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Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

The Pearl is paying tribute to Imagine Dragons with their house band, Stars & Stripes, performing the band’s biggest hits along with classic tracks from Cher, Kool & The Gang, Madonna, and more....
9 and 11 Jan @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
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
Paradise of Carbs

Paradise of Carbs

Carb-heavy snacks take over BFC’s Bund Riverside promenade for two weekends in January, with more than 50 food brands from around the region setting up shop. Expect a mix of savory and sweet, from...
Every Sat, Sun until Jan 18 @ BFC
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Xinjiang Kazakh musical genius Mamer, whose thrumming voice and nerve-wracking layers of instrumentation have engulfed audiences for years, has been a part of six bands whose styles vary from...
Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement
“CATS The Musical” 2026 Youth Auditions in Shanghai

“CATS The Musical” 2026 Youth Auditions in Shanghai

“CATS The Musical” is calling young performers aged 6–18 for SYT’s summer 2026 Shanghai production. Auditions take place on Jan11 (two sessions) at The Spotlight Theatre School in Jing’an, with...
Tomorrow @ Spotlight Theatre School of Excellence
Rebuilding Trust & Communication with Teens

Rebuilding Trust & Communication with Teens

WISS is hosting a parent workshop on Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the EY Community Room. Led by Dr. Paul S. Wang, a licensed psychologist in both the U.S. and China with...
Tomorrow @ Western International School of Shanghai (WISS)
2026-01-12
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
Dulwich College Pudong Open Days

Dulwich College Pudong Open Days

Open Days at Dulwich Pudong offer families a unique opportunity to visit the campus, meet the team, and gain an exclusive introduction to the school’s world-class, holistic education. Each Open Day...
various dates from Nov to Mar @ Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
2026-01-13
Open Day at NAIS Pudong

Open Day at NAIS Pudong

For over 25 years, Nord Anglia International School Pudong has been a leading British international school, offering the English Curriculum, IGCSEs, and the IB Diploma for students aged 2-18. See...
Jan 13th @ Nord Anglia International School (Pudong)
Kick Off Your 2026 with Manchester Global MBA Open Lecture

Kick Off Your 2026 with Manchester Global MBA Open Lecture

Leaders and managers navigating today’s global business landscape can get a snapshot of the challenges around sustainability, ethics, and societal impact at the University of Manchester China...
Tue, Jan 13, 2026 @
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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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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
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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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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
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Fight VGM Fight Presents: International Professional Wrestling Exchange Tournament

Fight VGM Fight Presents: International Professional Wrestling Exchange Tournament

Shanghai’s pro-wrestling scene is getting a serious international boost this January. The World Pro-Wrestling Exchange Tournament brings wrestlers from five countries to 36space in Xuhui, headlined...
Sat, Jan 17, 2026 @ 36Space
From ¥ 299
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)
ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

Era 2 – Spirit of Shanghai returns with a brand-new season, featuring an entirely fresh storyline and updated scenes. The original Era show, which debuted on September 27, 2005, enjoyed a 15-year...
Daily except Mon @ Shanghai Circus World
From ¥ 380
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
Museum of Art Pudong

Museum of Art Pudong

The Museum of Art Pudong is one of the finest museums in Shanghai developed by the Luijiazui Group: the exhibition area occupies more than 10,000 square meters with 13 halls. It’s a minimalist,...
Daily @ MAP
From ¥ 130
Queen Tribute Concert

Queen Tribute Concert

Queen! Men! Myths! Legends! Mixing stadium rock, metal, glam, and Freddie Mercury's operatic vocals, Queen exploded into the rock arenas around the world with the over-the-top performance antics of...
23 and 25 Jan @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
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
Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

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...
Daily until Jan 11 @ Shanghai Culture Square
From ¥ 80
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...
From Jun 6 @ Changfeng Aquarium
From ¥ 160
Shanghai Cityscape Umbrella

Shanghai Cityscape Umbrella

This original artwork captures an imaginative portrayal of Shanghai, showcasing numerous significant landmarks throughout the city. A beautifully detailed, ultra-Shanghai souvenir for anyone who's...
Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ Hao Me Zi
From ¥ 128
Custom Shanghai Street Signage

Custom Shanghai Street Signage

Home is where the green sign with the white numbers and lettering is. We print you a customized street sign with your address on it (ships within 3-4 working days)
Tue, Dec 31, 2030 @ Hao Me Zi
From ¥ 128
Madonna: Back to The 80s

Madonna: Back to The 80s

The Red Stars will perform your favorite 80s Madonna from “Material Girl” & “Like a Virgin” to “Papa Don’t Preach” & “La Isla Bonita” and more…The Flyer Sisters have returned from Brazil with their...
Thu, Jan 22, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Moves Like Jagger: A Night of Hits from the 2000s to Present

Moves Like Jagger: A Night of Hits from the 2000s to Present

Move Like Jagger and get ready for a night of unforgettable hits spanning from the 2000s to the present! The Pearl's Red Stars are bringing you an electric live performance featuring chart-toppers...
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
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
Studio Insight Music Trial Class

Studio Insight Music Trial Class

Studio Insight is a foreign-invested music center offering both individual and group instruction in Vocal, Piano, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Drums, Handpan, Saxophone, Trombone, Flute,...
Daily @ Studio Insight
From ¥ 58
Nirvana Tribute Concert

Nirvana Tribute Concert

The beginning of the 90s was awash in heavy metal bands, however, there was a growing scene coming out of Seattle that was about to dominate the music world. Known as the “grunge” scene and led by...
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Throughout history, rivalries have sparked heated battles: Jets vs. Sharks, Greasers vs. Socs, Rockers vs. Mods, Warriors vs. every gang in NYC. Now, The Pearl is hosting a clash of modern-day...
From Jan 30 until Feb 1 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

After a series of sold out Linkin Park Tribute concerts. The Pearl’s Red Stars want to take things up a notch. A full Linkin Park and Nu Metal concert. Along with the major Linkin Park hits, the...
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
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
America Rocks Live

America Rocks Live

The Red Stars are bringing their powerhouse performance to The Pearl, delivering a night packed with the greatest rock hits. Expect a setlist featuring iconic tracks from bands like Linkin Park,...
Wed, Jan 21, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
Britney Spears and 2000s Divas

Britney Spears and 2000s Divas

Experience a blast from the past with The Pearl's Red Stars as they pay homage to the unforgettable era of 2000s pop music, featuring the iconic hits of Britney Spears and other chart-topping...
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 100
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
Smurf Land Theme Park

Smurf Land Theme Park

Located in Shanghai’s Sheshan National Tourism Resort, the Shimao Smurf Land Theme Park is the first indoor-outdoor hybrid park in China that blends natural wonders with an international IP....
Daily @ Smurf Land Theme Park
Soup Dumplings Cooking Class Experience

Soup Dumplings Cooking Class Experience

Originally from the dumplings master forge in Shandong in northern China, Cici has been living in Shanghai for over 20 years, raising a family, and teaching homestyle Chinese cuisine in her cooking...
Daily until Jul 31 @ Cici’s Chinese Kitchen
From ¥ 450
Monsters of Rock Night

Monsters of Rock Night

The Pearl Tribute Concert series continues with Monsters of Rock! AC/DC is globally considered one of the greatest rock band of all time. Join The Pearl to celebrate rock music from AC/DC, Led...
Today @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
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
Elisabeth - Staged Concert

Elisabeth - Staged Concert

The legendary German-language musical Elisabeth returns to Shanghai as a concert-style production, blending gorgeous vocals, drama, and live orchestra. A tragic love story between Austria’s most...
From Jan 14 until Jan 18 @ Shanghai Culture Square
From ¥ 280
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

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