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Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Throughout history, rivalries have sparked heated battles: Jets vs Sharks, Greasers v. Socs, Rockers vs Mods, Warriors vs every gang in NYC and now, The Pearl is hosting a clash of modern-day...
Today @ The Pearl
From ¥ 150
Smurf Land Theme Park

Smurf Land Theme Park

Located in Shanghai’s Sheshan National Tourism Resort, the Shimao Smurf Land Theme Park is the first indoor-outdoor hybrid park in China that blends natural wonders with an international IP....
Daily @ Smurf Land Theme Park
From ¥ 120
Kristóf Baráti plays Bach Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin

Kristóf Baráti plays Bach Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin

Hungarian violinist Kristóf Baráti brings four of Bach’s solo violin works to Shanghai as part of the “One-Man-Show Classical Recital Series.” Known for his expressive playing and outstanding...
Today @ Grand Theatre
From ¥ 100
LilAkin

LilAkin

Prominent Chinese R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Lil'Akin (who is of ethnic Kazakh descent) is widely recognized for his distinctively smooth, ethereal vocals and his bubbly blend of hip-hop,...
Today @ Vas Evo
Clinton Watkins, 1010cage, Shu Ride, Liang Siyi

Clinton Watkins, 1010cage, Shu Ride, Liang Siyi

Experimental soundscapes and performances over at the one and only trigger with a fresh batch of acts looking to push the boundaries of genre. Leading the charge is Clinton Watkins - an artist,...
Today @ trigger
Fimoo, jiojio

Fimoo, jiojio

Two bands, one crew. Two styles, one attitude. Guiyang math rock band Fimoo formed alongside the more pop-leaning indie act Jiojio with pretty much the same lineup. They’ve been hard at work this...
Today @ Yuyintown Basement
MOSH Lab Day On | Chingi Solo Exhibition + Daytime Live & DJ Sets

MOSH Lab Day On | Chingi Solo Exhibition + Daytime Live & DJ Sets

LOFi MOSH LAB teams up with adidas Originals for a free daytime event in Columbia Circle built around “sober-curious” energy, swapping the usual dark club setting for coffee, sunlight, art, and...
Today @ Modern People Lab
Night at The Museum — Fotografiska Shanghai x 1436

Night at The Museum — Fotografiska Shanghai x 1436

Fotografiska Shanghai and 1436 team up for an autumn art night on September 19. Alongside Fotografiska’s five exhibition spaces, visitors can explore a special presentation of 1436’s...
Today @ Fotografiska
From ¥ 100
Immersive Virtual Reality Theatre: TAIXU DreamScape

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 @ MIFA 1862
From ¥ 199
tourist with Dinamarca (Club, Reggaeton, Trance, Bass)

tourist with Dinamarca (Club, Reggaeton, Trance, Bass)

Dinamarca is a Chilean-Swedish producer and DJ whose music pulls from Latin club rhythms, trance, ambient and emotional electronic music. A co-founder of Staycore, he’s known for dreamy,...
Today @ Heim
Sunset Boulevard Immersive Music-Themed Party

Sunset Boulevard Immersive Music-Themed Party

Based on the classic Sunset Boulevard story, this immersive music party combines Broadway musical and jazz elements with cabaret-style interaction and party games. Instead of simply watching the...
Today @ The Pearl
From ¥ 199
Bluey's Big Treasure Hunt

Bluey's Big Treasure Hunt

Based on the BBC-authorized Bluey IP, Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show brings the beloved animated characters from the screen to the stage. Featuring Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli, and Muffin, the...
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 @ Hongqiao Art Centre
Calypso x Natura Bissé: The Sunset Social Club

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
Harrow Shanghai Discover Day

Harrow Shanghai Discover Day

Harrow Shanghai kicks off the new academic year with its first Discovery Day on Saturday, September 19. Families can explore the school’s full British education journey from Early Years to Upper...
Sep 19 @ Harrow International School Shanghai
WISS 20th Anniversary Sundowner

WISS 20th Anniversary Sundowner

Celebrate WISS’ 20th anniversary at its Sundowner on September 19 from 5–9pm, with live music from the Red Star Band, student performances, pony rides, a bouncy castle and family-friendly games....
Sep 19 @ Western International School of Shanghai (WISS)
Back to School Carnival at YCIS Puxi Hongqiao Campus

Back to School Carnival at YCIS Puxi Hongqiao Campus

YCIS Puxi Campus Back-to-School Carnival brings together families for an afternoon of food, games and water play on September 19. Expect food and drink stalls, water activities including splash...
Sep 19 @ Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (Hongqiao)
Understanding China’s IPO Market — And Why Leaders Need to Rethink Their Playbook

Understanding China’s IPO Market — And Why Leaders Need to Rethink Their Playbook

The University of Manchester China Centre hosts an evening of discussion on China’s changing capital markets and what the shifts mean for business leaders and investors. The programme opens with a...
Today @ The University of Manchester China Center
Fathom Weekend Brunch

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
2026-09-20
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The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

The Stage: Shanghai’s Open-Air Skyline Deck

The Stage at Sinar Mas Center offers one of Shanghai’s most breathtaking skyline views. Perched atop the North Bund’s tallest skyscraper, this open-air observation deck gives visitors a rare...
Daily except Mon @ The Stage
From ¥ 110
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Amorphis - Borderland China Tour 2026

Amorphis - Borderland China Tour 2026

Finnish metal veterans Amorphis return to China with their Borderland China Tour 2026. Celebrating more than three decades as one of Finland's most influential metal bands, the group brings songs...
Tomorrow @ Modern Sky Lab
From ¥ 320
Divas Live - Pop Queens Unite

Divas Live - Pop Queens Unite

Glitter, high notes, and unapologetic pop dominance—Divas Live is back at The Pearl, serving a night of vocal fireworks and unstoppable girl-power anthems. The electrifying Red Stars band and...
Tomorrow @ The Pearl
From ¥ 60
Oleg Roschin Quartet — Original Flow

Oleg Roschin Quartet — Original Flow

Israeli pianist and composer Oleg Roschin leads a quartet featuring trumpeter Jeremy Sinclair, bassist Joseph Han and drummer Xiaoxiao. The performance brings together Roschin's original musical...
From Sep 20 until Sep 23 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center
From ¥ 168
House of Zup: Club Meets Kitchen (House, Hip Hop, Disco)

House of Zup: Club Meets Kitchen (House, Hip Hop, 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
Fathom Weekend Brunch

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
MEINS Open House

MEINS Open House

Slide by MEINS at 155 Lixi Lu (near Jiangsu Lu) on Sep 20th (9:00–10:30am) for a playful, parent-centric open house. Whether you're curious about meeting the teachers, checking out the campus, or...
Sep 20 @ MEINS International Kindergarten
UFH Complimentary Initial Consultation to Teachers

UFH Complimentary Initial Consultation to Teachers

United Family Healthcare is offering teachers a complimentary initial consultation at its Shanghai hospitals in Changning, Jing’an and Pudong through September 30, 2026. The promotion is open to...
Valid until Sep 30 @ Shanghai United Family Hospital (Changing) and 2 more venues
2026-09-21
Kirill Gerstein Piano Recital

Kirill Gerstein Piano Recital

Pianist Kirill Gerstein brings a solo recital featuring works by Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms, and Brett Dean. The program moves from Liszt’s poetic and dramatic piano works to Brahms’ early sonata...
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 @ Shanghai Concert Hall
From ¥ 180

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