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Santa's Hangover - Boxing Day Rock Night

Santa's Hangover - Boxing Day Rock Night

Christmas is done, but The Pearl isn’t slowing down — Santa’s Hangover is back to blast Boxing Day into chaos. The Red Stars tear through Linkin Park, Ozzy, Green Day, and more rock heavyweights...
Fri, Dec 26, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 120
Yue Opera Double Bill: The Legend of Lu Wenlong and The Cat Replaces the Prince

Yue Opera Double Bill: The Legend of Lu Wenlong and The Cat Replaces the Prince

This Yue Opera double bill brings two legendary tales to the stage on different nights. Lu Wenlong tells the story of loyalty, betrayal, and forbidden love during the Song–Jin wars, with...
From Dec 26 until Dec 28 @ Wanping Theater
From ¥ 80
Xin Dongwang Painting Teaching Research Exhibition

Xin Dongwang Painting Teaching Research Exhibition

This exhibition takes us into the creative world of the late artist Xin Dongwang, allowing us to experience his unique artistic charm and profound teaching philosophy. Xin Dongwang is an...
Ended on Wed Feb 12, 2025 @ China Art Museum
2025-12-27
2026 New Year Symphony Concert by the Orchestre Philharmonique Parisien

2026 New Year Symphony Concert by the Orchestre Philharmonique Parisien

The Orchestre Philharmonique Parisien brings the grandeur of French music to Shanghai with a New Year’s concert celebrating timeless classics and the spirit of renewal. Composed of elite musicians...
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 @ SHOAC
From ¥ 100
Russian New Year’s Eve: The Pearl Edition

Russian New Year’s Eve: The Pearl Edition

The Pearl is doing something different for New Year’s this time—an all-out Russian-style celebration. The Red Stars are performing a mix of Russian favorites and Western party tracks, with aerial...
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 188
Yue Opera: Mu Guiying Takes Command

Yue Opera: Mu Guiying Takes Command

Shaoxing Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe is bringing their legacy production of Mu Guiying Takes Command to Wanping Theatre. This classic tale of loyalty, courage, and battlefield brilliance stars...
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 @ Wanping Theater
From ¥ 80
Christmas ZOUK Salsa/Bachata & Kizomba Party

Christmas ZOUK Salsa/Bachata & Kizomba Party

Saturday 27 Dec gets steamy — dust off your mask for a masquerade-style Latin dance night mixing salsa, bachata, kizomba and zouk. 21:00–02:00 at Fly & Sofia's Dance Center, expect an open dance...
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 @ Fly & Sofia's Dance Center
2025-12-28
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
The Beatles and the British Invasion

The Beatles and the British Invasion

After many successful British Invasion concerts the Red Stars band created a special version: The Beatles and the British Invasion. Along with a large array of British hits, The Pearl Red Stars...
Sun, Dec 28, 2025 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 60
Ongoing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Picasso Through the Eyes of Paul Smith

Picasso Through the Eyes of Paul Smith

This exhibition brings a major Pablo Picasso exhibition to the Museum of Art Pudong in collaboration with the Musée national Picasso-Paris. The show presents more than 80 works spanning the...
Daily until May 3 @ MAP
From ¥ 130
The Wonder of Patterns

The Wonder of Patterns

The Wonder of Patterns: Masterpieces of Indian, Iranian, and Ottoman Art from the Louvre marks the Louvre Museum’s first exhibition in Shanghai, presented at the Museum of Art Pudong. Drawing from...
Daily until May 6 @ MAP
From ¥ 130
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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. X Sugar House Takeover Alila Shanghai Countdown Party

ALTER. X Sugar House Takeover Alila Shanghai Countdown Party

ALTER. and Sugar House are teaming up again for a high-altitude New Year’s Eve party at Alila Shanghai. With three stages spread across the rooftop and indoor spaces, the night moves from live...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Alila
From ¥ 298
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
1515 West New Year Eve Set Menu & Countdown Party

1515 West New Year Eve Set Menu & Countdown Party

1515 West welcomes the New Year with a refined dinner-to-party celebration. Start the evening with a multi-course Surf & Turf New Year’s Eve set menu, featuring premium cuts, seafood, and classic...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ The 1515 West Chophouse & Bar
From ¥ 118
Calypso Lounge New Year Eve Set Menu & Countdown Party

Calypso Lounge New Year Eve Set Menu & Countdown Party

Calypso does New Year’s Eve the elegant, easygoing way. The night starts with an Italian-inspired set menu, featuring langoustine, saffron risotto, and premium mains: refined, comforting, and...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Calypso Restaurant & Lounge
From ¥ 198
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! It’s a dual NYE experience combining a premium Japanese dinner and a trendy lounge party – paired...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ The Dome
From ¥ 258
Spago Shanghai New Year's Eve Party

Spago Shanghai New Year's Eve Party

Spago Shanghai invites guests to welcome the New Year from above at The St. Regis on the Bund. With panoramic views of the Bund and the Oriental Pearl, the city’s most iconic skyline sets the stage...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Spago
From ¥ 888
TSURU New Year Eve Set Menu

TSURU New Year Eve Set Menu

TSURU Japanese Restaurant presents a refined New Year’s Eve set menu featuring premium sashimi, grilled cod, Australian M4 beef, and handcrafted sushi. The multi-course dinner concludes with a...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ TSURU
From ¥ 688
Café Liang New Year’s Eve Buffet

Café Liang New Year’s Eve Buffet

Café Liang offers a relaxed New Year’s Eve buffet featuring a wide selection of international dishes for a casual yet festive evening. Guests can dine at their own pace and enjoy a comfortable...
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Cafe Liang
From ¥ 458
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
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

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