Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-03-28

Pearl of the Orient: Shanghai Sunrise 30th Anniversary Gala

Shanghai Sunrise celebrates three decades of impact with its 30th Anniversary Gala, themed “Shanghai Pearl of the Orient.” The event honors the organization’s educational initiatives and the...

Tomorrow @ Kimpton Qiantan Shanghai

From ¥ 998

Cute Without The "E" Emo Night

The Used, AFI, Taking Back Sunday, Sunny Day Real Estate, Good Charlotte, Plain White T's, Hawthorne Heights... Ohhhhh yeah. Here comes a whole night of sad millennial music from the Enron era. DJs...

Tomorrow @ Specters (C·PARK)

Alternative Reality Week: A Global ARG-Style Game Jam

A two-weekend global game jam exploring games that spill out into the real world. Alternative Reality Week brings together designers, artists, and curious players to create interactive experiences...

Mar 21-25, Mar 28-29 @ SmSh Territory

Schwartz Reignited (Techno)

Pure techno with an industrial, dark hyponotic, acid, rave, and experimental tone in this basement club with a solid soundsystem on Saturday night. Live sets from Homeless and Rusty Chuan. DJ sets...

Tomorrow @ Exit

Reactor Test (Techno, House, Club)

Reactor, the huge new club in C-Park, opens to the public this weekend with a huge lineup of 11 DJs on two floors both nights. Music spans techno, club, house, bass, and more. Check the poster for...

Today & Tomorrow @ Reactor

Cat Fight, Never Regret, 单位组织的活动, The Chicken Punk, RIPPER, Round Eye, The Stirrers

Punk rock gets its due finally here in Shanghai - as Cream Club - the gloriously grubby and cool underground spot along the Huangpu River in Pudong, hosts a punk festival! And what a spread - one...

Tomorrow @ Cream Club

TLS Presents: Elena Colombi (Techno, Club, Post-Punk, EBM)

Promoter TLS hosts their Spring Equinox party at basement club Heim, with Italian headliner Elena Colombi, a label boss and NTS radio host known for wild sets that bridge techno, EBM, industrial,...

Tomorrow @ Heim

Megumi Acorda (PH), Handycam

It’s been wondrous seeing some of the scenes in Southeast Asia merge and exchange with one another over the past couple of years - a testament to how much music plays a universal role in our lives....

Tomorrow @ Cave Art Venue

Nerve Passenger, An Corporation, Negative No. 26

For anyone with the need to block out the dissonance in their life, there’s no better remedy than this year’s edition of Post Shanghai - a showcase for the rich post-rock scene Shanghai and its...

Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement

New Chinese Aesthetics Bazaar

From March 28–29, the “New Chinese Aesthetics Bazaar” takes over the BFC Bund Finance Center, bringing together over 40 brands from Hangzhou, Suzhou, Chaoshan, Chengdu, and beyond. Centered around...

on Mar 28 and Mar 29, 2026 @ BFC

Chongming Forest Sleep Challenge 2026: Take A Lung Cleanse and Get Some Good Sleep

Swap city noise for birdsong at the Chongming Forest Sleep Challenge 2026, where the only goal is to disconnect and get some quality rest. Held in Dongping National Forest Park, participants spend...

Mar 21–Apr 26: One session every Saturday, May 2–3: One session each day @ Dongping National Forest Park

Equinox: Where Light Meet The Bass

A one-night club event at The Cannery built around a five-DJ lineup featuring GABBY, SKINNY BROWN, SPARK, PENNY, and PAS. The night leans into bass-driven sets and a high-energy dancefloor...

Tomorrow @ The Cannery

From ¥ 88

HIS Early Childhood Open Day

Get a feel for what makes Early Childhood at Hangzhou International School (HIS) more than just preschool at this Early Childhood Open Day on Saturday, March 28, 10am–12pm - meet experienced...

Mar 28 @ Hangzhou International School

Outdoor Live Music - Daniel Bowley

Daniel Bowley has been a regular on Shanghai’s live music circuit for the past few years, bringing a mix of soul, groove, and easygoing stage presence. He’s played spots like Shake, JZ Club, and...

Tomorrow @ Abbey Road

Frequency Overload (Experimental Live Electronic Music)

DIY venue/schwarma spot in a car garage, Cedar, hosts a night of electronic sets colliding with experimental live performances happening in real time. "Keep your feet off the ground and rave under...

Tomorrow @ Cedar Kitchen

International day at LFS Yangpu Campus

The Eurocampus marks its 30th anniversary with a lively Spring International Festival on March 28 at the Yangpu campus of Shanghai French School, inviting families and friends for an afternoon of...

March 28 @ Lycée Français De Shanghai (Shanghai French School)

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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 @ The Stage

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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PURE Complimentary One-Time Trial Free Pass

The 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...

Daily @ PURE Fitness

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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

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Beauty Wish List — Up to 55% Off, Limited Time Deals

RODEO presents a glowing beauty checklist for your skin—one that’ll make you want to treat yourself. From La Mer Mini Spa to Thermage, save up to 55% off. They’ve got everything covered, from...

Daily until May 10 @ RODEO Rejuvenation Center

From ¥ 980

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 General Ticket

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

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

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

BEERKRAZE Craft Beer Festival at Laowaijie - Innovative IPA Edition (8th Edition)

BEERKRAZE Craft Beer Festival at Laowaijie returns for its 8th edition, and this time it’s bigger, bolder, and hoppier than ever.

on Apr 11 and Apr 12, 2026 @ Laowaijie

From ¥ 50

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

[0.5 Day Trip: Shanghai] Discover Old Shanghai on a Moped

This moped tour offers an exhilarating way to explore Shanghai's hidden gems, from Bund backstreets to Art Deco landmarks. Operating only in good weather, participants enjoy a 3-hour adventure with...

Every Saturday and Sunday at 9am @ Shanghai

From ¥ 299

Suzhou Eye Entry Ticket

Suzhou Eye is a landmark Ferris wheel located by Jinji Lake in Suzhou Industrial Park. Rising around 128 meters above the ground, it offers sweeping panoramic views of the lake and the city’s...

Daily until Dec 31 @ Suzhou Eye

From ¥ 90

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

Writers Revealed: Treasures from British Collections and the National Portrait Gallery, London

Portraits, manuscripts, and rare first editions come together in this exhibition at Shanghai Museum East Branch, tracing five centuries of British literary history through the faces and handwriting...

Daily except Tue until Jul 13 @ Shanghai Museum East Branch

Vivian Maier: Unseen Work

This exhibition introduces the work of American street photographer Vivian Maier, who spent most of her life working as a nanny while quietly taking over 150,000 photographs. The show traces her...

Daily until Jul 19 @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 50

Crack in the Curtain by Huang Peishan

This exhibition is the first institutional solo show by multimedia artist Huang Peishan. Starting from photography, her works mix digital editing, AI generation, and sculptural techniques to turn...

Daily until Jul 19 @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 50

Sky Fragments: The City that Connects

A new group exhibition at Mingyuan Museum brings together 37 artists from across China, including graduates from major art academies and Shanghai-based creatives, exploring how fragments of memory...

Daily except Mon until Aug 16 @ Mingyuan Museum

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

China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026

The China International Import Expo will make a return in 2026. This global exposition has some of the biggest companies and industrialists flock to Minhang and Xujing for one of the largest...

From Nov 5 until Nov 10 @ Shanghai International Exhibition Center

Under the Sunlight, There is No True Intimacy by No.223

This solo exhibition presents more than two decades of photographic work by Lin Zhipeng, also known as No.223. Through over a hundred images, the show traces his ongoing exploration of desire,...

Daily until Jun 14 @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 50

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Pearl of the Orient: Shanghai Sunrise 30th Anniversary Gala

Cute Without The "E" Emo Night

Alternative Reality Week: A Global ARG-Style Game Jam

Schwartz Reignited (Techno)

Reactor Test (Techno, House, Club)

Cat Fight, Never Regret, 单位组织的活动, The Chicken Punk, RIPPER, Round Eye, The Stirrers

TLS Presents: Elena Colombi (Techno, Club, Post-Punk, EBM)

Megumi Acorda (PH), Handycam

Nerve Passenger, An Corporation, Negative No. 26

New Chinese Aesthetics Bazaar

Chongming Forest Sleep Challenge 2026: Take A Lung Cleanse and Get Some Good Sleep

Equinox: Where Light Meet The Bass

HIS Early Childhood Open Day

Outdoor Live Music - Daniel Bowley

Frequency Overload (Experimental Live Electronic Music)

International day at LFS Yangpu Campus

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

PURE Complimentary One-Time Trial Free Pass

Private Piano and Composition Course with Award-winning Italian Artist

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

Beauty Wish List — Up to 55% Off, Limited Time Deals

Punchdrunk's 'Sleep No More'

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

Zotter Chocolate Experience

Museum of Art Pudong General Ticket

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

50% off First Time Fitness Trial

Jiahui Health Professional Teeth Whitening

BEERKRAZE Craft Beer Festival at Laowaijie - Innovative IPA Edition (8th Edition)

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

[0.5 Day Trip: Shanghai] Discover Old Shanghai on a Moped

Suzhou Eye Entry Ticket

Peppa Pig World of Play One Day Pass

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

Peninsula 5th Generation Golden Micro-Needling

Writers Revealed: Treasures from British Collections and the National Portrait Gallery, London

Vivian Maier: Unseen Work

Crack in the Curtain by Huang Peishan

Sky Fragments: The City that Connects

Reinventing Landscape: Highlights of the Centre Pompidou Collection vol. IV

China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026

Under the Sunlight, There is No True Intimacy by No.223

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