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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
2025-12-20
Holiday Disco Live

Holiday Disco Live

The Pearl is throwing a full-on disco Christmas party, and it’s as sparkly as it sounds. The Red Stars are leading the night with classic disco hits plus modern pop tracks that keep the dance floor...
Sat, Dec 20, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 160
Sleeping Beauty by Moscow Classical Ballet

Sleeping Beauty by Moscow Classical Ballet

A timeless fairytale brought to life — The Sleeping Beauty returns to the stage in all its classical grandeur. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s sweeping score and Petipa’s exquisite choreography, this...
on Dec 19 and Dec 20, 2025 @ West Bund Theatre
From ¥ 180
A Night of R&B, Pop & Latin: Astrid Nunez & Johan Matheo

A Night of R&B, Pop & Latin: Astrid Nunez & Johan Matheo

Astrid Nunez and Johan Matheo bring a mix of R&B, pop, and Latin tunes for a relaxed Saturday night set. It’s a straightforward live show—just two strong vocalists, a small stage, and an easy...
Sat, Dec 20, 2025 @ Abbey Road
New Bund Chocolane

New Bund Chocolane

The New Bund Chocolane returns to Qiantan Park Lane on December 13-14 and 20-21, 11am–8pm, bringing together over 100 local and international brands in a holiday-themed chocolate market. Visitors...
Dec 13&14, 20&21 @ Qiantan Taikoo Li
2025-12-21
Winter Fairytale – A Magical Family Show

Winter Fairytale – A Magical Family Show

Step into The Pearl for Winter Fairytale, a magical family show where aerial arts, dance, and theater bring winter legends to life. Created by ARTE Aerial Arts, the show follows young performers as...
Sun, Dec 21, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 60
Fly & Dance Studio New Year Party with Father Frost and Snow Maiden

Fly & Dance Studio New Year Party with Father Frost and Snow Maiden

Fly & Dance Studio is throwing a magical New Year’s kids celebration — and you’re invited! On Sunday, December 21 (10:00–12:30) families are in for an enchanting morning with Ded Moroz (Father...
Sun, Dec 21, 2025 @ Fly & Sofia's Dance Center
New Bund Chocolane

New Bund Chocolane

The New Bund Chocolane returns to Qiantan Park Lane on December 13-14 and 20-21, 11am–8pm, bringing together over 100 local and international brands in a holiday-themed chocolate market. Visitors...
Dec 13&14, 20&21 @ Qiantan Taikoo Li
Ongoing
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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...
Daily @ Silk Mandarin (Tongren Lu)
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
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
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
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
Jazz Christmas Concert Feat. Elio Villafranca Quartet

Jazz Christmas Concert Feat. Elio Villafranca Quartet

This one’s for jazz lovers looking to end the year on a high note. Lincoln Center Shanghai is bringing in Grammy-nominated pianist Elio Villafranca and his all-star quartet for a holiday run filled...
From Dec 24 until Dec 28 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center
From ¥ 280
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
ALTER. NYE 2026 & A Walking Supperclub with May Chow by Social Supply

ALTER. NYE 2026 & A Walking Supperclub with May Chow by Social Supply

This one’s a big NYE production: ALTER. and SOCIAL SUPPLY are teaming up with the brand-new Thompson Shanghai Expo for a roaming “Walking Supperclub” led by award-winning chef May Chow. After...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Thompson Shanghai Expo
From ¥ 328
The DOME Countdown – NYE 2026

The DOME Countdown – NYE 2026

As 2026 approaches, Dome Modern Japanese & Lounge is ready to kick off its NYE countdown party! The DOME Countdown – NYE 2026. It’s a dual NYE experience combining a premium Japanese dinner and a...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ The Dome
From ¥ 258
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
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

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