Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-05-01

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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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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 Skincare Packages - Enjoy 10% off

Jiahui Health, in partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital, is offering exclusive discounts to SmartShanghai readers on premium skincare services: 10% off FDA-approved Botox treatments,...

Daily @ Jiahui Health

From ¥ 1,080

Piano & Guzheng Candlelight Concert: Classics from Film, Television, and Chinese Elegance

Experience the harmonious blend of piano and guzheng in this extraordinary concert where Western classical and Eastern traditional music meet. The elegant resonance of the piano intertwines with...

Apr 25, May 1, 17, 31 @ Bridge 8

From ¥ 298

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

Neon lights, fist-pumping anthems, and pure 2000s nostalgia—The Pearl’s Red Stars are back, blasting out the decade’s biggest pop-rock bangers with powerhouse vocalists Trenty, Grace & Kat. This is...

May 1, 27 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

[3 Day Trip: Gouqi Island] Abandoned Village Exploration

This 3-day island escape takes travelers to Gouqi's famous abandoned fishing village, where crumbling homes have been swallowed by lush greenery. The itinerary mixes adventure (hiking, beach time)...

May 1-3, 3-5 @ Gouqi Island, Zhejiang Province

From ¥ 2,199

Carmen by Ballet Flamenco de Madrid

Madrid Flamenco Theatre brings its signature production of Carmen to the stage, presenting the story through pure flamenco dance, live music, and song. Built around intense movement, striking...

From May 1 until May 3 @ Shanghai Centre Theatre

From ¥ 180

Schattenglanz - German Musical Stars in Concert

Schattenglanz is a German musical stars concert bringing together four well-known performers for a reunion on stage. Featuring Jan Ammann, Martin Markert, Annemieke van Dam, and Antonia Kalinowski,...

Daily until May 1 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 280

Space Panda Presents: FRSH Holiday Roof & Club Party ft. Helang

Space Panda’s FRSH returns with an 11-hour electronic music event starting with a rooftop sunset party and continuing into a late-night club takeover. Headlined by HELANG, the lineup focuses on...

Tomorrow @ The Shanghai EDITION

From ¥ 128

Ulysses Owens Jr And Generation Y China Tour Masterclass

A jazz masterclass led by Grammy-winning drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. at Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai. The session focuses on technique, performance, and contemporary jazz practice through direct...

Tomorrow @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

From ¥ 99

JZ Spring Festival 2026

Shanghai's longest running jazz festival returns for six days, across five venues, with over 150 musicians and 100 performances, mostly at the West Bund. All of the outdoor performances are free,...

Daily until May 5 @ West Bund

Heimliday Pop-up at Green Station + Afterparties at the Sauna (House, Techno, Club, Ambient)

Underground club and community Heim is back at their original location on Changle Lu for a multi-day series of pop-up parties this May holiday. On April 30, May 2, and May 4, the night parties...

Daily until May 4 @ Green Station

Màn Màn Lái: Lionmilk, Colloboh, tp Duchkiss (Instrumental Hip Hop, Ambient, Beats)

Chill C-Park lounge club Wigwam hosts this showcase of live music in the beats/ambient/instrumental hip hop/synthesizer music realm, featuring three headliners. Lionmilk is a pianist, composer and...

Tomorrow @ Wigwam

Algernon Cadwallader (US), wish you could swim

Pennsylvania-bred American Midwest emo band Algernon Cadwallader are widely considered ‘heroes of the emo revival’ - a band whose DIY ethos in the years of their first tenure in the late 2000s...

Tomorrow @ Cream Club

Paradise Lost (70s/80s NYC Post-Disco & Club Music)

DJ Muley Graves takes over the decks at this punk rock dive bar for a vinyl-only night of late 70s / early 80s post-disco, boogie, and proto-house — the sweaty, weird, glorious sound of a downtown...

Tomorrow @ Specters (C·PARK)

GABBER INDUSTRIES: 4wallzz (Hyperpop, Nightcore, Hard Bass)

4wallzz is a DJ from Poznań who got into hardcore music in 2020, inspired by intense parties and her collection of hyperpop tracks on SoundCloud. In March 2021, she bought her dream DDJ-400 and...

Tomorrow @ Abyss Club

Baila Latina Festival

BAILA LATINA Festival brings a multi-day Latin music and food experience to Shanghai, featuring DJs, live performances, and dance styles like salsa, bachata, and reggaeton. With free entry, it...

From May 1 until May 5 @ Ruihong Tiandi

GAF Shanghai International Illustration Art Expo 2026

GAF Shanghai International Illustration Art Expo 2026 returns to Shanghai New International Expo Centre from May 1–3, taking over 33,000㎡ of exhibition space across three themed halls. More than...

From May 1 until May 3 @ SNIEC

Five Days Brunch

Celebrate the holiday with a special brunch at Abbey Road from May 1 to May 5. Enjoy a four-hour brunch session from 11am to 3pm, priced at 198rmb, with free-flow drinks included.

From May 1 until May 5 @ Abbey Road

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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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 ¥ 600

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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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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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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

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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

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

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

Weekday Lunch

Weekdays just got a little more delicious at So Mezze. For 98rmb, pick one starter—like smoky grilled eggplant, hummus, or tangy tarator—then choose your main from options like Pesto Rigatoni, a...

Weekdays @ So Mezze

Picasso Through the Eyes of Paul Smith

This exhibition brings a major Pablo Picasso exhibition to the Museum of Art Pudong in collaboration with the Musée national Picasso-Paris. The show presents more than 80 works spanning the...

Daily until May 3 @ MAP

From ¥ 130

Glamour and Modernity Beyond Shanghai

The exhibition at Shanghai Museum traces over a century of Shanghai-style qipao, exploring how this iconic dress evolved alongside the city’s social and cultural shifts. Around 300 pieces are on...

Daily except Mon until May 5 @ Shanghai 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

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

The Wonder of Patterns

The Wonder of Patterns: Masterpieces of Indian, Iranian, and Ottoman Art from the Louvre marks the Louvre Museum’s first exhibition in Shanghai, presented at the Museum of Art Pudong. Drawing from...

Daily until May 6 @ MAP

From ¥ 130

The Little Galaxy: Molly 20th Anniversary Exhibition in Shanghai

MOLLY’s 20th Anniversary Exhibition lands in Shanghai, celebrating two decades of the beloved character with immersive installations, exclusive merch, and hands-on experiences. Running from March...

Daily except Mon until May 10 @ Fosun Foundation

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SinoUnited Comprehensive Health Checkup Deals - Up to 80% Off

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Jiahui Skincare Packages - Enjoy 10% off

Piano & Guzheng Candlelight Concert: Classics from Film, Television, and Chinese Elegance

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

[3 Day Trip: Gouqi Island] Abandoned Village Exploration

Carmen by Ballet Flamenco de Madrid

Schattenglanz - German Musical Stars in Concert

Space Panda Presents: FRSH Holiday Roof & Club Party ft. Helang

Ulysses Owens Jr And Generation Y China Tour Masterclass

JZ Spring Festival 2026

Heimliday Pop-up at Green Station + Afterparties at the Sauna (House, Techno, Club, Ambient)

Màn Màn Lái: Lionmilk, Colloboh, tp Duchkiss (Instrumental Hip Hop, Ambient, Beats)

Algernon Cadwallader (US), wish you could swim

Paradise Lost (70s/80s NYC Post-Disco & Club Music)

GABBER INDUSTRIES: 4wallzz (Hyperpop, Nightcore, Hard Bass)

Baila Latina Festival

GAF Shanghai International Illustration Art Expo 2026

Five Days Brunch

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!

TSK Dental Care Package - Up to 90% off

Jiahui Health Dental Packages Up to 50% off

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

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

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

Tennis Class for Beginners (Xuhui)

Weekday Lunch

Picasso Through the Eyes of Paul Smith

Glamour and Modernity Beyond Shanghai

China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026

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

The Wonder of Patterns

The Little Galaxy: Molly 20th Anniversary Exhibition in Shanghai

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