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David Garrett Millennium Symphony World Tour 2025

David Garrett Millennium Symphony World Tour 2025

Violin superstar David Garrett, often dubbed the “rock star of classical music,” is coming back to Shanghai this December with his brand-new Millennium Symphony world tour. It’s the Asia premiere...
Tue, Dec 9, 2025 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 280
[Beijing/Chengdu] Molchat Doma Live in China

[Beijing/Chengdu] Molchat Doma Live in China

Molchat Doma, the Belarus-born trio now based in LA, are bringing their post-punk, synth-pop, goth-dance sound to Shanghai. Expect deep monotone vocals, cold wave vibes, and that dark but strangely...
Beijing: 9 Dec, Chengdu: 14 Dec @ Beijing/Chengdu
From ¥ 260
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)
2025-12-10
Georgian Solo Absurd Tragicomedy: Margaret (The Navigator)

Georgian Solo Absurd Tragicomedy: Margaret (The Navigator)

Georgia’s acclaimed absurdist solo play Margaret is coming to Shanghai this December. Written by Lasha Bugadze and directed by Zurab Getsadze—one of Georgia’s most celebrated theatre figures—the...
on Dec 10 and Dec 11, 2025 @ Theatre YOUNG
From ¥ 100
Godspeed You! Black Emperor in Shanghai

Godspeed You! Black Emperor in Shanghai

Canadian post-rock giants Godspeed You! Black Emperor returns to China for two rare shows this December. Known for their towering, cinematic compositions and brooding, slow-burning crescendos, the...
Wed, Dec 10, 2025 @ Bandai Namco Shanghai Base
2025-12-12
[Shanghai] Molchat Doma Live in China

[Shanghai] Molchat Doma Live in China

Molchat Doma, the Belarus-born trio now based in LA, are bringing their post-punk, synth-pop, goth-dance sound to Shanghai. Expect deep monotone vocals, cold wave vibes, and that dark but strangely...
Fri, Dec 12, 2025 @ Bandai Namco Shanghai Base
From ¥ 260
A Ranspace Musical - No Longer Human

A Ranspace Musical - No Longer Human

No Longer Human, Osamu Dazai’s most famous novel, blurs the line between life and literature. Its protagonist Ōba Yōzō mirrors Dazai’s own struggles yet fights to carve out his own existence, only...
From Dec 12 until Dec 17 @ West Bund Theatre
From ¥ 180
[2025 mini festival] Testimony Shostakovich : Borodin Quartet Concert I/II/III

[2025 mini festival] Testimony Shostakovich : Borodin Quartet Concert I/II/III

The legendary Borodin Quartet, celebrating their 80th anniversary in 2025, brings their internationally acclaimed mastery to Shanghai with a three-night mini festival featuring Shostakovich’s...
From Dec 12 until Dec 14 @ Shanghai Concert Hall
From ¥ 180
Yao Jing Flute Recital

Yao Jing Flute Recital

Yao Jing, currently a flute instructor at the Shanghai University School of Music, serves as guest principal flutist for the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra and the Shanghai Opera House Symphony...
Fri, Dec 12, 2025 @ Grand Theatre
From ¥ 380
The Love Bridge by Suzhou Ballet Theatre

The Love Bridge by Suzhou Ballet Theatre

The Love Bridge is coming back nearly 20 years after its original premiere—this time reimagined by ballet star Tan Yuanyuan in her role as Artistic Director of the Suzhou Ballet Theatre. It blends...
on Dec 11 and Dec 12, 2025 @ International Dance Center
From ¥ 80

Debug Test Event (Not For Sale)

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 @ Napa Reserve
Ongoing
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
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
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
The Shanghai Tote Bag

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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 @ YiFeng Galleria
From ¥ 30
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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