Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-07-31

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

Immerse yourself in the heart of China’s history and culture with this carefully crafted 4-day journey through Henan Province. From the legendary Shaolin Temple, home of Kung Fu, to the majestic...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Henan Province

From ¥ 3,290

Musical Stars Gala Concert

Musical Stars Gala Concert brings together international musical theatre performers and live musicians for an evening centered around songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, and Les...

From Jul 31 until Aug 2 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

Dance Theatre: The Noble in Long Full-Body Garment

A Han-Tang dance theatre work inspired by ancient Chinese artifacts and classical texts, structured around seven thematic segments based on “The Seven Stimuli.” The production uses symbolic and...

on Jul 31 and Aug 1, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

(Sold Out) Matmos (Experimental Electronic Music)

Note: This event is sold out and no door tickets are available. Wigwam and Muffle Truffle jointly present Matmos, the American experimental electronic duo known for transforming everyday objects...

Tomorrow @ Wigwam

Nopop 不重要 (Breakbeat, Electro, Techno, Left-Field)

"不重要 is a night dedicated to underground electronic music and the people who keep it alive. Throughout the night, the music moves between techno, electro, breakbeat, EBM and leftfield electronic...

Tomorrow @ Exit

Cypher Park (Live Hip Hop, Pop)

CYPHER PARK-申- is the monthly cypher at C’s, where people come through to freestyle rap, dance, or just hang out. The music ranges from city pop to hyperpop, from jazz hip hop to techno – it’s C’s,...

Tomorrow @ C's

Andrew Moore (Techno, House)

Andrew Moore is a Scottish DJ, producer, and promoter based in Berlin. Since 2012, he’s built a reputation through community party curation, high-energy techno sets, and appearances at leading...

Tomorrow @ Potent Club

B.S.O., Empyerax, Dongjiang Water, Birdcage

Things get chaotic and decadent over at trigger this evening as a misfit cast of some of the metal and punk scene’s most nefarious renegades converge on the soundproof room for RottenVoice. You’ve...

Tomorrow @ trigger

Cedar Land Grand Opening: The Ultimate Dance Off

Cedar Land opens grandly in C-Park with their new monthly Ultimate Dance-Off, featuring a gang of DJs from Shanghai's underground playing all kinds of dance music and a 5,000rmb grand prize....

Tomorrow @ Cedar Land

X-Bar Pop-Up Season Closing Party

One more time for your mind. X-Bar's summer-long house and disco pop-up at this corner bar with a nice patio comes to an end. A power-down, if you will. They've got five DJs playing that sweet...

Tomorrow @ Upper Nook

Final Execution w/Villain & Wataru (Hard Techno, Gabber)

Shanghai's house for hard electronic music, Abyss, has a double headliner on Friday: France's Villain and Japan's Wataru Takeuchi. Excellent local support comes in the form of 4D and Oil Nature....

Tomorrow @ Abyss Club

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

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

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