Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-08-22

[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

HD Screening: Bristol Old Vic On Screen – Wise Children's Wuthering Heights

This is a high-definition cinema screening of Wuthering Heights, presented by Wise Children. Director Emma Rice reimagines Emily Brontë’s classic novel through a music-driven theatrical lens,...

Aug 22, 30 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

HD Screening: Titanic the Musical

This HD screening of the Tony Award-winning musical Titanic presents a filmed stage production based on the real 1912 disaster. Focusing on the lives of passengers and crew, the musical explores...

Aug 22, 30 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

HD Screening: West End Stage - Red

This is a high-definition screening of the West End play Red, recorded from a London production. The story focuses on abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko and his creative and philosophical...

Aug 22, 28 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

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

Space Panda Presents: Lost in Paradise Rooftop Party

Space Panda brings Lost in Paradise to HIGHLINE for a dusk-to-night rooftop party on August 22. The event combines electronic music, a rooftop setting and city views, with Space Panda’s signature...

Today @ Highline

From ¥ 128

Barren Mirage, Dark Fount, BE PERSECUTED, Holyarrow, HumanoidPuppet

Some of the black metal scene’s most legendary acts join forces for an epic evening of soul-shattering music. Tai'an black metal pioneers Dark Fount lean more into the riff-heavy elements of...

Today @ Encore Space

Nike AF-1 HipHop Block Party with fRUITY GROOVE DJs

Record shop/label fRUITYSHOP teams up with Nike for this AF1 event at the Nike 6453 event space next to Spoke, on the street next to the park, right by where the first Dada used to be. Black Forces...

Daily until Aug 23 @ Spoke Beverage Room

Nova Events Presents: Epic Oasis – Bellagio Rooftop Party Vol. 3

Shanghai’s rooftop season is back. EPIC OASIS Vol. 3 takes over the iconic Bellagio Hotel for a night of skyline views, sunset vibes and nonstop music overlooking the Bund.

Today @ Bellagio Shanghai

From ¥ 138

Onderkoffer (Trap, EDM, Bass)

Big stage EDM and big trap drops coming your way at INS, with Dutch DJ and producer Onderkoffer. He first made his name through high-energy trap before expanding into house, bass, and...

Today @ Hush (INS)

Nova Events Presents: A Night About Paris

Nova Events brings a Paris-inspired party to The St Regis Jing'an for an evening of music, cocktails, and dancing. With DJs providing the soundtrack, the event recreates the atmosphere of a stylish...

Today @ The St. Regis Shanghai Jing'an

From ¥ 128

Final Illusion 04 (House, Techno, Club)

C-Park lounge-unlike-any-other has a night of house, techno, and club music from the very solid lineup of CHERONII, 10000, and Venus Flytrap, a former Shanghai resident who's back in town for this...

Today @ Wigwam

Love Bang (Hip Hop, Club Music, Bass)

Long-running club night and label, Love Bang, does a club night at this C-Park underground club with a bangin’ soundsystem. Music is hip hop, R&B, club music, and bass all night long from yb (bybb...

Today @ Illum

Dirty K Xin Yi China Tour (Bass, Club Music)

UK-via-Nanjing producer/DJ/mixing engineer Dirty K is back, on a ten-city tour of China in support of his newest album, Xin Yi. This release came out on the UK label Eastern Margins this year. From...

Today @ Reactor

Singing for Babies: Giddy Up! The Busy Cowboy's Bluegrass Party

Nomads, an international ensemble of Chinese and American musicians, brings a family-friendly bluegrass concert to Shanghai with a mix of American bluegrass, country, jazz, and folk music....

Today @ SHCAT

From ¥ 180

Oranda, Curated by Knopha (House, Techno, Ambient)

One of China's best house and ambient producers, Knopha, is curating a new night at community-oriented club, Heim. For this first one, he has Kugel, Mamayo, and himself. Should be a good night of...

Today @ Heim

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. Known for its seafood-focused menu and extensive champagne and...

Every Sat, Sun until Sep 27 @ FATHOM Seafood Restaurant

Guardians of Groove: LakiPak Live

Born in Shanghai in 2022, LakiPak is an emerging force in East Asia’s contemporary fusion scene. LakiPak’s sound moves freely between jazz improvisation, R&B and neo-soul grooves, hip-hop,...

Today @ Yuyintown Basement

Wine & Beer Festitval by Viva Events

There's some kind of beer and wine festival happening down in Minhang on Saturday, with drinks, food, music, and activities for a full day of entertainment. The lineup includes live bands, DJ sets,...

Every Fri, Sat, Sun until Aug 23 @ Sky Mall

2026-08-23

HD Screening: West End Stage - Shakespeare's Othello

This is a high-definition screening of the West End production Othello, filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London. The play follows Shakespeare’s tragedy of jealousy, manipulation, and...

Aug 23, 29 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

The 3 Jazz Masters: John Patitucci, Chris Potter & Brian Blade

John Patitucci, Chris Potter, and Brian Blade bring their acclaimed piano-less jazz trio to Shanghai for the China premiere of their Grammy-nominated album Spirit Fall. The concert brings together...

Tomorrow @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

Borodin Trio Concert

The Borodin Trio, renowned for its exceptional artistry, is back after a long hiatus, performing classic Romantic trio works by Rachmaninoff, Mendelssohn, and Tchaikovsky. Don’t miss this legendary...

Tomorrow @ SHOAC

From ¥ 180

House of Zup: Club Meets Kitchen (House and Disco)

Neighborhood pizza bar ZUP hosts another edition of their Sunday party with six DJs playing house, disco, hip hop, and more. Pizza is available by the slice and it's always a good vibe in the...

Tomorrow @ Zup Pizza Bar

Li Wenjun, Moya

Abrasive hardcore rap that feels dangerous in the best possible way - Li Wenjun shot like a rocket outta hell last year with his hard-hitting and visceral release, The Vigil of Oriental Youth That...

Tomorrow @ OK OK Bar

HANA FUKI, B.L.D.W., Left Blue

Vol. 32 of the Yuyintang Channel series continues to spotlight emerging (or unsung) bands over at their Basement space - and it's got an eclectic spread of indie tunes for you. They’ve put together...

Tomorrow @ Yuyintown Basement

Piano & Guzheng Candlelight Concert: Classics from Film, Television, and Chinese Elegance

Experience the harmonious blend of piano and guzheng in this extraordinary concert where Western classical and Eastern traditional music meet. The elegant resonance of the piano intertwines with...

Tomorrow @ Bridge 8

From ¥ 298

Fathom Weekend Brunch

Every Sat, Sun until Sep 27 @ FATHOM Seafood Restaurant

Wine & Beer Festitval by Viva Events

Every Fri, Sat, Sun until Aug 23 @ Sky Mall

2026-08-24

[Shanghai] Temples BLISS 2026 China Tour

Temples return to China in 2026 with their BLISS world tour, presenting a live show built around their latest album and their evolving blend of psychedelic rock, electronic textures, and modern...

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 @ Modern Sky Lab

From ¥ 248

Skate of the Art

Art of the Skate explores skateboarding as both a sport and a global visual culture. Through photography, video, and multimedia installations, the exhibition traces skateboarding's journey from...

Daily until Oct 25 @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 50

Master Class at Vera Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

Step up your rhythmic gymnastics game with Melitina Staniouta, three-time World Championships bronze medalist and two-time Olympian. From Aug 24–28, 16:30–19:30, join Vera Rhythmic Gymnastics Club...

August 24-28 @ Vera International Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

[Shenzhen] Racing Mount Pleasant China Tour 2026

Seven years after a spontaneous decision between three university freshmen to start a band, Racing Mount Pleasant is making its China debut. Blending indie folk, chamber pop, Midwest emo, garage...

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 @ SmSh Territory

From ¥ 119

Mahmoudi Gym Kids Summer Camp

Mahmoudi’s Kids Summer Camp runs weekly from June through August for 6–16-year-olds, blending Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and fitness training to build strength, endurance, flexibility,...

August 24-28 @ Mahmoudi Gym

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[7 Day Trip: Gansu] Ancient Silk Road Expedition

HD Screening: Bristol Old Vic On Screen – Wise Children's Wuthering Heights

HD Screening: Titanic the Musical

HD Screening: West End Stage - Red

Calypso x Natura Bissé: The Sunset Social Club

Space Panda Presents: Lost in Paradise Rooftop Party

Barren Mirage, Dark Fount, BE PERSECUTED, Holyarrow, HumanoidPuppet

Nike AF-1 HipHop Block Party with fRUITY GROOVE DJs

Nova Events Presents: Epic Oasis – Bellagio Rooftop Party Vol. 3

Onderkoffer (Trap, EDM, Bass)

Nova Events Presents: A Night About Paris

Final Illusion 04 (House, Techno, Club)

Love Bang (Hip Hop, Club Music, Bass)

Dirty K Xin Yi China Tour (Bass, Club Music)

Singing for Babies: Giddy Up! The Busy Cowboy's Bluegrass Party

Oranda, Curated by Knopha (House, Techno, Ambient)

Fathom Weekend Brunch

Guardians of Groove: LakiPak Live

Wine & Beer Festitval by Viva Events

HD Screening: West End Stage - Shakespeare's Othello

The 3 Jazz Masters: John Patitucci, Chris Potter & Brian Blade

Borodin Trio Concert

House of Zup: Club Meets Kitchen (House and Disco)

Li Wenjun, Moya

HANA FUKI, B.L.D.W., Left Blue

Piano & Guzheng Candlelight Concert: Classics from Film, Television, and Chinese Elegance

Fathom Weekend Brunch

Wine & Beer Festitval by Viva Events

[Shanghai] Temples BLISS 2026 China Tour

Skate of the Art

Master Class at Vera Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

[Shenzhen] Racing Mount Pleasant China Tour 2026

Mahmoudi Gym Kids Summer Camp

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