Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2025-11-28

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

2025-11-29

[1 Day Trip: Siming Lake & Yanwo Ancient Trail] Autumn Wonderland Hike

Step into a peaceful autumn dream at Siming Lake, where water redwoods shimmer in red and gold beside a calm lakeshore. Follow the scenic Yanwo Ancient Trail through quiet forests and mountain...

Sat, Nov 29, 2025 @ Yuyao, Zhejiang Province

From ¥ 380

Concordia Shanghai Open Days

The best way to get to know a school is to spend time there, and Concordia’s Info Sessions and Open Days are a great way to do just that! Come learn more about the school's curriculum, activities,...

Nov 20th & 29th @ Concordia International School Shanghai (CISS)

SCIS Winter Open House

Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) is opening its doors for an exclusive Winter Open House on Saturday, November 29, at the Hongqiao campus. Prospective families are invited to explore...

Nov 29th @ Shanghai Community International School (SCIS)

Dulwich Pudong Winter Fair 2025

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong is transforming its Jinqiao campus into a Winter Wonderland for the 2025 Winter Fair! With over 100 vendors offering festive bites, drinks, crafts, and gifts, the...

Sat, Nov 29, 2025 @ Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong

SCIS Winter Carnival 2025

Celebrate the season at SCIS Winter Carnival 2025 on Saturday, November 29, from 11am to 4pm at SCIS Hongqiao! This beloved community event brings together families, friends, and teachers for a day...

Sat, Nov 29, 2025 @ SCIS

It's Giving...Thanks

Vendors can sell handmade goods, art, pre-packaged food, and more. Service providers may offer sign-ups and showcase examples of their work, including photography, design, wellness, and other...

Sat, Nov 29, 2025 @ La Burg

The 80’s Disco Party

Abbey Road brings back its 80’s Disco Party for a night of neon, retro beats, and classic throwback energy. Expect an evening filled with vintage hits, bright colors, and plenty of room on the...

Sat, Nov 29, 2025 @ Abbey Road

Drink.Laugh.Picnic (DLP) – Friendsgiving Picnic

DLP is hosting a cozy Friendsgiving Picnic at Abbey Road, featuring an afternoon of games, social activities, and seasonal treats. Expect Friends-themed trivia, Friendsgiving bingo, and a DIY...

Sat, Nov 29, 2025 @ Abbey Road

MEW - The Farewell Show in Shanghai

Danish indie rock pioneers MEW bring their 30th Anniversary Farewell Tour to Shanghai on Nov 29 at MODERN SKY LAB. Known for their ethereal, cinematic sound and intricate arrangements, MEW have...

Sat, Nov 29, 2025 @ Modern Sky Lab

2025-11-30

We Live Here - Interactive Dance Performance

We Live Here is an interactive dance performance designed for children aged 2–6. Young audiences explore a magical village through gentle movement, playful games, and imaginative storytelling...

From Nov 28 until Nov 30 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 320

Samajam 2: You Are A Performer

Samajam is a highly interactive family-friendly show that has taken North America by storm, now making its way to Shanghai. This live, high-energy performance blends music, rhythm, and English...

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 @ Center Theatre

From ¥ 80

Shanghai Marathon 2025

At the post-race press conference in 2024, it was officially announced that the 2025 Shanghai Marathon will be held on November 30, with registration opening no later than June 30, 2025. This marks...

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 @ SmSh Territory

Ongoing

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

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 Shanghai Tote Bag

A handy tote bag to carry all your Shanghai stuff, hopes, and dreams. Our original design features classic local flavors and signifiers. Available in Black and Red.

Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ Hao Me Zi

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

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, 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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

From Nov 27 @ The Portman Ritz-Carlton

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Bolis Pupul Live in Shanghai

Belgian-Chinese electronic artist Bolis Pupul is bringing his deeply personal Letter To Yu live show to China. Known for his collaborations with Charlotte Adigéry and the Soulwax collective, Bolis...

Thu, Dec 4, 2025 @ Bandai Namco Shanghai Base

From ¥ 140

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Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay Entry Ticket

Dulwich College Puxi Open Days

Disco Party

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

Death Stranding: Strands of Harmony World Tour

Dulwich Puxi Winter Fair Returns

MEINS Open House

[1 Day Trip: Siming Lake & Yanwo Ancient Trail] Autumn Wonderland Hike

Concordia Shanghai Open Days

SCIS Winter Open House

Dulwich Pudong Winter Fair 2025

SCIS Winter Carnival 2025

It's Giving...Thanks

The 80’s Disco Party

Drink.Laugh.Picnic (DLP) – Friendsgiving Picnic

MEW - The Farewell Show in Shanghai

We Live Here - Interactive Dance Performance

Samajam 2: You Are A Performer

Shanghai Marathon 2025

Jiahui Health Professional Teeth Whitening

BuddyDog Deals: Training, Boarding, and More

The Shanghai Tote Bag

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

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

TSK Dental Care Package - Up to 90% off

Monday All You Can Eat Mussels

X Show Hangzhou

Elisabeth - Staged Concert

Floatasian - Special Deals of Floating, Ice Bath, Sauna

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

Beginner Mandarin Lessons Trial Only 9 RMB

Made in Shanghai - Kid T-Shirt

Shanghai Athletic Dept. - T-Shirt

Jiahui Health Acupuncture or Tui Na Massage with 90% Off

GoEast Mandarin Beginner Chinese One-on-One Trial Class

Jiahui Health Dental Packages Up to 50% off

Fluxus, by chance

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

Jiahui Skincare Packages - Enjoy 10% off

SinoUnited Comprehensive Health Checkup Deals - Up to 80% Off

Christkindlmarkt on the Bund 2025

Les Misérables 40th Anniversary Concert

Punchdrunk's 'Sleep No More'

2025 Paulaner Christkindlmarkt at the North Bund

Christmas Set Menu at Tsuru

Festive Hampers from Jing An Shangri-La

Jing An Shangri-La Festive Turkey To Go 2025

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

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

PURE Complimentary One-Time Trial Free Pass

Fotografiska General Entrance Ticket

Golden Hour New Year's Eve Party by Nova Events

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

Huangpu River Cruises on Your Own Luxury Yacht

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

Free Flow at Yeats

Green Day Tribute Concert

Unstable Landscape: The National Collection of Contemporary Art, Portugal

Bolis Pupul Live in Shanghai

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