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Avril Lavigne & Ladies of Rock Concert

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...
Tomorrow @ The Pearl
From ¥ 120
Music Puzzle of Mendelssohn

Music Puzzle of Mendelssohn

This chamber concert brings together a selection of Mendelssohn’s most beloved works, from the youthful brilliance of his String Octet to the lyrical beauty of Songs Without Words. Audiences will...
Tomorrow @ Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall
From ¥ 80
Dull, Mineral Blood, Moya, T.O.S.

Dull, Mineral Blood, Moya, T.O.S.

Sludge with a grunge spirit, Shenzhen’s DULL came out swinging in 2025 with their debut. Visceral, raw, and full of energy, their tracks begin as a pummeling assault and eventually (d)evolves into...
Tomorrow @ FENRIR
DJ Badessone

DJ Badessone

DJ Badessone is known for his commanding stage presence, energetic mic skills, and performances that blend multicultural influences, drawing audiences from around the world. His musical journey...
Tomorrow @ La Fin (INS)
Love Bang: Baby Dance Machine Compilation Release Party

Love Bang: Baby Dance Machine Compilation Release Party

Downstairs at C’s, Love Bang celebrates the release of their third compilation, Baby Dance Machine, with a basement house party that runs from 10 pm until late. Expect a mix of club music, hip hop,...
Tomorrow @ C's
Understory Pres. Parasol (Au) Live + DJ

Understory Pres. Parasol (Au) Live + DJ

Melodic and emotionally driven electronic music takes over the upstairs theater at Cedar Plus as Australian producer Parasol brings the Shanghai stop of his debut China tour to the city on January...
Tomorrow @ Cedar Kitchen
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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
15th Shanghai Biennale

15th Shanghai Biennale

The 15th Shanghai Biennale, “ Does the Flower Hear the Bee?”, has officially taken over the Power Station of Art with more than 250 works from 67 artists and collectives around the world. This...
Daily except Mon until Mar 31 @ Power Station of Art
Contemporary Swiss Comics from the Fumetto Festival

Contemporary Swiss Comics from the Fumetto Festival

Opening at Minsheng Art Museum on December 20, this exhibition brings together contemporary Swiss comic art across nearly 500 works by 22 artists. Curated by Eleonora Bitterli and presented with...
Daily except Mon until Apr 6 @ 21st Century Minsheng Museum
The Great Camouflage

The Great Camouflage

The Great Camouflage is a group show co-curated by Zhu Qiaorui and Kandis Williams that looks at contemporary artistic practices shaped by the legacies of revolutionary movements. Featuring works...
Daily except Mon until Apr 26 @ Rockbund Art Museum
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
Salvador Dalí x The Bund City Hall: Comienzo

Salvador Dalí x The Bund City Hall: Comienzo

Salvador Dalí’s surreal visions meet Shanghai’s century-old architecture at the Bund City Hall, where more than 150 works—including sculptures, jewelry, glass, and prints—are on display. The...
Daily except Mon until Mar 10 @ Bund City Hall
Andrew Grassie - Something Or Nothing

Andrew Grassie - Something Or Nothing

Fotografiska Shanghai presents Something or Nothing, a new solo exhibition by British artist Andrew Grassie, known for transforming photographic stillness into exquisitely detailed egg-tempera...
Daily until Mar 8 @ Fotografiska
Space: Internal Illuminations

Space: Internal Illuminations

A cosmic-scale exhibition co-curated by Johan Vikner and Iris Long lands at Fotografiska. The show takes visitors from the vastness of the universe to the depths of personal reflection, blending...
Daily until Mar 8 @ Fotografiska
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
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
Glamour and Modernity Beyond Shanghai

Glamour and Modernity Beyond Shanghai

The exhibition at Shanghai Museum traces over a century of Shanghai-style qipao, exploring how this iconic dress evolved alongside the city’s social and cultural shifts. Around 300 pieces are on...
Daily except Mon until May 5 @ Shanghai Museum
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
The 13th Shanghai Fine Arts Exhibition

The 13th Shanghai Fine Arts Exhibition

The 13th Shanghai Fine Arts Exhibition is a biennial survey show presenting recent work by artists based in Shanghai, held this year at the China Art Museum. Founded in 2001, the exhibition has...
Daily except Mon until Jan 4 @ China Art Museum
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
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
Una Mirada Perpleja: Julio Anaya

Una Mirada Perpleja: Julio Anaya

Spanish artist Julio Anaya makes his Shanghai debut with a presentation of more than 50 works that sit somewhere between faithful reconstruction and quiet disruption. Best known for reworking...
Daily until Feb 22 @ Bund 18 Art Space
The Beauty of Fan-Tasy: Masterpieces of Fan Painting and Calligraphy Through the Ages from the Shanghai Museum Collection

The Beauty of Fan-Tasy: Masterpieces of Fan Painting and Calligraphy Through the Ages from the Shanghai Museum Collection

Shanghai Museum’s collection of fan paintings and calligraphy spans nearly a millennium, from Northern Song silk fans to modern folding fans, covering landscapes, flowers and birds, figures, and...
Daily except Mon until Feb 22 @ Shanghai Museum

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