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Le Grand Tasting - Wine Tasting Festival by Bettane+Desseauve

Le Grand Tasting - Wine Tasting Festival by Bettane+Desseauve

Le Grand Tasting – Wine Tasting Festival by Bettane+Desseauve is a multi-level tasting experience in Shanghai, combining global wines, gourmet food, and interactive experiences. Visitors can...
on May 29 and May 30, 2026 @ International Cruise Passenger Terminal
From ¥ 299
Kvartirnik - Russian Rock and Pop Night

Kvartirnik - Russian Rock and Pop Night

The Red Stars are returning to their roots with a high-energy tribute to the legends of Russian music. It’s Kvartirnik—a nostalgic homage to the intimate, rebellious underground gatherings of the...
Tomorrow @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Shanghai Illustration & Pop Show

Shanghai Illustration & Pop Show

Shanghai Illustration & Pop Show (SIPS) originates from the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition (founded in 1967), often regarded as the “Oscars of illustration.” The event explores the diverse value...
From May 29 until May 31 @ SH Exhibition Centre
From ¥ 30
The Pearl Presents: The Great Gatsby Cabaret Show

The Pearl Presents: The Great Gatsby Cabaret Show

Step inside a fully immersive cabaret adaptation of The Great Gatsby at The Pearl. Guests are no longer observers—they are part of the party, moving through a three-act experience of music, dance,...
May 29, Jun 5, 6, 26, 27 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 218
Feast Food Festival: Dai Pai Dong 大排档

Feast Food Festival: Dai Pai Dong 大排档

Social Supply and dong xi present the street-food themed 11th edition of the FEAST food festival, down in the pit. The concept for this one is Da Pai Dong - those iconic, streetside restaurants...
May 29-31, June 5-7 @ Found 158
LiveChinaMusic Presents Low Signal Club

LiveChinaMusic Presents Low Signal Club

Have your consciousness knocked loose and scrambled with a trio of acts that defy convention - a theatrical, nervy, groovy, and dangerously alluring spread of post punk, art rock, prog rock,...
Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement
Sugar House Radio Launch Party (R&B, Hip Hop, Edits, Afrobeats)

Sugar House Radio Launch Party (R&B, Hip Hop, Edits, Afrobeats)

Long-running dance party for R&B, hip hop, afrobeats, edits, and Soulection-type vibes has a party at Heim Sauna this Friday night on Changle Lu, inside Green Station. Headlining the night is OG...
Tomorrow @ Green Station
Dirty House Two-Year Anniversary Night One: Mickey Zhang (Techno, Bass, Electronic)

Dirty House Two-Year Anniversary Night One: Mickey Zhang (Techno, Bass, Electronic)

INS's cove for techno/house/bass music, Dirty House, is turning two years young this weekend and they've got about a hundred DJs on the lineup to celebrate. Headlining the Friday night party is OG...
Tomorrow @ Dirty House (INS)
Love Bang (House, Hip Hop, Electro, Ghettotech)

Love Bang (House, Hip Hop, Electro, Ghettotech)

Low-key turn up at this neighborhood bar with good drinks. DJs Heatwolves and Just Alexander - both coming out of Kalamazoo, Michigan - play B2B all night, mixing house, hip hop, ghettotech,...
Tomorrow @ The Drinkery (Ruijin Lu)
Eric Cloutier (Techno, House)

Eric Cloutier (Techno, House)

Excellent house/techno booking at this club that has one of the best sound and lighting systems in the city. This is one for the heads. The Berlin-based DJ and producer specializes in a warm,...
Tomorrow @ Potent Club
Momo Fun Fair

Momo Fun Fair

LABELHOOD HOUSE is hosting a limited-time pop-up, a collaboration between fashion label motoguo and creative studio MO Problem Today. The project transforms the space into a playful souvenir-style...
From May 29 until Jun 14 @ Labelhood House
Childhood Games and Nostalgia Take Over Columbia Circle

Childhood Games and Nostalgia Take Over Columbia Circle

A Children’s Day-themed market is looking for vendors to join a four-day event at Columbia Circle from May 29 to June 1, built around childhood games, nostalgic snacks, and outdoor play. Taking...
From May 29 until Jun 1 @ Columbia Circle
Friday Night Fever — The Bund’s Ultimate Rooftop Party at The Fellas

Friday Night Fever — The Bund’s Ultimate Rooftop Party at The Fellas

Friday nights in May at The Fellas feature rooftop views of the Bund skyline, Italian dinner, cocktails on the terrace during sunset, and Disco House music from 10pm to midnight. The evening...
Fridays until May 29 @ The Fellas
Shanghai American School Campus Tour

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 29 & June 1, Puxi - May 2 & 4 @ Shanghai American School (SAS)
Ongoing
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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
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
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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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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 ¥ 600
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
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
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
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 @ Aesthetic Skin Spa
From ¥ 298
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
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
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
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
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
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 Aug 31 @ RODEO Rejuvenation Center
From ¥ 980
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
1-on-1 Personal Training Assessment for Rehab, Strength, and Body Shaping

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
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
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
AHK Oktoberfest Night 2026

AHK Oktoberfest Night 2026

GermanEvents is back with their number-one Shanghai Oktoberfest! The Oktoberfest will take place within a huge festival tent in true Bavarian style, with Bavarian food by Zeitgeist and Hofbräu...
From Oct 15 until Oct 24 @ Holiday Inn (Pudong)
From ¥ 3,600
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
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
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
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
Splendors in Flowing Light: Special Exhibition of Qianlong Period Artifacts from the Palace Museum Collection

Splendors in Flowing Light: Special Exhibition of Qianlong Period Artifacts from the Palace Museum Collection

After seven years, the Palace Museum’s treasures are back at the Fengxian Museum, this time showcasing Qianlong, the “Artistic Emperor” and legendary collector. The exhibition presents 121 imperial...
Daily except Mon until Nov 18 @ Fengxian Museum
VOGUE: Inventing the Runway

VOGUE: Inventing the Runway

VOGUE’s large-scale immersive exhibition makes its Asia debut in Shanghai, tracing the evolution of the fashion runway from closed salon presentations to global cultural spectacles. Developed with...
Daily except Mon until May 31 @ West Bund Museum
Tennis Class for Beginners (Xuhui)

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
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

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