s top DJs, and free-flow drinks set the...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ VUE (Bar)
From ¥ 488
The 2025 St. Regis Bar Countdown Party

The 2025 St. Regis Bar Countdown Party

As the New Year approaches, The St. Regis Bar sets the mood with classic jazz and upbeat DJ sets, creating a stylish atmosphere to welcome 2026. Tickets are priced at 398 RMB per person, with an...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ The St. Regis Bar
From ¥ 358
Golden 2026 NYE Countdown Party by Nova Events

Golden 2026 NYE Countdown Party by Nova Events

Ring in 2026 at the GOLDEN NYE Countdown Party inside the Bellagio’s lavish Ballroom, where elegance meets full-tilt celebration. Expect a giant LED countdown, five DJs, immersive performances, and...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Bellagio Shanghai
From ¥ 488
One Night In New York ft. Stadiumx (HUN)｜ Space Panda's New Year’s Eve

One Night In New York ft. Stadiumx (HUN)｜ Space Panda's New Year’s Eve

Space Panda is throwing a landmark New Year’s Eve party at The Shanghai EDITION. It’s a collision of two world capitals—NYC’s electric buzz and Shanghai’s unmistakable vibe—spread across three...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ The Shanghai EDITION
From ¥ 638
2026 Shanghai New Year Concert by the Milan Symphony Orchestra

2026 Shanghai New Year Concert by the Milan Symphony Orchestra

Ring in the New Year with a grand classical celebration as the Milan Symphony Orchestra comes to Shanghai. Conducted by Eliseo Castriñanò and joined by acclaimed tenor Domingo Stasilo and...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Grand Theatre
From ¥ 80
The State Opera of Tatarstan: Swan Lake

The State Opera of Tatarstan: Swan Lake

Ring in the New Year with a timeless classic! The renowned State Opera of Tatarstan presents Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" with a full live orchestra. This isn't just any version; it's the new...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 180
2026 Shanghai Concert Hall New Year's Concert

2026 Shanghai Concert Hall New Year's Concert

Vienna comes to Shanghai this winter with the world-renowned Vienna Johann Strauss Orchestra, performing a dazzling New Year’s Concert under the baton of Austrian conductor Johannes Wildner. Expect...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Shanghai Concert Hall
From ¥ 180
Goodbye 2025 Yuyin Town New Year's Eve

Goodbye 2025 Yuyin Town New Year's Eve

Ring in the new year with Yuyin Town’s explosive NYE lineup featuring Nemassle, Vanishing Queen, PALETTE, FEED, and HEYLILY. From glam-punk to neo-psychedelic rock and high-energy live chaos, this...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Yuyintown Basement
From ¥ 158
The Nutcracker by Septura Brass Ensemble

The Nutcracker by Septura Brass Ensemble

The Nutcracker, performed by the Septura Brass Ensemble, is a unique brass and percussion interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s ballet, released by Naxos Records in 2019. Narration by British actor Derek...
on Dec 31 and Jan 1, 2026 @ Theatre YOUNG
From ¥ 180
Tango in the Shadows

Tango in the Shadows

After touring four continents, performing in 30 countries and over 200 cities, Argentina’s national treasure Marcos Ayala Tango Company brings its acclaimed production Tango in the Shadows to...
From Dec 31 until Jan 2 @ International Dance Center
From ¥ 80
Made The List ft. US TWO (UK)｜Space Panda New Year’s Eve

Made The List ft. US TWO (UK)｜Space Panda New Year’s Eve

Space Panda is throwing its annual Made The List New Year’s Eve party. Expect four stages, big production, and a lineup stacked with W residents, local favorites, and late-night sets that carry the...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ W Shanghai - The Bund
From ¥ 338
Shanghai New Year’s Concert 2026

Shanghai New Year’s Concert 2026

Ring in 2026 with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra at their New Year’s Concert! Conductor Long Yu leads a star-studded lineup, featuring soprano Dai Ziyi, pianist Serena Wang, violinist Chloe Chua,...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall
From ¥ 380
JOJO's Delux Seafood Set

JOJO's Delux Seafood Set

Chez JOJO is rolling out a deluxe seafood-focused holiday set for those who want to go big this season. The meal starts with amuses-bouche and a spread of fresh oysters, half a lobster, tiger...
Dec 24,25, 31 @ Chez JOJO Wine & Garden
2026-01-01
1-on-1 Personal Training Assessment for Rehab, Strength, and Body Shaping

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

Join certified personal trainer Lily L. for a 1-on-1 Personal Training Assessment Session (60 mins/ session), designed to help you identify your fitness goals and address issues like muscle...
Daily @ BC360 (Lifit & Wellness)
From ¥ 680
Queens' Night -「SVN」China Tour in Shanghai

Queens' Night -「SVN」China Tour in Shanghai

SVN, formed in 2020 from the Olivier-nominated SIX musical, delivers a platinum-selling sound with over 200 million streams, highlighted by their sold-out London reunion and upcoming role in the...
From Jan 30 until Feb 1 @ West Bund Theatre
From ¥ 177
The State Opera of Tatarstan: The Nutcracker

The State Opera of Tatarstan: The Nutcracker

Kick off the new year with a magical tradition! The renowned State Opera of Tatarstan presents the holiday classic "The Nutcracker," featuring a full symphony orchestra providing the enchanting...
on Jan 1 and Jan 2, 2026 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 180
Ongoing
Floatasian - Special Deals of Floating, Ice Bath, Sauna

Floatasian - Special Deals of Floating, Ice Bath, Sauna

Floatasian is a luxury floatation spa offering stress relief and relaxation. The tanks are all imported from Sweden, and they're filled with salt water that's kept at body temperature so you can...
Daily @ Floatasian Float Spa
From ¥ 188
Beginner Mandarin Lessons Trial Only 9 RMB

Beginner Mandarin Lessons Trial Only 9 RMB

U Smarty Pants Studio offers a beginner and advanced Mandarin class both online and in person. The trial classes are available for first-time customers — an excellent way to experience one of the...
Daily @ U Smarty Pants Studio
From ¥ 9
Monday All You Can Eat Mussels

Monday All You Can Eat Mussels

Every Monday at Chez Jojo it's all-you-can-eat imported mussels for only 198rmb.
Mondays @ Chez JOJO Wine & Garden
Your Christmas Beauty Wishlist – Up to 55% OFF!

Your Christmas Beauty Wishlist – Up to 55% OFF!

Unwrap your festive glow this Christmas with exclusive skincare and anti-aging treatments, now up to 55% off at RODEO Rejuvenation Center, Shanghai.
Daily @ rodeo
Made in Shanghai - Kid T-Shirt

Made in Shanghai - Kid T-Shirt

A little astronaut riding a dragon into space, this playful design blends Chinese mythology with futuristic imagination. Bold, fun, and made to inspire courage and curiosity in every child. Crafted...
Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ Hao Me Zi
From ¥ 98
Shanghai Athletic Dept. - T-Shirt

Shanghai Athletic Dept. - T-Shirt

This "SHANGHAI ATHLETIC DEPT." T-shirt blends vintage collegiate style with laid-back comfort. Made from cotton, it's soft, breathable, and gentle on the skin, perfect for everyday wear, casual...
Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ Hao Me Zi
From ¥ 120
BuddyDog Deals: Training, Boarding, and More

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 366rmb per session, or opt for the 5+1 package (6 sessions) for...
Daily @ BuddyDog Training & Boarding
The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

The Stage at Sinar Mas Center offers one of Shanghai’s most breathtaking skyline views. Perched atop the North Bund’s tallest skyscraper, this open-air observation deck gives visitors a rare...
Daily except Mon & Tue @ baiyulan, shanghai skyline
From ¥ 110
TSK Dental Care Package - Up to 90% off

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 services that adhere to international standards. Their offerings...
Daily @ TSK Dental
From ¥ 198
Fluxus, by chance

Fluxus, by chance

West Bund Museum teams up with Centre Pompidou for Fluxus, by chance, the first major exhibition in China to systematically trace the history of the Fluxus movement. The show brings over 200 works...
Daily except Mon until Feb 22 @ West Bund Museum
GoEast Mandarin Beginner Chinese One-on-One Trial Class

GoEast Mandarin Beginner Chinese One-on-One Trial Class

Try a 30-minute one-on-one Beginner Chinese trial class with GoEast Mandarin, a trusted language school in Shanghai since 2012. With 100+ native-speaking instructors and over 20,000 students...
Daily @ GoEast Mandarin
X Show Hangzhou

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 unforgettable experience. With a massive 2,000-square-meter main...
Wed-Sun @ X Land of Fantasy (Hangzhou)
SinoUnited Comprehensive Health Checkup Deals - Up to 80% Off

SinoUnited Comprehensive Health Checkup Deals - Up to 80% Off

SinoUnited Health is offering exclusive discounts for SmartShanghai readers on a variety of health services, with prices starting from just 299rmb. Available daily by appointment across all...
Daily @ SinoUnited Health
From ¥ 299
Jiahui Skincare Packages - Enjoy 10% off

Jiahui Skincare Packages - Enjoy 10% off

Jiahui Health, in partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital, is offering exclusive discounts to SmartShanghai readers on premium skincare services: 10% off FDA-approved Botox treatments,...
Daily @ Jiahui Health
From ¥ 1,080
Jiahui Health Exclusive Screening Packages - Up to 50% Off and More

Jiahui Health Exclusive Screening Packages - Up to 50% Off and More

Jiahui Health, in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, is offering exclusive discounts to SmartShanghai readers on key health screenings: Breast Screening for women over 20 years old...
Daily @ Jiahui Health
From ¥ 600
Jiahui Health Dental Packages Up to 50% off

Jiahui Health Dental Packages Up to 50% off

Jiahui Health, in close strategic collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, is an international-standard medical and healthcare ecosystem featuring a 500-bed hospital and outpatient...
Daily @ Jiahui Health
From ¥ 389
Jiahui Health Acupuncture or Tui Na Massage with 90% Off

Jiahui Health Acupuncture or Tui Na Massage with 90% Off

Jiahui Health, in close strategic collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, is an international-standard medical and healthcare ecosystem featuring a 500-bed hospital and outpatient...
Daily @ Jiahui Health
From ¥ 388
Silk Mandarin's Chinese Winter & Spring Camp 2025-2026

Silk Mandarin's Chinese Winter & Spring Camp 2025-2026

This winter and spring, a bilingual camp in central Shanghai is offering kids (ages 7–11 and 12–17) two weeks of Mandarin practice mixed with cultural workshops, sports, field trips, and a bit of...
From Dec 15 @ Silk Mandarin (Tongren Lu)
Jiahui Health Professional Teeth Whitening

Jiahui Health Professional Teeth Whitening

Jiahui Health, in close strategic collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, is an international-standard medical and healthcare ecosystem featuring a 500-bed hospital and outpatient...
Daily @ Jiahui Health
From ¥ 680
Savour the Bounty of the Land and Sea - The 1515 West Chophouse & Bar Unviels New A La Carte Menu

Savour the Bounty of the Land and Sea - The 1515 West Chophouse & Bar Unviels New A La Carte Menu

The 1515 West Chophouse & Bar at Jing An Shangri-La has rolled out a new à la carte menu that bridges South American passion with Asian touches. Expect a lineup of premium Uruguayan Wagyu—dry-aged,...
Daily @ The 1515 West Chophouse & Bar
2025 Paulaner Christkindlmarkt at the North Bund

2025 Paulaner Christkindlmarkt at the North Bund

Shanghai’s longest-running Christmas market is back, now at Paulaner’s North Bund location. Spread across three floors, including a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the Pudong skyline, it...
Fri-Sun from Dec 5 to 28, plus Dec 24 & 25 @ Paulaner Wirtshaus (North Bund)
From ¥ 50
Christkindlmarkt on the Bund 2025

Christkindlmarkt on the Bund 2025

The famous German Christmas Market returns to the Bund in 2025, bringing the festive spirit of a traditional German-style market to Shanghai. Get ready to enjoy an unforgettable celebration filled...
Nov 26-Dec 28 @ 外滩源
From ¥ 30
Les Misérables 40th Anniversary Concert

Les Misérables 40th Anniversary Concert

The legendary musical Les Misérables returns to Shanghai for the first time in 23 years with its 40th Anniversary Concert, a global sensation now on an exclusive stop in China. Adapted from Victor...
Daily until Dec 28 @ Grand Theatre
From ¥ 280
Punchdrunk's 'Sleep No More'

Punchdrunk's 'Sleep No More'

Produced by SMG Live and Punchdrunk, Sleep No More Shanghai is an award-winning theatrical experience that tells Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Macbeth through a darkly cinematic lens. The story...
Daily except Mon & Tue @ McKinnon Hotel
From ¥ 590
Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

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 Lujiazui’s most iconic buildings the Jinmao skywalk is a platform 1.2 meters...
Daily @ Jinmao Skywalk
Christmas Set Menu at Tsuru

Christmas Set Menu at Tsuru

Tsuru, the Japanese restaurant inside the Jing An Shangri-La, is rolling out a festive set menu just for the Christmas season. It’s a tight, elegant lineup featuring premium seafood, grilled mains,...
on Dec 24 and Dec 25, 2025 @ TSURU
From ¥ 688
Festive Hampers from Jing An Shangri-La

Festive Hampers from Jing An Shangri-La

Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai, brings festive cheer with its premium hampers. Indulge in Christmas hampers filled with stollen, panettone, gingerbread, and handcrafted advent calendars.
Daily until Dec 25 @ Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai
From ¥ 788
Jing An Shangri-La Festive Turkey To Go 2025

Jing An Shangri-La Festive Turkey To Go 2025

Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai is offering takeaway options for Roasted Turkey along with festive treats and various side dishes from now until December 25, 2025. The Roasted Turkey is a great...
Nov 25, Dec 25 @ Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai
From ¥ 1,288
PURE Complimentary One-Time Trial Free Pass

PURE Complimentary One-Time Trial Free Pass

Premium gym is offering a special one-time free trial for SmartShanghai members, applicable at selected Pure outlets in Shanghai. The trial is good for one yoga session (valued at 350rmb) or one...
Daily @ PURE Fitness
Fotografiska General Entrance Ticket

Fotografiska General Entrance Ticket

This is a universal entrance ticket for Fotografiska which allows you to enjoy all exhibitions for the day. Tickets are for a single admission only. Fotografiska changes exhibitions periodically,...
Daily @ Fotografiska
From ¥ 50
LPG Facial Lifting or Belly Fat Loss Massage: 60% Off Trial!

LPG Facial Lifting or Belly Fat Loss Massage: 60% Off Trial!

DVA Boutique SPA, nestled in the heart of Xuhui, is offering a special deal on their LPG in-depth cellulite massage treatments. Using advanced tissue manipulation techniques, these massages aim to...
Daily except Mon @ DVA Boutique SPA
From ¥ 398
Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

The Pearl is paying tribute to Imagine Dragons with their house band, Stars & Stripes, performing the band’s biggest hits along with classic tracks from Cher, Kool & The Gang, Madonna, and more....
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 120
Celebrate the Festive Season at The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai

Celebrate the Festive Season at The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai

Enjoy a luxurious holiday season at The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai with festive dinners, gourmet to-go offerings, seasonal drinks, and our exclusive 2025 holiday gift collection.
Daily @ The Portman Ritz-Carlton
50% off First Time Fitness Trial

50% off First Time Fitness Trial

Try a personalized 1-on-1 fitness training session with Veronika in Xuhui District. This 1.5-hour trial includes a detailed assessment of fitness levels through questionnaires, biometric analysis,...
Daily until Dec 31 @ Flourish Fitness
From ¥ 200
Unstable Landscape: The National Collection of Contemporary Art, Portugal

Unstable Landscape: The National Collection of Contemporary Art, Portugal

Portugal’s National Collection of Contemporary Art (CACE) makes its first appearance outside Europe with Unstable Landscape, opening at Fosun Foundation Shanghai this November. Curated by Sandra...
Daily except Mon until Dec 14 @ Fosun Foundation
Free Flow at Yeats

Free Flow at Yeats

Yeats is turning weekend lunch into something a bit more poetic, serving wine-friendly dishes and an easygoing vibe that’s meant to shake off the usual afternoon lull. Every Saturday and Sunday...
Every Sat, Sun @ Yeats
Characterless

Characterless

For the past few years, Lishui’s Characterless has been causing a stir down in the southern part of Zhejiang, tapping into a glossy yet black-tinted new wave sound that’s straight out of the 80s -...
Today @ Singer Space
Welcome to Peking University | "Charting China's Consumer Market" Short Program

Welcome to Peking University | "Charting China's Consumer Market" Short Program

Shaped by rapid technological shifts, social changes, and evolving cultural expectations, China’s consumers are redefining ideas of value, brands, and experience, making the country’s consumer...
Daily until Dec 7 @ Peking University
Ocean's Table Tasting Dinner Sharing Set Menu for 2

Ocean's Table Tasting Dinner Sharing Set Menu for 2

Ocean’s Table presents a carefully curated tasting dinner for two, combining inventive flavors and fresh ingredients in a relaxed, intimate setting. The sharing menu starts with a Stracciatella...
Daily until Dec 31 @ Ocean's Table
From ¥ 788
ASR TC1 Lap Challenge

ASR TC1 Lap Challenge

The 2025 TC1 Lap Challenge is now open at Tianma Circuit in Songjiang. This standardized time attack event lets licensed drivers test their skills in identical ASR TC1 prototype race cars built to...
Weekdays @ Tian Ma Shan Race Track
From ¥ 3,028

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