Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-09-15

Dental Care Without the Insurance Circus: Parkway’s Flat-Fee Membership Plans

Parkway’s “Smiles and More” dental membership is basically a no-nonsense alternative to traditional insurance: a fixed annual fee (from 3,800rmb) gets you essential care like cleanings, exams,...

Daily @ Parkway

From ¥ 3,800

Dance Out of the Box Festival: After All

After All is a solo dance theatre work created and performed by Solène Weinachter, combining dance, comedy, storytelling, and theatre. Through the idea of a memorial ceremony, the performance...

on Sep 15 and Sep 16, 2026 @ Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre

From ¥ 180

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: Nevenka

Nevenka is a documentary theatre production by Spain’s Histrión Teatro, revisiting the landmark 2001 sexual harassment case involving Nevenka Fernández, the first woman in Spain to successfully sue...

on Sep 15 and Sep 16, 2026 @ Jasmine Theater

From ¥ 120

lacuna w/Sam Tbd (Deep techno and house)

One of Shanghai's favorite DJs, Sam Tbd (fka Mau Mau), brings back his lacuna party, which is an early night deeper house and techno music Tuesday dance party from 8pm-12am sharp, with...

Tue, Sep 15, 2026 @ Heim

Wellington College Open Days

Wellington, another old, and illustrious name in the world of education is also hosting open days, which can be attended either in-person, or virtually (for those of you who haven't yet arrived in...

Primary: Sep 15 & 22, Secondary: Sep 9 & 16, Early Years: Sep 17 @ Wellington College International Shanghai

2026-09-16

WISS Open House

Looking for the right school fit? Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is opening its campus doors on September to January for families to explore its learning environment firsthand. The...

Sep 16, Oct 15, Nov 25 and Jan 14 @ Western International School of Shanghai (WISS)

Wellington College Open Days

Wellington, another old, and illustrious name in the world of education is also hosting open days, which can be attended either in-person, or virtually (for those of you who haven't yet arrived in...

Primary: Sep 15 & 22, Secondary: Sep 9 & 16, Early Years: Sep 17 @ Wellington College International Shanghai

Midweek Disco Escape - Skyline Dome Rooftop

Every Wednesday, Skyline Dome hosts a disco-inspired rooftop night featuring disco and funk-influenced music from DJ Rain, cocktails, and views overlooking the Bund skyline. The evening combines...

Wednesdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

2026-09-17

Women Who Rock! – The Ultimate Female Rock Anthems Concert

This is a high-energy live rock tribute night celebrating the biggest female-fronted rock anthems of the past few decades. Performed by Shanghai rock band The Red Stars, the show brings together...

Aug 28, Sep 17 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

Wellington College Open Days

Wellington, another old, and illustrious name in the world of education is also hosting open days, which can be attended either in-person, or virtually (for those of you who haven't yet arrived in...

Primary: Sep 15 & 22, Secondary: Sep 9 & 16, Early Years: Sep 17 @ Wellington College International Shanghai

Girls Night Out - Ladies Free Drinks Every Thursday at Skyline Dome

Every Thursday, Skyline Dome hosts a rooftop night featuring house and disco music from DJ Rain and DJ Stefano, skyline views, cocktails, and a social atmosphere overlooking the Bund waterfront....

Thursdays @ Skyline Dome | Sushi Rooftop & Lounge

BISS Puxi Open Days

The British International School Shanghai, Puxi (BISS Puxi) is opening its doors to prospective families this school year. The school follows the English National Curriculum from Pre-Nursery to...

Sep 7, Oct 27 and Mar 4 @ British International School Shanghai (Puxi)

2026-09-18

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk and Observation Deck

Jinmao Skywalk lets visitors walk along a 1.2-meter-wide outdoor platform 340 meters above the streets of Shanghai. Located on the 88th floor of Jinmao Tower, the experience offers panoramic views...

Daily @ Jinmao Skywalk

From ¥ 60

Catalan Language Musical: L'alegria que passa

A touring troupe arrives in a bleak industrial town, disrupting its quiet routine and setting off an unexpected encounter between Joan, the mayor’s son, and Zaira, a singer from the troupe. Adapted...

From Sep 18 until Sep 20 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 280

HD Screening: National Theatre Live – The Importance of Being Earnest

This is a high-definition cinema screening of the National Theatre’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Directed by Max Webster, this contemporary...

Sep 18, 26 @ Wanping Theater

From ¥ 168

Cantonese Drama: The Golden Cangue

A Cantonese stage adaptation of Eileen Chang’s The Golden Cangue, created by Fok Yam Experimental Theatre. The production brings together a long-running creative team including Ann Hui, Wang Anyi,...

on Sep 18 and Sep 19, 2026 @ Theatre YOUNG

From ¥ 180

ACT Shanghai Contemporary Theatre Festival 2026: FUSÉES

FUSÉES is a contemporary theatre and live music work by French company La Vie Brève. Featured in the main program of the 2025 Avignon Festival, the performance creates a French fantasy journey to...

on Sep 18 and Sep 19, 2026 @ Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre

From ¥ 180

The Pearl Presents Julius Frack: Live Magic & Illusion

Julius Frack, one of Europe’s celebrated illusionists and a World Champion of Stage Illusions, brings his magic show to The Pearl for the first time. The performance combines sleight of hand,...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

Monsters of Rock – Led Zeppelin & AC/DC Tribute

The Red Stars bring a live tribute to Led Zeppelin and AC/DC to The Pearl, performing classics including “Whole Lotta Love,” “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” “Highway to Hell,” “Back in Black” and...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

DJ Tay James (Hip Hop, Open Format, Pop)

DJ Tay James is Justin Bieber's official DJ and has been working with the Biebs since 2009. As for his DJ set at INS club HUSH, expect hip-hop-heavy open format, with R&B, pop, Baltimore club, and...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Hush (INS)

SYSTEM with Frazi.er (Techno, Disco, Club)

Promoter/former-club SYSTEM is back with another three-room party at that huge theater/e-sports arena at 505 Wulumuqi Lu on Sept 18. Main room is techno with Frazi.er headlining, disco in the...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ SmSh Territory

A-Tweed (Left-Field House/Electro/Dub)

A-Tweed is a quite prolific Italian producer making quirky, fun house with album titles like "Should I Offend Someone?" and song names like "A Clockwork Lime". The production quality is serious...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Wigwam

Randomer

Randomer is a London producer and DJ who's been weaving together techno, electro, UK bass and warehouse sounds into tough, stripped-back and percussive tracks with huge drums and just enough...

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Reactor

GoEast Mandarin Mahjong Night

Tiles up, drinks ready. GoEast’s Mahjong Night runs on Sep 18th from 7–9pm, offering a relaxed, social setting to learn and play one of China’s most iconic games. Whether you’re a total beginner or...

Sep 18th @ GoEast Mandarin (Changning Campus)

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