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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...

Today @ Beaufort Terrace

From ¥ 128

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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 11-13 @ Park Avenue Central (PAC)

From ¥ 60

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...

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 @ Bridge 8

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)

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...

Today @ C's

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

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...

Today @ 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...

Today @ POP American Brasserie

From ¥ 138

BlueLiquid, pewf

Nantong’s Blue Liquid has quietly become one of the hottest new acts in this region - tapping into a 90s alt sound with such riotous affinity whilst finding that sweet spot between noise and pop oh...

Today @ Yuyintown Basement

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...

Daily until Sep 13 @ 889 GLO

TOOKOO, Twinkle Star, Diels-Alder, MissingWishes

‘Make emo great again’ has been the sentiment over the past couple of years, as a new generation of kids disillusioned by the world around them have found solace in screaming their guts out. And...

Today @ Singer Space

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

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...

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 @ Bridge 8

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...

Today @ 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,...

Today & Tomorrow @ Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre

From ¥ 180

White Party

The Fellas Terrace is bringing back its White Party on Saturday, September 12. From 9.30pm, DJ Alyona Semchuk will be on the decks, with an all-white dress code, drinks and views of the Bund...

Today @ The Fellas

Spanish Day

Spanish is much more than a language: it is a tool for sharing ideas, imagining new worlds, and connecting with millions of people. That is why the Instituto Cervantes in Shanghai, together with...

Today @ Miguel de Cervantes Library

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...

Today @ Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong (NAIS Pudong)

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...

Today @ Harrow International School Shanghai

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.

Today @ 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

White Party | A Night in White Above the Bund

Skyline Dome is hosting an all-white rooftop party above the Bund on Saturday. You are invited to dress in white and spend the evening on the terrace with views of the Shanghai skyline, with DJs...

Today @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

2026-09-13

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Belgian Beer Garden Third Edition

Sep 11-13 @ Park Avenue Central (PAC)

From ¥ 60

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 except Tue @ 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...

Daily 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...

Today & Tomorrow @ International Dance Center

From ¥ 180

[Family Show] The Pearl Presents Brit-Night

Tomorrow @ The Pearl

From ¥ 60

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;...

Tomorrow @ Cedar Land

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

[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...

Tomorrow @ Dialogs

Volunteer English-Teaching to Under-served Children in Shanghai (October-December, 2026)

Stepping Stones Shanghai is looking for volunteers to teach English to underserved children in Shanghai, including children from migrant families. The English Teaching (SET) Program provides weekly...

Tomorrow @ Stepping Stones

Live Jazz Band at Brunch Time

Easy-listening jazz with trumpet, piano, bass, and vocals from 12:30-2:30pm.

Tomorrow @ Abbey Road

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ALTER. Pavilion presents: GARDEN OF MISFITS at Yuyuan

Belgian Beer Garden Third Edition

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

YCIS Shanghai Open Days

We The North Link Up (Dancehall, Reggae)

Calypso x Natura Bissé: The Sunset Social Club

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

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

BlueLiquid, pewf

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

TOOKOO, Twinkle Star, Diels-Alder, MissingWishes

Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

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

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: asses.masses

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

White Party

Spanish Day

Shanghai Highland Games Returns to Pudong for Its Second Year

Harrow 10th Anniversary Celebration

Outdoor Live Music by Nemanja

Fathom Weekend Brunch

White Party | A Night in White Above the Bund

Belgian Beer Garden Third Edition

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

[Family Show] The Pearl Presents Brit-Night

Sunday Listening: A Classic Night of 4AD

HD Screening: Top Hat The Musical

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

Fathom Weekend Brunch

Dialogs Chess Club

Volunteer English-Teaching to Under-served Children in Shanghai (October-December, 2026)

Live Jazz Band at Brunch Time

Browse more events by category

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