Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-09-20

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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

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...

Today @ Modern Sky Lab

From ¥ 320

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...

Today @ The Pearl

From ¥ 60

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...

Daily until Sep 23 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

From ¥ 168

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...

Today @ Zup Pizza Bar

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

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

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

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...

Tomorrow @ Shanghai Concert Hall

From ¥ 180

2026-09-22

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[Shanghai] The Vaccines 2026 Anniversary Tour

British indie rock band The Vaccines return to China to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?. The band will perform the album in full alongside...

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 @ VAS est

From ¥ 328

Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra

Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra return to Shanghai in September 2026, bringing a classical concert featuring Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364, and Bruckner’s Symphony...

on Sep 22 and Sep 23, 2026 @ SHOAC

From ¥ 280

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

Shanghai American School Campus Tour

Shanghai American School, established in 1912, has over 3,000 students across two campuses and a community representing 40+ nationalities. As a non-profit, it reinvests all revenue back into...

Pudong - Sep 22 & Oct 14, Puxi - Oct 13 & 15 @ Shanghai American School (SAS)

Melody Preschool Open Day

Melody Preschool invites families to its Open Day on September 22nd at the Jing’an Campus. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a vibrant, multicultural environment where children flourish...

Sep 22 @ Melody Preschool

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