Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-01-30

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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

YYT Heavy Night: The Winter Crucible

Things get heavy over at Yuyintown Basement with some of the city’s most hard-hitting characters joining forces. On the docket, you’ve got psychocore piledrivers Chimera Cult, crunchy power trio...

Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement

From ¥ 80

[3 Day Trip: Zhangjiajie] Breathtaking Snowy Avatar Mountains

Famous as the inspiration for Avatar’s Hallelujah Mountains, Zhangjiajie is at its most magical in winter. Snow-dusted sandstone pillars, misty valleys, and near-empty trails turn this iconic...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Zhangjiajie, Hunan

From ¥ 2,390

Sunken Boat, Residence A, SUBASS

Hot-blooded rock and roll over at Mao Livehouse (yes, still here!) with a trio of bands whose anthemic tunes have made them stage favorites - including long-standing indie rockers Residence A -...

Tomorrow @ MAO LH

YUTO

YUTO has made a name for himself far beyond Japan with his hit track "ASOBI (feat. Candee, Playsson)," which has racked up millions of streams worldwide. Recognized as one of Asia's leading hip-hop...

Tomorrow @ La Fin (INS)

Techno Basics

Over the past 15 years, Ma Haiping has become one of China’s most respected underground electronic music DJs, known for his precise Detroit-influenced techno and award-winning compositions for...

Tomorrow @ Abyss Club

Melody Preschool Open Day

Melody Preschool invites families to its Open Day on Jan 30th at the Jing’an Campus. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a vibrant, multicultural environment where children flourish...

Jan 30th @ Melody School

Stranger Things Tournament

Fans of Stranger Things — or anyone who enjoys trivia nights with a bit more structure — might want to check out this team-based game night at RIINK. Built around the show’s lore and ’80s...

Tomorrow @ RIINK

Cypher Park-申

CYPHER PARK-申- takes the concept of a traditional park cypher—where people freestyle rap, dance, or simply hang out with music and drinks—and expands it into a fuller event. The atmosphere stays...

Tomorrow @ C's

byyb.radio X The Devil’s Dancers

As the Year of the Snake comes to a close, The Devil’s Dancers Party is about to make waves! We're featuring a special livestream from byyb.radio of the SpecTers 3.0 Underground Year-End Party,...

Tomorrow @ Specters (C·PARK)

Ongoing

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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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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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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

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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!

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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 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 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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Peninsula 5th Generation Golden Micro-Needling

Cloud-Soft Mesotherapy offers a minimally invasive skin treatment that delivers a custom blend of vitamins, enzymes, plant extracts, and hyaluronic acid directly into the dermis. Designed to...

Daily until Jun 30 @ RODEO Rejuvenation Center

From ¥ 6,800

Art for Teens (Ages 9–15) – Trial Class

Art trial classes designed for kids aged 9 to 15, offering a structured introduction to drawing, color, anime, and project-based design through weekly 90-minute sessions. A low-commitment way to...

Daily except Mon & Tue until Mar 23 @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

From ¥ 69

Art for Toddlers (Ages 2–3) – Trial Class

Toddlers aged 2–3 are at a prime stage for sensory and creative development, and MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)’s Pre-K art program taps into that “golden window.” Rather than focusing on...

Daily except Mon & Tue @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

From ¥ 69

Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy) has been cultivating children’s creativity in Shanghai for over a decade, using its VAKED Five-Dimensional Art Education System to guide kids aged 4–9 through...

Daily except Mon & Tue until Mar 23 @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

From ¥ 69

Tennis Class for Beginners (Xuhui)

Tennisline International Tennis Academy Shanghai offers a 9-week tennis clinic tailored for beginners and those with basic skills. This dynamic and engaging course provides a fast-paced...

Daily @ Tennisline Shanghai

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

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

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

Panlong Tiandi Chinese New Year Dragon Horse Fair

The Panlong Dragon Horse Fair brings a taste of Jiangnan New Year traditions to a sprawling outdoor space on Chengci Lawn, running from January 23 to March 3 on weekends and public holidays. The...

Fridays to Sundays and public holidays @ Panlong Tiandi

VOGUE: Inventing the Runway

VOGUE’s large-scale immersive exhibition makes its Asia debut in Shanghai, tracing the evolution of the fashion runway from closed salon presentations to global cultural spectacles. Developed with...

From Jan 31 until May 31 @ West Bund Museum

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

From ¥ 50

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Your Christmas Beauty Wishlist – Up to 55% OFF!

YYT Heavy Night: The Winter Crucible

[3 Day Trip: Zhangjiajie] Breathtaking Snowy Avatar Mountains

Sunken Boat, Residence A, SUBASS

YUTO

Techno Basics

Melody Preschool Open Day

Stranger Things Tournament

Cypher Park-申

byyb.radio X The Devil’s Dancers

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

Floatasian - Special Deals of Floating, Ice Bath, Sauna

Aesthetic Skin Spa Deal - Up to 60% Off!

Painting and Drawing Course with World-class Italian Artist

Private Piano and Composition Course with Award-winning Italian Artist

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

Punchdrunk's 'Sleep No More'

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

Zotter Chocolate Experience

Museum of Art Pudong

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center Entry Ticket

Fotografiska General Entrance Ticket

Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

Huangpu River Cruises on Your Own Luxury Yacht

Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay Entry Ticket

SinoUnited Comprehensive Health Checkup Deals - Up to 80% Off

Beginner Mandarin Lessons Trial Only 9 RMB

Tiger Craft Kayaking

TSK Dental Care Package - Up to 90% off

Jiahui Health Dental Packages Up to 50% off

BuddyDog Deals: Training, Boarding, and More

1-on-1 Personal Training Assessment for Rehab, Strength, and Body Shaping

Jiahui Health Professional Teeth Whitening

50% off First Time Fitness Trial

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

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

Peppa Pig World of Play One Day Pass

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

Peninsula 5th Generation Golden Micro-Needling

Art for Teens (Ages 9–15) – Trial Class

Art for Toddlers (Ages 2–3) – Trial Class

Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

Tennis Class for Beginners (Xuhui)

Fluxus, by chance

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

Una Mirada Perpleja: Julio Anaya

Panlong Tiandi Chinese New Year Dragon Horse Fair

VOGUE: Inventing the Runway

Cho Gi-Seok 'The Coexistence of Imperfection'

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