Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2025-12-28

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...

Tomorrow @ The Pearl

From ¥ 60

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...

Daily until Dec 28 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

From ¥ 280

South Acid Mimi, Cephalosis

Kunming’s finest make their way to Yuyintown Basement tonight. First up, South Acid Mimi - the trio with a penchant for tropical synth-drunk hues, proto-new age antics, riot-grrrr punk attitude,...

Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement

BeatGeneration 1980’s, theNaraka, VANTA, Return to Sender, Life Awaits, Forget And Forgive, Cries of the Past

A murder’s row of the core, visual kei, and contemporary metal scene’s finest at Bandai Namco as Starcluster - the label that’s acted as a home to these great acts for twelve years - celebrates in...

Tomorrow @ Bandai Namco Shanghai Base

2025-12-30

St. Petersburg Classical Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake

Ring in the New Year with one of the world’s most beloved ballets. The St. Petersburg Classical Ballet Theatre brings Swan Lake to Shanghai on December 30, featuring principal dancers Ivan Oskorbin...

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 @ Center Theatre

From ¥ 180

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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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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

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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 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

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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!

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 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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 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

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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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One Night In New York ft. Stadiumx (HUN)｜ Space Panda's New Year’s Eve

Space Panda is throwing a landmark New Year’s Eve party at The Shanghai EDITION. It’s a collision of two world capitals—NYC’s electric buzz and Shanghai’s unmistakable vibe—spread across three...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ The Shanghai EDITION

From ¥ 638

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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

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Space Panda Presents: The Grand Candlelight New Year's Eve 2026

Space Panda is teaming up with the Waldorf Astoria for a candlelit New Year’s Eve that blends live classical music with DJ sets—all inside one of the Bund’s most elegant hotels. The party expands...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Waldorf Astoria

From ¥ 288

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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

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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

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CLASS Presents Golden Fiesta 2026 New Year's Eve Party

CLASS is taking over Mr & Mrs Bund for New Year’s Eve with Golden Fiesta 2026—a big rooftop countdown with DJs, free-flow packages, and that signature Bund skyline backdrop doing all the heavy...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Mr & Mrs Bund

From ¥ 380

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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

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NYE 2026: A Space Odyssey - Fotografiska X Piece of Fate

Fotografiska teams up with Piece Of Face for a New Year’s Eve party that leans hard into sci-fi fantasy, inspired by SPACE: Internal Illuminations and Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. The night...

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 180

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

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

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

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 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

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

Singin’ in the Rain

Get ready for a spectacular stage production of the beloved musical "Singin' in the Rain," direct from the UK with its award-nominated creative team. This show is famous for its incredible, real...

From Feb 26 until Mar 6 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 180

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

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

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

From Dublin to the world, the first dance drama that has swept across 49 countries makes its triumphant return. The 30th Anniversary Edition reimagines the stage with cutting-edge projections and...

From Jan 6 until Jan 11 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 80

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

[Shanghai] Overhead, The Albatross China Tour 2026

Irish experimental post-rock band Overhead, The Albatross is coming to China for the first time, bringing their huge, cinematic sound to local stages. Expect sweeping strings, big emotional builds,...

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 @ Bandai Namco Shanghai Base

From ¥ 160

2025 Shanghai Travel Card

The Shanghai Travel Card is a sightseeing pass designed for international tourists (holders of Hong Kong/Macau Resident Permits, Taiwan Resident Permits, or foreign passports) to explore Shanghai’s...

Validity starts from the chosen activation date. @ SmSh Territory

From ¥ 400

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

Avril Lavigne & Ladies of Rock Concert

The Pearl has a concert dedicated to all the rockin' ladies over the years. The main focus for the evening will be on pop punk queen Avril Lavigne, a punk legend since age 16 when she released hits...

Fri, Jan 2, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 120

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

Jessie J The "No Secrets” Tour in Shanghai

Jessie J returns to China with her “No Secrets” tour, bringing a raw, intimate showcase of her powerhouse vocals and new music. Fresh off the release of her latest album Don’t Tease Me With a Good...

Sun, Mar 22, 2026 / Online Event

From ¥ 380

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The Beatles and the British Invasion

Jazz Christmas Concert Feat. Elio Villafranca Quartet

South Acid Mimi, Cephalosis

BeatGeneration 1980’s, theNaraka, VANTA, Return to Sender, Life Awaits, Forget And Forgive, Cries of the Past

St. Petersburg Classical Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake

2025 Paulaner Christkindlmarkt at the North Bund

The Pearl's NYE Gold: A Night of All Star Performances

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

The Timeless Vue - 2026 NYE Countdown Party by Nova Events

Floatasian - Special Deals of Floating, Ice Bath, Sauna

Aesthetic Skin Spa Deal - Up to 60% Off!

Ocean's Table Tasting Dinner Sharing Set Menu for 2

Golden 2026 NYE Countdown Party by Nova Events

ALTER. X Sugar House Takeover Alila Shanghai Countdown Party

The 2025 St. Regis Bar Countdown Party

The DOME Countdown – NYE 2026

PURE Complimentary One-Time Trial Free Pass

1515 West New Year Eve Set Menu & Countdown Party

Calypso Lounge New Year Eve Set Menu & Countdown Party

LPG Facial Lifting or Belly Fat Loss Massage: 60% Off Trial!

One Night In New York ft. Stadiumx (HUN)｜ Space Panda's New Year’s Eve

Your Christmas Beauty Wishlist – Up to 55% OFF!

Space Panda Presents: The Grand Candlelight New Year's Eve 2026

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

ASR TC1 Lap Challenge

CLASS Presents Golden Fiesta 2026 New Year's Eve Party

Golden Hour New Year's Eve Party by Nova Events

NYE 2026: A Space Odyssey - Fotografiska X Piece of Fate

Christkindlmarkt on the Bund 2025

Punchdrunk's 'Sleep No More'

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

X Show Hangzhou

Zotter Chocolate Experience

Les Misérables 40th Anniversary Concert

Singin’ in the Rain

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center Entry Ticket

Fotografiska General Entrance Ticket

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

[Shanghai] Overhead, The Albatross China Tour 2026

2025 Shanghai Travel Card

Huangpu River Cruises on Your Own Luxury Yacht

Avril Lavigne & Ladies of Rock Concert

Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay Entry Ticket

Jessie J The "No Secrets” Tour in Shanghai

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