Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-07-04

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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

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....

on Jul 4 and Jul 5, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 60

HD Screening: Westend Musical - Next to Normal

This is a high-definition cinema screening of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, capturing the acclaimed West End production. The story follows Diana Goodman and her family as they...

Jul 4, 12 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Revel's World of Shakespeare

This monologue is a one-man show by Joseph Graves exploring his personal connection to Shakespeare. The performance follows Graves from childhood to adulthood as he discovers and embraces...

Tomorrow @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 100

T.O.S, Sabist, Aldeke, Richard&Vendatta, Skeletal Augury, Frozen Moon

Some of the metal scene’s most nefarious and extreme participants converge on Cave Art Venue courtesy of emerging label Anti Propaganda Propaganda for an evening of blood-curdling and soul-crushing...

Tomorrow @ Cave Art Venue

used to be sad, LINT, Zhejiang250

A new generation of emo acts tear out their bleeding hearts over at Coven as indie music promoters cat beer round up the hottest and newest acts to come out of the emo scene. On the docket, you’ve...

Tomorrow @ Coven by Cave

Whatever, ORDINARY NOTHING, Lux Radio

Mosh Space’s ‘For Indie’ series continues over in Yangpu, and they’ve got a pretty stellar lineup tonight. Shanghai shoegaze act Ordinary Nothing, Hangzhou emo math rock act Lux Radio, and...

Tomorrow @ Mosh Space Live House

fRUITY dECKS 2026

Afternoon community session focused around our truest friend: Music. This Saturday, fRUITYSHOP is welcoming everyone to come by their shop at 617 Changle Lu, hang out, play their own records, and...

Tomorrow @ fRUITYSHOP Record Store

Calypso x Natura Bissé: The Sunset Social Club

Calypso Restaurant & Lounge at Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai has partnered with Spanish luxury skincare brand Natura Bissé to present The Sunset Social Club, a limited-time collaboration inspired by...

Daily @ Calypso Restaurant & Lounge

Cracking the 2026 University Admissions Code: Insights from Global Universities

How is AI reshaping university admissions, and what will top universities be looking for in 2026? Harrow Shanghai's admissions insight session brings together representatives from the University of...

July 4th @ The Upper House

Saturday House Affair

Every Saturday evening, the terrace comes alive as the Shanghai skyline sets the scene for the night ahead. The music builds gradually, with deep grooves and soulful house rhythms moving through...

Saturdays until Jul 31 @ The Fellas

Live Music by Virhara Lane

Rooted in soulful melodies, Vihara Lane performs English and Spanish pop favorites with energy and familiarity. Named after viharas, Buddhist places of sanctuary, the group aims to create a shared...

Tomorrow @ Abbey Road

Siesta Loca (Drum & Bass)

This is one of the drum and bass parties of the year right here. Siesta Loca is the annual birthday celebration for Siesta, China's Queen of Drum and Bass and the founder of Phreaktion Music (and...

Tomorrow @ Reactor

Land of The Freaks (House, Techno, Trance)

This Saturday night, community-focused club Heim says goodbye to long-time friend and frequent Heim DJ, Shenghao. They've curated the party with a bunch of "freaky" friends: Meer, Devil's Hole,...

Tomorrow @ Heim

Magnolia Kindergarten Open Days

Magnolia Kindergarten is hosting Open Days on July 4 (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 explore the...

4 July @ Magnolia Kindergarten

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

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

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 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

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...

Daily @ 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 across Shanghai and Suzhou, offering advanced dental services that meet international standards. Their services...

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

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

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 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

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

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

Morton's Power Hour: Free-Flow Steak Sandwiches

Chicago steakhouse Morton's has always had one of the best happy hours in town, and that's still true. At their Changning location, right by the Zhongshan Park metro station, they still provide...

Daily @ Morton's Grille (Raffles City Changning)

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

Morton's Power Hour: 45rmb Drinks + Free Mini Burger

Chicago steakhouse Morton's has always had one of the best happy hours in town (OGs know about the free-flow mini sandwiches). These days, they offer a solid list of wines, draft beers, and...

Daily @ Morton's (IFC)

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....

Daily @ MAP

From ¥ 130

Golden Glimpses of Dunhuang: The Kirikane Art of Dou Wei

The ancient art of Dunhuang gilding takes center stage in Shanghai as Dou Wei’s work brings centuries-old techniques into a contemporary setting. From the intricate spread of gold along the Silk...

Daily until Jul 5 @ chi K11 Art Museum

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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National Ballet of China Presents: Women of the Red Army

Imagine Dragons + Stars & Stripes Night

HD Screening: Westend Musical - Next to Normal

Revel's World of Shakespeare

T.O.S, Sabist, Aldeke, Richard&Vendatta, Skeletal Augury, Frozen Moon

used to be sad, LINT, Zhejiang250

Whatever, ORDINARY NOTHING, Lux Radio

fRUITY dECKS 2026

Calypso x Natura Bissé: The Sunset Social Club

Cracking the 2026 University Admissions Code: Insights from Global Universities

Saturday House Affair

Live Music by Virhara Lane

Siesta Loca (Drum & Bass)

Land of The Freaks (House, Techno, Trance)

Magnolia Kindergarten Open Days

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

Floatasian - Special Deals of Floating, Ice Bath, Sauna

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center Entry Ticket

Fotografiska General Entrance Ticket

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

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

Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

Art for Teens (Ages 9–15) – Trial Class

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

New Oriental Chinese Music Scene

Tennis Class for Beginners (Xuhui)

Morton's Power Hour: Free-Flow Steak Sandwiches

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

China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026

Morton's Power Hour: 45rmb Drinks + Free Mini Burger

Giorgio Morandi: Solo

Golden Glimpses of Dunhuang: The Kirikane Art of Dou Wei

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

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