Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-07-11

[7 Day Trip: Gansu] Ancient Silk Road Expedition

This is a deep-dive into China’s wild west—seven days of rainbow mountains, Silk Road forts, Buddhist caves, and otherworldly deserts. Travelers will camel-ride through dunes, wander ancient...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Gansu

From ¥ 4,990

[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

Pop Punk Party

The Pearl hosts a high-energy pop punk throwback night celebrating skate culture, emo anthems, and 2000s rock chaos. The Red Stars perform live covers of iconic bands like Green Day, blink-182, Sum...

Tomorrow @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

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

Backrooms Ward Entrance Open | 2m²后室切入口正式开放

The New Writing Supermarket are back at it. This month, they're throwing a two night event in an actual abandoned hospital at the intersection of Jing'an, Putuo, and Changning. They say the place...

Today & Tomorrow @ 889 GLO

Roam Calling (House, Deep Techno, Minimal)

Jing'an lounge + small club Roam is back after a lil revamp, with a fresh new first floor. Friday they’ve got house, deep techno, and minimal all night up on the third floor, from DJ Sunyoung from...

Tomorrow @ Roam

System with Sina XX (Techno, Hardcore, Minimal, Club Music)

Promoter System continues its run of parties at the industrial/dystopian looking e-sports arena in Shanghai Hotel. This Saturday, French minimal techno producer/DJ Sina XX headlines, with support...

Tomorrow @ SmSh Territory

WAVES CROSS VOL.3

The newly minted Cedar Land and ILLUM in the underground music labyrinth that is C-Park host the third volume of WAVES CROSS - a two-day, three-night programme of live performances, workshops, and...

Daily until Jul 12 @ Cedar Land

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

JakoJako (Techno)

Berghain resident and one of the few women in the modular synthasizer space, JakoJako, plays a set. Friends tell us she's "quite wizardish with modular but makes nice dancing techno, a bit dubby."...

Tomorrow @ Potent Club

Witch Battle hosted by Synth Crush (Cold Wave, Dark Wave, Techno, More)

"Five female knights. Five spell books. No swords—only frequencies. No victors—only whoever can pull the dance floor furthest under their spell. Cold Wave and Dark Wave summon restless tides....

Tomorrow @ Exit

Sake Hausu - Where Japanese Sake Meets Shanghai's Skyline

Japanese sake culture meets rooftop nightlife in an evening combining music, drinks, and skyline views. Sake Hausu brings together sake, electronic music, and the setting of Skyline Dome for a...

Tomorrow @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

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

Dawn of the First Empire: The Qin's Unification in Archaeological Treasures

This large-scale archaeological presentation brings together over 500 artifacts from Gansu, Shaanxi, and Shanghai, reconstructing the Qin’s long transformation from a frontier group in western...

Daily except Tue until Sep 7 @ Shanghai Museum East Branch

(Un)masked: Sino-Italian Contemporary Photography Exhibition

Exploring the stories behind faces, contemporary artists from China and Italy come together through photography and video to bridge cultural and linguistic boundaries, capturing individuals amid...

Daily except Mon until Jul 12 @ Duolun Museum of Modern Art

Writers Revealed: Treasures from British Collections and the National Portrait Gallery, London

Portraits, manuscripts, and rare first editions come together in this exhibition at Shanghai Museum East Branch, tracing five centuries of British literary history through the faces and handwriting...

Daily except Tue until Jul 13 @ Shanghai Museum East Branch

Blue-and-White+ Art Exhibition

Taking blue-and-white porcelain as both a cultural symbol and an open-ended starting point, this contemporary art presentation gathers nearly 100 works that reimagine one of China’s most enduring...

Daily except Mon until Jul 16 @ Liu Haisu Art Museum

On Top of the World Tree: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas

Shanghai Museum presents a major exhibition featuring nearly 3,000 artifacts from Mexico, Peru, and China, offering a rare look into the ancient civilizations of the Americas, including the Olmec,...

Daily except Mon until Nov 14 @ Shanghai Museum

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)

Vivian Maier: Unseen Work

This exhibition introduces the work of American street photographer Vivian Maier, who spent most of her life working as a nanny while quietly taking over 150,000 photographs. The show traces her...

Daily until Jul 19 @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 50

Crack in the Curtain by Huang Peishan

This exhibition is the first institutional solo show by multimedia artist Huang Peishan. Starting from photography, her works mix digital editing, AI generation, and sculptural techniques to turn...

Daily until Jul 19 @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 50

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[7 Day Trip: Gansu] Ancient Silk Road Expedition

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

Pop Punk Party

Calypso x Natura Bissé: The Sunset Social Club

Backrooms Ward Entrance Open | 2m²后室切入口正式开放

Roam Calling (House, Deep Techno, Minimal)

System with Sina XX (Techno, Hardcore, Minimal, Club Music)

WAVES CROSS VOL.3

Saturday House Affair

JakoJako (Techno)

Witch Battle hosted by Synth Crush (Cold Wave, Dark Wave, Techno, More)

Sake Hausu - Where Japanese Sake Meets Shanghai's Skyline

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

Dawn of the First Empire: The Qin's Unification in Archaeological Treasures

(Un)masked: Sino-Italian Contemporary Photography Exhibition

Writers Revealed: Treasures from British Collections and the National Portrait Gallery, London

Blue-and-White+ Art Exhibition

On Top of the World Tree: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas

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

Vivian Maier: Unseen Work

Crack in the Curtain by Huang Peishan

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