Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-06-06

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

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

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 27, 6 Jun @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

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

[Shanghai] Moscow Retro New Wave Band - Pompeya 2026 China Tour

Pompeya returns to China in early summer 2026 as part of their China tour. The Moscow-born band is known for blending 1970s funk and disco with 1980s and 1990s indie and pop influences, creating a...

Tomorrow @ Star@ Culture Center

From ¥ 198

Nova Events Presents: Epic Oasis – Bellagio Rooftop Party Vol. 2

Epic Oasis returns after a sold-out first edition, bringing another night of rooftop music and skyline views to the Bund. Featuring six Shanghai DJs and a terrace setting overlooking the city...

Tomorrow @ Bellagio Shanghai

From ¥ 138

Space Panda Presents: Sunkissed Rooftop Party ft. Tom Price

A rooftop party series by Space Panda returning to The Bund, featuring DJ Tom Price and a lineup of international DJs. The event runs from afternoon into late night with rooftop and indoor stages.

Tomorrow @ Fosun Foundation

From ¥ 128

[5 Day Trip: Ulan Butong] Horseback Adventure Across Inner Mongolia’s Wild Grasslands

Step into the vast grasslands of Inner Mongolia on a 5-7 day horseback journey across rolling hills, forests, wetlands, and dunes. Designed for both beginners and experienced riders, this immersive...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Inner Mongolia

From ¥ 10,800

2026 Oriental Civic Concert: World Folk Songs – Ligeti Quartet

The Ligeti Quartet performs a global collection of folk-inspired pieces, ranging from Huang Hai-Huai’s Sai Ma to Ligeti’s String Quartet No.1. The program features contemporary arrangements and...

Tomorrow @ SHOAC

From ¥ 50

The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band China Tour 2026

The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band - the Thai act known for their furiously entertaining blend of traditional Thai music with modern influences make their way over to Shanghai tonight....

Tomorrow @ Singer Space

From ¥ 220

HD Screening: Russian Musical - Monte Cristo

This is a filmed HD screening of the Russian musical Monte Cristo, adapted from Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel about love, betrayal, and revenge. It follows Edmond Dantès, a young sailor whose life...

on Jun 6 and Jun 7, 2026 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

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

Soulitude, HEADIVE, The Long Rain

Let the bodies hit the floor over at C’s Bar - with an all-too-rare rock and roll rally happening there - featuring some of the metal and hardcore scene’s most visceral characters. On the menu,...

Tomorrow @ C's

2D Foil, MilkGuard, Love Letter Lost, RUBUR, XiangXiang

The Summer Shape Music Festival - a ten-day-long indie music festival hosted by SJ Records -continues to roll out the red carpet for some of the indie scene’s finest, with tonight giving the...

Tomorrow @ Yuyintown

Old Doll, The Stirrers, A KISS

Punk rock finds a new home over at Yangpu’s Mosh Space tonight as a trio of riotous punk rockers takes the stage, including The Stirrers - Shanghai’s premier street punks. Decked out in Mohawks and...

Today @ Mosh Space Live House

Speed (AUS), Conch, No More Harm

Australian hardcore crew Speed have been making waves in their scene for years - but 2024 saw them break through in a big way. Their debut album, Only One Mode, sent the band spinning around the...

Today @ Yuyintown Basement

Butterfree w/Luxixi (Bass, Techno, Club Music)

Heim is back at their Sauna location on Changle Lu for this showcase that features a live set by Beijing-based producer/DJ Luxixi, who's been on a roll with releases that blend her vocals over club...

Tomorrow @ Green Station

Sugar House Secret Club Night (R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats)

Sugar House is doing the official afterparty for FEAST Festival this Saturday night at a hidden venue inside Found 158, with the night market still going on outside. Music is R&B, hip hop, edits,...

Tomorrow @ Found 158

2ml Presents I'm a biker girl but I don't tell (Experimental)

Cedar Land, the new C-Park spot by DIY/experimental venue Cedar Kitchen is in soft-opening mode and this looks like a great one to come peep the new space. The night features performances by...

Tomorrow @ Cedar Land

Techno Worlds x VACUUM｜FINAL SAMPLING: ESCAPE VELOCITY (Techno, Electro, Detroit)

Solid techno night down at basement club Exit on Saturday. This is in association with the Techno Worlds exhibition at PSA (running until June 28), and the headliners are Indonesian artist ECILO...

Tomorrow @ Exit

8th Annual Hot Trash Prom Night (80s New Wave, Cheese, Prom Classics)

Punk Rock dive bar Specters has their eighth annual prom this Saturday, with "Special crap prom decorations! Spiked punch! Prom king and queen! Balloons! Streamers! A bubble machine! Strictly arm’s...

Tomorrow @ Specters (C·PARK)

Harrow Shanghai Open Day

Considering Harrow Shanghai for your child? Their upcoming Open Morning on May 23 and June 6 (9:30–12:00) offers a solid chance to experience the campus firsthand. Parents can meet the school...

23 May & 6 June @ Harrow International School Shanghai

Yue Opera: Dream of the Red Chamber

This is a traditional large-scale Chinese costume opera based on the classic novel Dream of the Red Chamber. The story centers on the doomed romance between Lin Daiyu and Jia Baoyu, featuring...

Tomorrow @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 180

Shanghai Mystery Challenge

Part scavenger hunt, part team-building challenge, this charity event from the Rotary Club of Shanghai sends teams through the historic Hengfu area to solve clues and uncover local stories. The...

Tomorrow @ SmSh Territory

Cassette Culture

Cassette Culture heads back to Funkadeli for a night of throwback dancefloor favorites. DJs Turner and Thee Baron will be spinning a mix of 80s funk and pop, 90s dance hits, disco, classic house,...

Tomorrow @ Funkadeli (Fumin Lu)

Live Music at Outdoor Patio

Vihara Lane brings its blend of English and Spanish pop favorites to Abbey Road on June 6. Drawing inspiration from the idea of a vihara, a place of refuge and gathering, the band focuses on...

Tomorrow @ Abbey Road

Acoustic Music Night with Chaika Soul

Save the date, Shanghai — Chaika Soul will be performing at La Cava de Laoma on June 6 (Saturday) at 7:30pm, sharing original songs alongside timeless classics. Alongside the live set, the evening...

Tomorrow @ La Cava De Laoma (Kangding Lu)

Ongoing

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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!

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 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, 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

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, 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 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

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, 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

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

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

[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 Sat, Sun @ Shanghai

From ¥ 349

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

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

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

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

New Oriental Chinese Music Scene

New Oriental Chinese Music Scene returns to Shanghai Concert Hall for its seventh residency season, combining Chinese music, lighting, and immersive stage visuals in a contemporary concert...

From Jul 21 until Aug 1 @ Shanghai Concert Hall

From ¥ 180

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

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

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

Tony Oursler ‘mAcHiNe CrYsTaL’

Tony Oursler’s mAcHiNe CrYsTaL is a solo exhibition featuring immersive optical installations that explore the intersection of technology, nature, and perception. The exhibition uses crystal as a...

Daily until Sep 13 @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 50

Giorgio Morandi: Solo

The largest Morandi exhibition of the century opens at MAP on June 17, showcasing over 120 works from 39 international institutions and collectors, many appearing in China for the first time....

From Jun 17 @ MAP

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Floatasian - Special Deals of Floating, Ice Bath, Sauna

Fotografiska General Entrance Ticket

Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

The Pearl Presents: The Great Gatsby Cabaret Show

[Shanghai] Moscow Retro New Wave Band - Pompeya 2026 China Tour

Nova Events Presents: Epic Oasis – Bellagio Rooftop Party Vol. 2

Space Panda Presents: Sunkissed Rooftop Party ft. Tom Price

[5 Day Trip: Ulan Butong] Horseback Adventure Across Inner Mongolia’s Wild Grasslands

2026 Oriental Civic Concert: World Folk Songs – Ligeti Quartet

The Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band China Tour 2026

HD Screening: Russian Musical - Monte Cristo

Feast Food Festival: Dai Pai Dong 大排档

Soulitude, HEADIVE, The Long Rain

2D Foil, MilkGuard, Love Letter Lost, RUBUR, XiangXiang

Old Doll, The Stirrers, A KISS

Speed (AUS), Conch, No More Harm

Butterfree w/Luxixi (Bass, Techno, Club Music)

Sugar House Secret Club Night (R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats)

2ml Presents I'm a biker girl but I don't tell (Experimental)

Techno Worlds x VACUUM｜FINAL SAMPLING: ESCAPE VELOCITY (Techno, Electro, Detroit)

8th Annual Hot Trash Prom Night (80s New Wave, Cheese, Prom Classics)

Harrow Shanghai Open Day

Yue Opera: Dream of the Red Chamber

Shanghai Mystery Challenge

Cassette Culture

Live Music at Outdoor Patio

Acoustic Music Night with Chaika Soul

Punchdrunk's 'Sleep No More'

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

Huangpu River Cruises on Your Own Luxury Yacht

Painting and Drawing Course with World-class Italian Artist

Private Piano and Composition Course with Award-winning Italian Artist

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

ERA2 - Spirit Of Shanghai

Zotter Chocolate Experience

Museum of Art Pudong General Ticket

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center Entry Ticket

Aesthetic Skin Spa Deal - Up to 60% Off!

Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay Entry Ticket

SinoUnited Comprehensive Health Checkup Deals - Up to 80% Off

Beginner Mandarin Lessons Trial Only 9 RMB

PURE Complimentary One-Time Trial Free Pass

LPG Facial Lifting or Belly Fat Loss Massage: 60% Off Trial!

Tiger Craft Kayaking

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

BuddyDog Deals: Training, Boarding, and More

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

Jiahui Health Professional Teeth Whitening

SmSh Exclusive Deals Up to 50% Off : Glow-Up Deals on HydraFacial, DPL, and M22 Lifting

AHK Oktoberfest Night 2026

[0.5 Day Trip: Shanghai] Discover Old Shanghai on a Moped

Suzhou Eye Entry Ticket

Peppa Pig World of Play One Day Pass

Peninsula 5th Generation Golden Micro-Needling

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

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

New Oriental Chinese Music Scene

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

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

China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026

Tony Oursler ‘mAcHiNe CrYsTaL’

Giorgio Morandi: Solo

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