Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-05-12

Shanghai American School Campus Tour

Shanghai American School, established in 1912, has over 3,000 students across two campuses and a community representing 40+ nationalities. As a non-profit, it reinvests all revenue back into...

Pudong - May 12 & 29, Puxi - May 18 & 27 @ Shanghai American School (SAS)

2026-05-13

Foto Live Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails

Every Wednesday, Fotografska Shanghai hosts Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails Night, featuring avant-garde jazz performances on the 4F lounge stage. Enjoy an evening of live music, expertly crafted...

Wednesdays @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 50

2026-05-14

French Musical: Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac is a French musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s classic play, reimagined for modern audiences. With music, dance, and striking visuals, the story of Cyrano, Roxane, and...

From May 14 until May 17 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 280

Back to 80's Party

The Pearl’s Red Stars Band throws it back to the ’80s with a high-energy live show packed with all the big hits. Expect everything from ABBA and Queen to Madonna and Michael Jackson, delivered with...

Thu, May 14, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

Girl's Night Out | SKY DOME

Girls’ Night Out combines fusion Japanese flavors, signature cocktails, and a vibrant lounge atmosphere on the Bund. DOME is designed as a modern social space where dining naturally flows into...

From May 14 until May 28 @ The Dome

2026-05-15

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Peking Opera: The Jewelry Purse

This classic Peking Opera The Jewelry Purse is led by renowned performer Shi Yihong and tells a story of fate, generosity, and reunion. The production highlights traditional vocal techniques and...

on May 15 and May 16, 2026 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 180

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 arrives in Shanghai. Sung entirely in English, this through-sung musical adapts a section of War and Peace, placing audiences inside a glittering Moscow...

From May 15 until May 24 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 280

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...

From May 15 until May 17 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 180

HD Screening: Anna Karenina the Musical by the Moscow Operetta Theatre

A high-definition screening of the Russian musical Anna Karenina, presented by the Moscow Operetta Theatre. This filmed production brings Tolstoy’s classic love story to the screen with large-scale...

From May 15 until May 31 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Dance Performance: Crested Ibises

A visually driven dance drama inspired by the crested ibis, an endangered bird often associated with beauty and good fortune. Performed by Shanghai Dance Theatre, the piece explores the...

on May 15 and May 16, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet

A chamber concert by the Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet, bringing together four top-tier musicians for a full program of Brahms’ piano quartets. It’s an all-in evening of dense, emotional, and...

Fri, May 15, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

Dance Performance: A Man Named W

A Man Named W is a contemporary dance theatre piece exploring loss, loneliness, and quiet resilience. Through a solo physical performance, it traces one man’s journey after the death of his wife,...

on May 15 and May 16, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet

The Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet brings a rare complete performance of Brahms’ Piano Quartets to Shanghai on May 15 at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center. Formed by top musicians from the Berlin...

Fri, May 15, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

GoEast Mandarin Mahjong Night

Tiles up, drinks ready. GoEast’s Mahjong Night runs on April 10, May 15, and June 12 from 7–9pm, offering a relaxed, social setting to learn and play one of China’s most iconic games. Whether...

April 10, May 15, June 12 @ GoEast Mandarin (Changning Campus)

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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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 ¥ 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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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 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

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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

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Jiahui Health Exclusive Screening Packages - Up to 50% Off and More

Jiahui Health, in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, is offering exclusive discounts to SmartShanghai readers on key health screenings: Breast Screening for women over 20 years old...

Daily @ Jiahui Health

From ¥ 600

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SinoUnited Health Glow-up Deals Up to 80% Off

SinoUnited Health is offering exclusive SmartShanghai reader discounts of up to 80% on premium skin and aesthetic treatments at select clinics across Shanghai. Highlights include M22 AOPT...

Daily @ SinoUnited Health

From ¥ 499

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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

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Fight VGM Fight: International Professional Wrestling Exchange Tournament

Fight VGM Fight brings an international professional wrestling tournament to Shanghai, featuring wrestlers from six countries. Star wrestler CIMA and popular female wrestler Unagi Sayaka are among...

Sat, Jun 13, 2026 @ 36Space

From ¥ 299

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

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 ¥ 580

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Immersive Theatre: Great World Dream

An immersive theatre experience by The Pearl that recreates 1920s Shanghai’s legendary Great World entertainment venue inside a multi-level performance space. Audiences move through different...

May 9, 16, 23, 30 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 333

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Public Service Broadcasting 2026 Tour - Shanghai

UK band Public Service Broadcasting brings their concept-driven live show to Shanghai, blending archival audio, electronics, and live instrumentation. The performance reimagines historical...

Sat, May 16, 2026 @ VAS ear

From ¥ 268

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BADBADNOTGOOD 2026 Tour - Shanghai

BADBADNOTGOOD (BBNG), the legendary jazz band from Toronto, redefines the sound of jazz in the 21st century by seamlessly blending jazz, hip-hop, electronic, and soul. Known for their...

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 @ VAS est

From ¥ 368

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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

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DIIV Live in Shanghai 2026

DIIV, the Brooklyn-based indie rock band formed in 2011, returns to Shanghai after nearly a decade. Known for their dreamy guitars and ethereal vocals, their performance will feature songs from...

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 @ Modern Sky Lab

From ¥ 268

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Dental Care Without the Insurance Circus: Parkway’s Flat-Fee Membership Plans

Parkway’s “Smiles and More” dental membership is basically a no-nonsense alternative to traditional insurance: a fixed annual fee (from 3,800rmb) gets you essential care like cleanings, exams,...

Daily @ Parkway

From ¥ 3,800

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Dance Performance: Assembly Hall

Assembly Hall by Kidd Pivot is a dance-theatre work choreographed by Crystal Pite and written by Jonathon Young. The production blends movement, narrative, and language in a surreal story where...

From Jun 12 until Jun 14 @ International Dance Center

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

Piano & Violin Candlelight Concert: Game of Thrones, Castle in the Sky and Pirate of the Caribbean

In this indoor concert performed by young pianist and violinst in Shanghai, you will not only enjoy the music, but also the romantic candlelight. The repertoire of this performance includes fans'...

May 2, 3, 31 @ Bridge 8

From ¥ 298

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

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Shanghai American School Campus Tour

Foto Live Wednesday Jazz & Cocktails

French Musical: Cyrano de Bergerac

Back to 80's Party

Girl's Night Out | SKY DOME

Peking Opera: The Jewelry Purse

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Michael Jackson Tribute

HD Screening: Anna Karenina the Musical by the Moscow Operetta Theatre

Dance Performance: Crested Ibises

Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet

Dance Performance: A Man Named W

Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet

GoEast Mandarin Mahjong Night

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

Floatasian - Special Deals of Floating, Ice Bath, Sauna

Aesthetic Skin Spa Deal - Up to 60% Off!

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 Acupuncture or Tui Na Massage with 90% Off

Jiahui Skincare Packages - Enjoy 10% off

Jiahui Health Exclusive Screening Packages - Up to 50% Off and More

SinoUnited Health Glow-up Deals Up to 80% Off

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

Jiahui Health Professional Teeth Whitening

Fight VGM Fight: International Professional Wrestling Exchange Tournament

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

Immersive Theatre: Great World Dream

Public Service Broadcasting 2026 Tour - Shanghai

BADBADNOTGOOD 2026 Tour - Shanghai

National Ballet of China Presents: Women of the Red Army

DIIV Live in Shanghai 2026

Dental Care Without the Insurance Circus: Parkway’s Flat-Fee Membership Plans

Dance Performance: Assembly Hall

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

Piano & Violin Candlelight Concert: Game of Thrones, Castle in the Sky and Pirate of the Caribbean

Shanghai Cityscape Umbrella

Custom Shanghai Street Signage

Beginner Mandarin Lessons Trial Only 9 RMB

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