Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-09-11

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Belgian Beer Garden Third Edition

This September, the Belgian Beer Garden @ PAC Mall returns to Jing’an for its third and biggest edition yet, running over two weekends on September 4–6 and September 11–13, 2026. Entry is free,...

Sep 4-6, 11-13 @ Park Avenue Central (PAC)

From ¥ 60

Live Concert: Music of the Silk Road · Echoes of the Tang Dynasty

This performance explores reconstructed music from ancient China through historically informed performance. Using restored instruments and decoded scores, the concert presents how Tang-era music...

Sep 11, 6 Oct @ Changjiang Theatre

From ¥ 218

Californication: A Tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers

Get ready for a night of high-energy rock as The Pearl’s Red Stars band brings the best of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to the stage! Along with iconic hits from The Offspring, Green Day, Blink-182,...

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

HD Screening: Westend Musical - Next to Normal

This is a high-definition cinema screening of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, capturing the acclaimed West End production. The story follows Diana Goodman and her family as they...

Sep 11, 19 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Daniel Lozakovich Solo Violin Recital

Swedish violinist Daniel Lozakovich makes his China debut with a solo recital dedicated entirely to J.S. Bach's works for unaccompanied violin. Performing three of Bach's most celebrated sonatas...

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 @ Shanghai Concert Hall

From ¥ 180

Turbo w/Meguru (Hard Techno, Bounce)

Turbo brings one of the biggest names in the Chinese hard techno scene, Meguro, up from Guangzhou for a night of relentless kick drums in Shanghai at Abyss. Support from Nakin, Shukai, and Psyche....

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 @ Abyss Club

HUB First Anniversary w/Proc Fiskal (Grime, Bass, Club)

Proc Fiskal is Edinburgh producer Joe Powers, who makes cute, fun, and emotional grime tunes that pull in jungle, footwork, dub, video game music, Scottish folk, and more ingredients. He signed to...

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 @ Illum

New Writing Supermarket: 2m² "Children's Palace"

From September 11 to 13, the New Writing Supermarket takes over Plaza 889 in Jing'an District, turning it into a "Youth Palace" where the ground floor becomes a playground for grown-up kids, while...

From Sep 11 until Sep 13 @ 889 GLO

Show Me Love La Diosa

Show Me Love: La Diosa – 90s & 00s Live Night brings live versions of 90s and 00s hits to the dance floor. Producer and musician Bastien and vocalist Stacey, fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe...

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 @ La Diosa

Dance Out of the Box Festival: Hero%

Hero% is a contemporary dance solo choreographed by Belgian-French choreographer Karine Ponties and performed by Eric Domeneghetty. The work explores the contrast between an ordinary person and a...

From Sep 11 until Sep 13 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

DJ Puffy (Hip Hop, Dancehall, Red Bull Thre3style Champion)

2016 Red Bull Thre3style champion DJ Puffy from Barbados brings his wordplay, party rocking, and scratching and blending prowess to the INS club. Thre3style is the DJ competition for party rocking,...

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 @ La Fin (INS)

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

2026-09-12

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ALTER. Pavilion presents: GARDEN OF MISFITS at Yuyuan

Garden of Misfits brings together a group of DJs and friends for a full day and night of dancing at a terraced venue overlooking Yu Garden. DJ sets run from the afternoon into the night, moving...

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 @ Beaufort Terrace

From ¥ 128

Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: Jean Hisaishi, Hayao Miyazaki & Ryuichi Sakamoto

This candlelight concert brings together piano, violin, and cello to perform music by Joe Hisaishi, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and the unforgettable scores from Hayao Miyazaki’s animated worlds. Surrounded...

Aug 30, Sep 5, 12, 19, 25, 26 @ Bridge 8

From ¥ 298

YCIS Shanghai Open Days

YCIS (Yew Chung International School), the first international school invited by the Shanghai government in the 1990s, has since become a leading institution with six campuses across the city....

Multiple dates from Puxi, Pudong, and Lingang. @ Yew Chung International School Of Shanghai (YCIS)

New Writing Supermarket: 2m² "Children's Palace"

From September 11 to 13, the New Writing Supermarket takes over Plaza 889 in Jing'an District, turning it into a "Youth Palace" where the ground floor becomes a playground for grown-up kids, while...

From Sep 11 until Sep 13 @ 889 GLO

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

TAIXU DreamScape is the kind of show that is probably best experienced without knowing too much beforehand. Audiences put on an Apple Vision Pro and spend 60 minutes moving between a small theatre...

Daily except Mon, Tue & Wed until Sep 19 @ MIFA 1862

From ¥ 199

Nova Events Presents: Flair Sunset Sessions Sundara – Rituals of Tulum

Shanghai’s favorite rooftop party returns with Flair Sunset Sessions: Sundara – Rituals of Tulum by Nova Events. Eight DJs take over the 58th-floor rooftop from sunset to midnight, bringing...

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 @ Flair Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

From ¥ 188

Space Panda Presents: Horizon Rooftop Party ft. NOVECENTO (IT)

Space Panda takes over POP at Three on the Bund for HORIZON Rooftop Party, an outdoor music party running from afternoon into the night. Italian DJ NOVECENTO headlines the event, with an open...

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 @ POP American Brasserie

From ¥ 138

We The North Link Up (Dancehall, Reggae)

Toronto meets the Caribbean with JD Zion, a Jamaican-Canadian DJ and emcee passing through Shanghai. Expect hip-hop, R&B, afrobeats, dancehall, pop and global club sounds, delivered with plenty of...

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 @ C's

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: asses.masses

asses.masses is a theatre experience built around a custom independent video game, where audience members take turns using the controller to guide the story from beginning to end. Created by...

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 @ Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre

From ¥ 280

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: Civilization and Its Discontents (Malaise dans la Civilisation)

Malaise dans la civilisation (Civilization and Its Discontents) is a contemporary theatre work by Canadian creators Alix Dufresne and Étienne Lepage. Inspired by the title of Sigmund Freud’s book,...

on Sep 12 and Sep 13, 2026 @ Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre

From ¥ 180

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

Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: La La Land and Piano on the Sea

This intimate candlelight concert brings together familiar melodies from films including La La Land, The Legend of 1900, Cinema Paradiso, Interstellar and Pirates of the Caribbean. Performed by an...

Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 @ Bridge 8

From ¥ 298

Outdoor Live Music by Nemanja

Nemanja takes the stage at Abbey Road for a night of live pop and rock, featuring a mix of familiar songs and live performances.

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 @ Abbey Road

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

Harrow 10th Anniversary Celebration

Harrow International School Shanghai is celebrating its 10th anniversary this September with a morning of campus memories, a formal ceremony and an outdoor festival. The September 12 event will...

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 @ Harrow International School Shanghai

Shanghai Highland Games Returns to Pudong for Its Second Year

Dust off your tartan and get ready for a day of Scottish sport, music and culture as the Shanghai Highland Games returns to Pudong for its second year on September 12. Expect traditional Highland...

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 @ Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong (NAIS Pudong)

2026-09-13

The Pearl Presents Brit-Night

The Red Stars launch a full-scale British invasion for one night only, storming through anthems from six decades of UK greats. Scream along to everything from The Beatles and Queen to Oasis, Adele,...

Sep 13, 16 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

All Nations Pay Homage — Xuyan Immersive Dining

Xuyan presents an immersive Tang Dynasty banquet themed “All Nations Pay Homage,” where guests step into a living cultural world combining dining, live performances, interactive experiences, and a...

Daily @ Xu Yan (Wenshui Lu)

From ¥ 198

New Writing Supermarket: 2m² "Children's Palace"

From September 11 to 13, the New Writing Supermarket takes over Plaza 889 in Jing'an District, turning it into a "Youth Palace" where the ground floor becomes a playground for grown-up kids, while...

From Sep 11 until Sep 13 @ 889 GLO

Dance Out of the Box Festival: Du Bout Des Doigts

Du Bout Des Doigts is a fingertip dance performance created and performed by Belgian artists Gabriella Iacono and Grégory Grosjean. Through miniature scenes, live camera projection, and delicate...

on Sep 12 and Sep 13, 2026 @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

HD Screening: Top Hat The Musical

Based on the classic 1935 film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Top Hat brings the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age to the stage with lavish sets, elegant costumes, witty comedy and...

Sep 4, 13 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Sunday Listening: A Classic Night of 4AD

DJ Katweasel (Vinyl set) and Velvet Robot, two audiophiles share gems from their years-long 4AD collections. "Sit, recline, or dance — the cozy hall is yours." Cedar Land has a nice soundsystem;...

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 @ Cedar Land

[Family Show] The Pearl Presents Brit-Night

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 60

[0.5 Day Trip: Shanghai] Breakfast and Dessert Journey Through Iconic Landmarks Private Tour

Start the day by exploring the authentic flavors of Shanghai on a guided breakfast tour through iconic spots. From time-honored breakfast dishes to indulgent desserts, this exclusive tour offers a...

Choose your own date @ Shanghai

From ¥ 459

Fathom Weekend Brunch

Every Sat, Sun until Sep 27 @ FATHOM Seafood Restaurant

Dialogs Chess Club

Dialogs is hosting another chess club event on September 13, inviting players of all levels for an afternoon of casual games and conversations. Set in a historic building by Suzhou Creek next to...

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 @ Dialogs

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Belgian Beer Garden Third Edition

Live Concert: Music of the Silk Road · Echoes of the Tang Dynasty

Californication: A Tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers

HD Screening: Westend Musical - Next to Normal

Daniel Lozakovich Solo Violin Recital

Turbo w/Meguru (Hard Techno, Bounce)

HUB First Anniversary w/Proc Fiskal (Grime, Bass, Club)

New Writing Supermarket: 2m² "Children's Palace"

Show Me Love La Diosa

Dance Out of the Box Festival: Hero%

DJ Puffy (Hip Hop, Dancehall, Red Bull Thre3style Champion)

Italo Disco - Shanghai's Italian Rooftop Disco Experience

ALTER. Pavilion presents: GARDEN OF MISFITS at Yuyuan

Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: Jean Hisaishi, Hayao Miyazaki & Ryuichi Sakamoto

YCIS Shanghai Open Days

New Writing Supermarket: 2m² "Children's Palace"

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

Nova Events Presents: Flair Sunset Sessions Sundara – Rituals of Tulum

Space Panda Presents: Horizon Rooftop Party ft. NOVECENTO (IT)

We The North Link Up (Dancehall, Reggae)

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: asses.masses

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: Civilization and Its Discontents (Malaise dans la Civilisation)

Calypso x Natura Bissé: The Sunset Social Club

Piano, Violin & Cello Candlelight Concert: La La Land and Piano on the Sea

Outdoor Live Music by Nemanja

Fathom Weekend Brunch

Harrow 10th Anniversary Celebration

Shanghai Highland Games Returns to Pudong for Its Second Year

The Pearl Presents Brit-Night

All Nations Pay Homage — Xuyan Immersive Dining

New Writing Supermarket: 2m² "Children's Palace"

Dance Out of the Box Festival: Du Bout Des Doigts

HD Screening: Top Hat The Musical

Sunday Listening: A Classic Night of 4AD

[Family Show] The Pearl Presents Brit-Night

[0.5 Day Trip: Shanghai] Breakfast and Dessert Journey Through Iconic Landmarks Private Tour

Fathom Weekend Brunch

Dialogs Chess Club

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