Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-07-25

Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

After a series of sold out Linkin Park Tribute concerts. The Pearl’s Red Stars want to take things up a notch. A full Linkin Park and Nu Metal concert. Along with the major Linkin Park hits, the...

Tomorrow @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

Under the Stars of Paris

This Ballet Stars Gala brings étoiles and principal artists from the Paris Opera Ballet to Shanghai for a program of classical ballet excerpts. The gala features highlights from works such as Swan...

From Jul 25 until Jul 27 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

Candyshop Grand Opening Night 2

The new lounge/shisha/party spot, Candyshop, on the corner of Huaihai and Fenyang, continues their grand opening celebrations. They play hip hop, afro, latin, and house and it's from some of the...

Tomorrow @ Candyshop

Space Panda Presents: Lost In Paradise Rooftop Party ft. Zemental (FR)

This rooftop party takes place at Highline from dusk into the night. Featuring France’s ZEMENTAL collective, the event brings together rooftop views, tropical atmosphere, and electronic music...

Tomorrow @ Highline

From ¥ 108

DULL, OMNI II, Moya

Sludge with a grunge spirit, Shenzhen’s DULL came out swinging in 2025 with their debut. Visceral, raw, and full of energy, their tracks begin as a pummeling assault and eventually (d)evolve into...

Tomorrow @ Mosh Space Live House

Suiki & Spada (House, Disco, Funk, Soul)

Real OG DJs throwin down house, disco, funk, and soul in the third-floor dance zone in this recently renovated spot in Jing'an, plus resident DJ, Javis. Should be a good time. Guests entering the...

Tomorrow @ Roam

Hyperasia Vol. 2

Hyperasia is C-Park club Illum’s ongoing and very lit dive into Asian internet culture, grassroots dance music, and forgotten club history, celebrating everything from QQ Space and Eurobeat to...

Tomorrow @ Illum

Ecke, The Numen

Ecke Wu, who put in her time as the singer for Shanghai shoegaze outfit Forsaken Autumn before heading to Europe, has been building quite the catalogue over the long years herself - following her...

Tomorrow @ Cream Club

Answer Code Request (Techno)

German techno producer Answer Code Request returns to Shanghai on a great soundsystem for it. Melding pad-driven harmonies, intricate breaks and an industrial sonic palette, Gräser has occupied a...

Tomorrow @ Potent Club

Heim Five-Year Anniversary (Techno, House, Trance, Bass)

Community focused underground club Heim, a place that just feels real pure, you know, turns five years young this weekend. They’re celebrating with two days of parties and like 28 DJs at their...

Today & Tomorrow @ Heim

System (Techno, Hardcore, Bass, Dance Music)

Promoter System continues its run of parties at the industrial/dystopian looking e-sports arena in Shanghai Hotel. This Saturday, they've got a strong lineup of Shanghai-based DJs playing the...

Tomorrow @ SmSh Territory

Nova Events Presents: Summer Splash Pool Party Vol.2

Nova Events and Viva present Summer Splash 2026, an outdoor pool party at Radisson Blu Forest Manor Hotel. The event features swimming pools, outdoor spaces, games, activities, and music from...

Tomorrow @ Radisson Blu Forest Manor Hongqiao

From ¥ 198

Fotografiska 7.25 NIKE SB Night at the Museum「Skateboarding Night」

Fotografiska's weekly Night at the Museum gets a skateboarding takeover this time around. In collaboration with Nike SB, the museum hands the keys over to a lineup of skaters, photographers, DJs...

Tomorrow @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 100

Good Saturday: Champagne, Oysters & DJ Sets at Bar Goodman

Bar Goodman introduces A Good Saturday, a new weekly Saturday series bringing together good drinks, good company and guest appearances. This week, Franklin Chiang from Next Bottle will be pouring...

Tomorrow @ Bar Goodman

298 Presents: Orlando Voorn (Techno)

Dutch techno legend Orlando Voorn is one of the key figures who bridged Amsterdam with Detroit’s early techno scenes. Active since the early ’90s, he’s worked alongside pioneers like Juan Atkins,...

Tomorrow @ Exit

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

Live Music by Bryce Kendall

Head to Abbey Road on Saturday for an evening of live music featuring a performance by Bryce Kendall. The show starts at 7:30pm at the cozy venue, with RSVP available in advance.

Tomorrow @ Abbey Road

I Love 80'S | Rooftop Disco Party

Skyline Dome is bringing an ’80s-inspired rooftop party to the Bund, with a night of disco, funk and pop classics under the city lights. I LOVE 80'S features live saxophone performances,...

Tomorrow @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

Fathom Weekend Brunch

FATHOM has launched a new weekend brunch served every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm, with terrace seating overlooking the Bund. The menu focuses on seafood, starting with two sharing...

Every Sat, Sun until Sep 27 @ FATHOM Seafood Restaurant

Melody Preschool Open Day

Melody Preschool invites families to its Open Day on July 25th at the Jing’an Campus. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a vibrant, multicultural environment where children flourish...

25 July @ Melody Preschool

Fellas Airlines

Fellas Terrace transforms into Fellas Airlines for one night on July 25, bringing a travel-inspired evening with views of the Bund and Shanghai skyline. The night will feature DJ Alyona Semchuk on...

Tomorrow @ The Fellas

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

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

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 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...

Daily except Mon & Fri until Aug 1 @ Shanghai Concert Hall

From ¥ 180

Youth Palace

Positioned as a temporary “social school,” this summer presentation transforms the museum into a space of ongoing training, where education, performance, and artistic practice overlap through a...

Daily except Mon & Tue until Sep 20 @ Rockbund 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)

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

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

Wonder Dolls 2026

Wonder Dolls 2026 brings together over 500 handmade doll artworks by 108 artists from China and overseas, exploring dolls beyond childhood toys through sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and...

Daily except Mon until Aug 30 @ Duo Yun Xuan Art Museum

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

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Linkin Park: A Tribute to Chester

Under the Stars of Paris

Candyshop Grand Opening Night 2

Space Panda Presents: Lost In Paradise Rooftop Party ft. Zemental (FR)

DULL, OMNI II, Moya

Suiki & Spada (House, Disco, Funk, Soul)

Hyperasia Vol. 2

Ecke, The Numen

Answer Code Request (Techno)

Heim Five-Year Anniversary (Techno, House, Trance, Bass)

System (Techno, Hardcore, Bass, Dance Music)

Nova Events Presents: Summer Splash Pool Party Vol.2

Fotografiska 7.25 NIKE SB Night at the Museum「Skateboarding Night」

Good Saturday: Champagne, Oysters & DJ Sets at Bar Goodman

298 Presents: Orlando Voorn (Techno)

Calypso x Natura Bissé: The Sunset Social Club

Live Music by Bryce Kendall

I Love 80'S | Rooftop Disco Party

Fathom Weekend Brunch

Melody Preschool Open Day

Fellas Airlines

Saturday House Affair

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

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 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

Youth Palace

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

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

Material Matters: Sheila Hicks & Shi Hui

Sky Fragments: The City that Connects

Wonder Dolls 2026

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

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