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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
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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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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
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The Pearl's Festive Feast and Christmas Show

The Pearl's Festive Feast and Christmas Show

Looking for a place to celebrate Christmas? The Pearl is pulling out all the stops this year with two nights of feasting, music, and full-on festive cheer. Hosted by the always-iconic Cocosanti,...
Today & Tomorrow @ The Pearl
From ¥ 199
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Your Christmas Beauty Wishlist – Up to 55% OFF!

Your Christmas Beauty Wishlist – Up to 55% OFF!

RODEO is bringing festive glow to your holidays with a Christmas beauty wishlist you actually want to splurge on. Treatments from La Mer mini spa to Thermage are now up to 55% off, covering...
Daily until Jan 31 @ RODEO Rejuvenation Center
From ¥ 980
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
Party Season Live

Party Season Live

Go all-in for Christmas this year with two nights of full-blown festive chaos. Expect The Red Stars, The Pearl’s X-Mas Dancers, the cheeky Date Me Boys, and vocalist Reina “Jingle” Phoenix turning...
Today & Tomorrow @ The Pearl
From ¥ 160
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,...
Today & Tomorrow @ TSURU
From ¥ 688
Christmas Set Menu and 111SKIN Afternoon Tea at Calypso

Christmas Set Menu and 111SKIN Afternoon Tea at Calypso

Get into the festive spirit at Calypso, Jingan Shangri-La, with 111SKIN’s special collaboration Christmas offerings. Choose between the indulgent Christmas Afternoon Tea for two, packed with savory...
Daily until Jan 6 @ Calypso Restaurant & Lounge
From ¥ 438
The Nutcracker by Harbin Ballet X CDance

The Nutcracker by Harbin Ballet X CDance

A timeless holiday classic, this Nutcracker Special Edition—co-produced by CDance and Harbin Ballet—preserves the magic of the season while making the story more accessible for new audiences....
on Jan 24 and Jan 25, 2026 @ West Bund Theatre
From ¥ 180
Christmas Set Menu and Afternoon Tea at 1515 West

Christmas Set Menu and Afternoon Tea at 1515 West

1515 West Chophouse & Bar is bringing festive cheer with a decadent Christmas set dinner and a whimsical afternoon tea for two. From luxurious caviar mousse and dry-aged Wagyu fillet to peppermint...
Daily until Dec 30 @ The 1515 West Chophouse & Bar
From ¥ 468
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
Bespoke Steak House & The Manor Christmas Set Menu

Bespoke Steak House & The Manor Christmas Set Menu

Celebrate Christmas at St. Regis Shanghai, Jing’an, with festive dining and city views. The Manor, on the 55th floor, offers a Skyline Christmas Eve experience from 6–9pm on December 24th, with a...
Today & Tomorrow @ The St. Regis Bar
JOJO's Delux Seafood Set

JOJO's Delux Seafood Set

Chez JOJO is rolling out a deluxe seafood-focused holiday set for those who want to go big this season. The meal starts with amuses-bouche and a spread of fresh oysters, half a lobster, tiger...
Dec 24,25, 31 @ Chez JOJO Wine & Garden
Christmas Karaoke & Game Night

Christmas Karaoke & Game Night

A Christmas night at RIINK that combines open karaoke with the venue’s usual mix of skating and arcade games. Holiday-themed songs run throughout the evening, alongside casual activities that make...
Tomorrow @ RIINK
Ongoing
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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
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Aesthetic Skin Spa Deal - Up to 60% Off!

Aesthetic Skin Spa Deal - Up to 60% Off!

SmartTicket has several exclusive deals at Aesthetic Skin Spa. This Hong Kong boutique skin spa specializes in high-tech facials and body contouring with professional, international-standard...
Daily except Mon @ Aesthetic Skin Spa
From ¥ 298
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
From ¥ 60
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)
Zotter Chocolate Experience

Zotter Chocolate Experience

Zotter Chocolate Theatre is in Shanghai and they are giving a complete chocolate tour including a 17-minute documentary titled "Hello, Cocoa." Your golden ticket to the chocolate factory is here...
Daily @ Zotter Chocolate Theatre
From ¥ 288
Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center Entry Ticket

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center Entry Ticket

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center is an indoor amusement park focused on family activities, built with tens of thousands of LEGO bricks. Operated by Merlin Entertainments, it is the first LEGO...
Daily @ Legoland Discovery Center
From ¥ 199
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
Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

This is the chance to meet the superstar icons in your dreams, all at once. Located on the tenth floor of the New World Building, Shanghai's branch of the world famous Madame Tussauds allows...
Daily @ Madame Tussaud's
From ¥ 160
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
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
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
Painting and Drawing Course with World-class Italian Artist

Painting and Drawing Course with World-class Italian Artist

Daniel Espen is now accepting English-speaking students interested in improving their drawing or painting skills, offering two types of classes: pencil sketching and oil painting. Sketching lessons...
Daily @ Daniel's Painting & Music Studio
From ¥ 328
Private Piano and Composition Course with Award-winning Italian Artist

Private Piano and Composition Course with Award-winning Italian Artist

Daniel Espen is now accepting English-speaking piano students aged 5 and above for one-on-one lessons tailored to individual skill levels. As a composer and pianist, he offers a unique approach to...
Daily @ Daniel's Painting & Music Studio
From ¥ 674
Tiger Craft Kayaking

Tiger Craft Kayaking

Tiger Craft offers urban escapees a chance to trade Shanghai’s skyline for the tranquil waters of Qingpu District. Located between Yuanxiang and Dianshan Lakes, this water sports base combines...
Daily @ Tiger Craft
From ¥ 198
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
Christmas Afternoon Tea for 2 at Lobby Lounge

Christmas Afternoon Tea for 2 at Lobby Lounge

Celebrate the festive season at the Lobby Lounge with a Christmas Afternoon Tea for two. Enjoy a luxurious spread of savory bites, decadent sweets, cinnamon-scented scones, and your choice of...
Daily until Jan 6 @ Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai
From ¥ 438
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
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
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
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
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
SmSh Exclusive Deals Up to 50% Off : Glow-Up Deals on HydraFacial, DPL, and M22 Lifting

SmSh Exclusive Deals Up to 50% Off : Glow-Up Deals on HydraFacial, DPL, and M22 Lifting

RODEO, the Beverly Hills-style med spa with locations in Shanghai and Suzhou, is offering first-time deals on three of their most popular high-tech facials. Choose from Hydrafacial (980rmb), DPL...
Daily @ RODEO Rejuvenation Center
From ¥ 680
Intensive Mandarin Course for Beginners Trial Only 18 RMB

Intensive Mandarin Course for Beginners Trial Only 18 RMB

Offered by one of the city's top Mandarin schools, this course is designed for beginners to build essential communication skills with personalized materials tailored to their needs.
Daily except Sat until Dec 30 @ U Smarty Pants Studio
From ¥ 18
Peppa Pig World of Play One Day Pass

Peppa Pig World of Play One Day Pass

Peppa Pig World of Play (PPWOP) is an in-door play attraction designed for pre-school children under 7 years old. It has 10 fantastic themed areas that promise endless fun. Enjoy a picnic in the...
Daily @ Peppa Pig World of Play
From ¥ 195
Art Shanghai European National Treasures Presents Touching Infinity: Art Beyond Time

Art Shanghai European National Treasures Presents Touching Infinity: Art Beyond Time

This exhibition "TOUCHING INFINITY: ART BEYOND TIME" is presented by ART SHANGHAI in collaboration with the world's leading authority on the art of timekeeping—the Musée international d’horlogerie,...
Dec 8 - 1 Mar (Closed on Feb 16 - 19） @ No. 1 Waitanyuan
From ¥ 150
Thirsty Thursdays

Thirsty Thursdays

Cheap drinks and good times at The Rooster with an extra generous happy hour that runs open to close. Discounts on draft beer, wine and cocktails to be enjoyed out on the deck in the sun and into...
Thursdays @ The Rooster (Jing'an)
Cloud-Soft Mesotherapy: Deep Hydration, Skin So Silky It Glows

Cloud-Soft Mesotherapy: Deep Hydration, Skin So Silky It Glows

Not just your average hydration treatment—and it’s definitely not just about numbing discomfort. It steps up with smarter delivery: a mix of machine-assisted injections, microneedling, and manual...
Daily @ RODEO Rejuvenation Center
From ¥ 1,980
My Boyfriend is Out Of Town

My Boyfriend is Out Of Town

Every Thursday at The Fellas Terrace, women can enjoy a night out with friends featuring a dinner gathering and free-flow drinks from 10pm to midnight. Set against a stunning Bund view and...
Thursdays until Dec 31 @ The Fellas
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
Reinventing Landscape: Highlights of the Centre Pompidou Collection vol. IV

Reinventing Landscape: Highlights of the Centre Pompidou Collection vol. IV

West Bund Museum kicks off a new five-year collaboration with the Centre Pompidou with Reinventing Landscapes, a major exhibition featuring nearly 70 works from the Pompidou’s world-class...
Daily except Mon @ West Bund Museum
Chen Chuanduan "The Tacit Measure: Caves, Comets, and Dreams Uncollapsed

Chen Chuanduan "The Tacit Measure: Caves, Comets, and Dreams Uncollapsed

Fotografiska Shanghai will present Chen Chuanduan’s solo exhibition The Tacit Measure: Caves, Comets, and Dreams Uncollapsed from October 12, 2025, to January 11, 2026. The exhibition features his...
Daily until Jan 11 @ Fotografiska
Andrea Galvani - The Void Migrates to the Surface

Andrea Galvani - The Void Migrates to the Surface

Italian artist Andrea Galvani brings his first solo show in Asia to Fotografiska Shanghai with The Void Migrates to the Surface. Expect a hypnotic mix of super-slow-motion butterflies, immersive...
Daily until Jan 12 @ Fotografiska
Cho Gi-Seok 'The Coexistence of Imperfection'

Cho Gi-Seok 'The Coexistence of Imperfection'

Fotografiska Shanghai presents The Coexistence of Imperfection, the first major solo exhibition in Asia by celebrated Korean visual artist Cho Gi-Seok, opening October 12, 2025. The show features...
Daily until Mar 8 @ Fotografiska
Recasting After the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronzes, 1100-1900

Recasting After the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronzes, 1100-1900

Objects from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties reveal how Chinese bronze art shifted from ritual function to aesthetic refinement over centuries. About 178 pieces are on display at Shanghai...
Daily except Tue until Mar 16 @ Shanghai Museum East Branch

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