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New Noise Presents: Nothing Live in Shanghai 2026

New Noise Presents: Nothing Live in Shanghai 2026

Philadelphia shoegaze band Nothing returns to China with material from their new album A Short History of Decay. Known for combining towering walls of noise with melody, atmosphere, and emotional...
Tomorrow @ Star@ Culture Center
From ¥ 188
Imagine Dragons & 2000s Pop Tribute Concert

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...
Jul 17, Aug 9 @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
HD Screening: Anna Karenina the Musical by the Moscow Operetta Theatre

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...
Jul 17, 19 @ Wanping Theater
From ¥ 168
Taste of Belgium at Shanghai Sea World

Taste of Belgium at Shanghai Sea World

Taste of Belgium returns to Shanghai Sea World for a three-day summer event featuring Belgian beers, European food, live DJs, and a waterfront setting. Entry is free, and visitors can explore...
From Jul 17 until Jul 19 @ Shanghai Sea World
From ¥ 60
Space Panda Presents: Nightwave ft. Caleb Jackson (NZ)

Space Panda Presents: Nightwave ft. Caleb Jackson (NZ)

Space Panda brings NIGHTWAVE to Electric Circus at The Shanghai EDITION on July 17. The night features Caleb Jackson (NZ) and combines deep underground rhythms with a late-night atmosphere in one...
Tomorrow @ The Shanghai EDITION
From ¥ 108
Gazella, Ordinary Nothing, CCCCC

Gazella, Ordinary Nothing, CCCCC

A damn sexy lineup over at Cream Club in Pudong this evening - one that has ’sleeper gig’ written all over it. A young-blooded mix of rustic rock, shoegaze, and punk, with acts like shoegaze act...
Tomorrow @ Cream Club
Wasted Laika, Berlin Psycho Nurses

Wasted Laika, Berlin Psycho Nurses

Changsha’s Berlin Psych Nurses, whose post-punk-inflicted brand of indie rock has set the music scene ablaze, hit up Singer Space tonight. Taking cues from Interpol, Joy Division, Elefant, and Nick...
Tomorrow @ Singer Space
Chaos Mind, K.A.P., Hounds of Tindalos, LITIUM

Chaos Mind, K.A.P., Hounds of Tindalos, LITIUM

Things get heavy over at Yuyintown Basement with some of the city’s most hard-hitting characters joining forces. On the docket, you’ve got freshly minted Shanghai-based technical death metal band...
Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement
The FIFTH SEASON EMO MUSIC FESTIVAL

The FIFTH SEASON EMO MUSIC FESTIVAL

The emo resurgence is in full swing in 2026 - as a new generation of kids disillusioned by the world around them found solace in screaming their guts out to anyone who would listen. But far from...
From Jul 17 until Jul 19 @ Mosh Space Live House
LU1885 Cocktail Festival 2.0: 15+ Top Bars, One Epic Night, July 17

LU1885 Cocktail Festival 2.0: 15+ Top Bars, One Epic Night, July 17

LU1885 Cocktail Festival returns for its second edition from July 17–19, bringing together 15+ bars and cocktail brands at LU1885 in Lujiazui. The festival features limited-edition cocktails, the...
From Jul 17 until Jul 19 @ LU1885
The Drinkery Five Year Anniversary - Five Nights of Parties

The Drinkery Five Year Anniversary - Five Nights of Parties

The OG Drinkery on Ruijin Lu celebrates five years in the game with five nights of parties. “We’ve been through the good times and the bad, but we’ve always stayed true to what we believe in: a...
Daily until Jul 18 @ The Drinkery (Ruijin Lu)
Blacklist Rooftop Party on the Bund ft. Rain & Uaca

Blacklist Rooftop Party on the Bund ft. Rain & Uaca

BLACKLIST is a new rooftop party series at The Dome on the Bund, bringing Tokyo-inspired nightlife to one of Shanghai's newest rooftop venues. Expect deep house from guest DJs, cocktails, panoramic...
Tomorrow @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
From ¥ 118
Dubwise Shanghai Town (Dancehall, Reggae)

Dubwise Shanghai Town (Dancehall, Reggae)

Shanghainese dancehall/reggae MC/DJ Jado has a party at C's on Friday called Dubwise: Shanghai Town, with special guest WUKONGOO. Expect many forms of Jamaican sounds, from reggae and ska to jungle...
Tomorrow @ C's
Shabby Club 8-City Tour (New Chinese Underground, Live Hyperpop/Hip Hop, Club)

Shabby Club 8-City Tour (New Chinese Underground, Live Hyperpop/Hip Hop, Club)

Big showcase of new new hypercrunk Chinese club music, with Trillionhappy/Billionhappy, SEBii, Hainafromchina, SEBii, rubenmccarter, and many more. These kids have a strong following - should be a...
Tomorrow @ Reactor
Junto One-Year Anniversary

Junto One-Year Anniversary

The craft beer-community space-nice hang bar Junto in Jing’an is turning one years young, and they’re throwing down in a major way to celebrate. On Friday and Saturday, expect games, prizes,...
on Jul 17 and Jul 18, 2026 @ Junto
Flower Power Rooftop Party | Bloom Above The Bund

Flower Power Rooftop Party | Bloom Above The Bund

Celebrate summer at Skyline Dome, where the rooftop takes on a Flower Power-inspired atmosphere with colorful floral details, sunset views, and a soundtrack of House, Disco, and uplifting classics....
Tomorrow @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
Italo Disco - Shanghai's Italian Rooftop Disco Experience

Italo Disco - Shanghai's Italian Rooftop Disco Experience

Skyline Dome transforms every Friday into a rooftop night inspired by the golden age of Italian nightlife, featuring Italo Disco classics, Nu Disco grooves, and uplifting house music. Set against...
Fridays until Sep 16 @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge
Nightwave ft. Caleb Jackson (NZ)

Nightwave ft. Caleb Jackson (NZ)

Space Panda's NIGHTWAVE takes over The Shanghai EDITION on July 17, bringing deep underground rhythms to one of the city's sleekest hotel venues. Expect a night of electronic music, late-night...
Tomorrow @ The Shanghai EDITION
Friday Funky Night

Friday Funky Night

Friday Night Funky Night at The Fellas Terrace sets the tone for the weekend with Nu Disco, funky grooves, and uplifting house music in a rooftop setting above Shanghai. The evening features...
Fridays until Jul 31 @ The Fellas
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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
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
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...
Daily @ 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 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

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
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
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
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
Blue-and-White+ Art Exhibition

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

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
Vivian Maier: Unseen Work

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

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

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)
Material Matters: Sheila Hicks & Shi Hui

Material Matters: Sheila Hicks & Shi Hui

This exhibition brings together two pioneers of fiber art at West Bund Museum from April 17 to August 2, marking the first China solo presentation for Sheila Hicks alongside a comprehensive survey...
Daily except Mon until Aug 2 @ West Bund Museum
30rmb Aperol Spritz Night

30rmb Aperol Spritz Night

Every Friday night, only at their Shankang Li shop, Homeslice slings Aperol Spritzes for 30rmb a pop, all night long. This only exception is this one doesn't work on public holidays.
Fridays @ Homeslice Kitchen (Shankang Li)
Weekday Lunch

Weekday Lunch

Weekdays just got a little more delicious at So Mezze. For 98rmb, pick one starter—like smoky grilled eggplant, hummus, or tangy tarator—then choose your main from options like Pesto Rigatoni, a...
Weekdays @ So Mezze
Sky Fragments: The City that Connects

Sky Fragments: The City that Connects

A new group exhibition at Mingyuan Museum brings together 37 artists from across China, including graduates from major art academies and Shanghai-based creatives, exploring how fragments of memory...
Daily except Mon until Aug 16 @ Mingyuan Museum

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