Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-04-11

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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

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Jiahui Health Acupuncture or Tui Na Massage with 90% 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 ¥ 388

[1 Day Trip: Xufu Cliff] Thrill Above the Clouds Via Ferrata Adventure

Challenge yourself on the Xu Fu Cliff Via Ferrata! Scale vertical rock faces surrounded by stunning natural scenery. Perfect for a weekend escape or an adrenaline-fueled adventure—just a day trip...

Tomorrow @ Ningbo, Zhejiang

From ¥ 450

Creative Object Theatre: PYYKKI - Lost in Laundryland

When a sock mysteriously disappears from the laundry line, two friends set off on a playful adventure to find it. Their search leads them through a washing machine into a fantastical world where...

on Apr 11 and Apr 12, 2026 @ SHCAT

From ¥ 180

Nova Events Presents: Rythm Rumble - Rooftop Season Opening

Nova Events kicks off the rooftop season with its first takeover of The Berry, bringing DJs, city views, and a packed crowd into one high-energy evening. The night blends club music with a live...

Tomorrow @ The Berry

From ¥ 128

HD Screening: Jekyll & Hyde–The Musical

This is a high-definition filmed recording of the Broadway musical Jekyll & Hyde, featuring the world-famous dual roles of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The recording captures David Hasselhoff in his...

From Apr 11 until Apr 18 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Week of Rock: Nu Metal Night

Nu Metal Night at The Pearl brings a lineup of late ’90s and 2000s hits from bands like Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, and System of a Down. The show leans into high-energy, crowd-driven performances...

Tomorrow @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

HD Screening: Contemporary Dance Performance - Creature

This is a high-definition screening of Creature, a contemporary dance production by choreographer Akram Khan, based on the English National Ballet staging. Blending dance and film, it reworks...

Thu, Jan 1, 1970 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Max Durante (Industrial Techno, EBM)

Shanghai's house for heavier electronic music, Abyss, has Italian producer Max Durante headlining this Saturday night. In the game since 1987 and a resident of the iconic Berlin club Tresor since...

Tomorrow @ Abyss Club

New Atlantis with Pureblast (Progressive Trance, Techno, Jungle, Industrial)

Punk rave ritual type club session as New Atlantis rises again. Heim threw this party four years ago and it seems like it was transformative. The headliner is French duo Pureblast (fka Baraka), who...

Tomorrow @ Heim

Pen Name (UK)

Canterbury emo act Pen Name are as unadulterated as they come - echoing the sound of the late 90s - Sport, American Football, Mineral, Benton Falls, and the whatnot. Lots of twinkly riffs and...

Tomorrow @ Cave Art Venue

Heat Mark

Beijing indie rock outfit Heat Mark - a staple of the Beijing scene has been dishing out their woozy and sultry garage punk for well over a decade now, coasting on tightly wound hooks and disarming...

Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement

House Affair

At The Fellas Terrace, Saturday nights lean into deep, rolling house with skyline views across Lujiazui. House Affair starts as a relaxed Italian dinner on the Bund-facing terrace, then gradually...

From Apr 11 until Apr 30 @ The Fellas

Samurai Saturday

By day, The Dome leans into a quieter side of the Bund with a modern Japanese omakase experience. By night, the space shifts gears. Samurai Saturday brings a late-night lounge atmosphere every...

From Apr 11 until May 2 @ The Dome

Love Bang Presents: 幽林 | The Woods

A dance party with gothic tendencies. Dark vibes. Cemetery-core. Everything from darkwave to dark italo to industrial and post punk, EBM, sad dance music (SDM), and of course, goth. Darkness...

Tomorrow @ Specters (C·PARK)

LFS International Day 2026

Lycée Français de Shanghai is bringing the world to campus this April 11 with its International Day 2026—a full-day, family-friendly celebration marking 30 years of the Eurocampus. Expect a lively...

2026-04-11 @ Lycée Français De Shanghai (Shanghai French School) Qingpu Campus

UTMB Moganshan 2026

UTMB Moganshan returns with a new edition for 2026, bringing its signature mix of steep climbs, tight bamboo trails, and technical terrain to one of Zhejiang’s most scenic mountain areas. It’s the...

Daily until Apr 12 @ SmSh Territory

Silk Mandarin Hangzhou Day Trip Pick Roast and Taste Longjing Tea

Swap the city for a day with Silk Mandarin and head to Hangzhou for a hands-on Longjing tea experience in its birthplace. Set among the scenic tea terraces, this cultural trip includes tea picking,...

Apr 11 @ Silk Mandarin (Tongren Lu)

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 @ 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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Belgian Beer Garden: Festival & Brews

This April, the 2nd edition of the Belgian Beer Garden @ PAC Mall 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...

Apr 17-19, 24-26 @ Park Avenue Central (PAC)

From ¥ 60

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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jiahui Health Acupuncture or Tui Na Massage with 90% Off

[1 Day Trip: Xufu Cliff] Thrill Above the Clouds Via Ferrata Adventure

Creative Object Theatre: PYYKKI - Lost in Laundryland

Nova Events Presents: Rythm Rumble - Rooftop Season Opening

HD Screening: Jekyll & Hyde–The Musical

Week of Rock: Nu Metal Night

HD Screening: Contemporary Dance Performance - Creature

Max Durante (Industrial Techno, EBM)

New Atlantis with Pureblast (Progressive Trance, Techno, Jungle, Industrial)

Pen Name (UK)

Heat Mark

House Affair

Samurai Saturday

Love Bang Presents: 幽林 | The Woods

LFS International Day 2026

UTMB Moganshan 2026

Silk Mandarin Hangzhou Day Trip Pick Roast and Taste Longjing Tea

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

Floatasian - Special Deals of Floating, Ice Bath, Sauna

Aesthetic Skin Spa Deal - Up to 60% Off!

Belgian Beer Garden: Festival & Brews

SinoUnited Comprehensive Health Checkup Deals - Up to 80% 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!

TSK Dental Care Package - Up to 90% off

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

Jiahui Health Dental Packages Up to 50% off

Jiahui Health Professional Teeth Whitening

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

Beginner Mandarin Lessons Trial Only 9 RMB

Tiger Craft Kayaking

BuddyDog Deals: Training, Boarding, and More

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

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

Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

Peninsula 5th Generation Golden Micro-Needling

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

Vivian Maier: Unseen Work

The Great Camouflage

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

Tennis Class for Beginners (Xuhui)

China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026

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