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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...
Apr 3, 18 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Kunqu Opera: Six Records of a Floating Life

Kunqu Opera: Six Records of a Floating Life

This Kunqu adaptation of Six Chapters of a Floating Life brings Shen Fu’s autobiographical classic to the stage. Produced by Jiangsu Performing Arts Group Kunqu Opera Theatre, the production...
on Apr 3 and Apr 4, 2026 @ Grand Theatre
From ¥ 180
The Dey Way: Mohini Dey Quartet Live

The Dey Way: Mohini Dey Quartet Live

A live set by bassist Mohini Dey and her quartet, bringing a mix of jazz, funk, and fusion. Known for placing the bass at the center of her sound, she performs alongside an international lineup of...
Tomorrow @ Star@ Culture Center
From ¥ 320
HD Screening: Russian Language Theatre - The Government Inspector

HD Screening: Russian Language Theatre - The Government Inspector

This HD screening of The Government Inspector presents a filmed version of Yury Butusov’s award-winning stage production. Based on Gogol’s classic satire, the show explores corruption and absurdity...
From Apr 3 until Apr 19 @ Wanping Theater
From ¥ 168
Guest DJ Lilith (CN)

Guest DJ Lilith (CN)

LiLiTH represents a new wave of dance music DJs, moving effortlessly between hip-hop club energy and bass-heavy festival sets, with a versatile style and confident presence behind the decks....
Tomorrow @ La Barra
Chris Cruse (House, Techno, Electro)

Chris Cruse (House, Techno, Electro)

This Friday night, Tx Huaihai club Potent has a solid house/techno/electro booking in the form of Chris Cruse, who DJs regularly at Panorama Bar, Snax, Cocktail d’Amore, and Basement NYC. He's also...
Tomorrow @ Potent Club
Tuna Display (Live Hyperpop, Bass, Club Music)

Tuna Display (Live Hyperpop, Bass, Club Music)

This one looks good. New C-Park underground club Illum has Italian hyperpop producer Tuna Display doing a live set this Friday night with solid local support. If you're into Two Shell, PC Music,...
Tomorrow @ Illum
XChome, Rose Island, Shark Club

XChome, Rose Island, Shark Club

Funk, R&B, J-pop, and jazz fusion - tonight’s offering at Yuyintown Basement is for those who are itching for unadulterated urban pop music with three of the best in the genre. Full on funk rock...
Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement
Sparrow

Sparrow

With eighteen years under their belt, Beijing post-rock outfit Sparrow has put in the work, slowly building their fanbase and expanding their sound. Never going for the jugular, Sparrow has always...
Tomorrow @ Modern Sky Lab
Cyber Budha Electro-Music Party Vol 3: Bagan's Great Wisdom and Prophecy (Psy, Techno, Club)

Cyber Budha Electro-Music Party Vol 3: Bagan's Great Wisdom and Prophecy (Psy, Techno, Club)

Temple of chill vibes, Wigwam in C-Park, hosts the third volume of the Cyber Budha party series, this time featuring the China debut of Laos-via-NYC producer/DJ, LALIT. Formerly a resident DJ at...
Tomorrow @ Wigwam
The Hormones, Shii

The Hormones, Shii

Chengdu’s The Hormones’ robust blend of gritty dance punk and magnetic indietronica has a knack for tightly wound tunes that slap, taking cues from bands such as Savages, Foals, and Toe. Recently,...
Tomorrow @ Encore Space
Sonic Revolution 3.0

Sonic Revolution 3.0

Sonic Revolution - a festival highlighting some of the freshest, most combustible sounds from a new generation of indie rockers - beefs up for its third edition at Yangpu’s Mosh Space, rolling out...
From Apr 3 until Apr 5 @ Mosh Space Live House
Hardgroove Mania

Hardgroove Mania

Dirty House, the electronic music club in INS, has a night dedicated to hardgroove, that loopy, driving, funky, and groove-heavy form of techno that started in the 90s and blew up again a few years...
Tomorrow @ Dirty House (INS)
Antigen Presents: Helena Hauff (Techno, Electro, EBM)

Antigen Presents: Helena Hauff (Techno, Electro, EBM)

Huge new underground club Reactor in C-Park celebrates their opening with one of the biggest names in techno: Helena Hauff, playing an all-vinyl set. Her sound is a mix of Detroit style techno, new...
Tomorrow @ Reactor
Spring, Pasta & Prosecco: Momenti’s Easter Weekend

Spring, Pasta & Prosecco: Momenti’s Easter Weekend

Momenti is bringing a taste of Italian spring to Shanghai from April 3–6 with two special Easter menus — a set for two at 298rmb and a set for four at 618rmb — featuring their signature handmade...
From Apr 3 until Apr 6 @ Pastificio MOMÉNTI (Hongshoufang)
Mark Padmore & Dame Imogen Cooper perform Schubert's Winterreise

Mark Padmore & Dame Imogen Cooper perform Schubert's Winterreise

This is a rare chance to hear Schubert’s Winterreise performed by two of today’s most respected interpreters of the repertoire. Tenor Mark Padmore teams up with pianist Dame Imogen Cooper for their...
Tomorrow @ Shanghai Concert Hall
From ¥ 80
Paulaner Shanghai Easter Specials: A Spring Feast of Tradition & Flavor

Paulaner Shanghai Easter Specials: A Spring Feast of Tradition & Flavor

Easter is a celebration of renewal and togetherness, and this limited-time set (April 3–6, 268rmb) brings those traditions to the table. Featuring symbolic classics like lamb—long associated with...
From Apr 3 until Apr 6 @ Paulaner Bräuhaus
Negative Creep (Grunge, Alternative, ‘90s, ‘00s)

Negative Creep (Grunge, Alternative, ‘90s, ‘00s)

Kicking off the long weekend, Specters hosts, ’Negative Creep’, their stoner rock, ‘90s, alternative, grunge night, with a cavalcade of throwback hits mixed with some good times party rock! Expect...
Tomorrow @ Specters (C·PARK)
The Lost Signal (Techno, Groove)

The Lost Signal (Techno, Groove)

A bit groovier sound for Abyss this Friday night, with three headliners playing techno, progressive, trance, and electro: essio, aleksssa, and local techno wizard, Ma Haiping, who releases on Jeff...
Tomorrow @ Abyss Club
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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 @ The Stage
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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Belgian Beer Garden: Festival & Brews

Belgian Beer Garden: Festival & Brews

This April, the 2nd edition of the Belgian Beer Garden @ PAC is back in Jing’an for two weekends of great beer, hearty comfort food, and a sunny open-air vibe that’s impossible to resist. PAC’s...
Apr 17-19, 24-26 @ Park Avenue Central (PAC)
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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
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PURE Complimentary One-Time Trial Free Pass

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

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

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'

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
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 General Ticket

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 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
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
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
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
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
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
50% off First Time Fitness Trial

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

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
Suzhou Eye Entry Ticket

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 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

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
Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

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 Sep 15 @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)
From ¥ 69
Peninsula 5th Generation Golden Micro-Needling

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 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 Sep 15 @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)
From ¥ 69
Art for Toddlers (Ages 2–3) – Trial Class

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
Echoes of Her Century: A Global Exhibition of Women's Art

Echoes of Her Century: A Global Exhibition of Women's Art

In honor of International Women’s Day, Long Museum (West Bund) presents Echoes of Her Century: A Global Exhibition of Women's Art, a sweeping showcase of nearly 200 works by female artists from...
Daily except Mon until May 31 @ Long Museum (West Bund)
Sky Fragments: The City that Connects

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

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

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
Crack in the Curtain by Huang Peishan

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

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