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Katy Perry - The Lifetimes Tour in Shanghai

Katy Perry - The Lifetimes Tour in Shanghai

Global pop icon Katy Perry returns to the international stage with her brand-new world tour The Lifetimes Tour, making a highly anticipated stop in Asia! Catch her signature high-energy show in...
From Nov 24 until Nov 26 @ MB Arena
GoEast Mandarin Winter Camps

GoEast Mandarin Winter Camps

Join GoEast Mandarin’s immersive Winter Camps in Shanghai and combine serious language learning with hands-on cultural exploration in one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. Designed for learners aged...
From Nov 24 until Jan 5 @ GoEast Mandarin
2025-11-25
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
Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons

Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons

Step into the valley and follow the seasons with Stardew Valley: Four Seasons Symphony. This live concert, curated by ConcernedApe, features a 35-piece orchestra performing the game’s most...
on Nov 25 and Nov 26, 2025 @ West Bund Theatre
From ¥ 280
Shanghai French School Open Houses

Shanghai French School Open Houses

Experience a top-ranked education for yourself at the next Shanghai French School open house. This non-profit international institution welcomes over 1,530 students (not just French nationals!)...
Qingpu: Nov 17 & Dec 1, Yangpu: Nov 25 & Dec 9 @ Lycée Français De Shanghai (Shanghai French School)
Cross-Cultural Voices at Shanghai French School Livestream

Cross-Cultural Voices at Shanghai French School Livestream

Shanghai French School will host a livestream in which four international, non-French-speaking families share their real stories on Nov 25, from 7 to 8pm. Moderated by Siegfried Fau (Director of...
Tue, Nov 25, 2025 / Online Event
2025-11-26
Christkindlmarkt on the Bund 2025

Christkindlmarkt on the Bund 2025

The famous German Christmas Market will return to the Bund in 2025, bringing the festive spirit of a traditional German-style market to Shanghai. Get ready to enjoy an unforgettable celebration...
Nov 26-Dec 28 @ YiFeng Galleria
From ¥ 30
Teodor Currentzis & The MusicAeterna Orchestra

Teodor Currentzis & The MusicAeterna Orchestra

Maestro Teodor Currentzis brings his revolutionary MusicAeterna orchestra back to Shanghai for two nights of intense, genre-redefining performances. Don’t miss one of classical music’s most...
on Nov 26 and Nov 27, 2025 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 280
German School Shanghai Open Day

German School Shanghai Open Day

One of the world’s largest German School Abroad – recognised by the German Conference of the Ministers of Education, German School Shanghai (DSS), offers excellent German education from...
Nov 26 @ Deutsche Schule Shanghai (German School Shanghai)
Avril Lavigne & Ladies of Rock Concert

Avril Lavigne & Ladies of Rock Concert

The Pearl has a concert dedicated to all the rockin' ladies over the years. The main focus for the evening will be on pop punk queen Avril Lavigne, a punk legend since age 16 when she released hits...
Wed, Nov 26, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Wellington College Open Days

Wellington College Open Days

Wellington, another old, and illustrious name in the world of education is also hosting open days, which can be attended either in-person, or virtually (for those of you who haven't yet arrived in...
Early Years: Nov 20, Primary: Nov 18, Secondary: Nov 26 and more @ Wellington College International Shanghai
2025-11-27
Mozart the Musical - Staged Concert

Mozart the Musical - Staged Concert

After nine long years, the cult-favorite German-language musical MOZART! is making a return to Shanghai—but with a twist. This time, it’s a concert version of the original musical, blending live...
From Nov 27 until Dec 14 @ Shanghai Culture Square
From ¥ 280
Britney Spears and 2000s Divas

Britney Spears and 2000s Divas

Experience a blast from the past with The Pearl's Red Stars as they pay homage to the unforgettable era of 2000s pop music, featuring the iconic hits of Britney Spears and other chart-topping...
Thu, Nov 27, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
My Homeland - A Comedy about Cosmopolitanism

My Homeland - A Comedy about Cosmopolitanism

My Homeland is an experimental play about identity and belonging, told through the story of Gena, a Belarusian plumber with a passion for straw weaving.
From Nov 27 until Nov 30 @ Theatre YOUNG
From ¥ 180
Daniel Harding and Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

Daniel Harding and Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

This one’s a big deal for classical fans — Daniel Harding, one of the most respected conductors of his generation, leads Italy’s legendary Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in...
Thu, Nov 27, 2025 @ Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall
From ¥ 180
2025-11-28
Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay Entry Ticket

Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay Entry Ticket

Changfeng Aquarium is a National 4A Scenic Area, combines fun and education with a focus on marine conservation. Located 13 meters beneath Silver Hoe Lake in scenic Changfeng Park, this aquarium is...
Daily @ Changfeng Aquarium
From ¥ 160
Dulwich College Puxi Open Days

Dulwich College Puxi Open Days

Find the ideal school for your child at Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi. Join them on one of their Open Days to get a feel for their top-notch international education that focuses on personalized...
Nov 28 & Dec 5 @ Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi
Disco Party

Disco Party

Get ready for Disco Night at The Pearl, featuring live performances by The Red Stars Band, Kat, and Grace, alongside dazzling choreography from The Pearl Dancers. Groove to 70s and 80s disco hits,...
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
2025 Chopin Competition Winner's World Tour——First Prize Winner's Solo Concert

2025 Chopin Competition Winner's World Tour——First Prize Winner's Solo Concert

Chopin lovers, this one’s for you. The newly crowned winner of the 2025 International Chopin Piano Competition comes to Shanghai for one night only. Eric Lu —already hailed as one of the most...
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 @ Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall
From ¥ 80
Death Stranding: Strands of Harmony World Tour

Death Stranding: Strands of Harmony World Tour

Hideo Kojima’s haunting world comes to life through a full symphonic performance and cinematic visuals. Featuring music by BAFTA-nominated composer Ludvig Forssell and Low Roar, this global concert...
on Nov 27 and Nov 28, 2025 @ West Bund Theatre
From ¥ 280
Dulwich Puxi Winter Fair Returns

Dulwich Puxi Winter Fair Returns

Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi’s beloved Winter Fair is back on Friday, Nov 28, from 3:15pm to 7:30pm, everyone’s invited! Expect a cozy afternoon filled with festive cheer: sip seasonal drinks,...
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 @ Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi
MEINS Open House

MEINS Open House

Slide by MEINS at 155 Lixi Lu (near Jiangsu Lu) on Nov 28th (9:00–10:30am) for a playful, parent-centric open house. Whether you're curious about meeting the teachers, checking out the campus, or...
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 @ MEINS International Kindergarten
Ongoing
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
2025 Flu Vaccines Now Available for Booking at Parkway

2025 Flu Vaccines Now Available for Booking at Parkway

Parkway has opened bookings for its 2025 influenza vaccines, offering a range of options to cover just about everyone. Choices include quadrivalent shots from Hualan (128rmb, 3+ years) and...
Daily @ Parkway
From ¥ 98
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Elisabeth - Staged Concert

Elisabeth - Staged Concert

The legendary German-language musical Elisabeth returns to Shanghai as a concert-style production, blending gorgeous vocals, drama, and live orchestra. A tragic love story between Austria’s most...
From Jan 14 until Jan 18 @ Shanghai Culture Square
From ¥ 280
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
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...
on Dec 6 and Dec 7, 2025 @ Peking University
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
Green Day Tribute Concert

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 songs, lyrics with social consciousness, and unstoppable energy in their...
Wed, Dec 3, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Fayzz - Patch 2025 New Album Tour

Fayzz - Patch 2025 New Album Tour

Chengdu's Fayzz are bringing their intricate and groovy instrumental rock back to Shanghai on the heels of their excellent new album, Patch. Known for their tight, dynamic performances that blend...
Today @ VAS ear
From ¥ 138
David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)

David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)

Experience the world of David Hockney like never before in this large-scale digital exhibition, making its China debut in Shanghai after acclaimed stops in London, Seoul, and Manchester. Personally...
Daily except Mon until Nov 30 @ West Bund Museum
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.
From Dec 1 until Dec 25 @ Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai
From ¥ 788
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
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
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
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
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
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
When Ruby Vies with Emerald: Exquisite Lanquer of the Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties

When Ruby Vies with Emerald: Exquisite Lanquer of the Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties

Shanghai Museum’s new exhibition has opened at its People’s Square location. Co-organized with the Tokyo National Museum to mark the Year of Cultural Exchange among China, Japan, and Korea, the...
Daily except Mon until Nov 23 @ Shanghai Museum
Huangpu River Cruises on Your Own Luxury Yacht

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 leaves from the Baoting Yacht Club and takes you all the way to Lupu...
Daily @ Coal Harbour Yacht Club
From ¥ 3,800
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
Underdog

Underdog

Following in the tradition of marrying reggae, ska, and punk, Beijing’s Underdog pulls up their bootstraps and adds a twist of surf rock, country music, rockabilly, and even dub to their riotous...
Sat, Nov 22, 2025 @ Yuyintang Park

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