Upcoming Events in Shanghai

2026-09-24

[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

Immerse yourself in the heart of China’s history and culture with this carefully crafted 4-day journey through Henan Province. From the legendary Shaolin Temple, home of Kung Fu, to the majestic...

Refer to description for departure dates @ Henan Province

From ¥ 3,290

French Musical Gala Concert

The French Musical Gala Concert returns to Shanghai Culture Square after three years as a special production for the venue’s 15th anniversary. Led by French producer Nicolas Talar and featuring six...

From Sep 24 until Sep 27 @ Shanghai Culture Square

From ¥ 280

Fusion Jazz and Flamenco with Jorge Pardo

Spanish composer and flutist/saxophonist Jorge Pardo, a pioneer of the Nuevo Flamenco movement, leads this five-piece jazz fusion performance. The program brings together jazz, flamenco, Latin...

on Sep 24 and Sep 25, 2026 @ Jazz at Lincoln Center

From ¥ 158

HWA (Techno)

HWA, formerly known as Elvis T, is a Taipei-born DJ, producer and OG of China’s techno scene. Active since the late ’90s, he co-founded Beijing institutions Acupuncture Records and Lantern, helped...

Tomorrow @ Potent Club

VACUUM x SYSTEM: Ma Haiping "Velocity Unlocked" EP Release (Techno)

OG Shanghai techno producer and DJ Ma Haiping aka MHP celebrates the release of his new EP, "Velocity Unlocked", on the pioneering UK techno label Molecular Recordings, which has been in the game...

Tomorrow @ SmSh Territory

Reactor Grand Opening (Techno, Club, Bass)

C-Park club Reactor has their grand opening party across two days, with Columbian DJ/producer RUIZ OSC1 headlining Thursday night, experimental producer Skip Sket headlining Friday night, and about...

on Sep 24 and Sep 25, 2026 @ Reactor

Man on Fire and the Soul Soldiers — Jazz Performance

Step into the world of soul and funk with Selin Miles Supafly and the Soul Soldiers. Paying tribute to legends including James Brown, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, the band captures...

Tomorrow @ JZ Club (Hengshan 8)

From ¥ 198

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

[Hangzhou] 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...

Tomorrow @ SmSh Territory

From ¥ 328

Honey by Sugar House (R&B, Hip Hop)

Honey, the club night powered by Sugar House, returns to the new Candyshop lounge near IAPM. Expect hip hop, R&B, afrobeats, edits, and good vibes from DJs Dirty Dishes, MMQ, and Muscle Lee.

Tomorrow @ Candyshop

Coulou (Live Ambient/Jazz/Left-Field)

COULOU is a US producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist making dreamy, slightly weird music somewhere between ambient, jazz, psychedelia and left-field beats. A lifelong piano and trumpet player, his...

Tomorrow @ Wigwam

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