Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-04-17

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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

Swan Lake by The Russian State Ballet

The Russian State Ballet is returning to China for its latest tour, bringing Tchaikovsky’s timeless Swan Lake to the stage. Led by artistic director Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Gordeev—a former Bolshoi...

From Apr 17 until Apr 19 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

Music of the Silk Road · Echoes of the Tang Dynasty

This performance explores reconstructed music from ancient China through historically informed performance. Using restored instruments and decoded scores, the concert presents how Tang-era music...

Apr 17, May 4 @ Changjiang Theatre

From ¥ 218

Wu Opera: Sun Wukong's Three Battles the White Bone Demon

This new-concept Wu Opera reimagines the classic Journey to the West story with bold stage technology and traditional performance at its core. Featuring Zhejiang Zhongyue Wuju Troupe and acclaimed...

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 80

Esa-Pekka Salonen & Orchestre de Paris

Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen leads Orchestre de Paris in two concerts at Shanghai Oriental Art Center, with violinist Renaud Capuçon as soloist. Across two evenings, the programs feature works by...

on Apr 17 and Apr 18, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 280

Stage Drama: Protagonist

The stage play Protagonist is on a national tour, telling the epic story of Qin E, a Qin Opera performer, from a shepherd girl to the “Queen of Qin Opera.” The production is crafted by Shaanxi...

From Apr 17 until Apr 19 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 180

Michael Jackson Tribute

The Pearl hosts a Michael Jackson tribute night with Red Stars Band, bringing the King of Pop’s catalogue back to the stage. Expect a run through hits from Michael Jackson, reworked into a live...

Apr 17, 19, 24, 25 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

[Cancelled] Brahms Night — NDR Elbphilharmonie Chamber Orchestra

This concert features the NDR Elbphilharmonie Chamber Orchestra performing a selection of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, songs, and string quintet. The program showcases chamber orchestra arrangements...

Fri, Apr 3, 2026 @ SHOAC

The Sound of Britain

This trio concert brings together piano, cello, and clarinet in a program that moves from classical chamber music to well-known film and musical theatre scores. Featuring Clelia Iruzun, Nick...

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 80

Mong Tong “Tomorrow Tone” Tour

Mong Tong brings their 2026 “Tomorrow Tone” tour to Shanghai, collaborating with visual group XTRUX for a live audiovisual performance. The show combines psychedelic electronic music with real-time...

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 @ Singer Space

From ¥ 150

Billowing Fairytales Live in Shanghai 2026

Billowing Fairytales brings their 2026 special tour to Shanghai, performing music from their album When All the Lights Gather Together. The show features immersive melodies and dynamic...

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 @ Yuyintown Cube

From ¥ 80

LinUSB & Stella Z (House, Ambient)

A night of colorful, playful house music at this supremely chill C-Park club. LinUSB is the musical moniker of Linus Bonduelle, an artist, designer, and writer based in Brussels.His music is rooted...

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 @ Wigwam

Sweatshop: 27 Years of Drum & Bass feat. Arkaik

Shanghai's (China's?) longest-running crew for drum and bass, bass, bass, pHreaktion Music / Sweatshop, celebrates 27 YEARS in the game. Hats off. From their early underground days in Hong Kong to...

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 @ Exit

2026-04-18

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

Shark in the Park

Shark in the Park is making its way to the Shanghai Grand Theatre this Children’s Day! Based on the beloved picture book series by Nick Sharratt, this musical follows young Timothy Pope on his fun,...

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 180

Dutch Minimalist Opera: Artificial by Nature

Artificial by Nature is a minimalist opera by Dutch theatre group Nineties, featuring performers Annelinde Bruijs and Yannick Noomen as two humanoid robots. Through an electronic musical...

on Apr 18 and Apr 19, 2026 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 220

Creative Bubble Theatre: Wow! Bubbles

Step into a magical world of bubbles in this creative bubble theatre show. Watch as artists Pep Bou and Cia Enlaire transform soap, water, music, and light into glowing clouds, musical notes, and...

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 @ SHCAT

From ¥ 180

Harp & Flute Duo Concert: Luiza Mintsaeva & Gergely Ittzes

This is a classical chamber concert featuring harpist Luiza Mintsaeva and flutist Gergely Ittzes. The program spans works by Debussy, Prokofiev, Paganini, Piazzolla, and more, showcasing both solo...

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 50

Space Panda Presents: Bellagio Terrace Opening

Lago Rooftop returns to Bellagio by MGM Shanghai with an opening party featuring Space Panda. The night brings together skyline views, cocktails, and a DJ lineup playing from sunset into late...

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 @ LAGO

From ¥ 128

Wu Opera: Mu Guiying

The Youth Edition of Mu Guiying presents a refreshed Wuju Opera interpretation of the legendary female general. Performed by Zhejiang Zhongyue Wuju Troupe, the production highlights youthful energy...

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 80

Roi Perez (House, Techno, Disco)

Potent hosts Berlin-based DJ, Roi Perez (aka "Daddy Perez"), who held a residency at Panorama Bar in Berghain for over a decade. His sets are a journey through genres and styles, where house and...

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 @ Potent Club

nali Presents: Alex Albrecht (Dreamy Techno, Ambient)

Australian producer Alex Albrecht has amassed a discography that explores the dreamy, lush side of electronic music. Using field recordings, ambient soundscapes and complex, syncopated drum...

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 @ Wigwam

Harrow Shanghai Open Day

Considering Harrow Shanghai for your child? Their upcoming Open Morning on April 18 (9:30–12:00) offers a solid chance to experience the campus firsthand. Parents can meet the school leadership,...

April 18 @ Harrow International School Shanghai

The Nutcracker by The Russian State Ballet

The Russian State Ballet presents The Nutcracker, the classic ballet set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This production is staged under the artistic direction of Vyacheslav Mikhailovich...

on Apr 18 and Apr 19, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

Magnolia Kindergarten Open Days

Magnolia Kindergarten is hosting Open Days on April 18 and May 16 (9:30–12:00) at its city-center campus near People’s Square, FFC, and Jing’an. Families with children aged 2–5 are invited to...

Apr 18 & May 16 @ Magnolia Kindergarten

The 9th China Festival of Education

The 9th China Festival of Education lands at Wellington College International Shanghai on April 18, 2026, bringing together educators, innovators and thought leaders from China and around the world...

Apr 18 @ Wellington College

WISS International Day

A global fair without leaving Shanghai: head to the Western International School of Shanghai on April 18 for a lively, family-friendly afternoon packed with cultural performances, international...

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 @ Western International School of Shanghai (WISS)

2026-04-19

Valentine's Secret: Piano Recital by Steve Barakatt

Steve Barakatt presents a piano solo recital featuring his original compositions, including “Valentine’s Secret,” “Autumn in Quebec,” and the UNICEF anthem “Lullaby.” Attendees can expect a program...

UK indie rock band English Teacher brings their 2026 China tour to Shenzhen and Shanghai. Known for their sharp lyricism and dynamic post-punk sound, the band delivers a live performance that...

Sun, May 3, 2026 @ Modern Sky Lab

From ¥ 230

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National Ballet of China presents: Women of the Red Army

Women of the Red Army is a classic ballet by the National Ballet of China, based on a story set in 1930s Hainan. It follows a young woman’s journey from oppression to becoming a revolutionary...

on Jul 4 and Jul 5, 2026 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 180

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

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

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

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 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

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....

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

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

From ¥ 120

Piano & Cello Candlelight Concert: Timeless Classics from Film and Popular Music

Enjoy a unique Candlelight Concert featuring Big Fish, As Wished, and Half-Moon Serenade, performed by the Youth Infinity Orchestra in a century-old historic building. The soulful cello and...

Apr 12, 26 @ Bridge 8

From ¥ 298

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

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

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Belgian Beer Garden: Festival & Brews

Swan Lake by The Russian State Ballet

Music of the Silk Road · Echoes of the Tang Dynasty

Wu Opera: Sun Wukong's Three Battles the White Bone Demon

Esa-Pekka Salonen & Orchestre de Paris

Stage Drama: Protagonist

Michael Jackson Tribute

[Cancelled] Brahms Night — NDR Elbphilharmonie Chamber Orchestra

The Sound of Britain

Mong Tong “Tomorrow Tone” Tour

Billowing Fairytales Live in Shanghai 2026

LinUSB & Stella Z (House, Ambient)

Sweatshop: 27 Years of Drum & Bass feat. Arkaik

Queen Tribute Concert

Shark in the Park

Dutch Minimalist Opera: Artificial by Nature

Creative Bubble Theatre: Wow! Bubbles

Harp & Flute Duo Concert: Luiza Mintsaeva & Gergely Ittzes

Space Panda Presents: Bellagio Terrace Opening

Wu Opera: Mu Guiying

Roi Perez (House, Techno, Disco)

nali Presents: Alex Albrecht (Dreamy Techno, Ambient)

Harrow Shanghai Open Day

The Nutcracker by The Russian State Ballet

Magnolia Kindergarten Open Days

The 9th China Festival of Education

WISS International Day

Valentine's Secret: Piano Recital by Steve Barakatt

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

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Aesthetic Skin Spa Deal - Up to 60% Off!

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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

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Jiahui Health Professional Teeth Whitening

Jiahui Health Pediatric Eye Exam Package (Ages 3-16)

Peking Opera: The Jewelry Purse

Fight VGM Fight: International Professional Wrestling Exchange Tournament

Kiloglow Taste Series: English Teacher 2026 Live in Shanghai

National Ballet of China presents: Women of the Red Army

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

Shanghai Cityscape Umbrella

Custom Shanghai Street Signage

Beginner Mandarin Lessons Trial Only 9 RMB

Studio Insight Music Trial Class

Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

Smurf Land Theme Park

Piano & Cello Candlelight Concert: Timeless Classics from Film and Popular Music

Soup Dumplings Cooking Class Experience

Tiger Craft Kayaking

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