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Swim Deep Tour in Shanghai

UK indie band Swim Deep returns to China for the first time in six years, bringing their dreamy, romantic rock sound to Yuyintown Cube on December 15. Formed in Birmingham in 2011, the band rose to...
Mon, Dec 15, 2025 @ Yuyintown Basement
2025-12-16
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)
2025-12-17
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...
Wed, Dec 17, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
GoEast Chinese Corner & Quiz Night

GoEast Chinese Corner & Quiz Night

GoEast Mandarin hosts Chinese Corner from 7pm-9pm on Oct 22, Nov 19th & Dec 17th at Pine Tree House. Open to all Chinese learners, the event includes a lively night of chatting, cold beers and a...
Oct 22, Nov 19 and Dec 17 @ Pine Tree House
2025-12-18
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
French Language Musical: Roméo & Juliette

French Language Musical: Roméo & Juliette

Get ready for a massive dose of French musical theatre magic! The iconic Roméo et Juliette: de la Haine à l'Amour is returning to Shanghai this winter, starring the legendary original Roméo, Damien...
From Dec 18 until Dec 28 @ Shanghai Culture Square
From ¥ 80
Wellington Secondary Christmas Concert 2025

Wellington Secondary Christmas Concert 2025

Get in the festive mood at Wellington College International Shanghai as their Secondary Christmas Concert brings together Senior Orchestra, Wind & Big Bands, plus Secondary, Chamber and Friends...
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 @ Wellington College International Shanghai
2025-12-19
Season of Rock

Season of Rock

The Pearl turns the holidays up to eleven with Season of Rock, a Christmas blowout packed with big vocals, high-energy dance numbers, and a full-throttle live set from The Red Stars. Expect...
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 160
MEINS Open House

MEINS Open House

Slide by MEINS at 155 Lixi Lu (near Jiangsu Lu) on Dec 19th (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, Dec 19, 2025 @ MEINS International Kindergarten
Ongoing
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
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
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 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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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